Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Amazing pizza, probably the best I've had, anywhere. Thin crust. Even the gluten free crust is way better than almost all other crusts anywhere. Pastas and salads are great. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in SD. There is usually a long wait at night, so go for lunch or order takeaway (usually only 15 minutes) if you can.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StAmazing pizza, probably the best I've had, anywhere. Thin crust. Even the gluten free crust is way better than almost all other crusts anywhere. Pastas and salads are great. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in SD. There is usually a long wait at night, so go for lunch or order takeaway (usually only 15 minutes) if you can.
Vegetarian fare. They cater to meat-eaters with savory dishes meant to win you over... Also known for their custom cocktails.
140 locals recommend
KINDRED
1503 30th StVegetarian fare. They cater to meat-eaters with savory dishes meant to win you over... Also known for their custom cocktails.
Great selection of their own brewed beer. Games available to pass the time. New vendor in the kitchen, and as nice as they are, their food can be skipped. You can bring in food from elsewhere.
105 locals recommend
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StGreat selection of their own brewed beer. Games available to pass the time. New vendor in the kitchen, and as nice as they are, their food can be skipped. You can bring in food from elsewhere.
Amazing bbq. Simply amazing. Best turkey ever. Brisket, ribs, short ribs, all of it. Generous sides for $3. Long line forms when they open and food does sell out every time. Get more than you think you need and have leftovers. Take it next door to Thorn St Brewery.
60 locals recommend
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd StAmazing bbq. Simply amazing. Best turkey ever. Brisket, ribs, short ribs, all of it. Generous sides for $3. Long line forms when they open and food does sell out every time. Get more than you think you need and have leftovers. Take it next door to Thorn St Brewery.
Our favorite place for Oysters- $1 each 3-6pm. Fun place in Little Italy.
207 locals recommend
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StOur favorite place for Oysters- $1 each 3-6pm. Fun place in Little Italy.
Best seafood in San Diego. Market style restaurant, oyster bar and sushi bar downstairs. Silverware dining upstairs. On the water, great views.
70 locals recommend
The Fish Market Valet
3 Tuna LnBest seafood in San Diego. Market style restaurant, oyster bar and sushi bar downstairs. Silverware dining upstairs. On the water, great views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer and wine only. Famous local spot, great selection of craft beer.
170 locals recommend
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StBeer and wine only. Famous local spot, great selection of craft beer.
Very local. Very friendly. All the food trucks are good- from sushi to fish and chips to burgers. Bring food in... next door is AMAZING bbq.
129 locals recommend
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StVery local. Very friendly. All the food trucks are good- from sushi to fish and chips to burgers. Bring food in... next door is AMAZING bbq.
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th StWine and very good food.
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park
Grape Street Dog Park
1998 28th StWalking distance.
Coronado Beach
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardDog Beach
3902 29th StEverything Else
Balboa Park Golf Course
2600 Golf Course DrEssentials
Food Bowl Market & Deli
3035 Cedar StGreat store even better now that Amazon owns it and has lowered prices. Best grocery store, ever, anywhere.
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveGreat store even better now that Amazon owns it and has lowered prices. Best grocery store, ever, anywhere.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveIf you just have to have TJs...
Grant's Marketplace
2953 Beech StGreat coffee, convenient specialty groceries.
South Bark Dog Wash
2037 30th StGreat neighborhood dog wash. Didn't have time before you came?
Full Circle Tattoo
2312 30th StJust in case you were wondering.
Shopping
Bad Madge & Co.
2205 Fern StVinyl Junkies Record shack
2235 Fern StJUNC
Cool stuff here.
Great place, great family run business. Stop in just to see it... buy something you didn't know you needed.
Warshaw's Provisions
2209 30th StGreat place, great family run business. Stop in just to see it... buy something you didn't know you needed.
Entertainment & Activities
Ginseng Yoga
2985 Beech St