A local’s guide to San Diego
Food scene
Best sushi in San Diego, yes, it's in a strip mall, but don't be fooled! It's a hot spot and you'll need a reservation so call ahead!
146 locals recommend
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrBest sushi in San Diego, yes, it's in a strip mall, but don't be fooled! It's a hot spot and you'll need a reservation so call ahead!
If you plan to have brunch in San Diego, it must be here! Try the soufflé pancakes! After brunch, take a stroll around Little Italy...
72 locals recommend
Morning Glory
550 W Date StIf you plan to have brunch in San Diego, it must be here! Try the soufflé pancakes! After brunch, take a stroll around Little Italy...
Worth the drive into La Jolla for a beautiful outdoor fine-dining experience. Their meatloaf (yes, meatloaf!) deserves an award!
79 locals recommend
Piatti
2182 Avenida De La PlayaWorth the drive into La Jolla for a beautiful outdoor fine-dining experience. Their meatloaf (yes, meatloaf!) deserves an award!
There is no better way to wake up than with a rose cappuccino - adorned with real rose petals! Or for cold-brew fanatics, try their lemon meringue cold brew!
57 locals recommend
Holsem Coffee
2911 University AveThere is no better way to wake up than with a rose cappuccino - adorned with real rose petals! Or for cold-brew fanatics, try their lemon meringue cold brew!
Possibly the best pizza you can get on the west coast, but assuredly the best in SD...
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StPossibly the best pizza you can get on the west coast, but assuredly the best in SD...
Tucked-away ice cream shop with is-that-really-vegan? options.
17 locals recommend
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
4404 Park BlvdTucked-away ice cream shop with is-that-really-vegan? options.
Lovely French café in South Park - when you must have quiche for breakfast!
71 locals recommend
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StLovely French café in South Park - when you must have quiche for breakfast!
Sightseeing
In the heart of Little Italy, wonderful boutique shop with gifts, bonsai, and other creations. Beautiful paintings and jewelry by local artists.
6 locals recommend
Vitreum
619 W Fir StIn the heart of Little Italy, wonderful boutique shop with gifts, bonsai, and other creations. Beautiful paintings and jewelry by local artists.
Something for everyone here... view exhibitions with original work by local artists, peruse local artisan-made crafts and gifts, try a local craft brew at a happy hour, or catch dinner at one of over twenty restaurants!
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdSomething for everyone here... view exhibitions with original work by local artists, peruse local artisan-made crafts and gifts, try a local craft brew at a happy hour, or catch dinner at one of over twenty restaurants!
I'm sure you've heard about it - it might be the reason you're here! When your feet get tired, check out the bird's eye view from the Skyfari goldola lift! My favorites are the giraffes and the koalas.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrI'm sure you've heard about it - it might be the reason you're here! When your feet get tired, check out the bird's eye view from the Skyfari goldola lift! My favorites are the giraffes and the koalas.
The place to be... boutique shopping, fantastic restaurants, Italian cafes, gorgeous views.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
The place to be... boutique shopping, fantastic restaurants, Italian cafes, gorgeous views.
Home to 17 museums, 15 curated gardens, the San Diego Zoo, the Science Center, the Carousel, several restaurants and cafes... and then there's the beauty of the park itself with its statues, fountains, bridges, and five trail systems.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Home to 17 museums, 15 curated gardens, the San Diego Zoo, the Science Center, the Carousel, several restaurants and cafes... and then there's the beauty of the park itself with its statues, fountains, bridges, and five trail systems.
Coronado Beach
Rated one of the top beaches in the U.S.