Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
City Heights Farmers' Market
4325 Wightman StClosest Farmer's Market: Sat 9 am - 1 pm
3150 N Park Way
3150 North Park WaySecond Closest Farmer's Market: Thu 3 pm - 7 pm
3960 Normal St
3960 Normal StreetReally Good Farmer's Market: Sun 9 am - 2 pm
Golden Hill Farmers Market
2776 B StreetAnother great Farmer's Market:
Sat 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The closest place to get groceries. They are pretty international, many imports, spices and produce :)
26 locals recommend
North Park Produce
3551 El Cajon BlvdThe closest place to get groceries. They are pretty international, many imports, spices and produce :)
Only 5 minutes walk away, and is mostly catered to the Mexican community, but it is still excellent and worth checking out!
34 locals recommend
Pancho Villa's Farmers Market
3245 El Cajon BlvdOnly 5 minutes walk away, and is mostly catered to the Mexican community, but it is still excellent and worth checking out!
The traditional mainstream USA grocery store), only about 10 to 15 minutes walk away.
323 locals recommend
Vons
3610 Adams AveThe traditional mainstream USA grocery store), only about 10 to 15 minutes walk away.
They sell more healthy foods, like BIO/Organic/vegetarian/vegan options, but they may require you to drive or at least ride a bike.
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrThey sell more healthy foods, like BIO/Organic/vegetarian/vegan options, but they may require you to drive or at least ride a bike.
They sell more healthy foods, like BIO/Organic/vegetarian/vegan options, but they may require you to drive or at least ride a bike.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThey sell more healthy foods, like BIO/Organic/vegetarian/vegan options, but they may require you to drive or at least ride a bike.
They sell more healthy foods, like BIO/Organic/vegetarian/vegan options, but they may require you to drive or at least ride a bike. They also have an excellent salad bar!
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveThey sell more healthy foods, like BIO/Organic/vegetarian/vegan options, but they may require you to drive or at least ride a bike. They also have an excellent salad bar!
It is a great place to buy produce, but it is a bit far. I recommend going here when you want to go to the beach on the same day, OB stands for Ocean Beach.
4765 Voltaire St
4765 Voltaire StreetIt is a great place to buy produce, but it is a bit far. I recommend going here when you want to go to the beach on the same day, OB stands for Ocean Beach.
Everything Else
Dave's Flower Box
2405 El Cajon BlvdFlower Shop. You can also find flowers at Grocery stores like VONS or Albertsons.
It's the closest Cinema and they always have great independent films :)
61 locals recommend
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveIt's the closest Cinema and they always have great independent films :)
Amc Mission Valley 20
1640 Camino Del Rio NClosest Big Movie Theater
AMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars RdSecond closest Big Movie Theater
I highly recommend checking out one of the two remaining old-fashioned drive in movie theaters! If you've never done this, you simply must!
13 locals recommend
South Bay Drive-In
2170 Coronado AveI highly recommend checking out one of the two remaining old-fashioned drive in movie theaters! If you've never done this, you simply must!
I highly recommend checking out one of the two remaining old-fashioned drive in movie theaters! If you've never done this, you simply must!
Santee Swap Meet
10990 N Woodside AveI highly recommend checking out one of the two remaining old-fashioned drive in movie theaters! If you've never done this, you simply must!
Mesa Rim Climbing Center (Mira Mesa)
10110 Mesa Rim RdGreat place to go indoor rock climbing!
Vertical Hold
2074 Hancock StAn ok place to go indoor rock climbing.
Food Scene
Sipz
3914 30th StExcellent Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant, my favorite!
Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StThe best Mexican Food with Vegetarian/Vegan options in town :)
Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdThe best Mexican Food with Vegetarian/Vegan options in town :)
Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon BlvdStrictly Vegan, excellent :)
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdA great vegetarian Thai place!
Zia Gourmet Pizza
3311 Adams AveExcellent salads and vegan/vegetarian pizzas!
Excellent Coffee shop! Great place to hang out and they have free wifi :)
77 locals recommend
Stepping Stone of California
Excellent Coffee shop! Great place to hang out and they have free wifi :)
Excellent coffee and bakery! Great place to hang out and they have free wifi :)
35 locals recommend
Twiggs
4590 Park BlvdExcellent coffee and bakery! Great place to hang out and they have free wifi :)
Sightseeing
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat place to hike!
Iron Mountain Trailhead
14847-14909 CA-67Great place to hike!
Cedar Creek Falls Trailhead
15519 Thornbush RdGreat place to hike, but you need a permit!
Three Sisters Falls Trailhead
Boulder Creek RoadGreat place to hike!
Balboa Park
A must see, walk down El Prado street!