Food Scene
The Red Door
741 W Washington StGreat organic dining
Starbucks
1206 28th StConvenient and familiar...
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StYummy Chicago dish pizza
Very quaint neighborhood coffee place. It is located around shops a small gym and yoga studio.
12 locals recommend
Kettle & Stone
1619 W Lewis StVery quaint neighborhood coffee place. It is located around shops a small gym and yoga studio.
A hole in the wall greasy spoon. Open for breakfast and lunch. An old time classic place.
11 locals recommend
Huddle
4023 Goldfinch StA hole in the wall greasy spoon. Open for breakfast and lunch. An old time classic place.
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveGreat bread! Nice for breakfast and lunch
Peet's Coffee
350 University AveGreat coffee!
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StPopular Mexican food place
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoSuch an amazing setting and food is great!
Very good Thai take out. Light and healthy. You can also eat at the restaurant.
51 locals recommend
Saffron Thai
3737 India StVery good Thai take out. Light and healthy. You can also eat at the restaurant.
Izakaya Masa
928 Fort Stockton DrAuthentic Japanese food. Easy walk from the studio
Yoshino's Japanese Restaurant
1790 W Washington StJapanese food
El Cuervo Mexican Restaurant
110 W Washington StGood Mexican food
Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University AvenueGood Mexican food in the fun Hillcrest area
RK Sushi
334 West Washington StreetOur favorite spot for inexpensive sushi, a 5 minute walk from the studio
Saigon on Fifth
3900 Fifth AveVery good Vietnamese food, love it!
Espresso Mio
1525 Fort Stockton DriveNice stop for a coffee if you are walking around the neighborhood
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My favorite is breakfast overlooking the ocean on their patio!
51 locals recommend
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My favorite is breakfast overlooking the ocean on their patio!
Great Thai food and beautiful place. Mostly fish and vegetarian dishes.
20 locals recommend
Chi Extraordinary Kitchen
2789 Adams AveGreat Thai food and beautiful place. Mostly fish and vegetarian dishes.
Great food! Happy Hour goes until 6:30. Great pizzas and tacos! A fun bar as well!!
48 locals recommend
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch StGreat food! Happy Hour goes until 6:30. Great pizzas and tacos! A fun bar as well!!
Meshuggah Shack
4048 Goldfinch StA converted ATM into a coffee bar. Very cool!
They have great specials almost every night. Their lobster special on Thursday night is the most popular for only $14.99! They also serve a great breakfast.
21 locals recommend
Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar
902 W Washington StThey have great specials almost every night. Their lobster special on Thursday night is the most popular for only $14.99! They also serve a great breakfast.
Farm to table menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delicious!
42 locals recommend
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington StFarm to table menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delicious!
Essentials
A beautiful big grocery store walking distance away, also carries a lot of organic produce.
332 locals recommend
Ralphs
101 G StA beautiful big grocery store walking distance away, also carries a lot of organic produce.
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveGreat organic market, also has a restaurant and meals to go.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveA mix of great groceries and a good wine selection.
Best cheese shop in the neighborhood, just 3 blocks away!
18 locals recommend
Venissimo Cheese - Mission Hills
754 W Washington StBest cheese shop in the neighborhood, just 3 blocks away!
Our new neighborhood store! Very much like Wholefoods, with ready made foods to go, including a poke bar!
42 locals recommend
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StOur new neighborhood store! Very much like Wholefoods, with ready made foods to go, including a poke bar!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington StFor the younger crowd.
Only open on certain night. Best to look online and make a reservation. The wine and food is exceptionally good!
19 locals recommend
Wine Vault & Bistro
3731 India StOnly open on certain night. Best to look online and make a reservation. The wine and food is exceptionally good!
Starlite
3175 India StGreat bar with good food
Shopping
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StBest gelato ice cream!
Maison En Provence
820 Fort Stockton DrBeautiful French gift store
Luxury Farms™
918 Orange AveUnique gift store
Sushi Deli 1
228 W Washington StPopular sushi place. There is usually a line to get in.
Everything Else
Beautiful beach. Make sure to visit the historic Hotel Del.
144 locals recommend
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardBeautiful beach. Make sure to visit the historic Hotel Del.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdCheck out the seal and the beautiful shopping area of La Jolla.
Parks & Nature
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrBeautiful views and some hiking!
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful hike with views of the Pacific Ocean.
Arts & Culture
My favorite park in San Diego. Lots of hiking trails, or many museums to choose from.
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
My favorite park in San Diego. Lots of hiking trails, or many museums to choose from.