Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Best ground sirloin burgers in the world hide at this little dive. 21+ and cash only, call it in for easiest experience.
182 locals recommend
Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StBest ground sirloin burgers in the world hide at this little dive. 21+ and cash only, call it in for easiest experience.
Secret Speakeasy behind Neighborhood Bar. Reservations required.
116 locals recommend
Noble Experiment
777 G StSecret Speakeasy behind Neighborhood Bar. Reservations required.
Beer snob territory with a weird but fun technological twist on "help yourself".
54 locals recommend
Barrel Republic Pacific Beach
1261 Garnet AveBeer snob territory with a weird but fun technological twist on "help yourself".
After the remodel, this became a delicious lunch spot. It is a busy bar at night, but we prefer the mellow daytime/happy hour experience. Try the "John Denver is Full of Shit" cocktail!
54 locals recommend
Tavern at the Beach
1200 Garnet AveAfter the remodel, this became a delicious lunch spot. It is a busy bar at night, but we prefer the mellow daytime/happy hour experience. Try the "John Denver is Full of Shit" cocktail!
Everything Else
Beautiful beaches, easy walking amenities, tons of bars, restaurants and cheap shopping. We love dive bars but PB has all levels.
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
Beautiful beaches, easy walking amenities, tons of bars, restaurants and cheap shopping. We love dive bars but PB has all levels.
The gay(est) district of San Diego! Great restaurants and bars galore. PS Never going to Rich's before midnight
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StThe gay(est) district of San Diego! Great restaurants and bars galore. PS Never going to Rich's before midnight
Gorgeous views in the daytime, weird fun hippie stuff at night. It is technically a clothing optional beach, but few hike all the way down the cliffs, and apparently only few old men use the rule.
144 locals recommend
Black's Beach
Gorgeous views in the daytime, weird fun hippie stuff at night. It is technically a clothing optional beach, but few hike all the way down the cliffs, and apparently only few old men use the rule.
Great food everywhere, lots of international peeps, right on the water and coffee shops galore.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Great food everywhere, lots of international peeps, right on the water and coffee shops galore.
Bad Madge & Co.
2205 Fern StGreat vintage and wacky charm! Jen's favorite.
Awesome neighborhood filled with quaint local businesses and amazing food! Cute craftsman houses too, make sure to see both "main drags", they are a bit separated.
119 locals recommend
South Park
Awesome neighborhood filled with quaint local businesses and amazing food! Cute craftsman houses too, make sure to see both "main drags", they are a bit separated.
Hip, up & coming neighborhood with good shopping and a ton of craft beer what-have-yous.
439 locals recommend
North Park
Hip, up & coming neighborhood with good shopping and a ton of craft beer what-have-yous.
Huge park built for the 1914 World's Fair, free to the public and boasts a bunch of great museums, trails and scenery. A must!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Huge park built for the 1914 World's Fair, free to the public and boasts a bunch of great museums, trails and scenery. A must!
Food Scene
Weird, wonderful gem. Next door to a private airport, you can eat the most insane brunch while watching vintage planes take off and land!
6 locals recommend
94th Aero Squadron
8885 Balboa AveWeird, wonderful gem. Next door to a private airport, you can eat the most insane brunch while watching vintage planes take off and land!
World Curry
1433 Garnet AveGreat curry, decent vegan option!
BEST.MEX.SEAFOOD.EVER. We literally eat here 4 times per week. Bring cash!
323 locals recommend
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StBEST.MEX.SEAFOOD.EVER. We literally eat here 4 times per week. Bring cash!
Family owned Italian Restaurant; all family recipes prepared by hand. Our favorite veg spot, prepare for full bellies, leftovers and smiles!
6 locals recommend
Marino's Italian Restaurant
4475 Ingraham StFamily owned Italian Restaurant; all family recipes prepared by hand. Our favorite veg spot, prepare for full bellies, leftovers and smiles!
Our favorite date night! Epic tapas and great ambiance. Make sure to check out the back patio. Also happy hour is grand!
108 locals recommend
Costa Brava
1653 Garnet AveOur favorite date night! Epic tapas and great ambiance. Make sure to check out the back patio. Also happy hour is grand!
Mr. Frostie
1470 Garnet AveBest soft serve ice cream experience in the universe. Great deli too!
Shopping
The entire West Lewis Shopping District is simply divine. Charming and eccentric but so glam!
6 locals recommend
Le Bel Age Boutique
1607 W Lewis StThe entire West Lewis Shopping District is simply divine. Charming and eccentric but so glam!
Make Good
All handmade in San Diego!!!
JUNC
You will insist on moving in here. Perfectly curated and beautiful.
Delicious dinner or a perfect picnic in one quick stop! PS Two-Buck-Chuck
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveDelicious dinner or a perfect picnic in one quick stop! PS Two-Buck-Chuck
Pink Zone
931 Garnet AveJen recommended for epic cheap non-sustainable, potentially inhumane shopping.
Buffalo Exchange
3862 Fifth AveBuy, sell, trade and whatnot.
Sightseeing
Great history, good eats and drinks, kid friendly. Don't miss the Whaley house and Presidio Park!
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Great history, good eats and drinks, kid friendly. Don't miss the Whaley house and Presidio Park!
The fair experience right on the ocean! Rollercoaster and cotton candy, what's not to like?
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdThe fair experience right on the ocean! Rollercoaster and cotton candy, what's not to like?
Entertainment & Activities
Not only is this the most gorgeous zoo ever, but it also raises more money to protect endangered species than any organization in the world. Ride the skyfari!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrNot only is this the most gorgeous zoo ever, but it also raises more money to protect endangered species than any organization in the world. Ride the skyfari!