Guidebook for San Diego

Scott & Janet
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Cute little bakery. Choose between canolis, tiramisu, brownies, lemon bars, granola bars, macaroons, cinnamon rolls, bread loaves, and more, all made from scratch and in-house. 2 minute walk
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Olive Baking Company
735 Santa Clara Pl
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Cute little bakery. Choose between canolis, tiramisu, brownies, lemon bars, granola bars, macaroons, cinnamon rolls, bread loaves, and more, all made from scratch and in-house. 2 minute walk
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor. This is the most favorite of our guests! (2 min walk)
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Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara Pl
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Great breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor patio dining as well as indoor. This is the most favorite of our guests! (2 min walk)
Our closest Starbucks.
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Starbucks
4994 Newport Ave
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Our closest Starbucks.
This is a popular breakfast/lunch spot. If you get there after 9 am expect to wait for a table. No wait at lunchtime. (5 min walk)
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The Mission Mission Beach. WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED! PLEASE KEEP CHECKING! NORTH PARK AND SOMA OPEN FOR PATIO DINING! TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY!
3795 Mission Blvd
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This is a popular breakfast/lunch spot. If you get there after 9 am expect to wait for a table. No wait at lunchtime. (5 min walk)
Kono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot situated across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. All served on paper plates to keep it simple. This place is right on the ocean with 3 different patios. Cash only. If you get there after 9 am expect a line down the block and a wait of at least 30 minutes. But its all part of the scene and HIGHLY recommended! (15 min walk/5 min bike away)
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
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Kono's is a very popular breakfast/lunch spot situated across from the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Decently priced amazing home-style breakfast! HUGE portions. Usually there is a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. All served on paper plates to keep it simple. This place is right on the ocean with 3 different patios. Cash only. If you get there after 9 am expect a line down the block and a wait of at least 30 minutes. But its all part of the scene and HIGHLY recommended! (15 min walk/5 min bike away)
Grab lunch here on the beach side of the roller coaster. Dine on the sand & watch the boardwalk pass you by or watch people attempt to surf the big man-made wave. (10 min walk/5 min bike)
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Beach House Grill
3125 Ocean Front Walk
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Grab lunch here on the beach side of the roller coaster. Dine on the sand & watch the boardwalk pass you by or watch people attempt to surf the big man-made wave. (10 min walk/5 min bike)
This is a little dive of a Mexican food place that faces Mission Blvd. Eat there or take out. (10 min walking distance 5 min biking)
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La Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission Blvd
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This is a little dive of a Mexican food place that faces Mission Blvd. Eat there or take out. (10 min walking distance 5 min biking)
If you like curry this is the place. They have curry dishes from all around the world from Thailand to Malaysia to England. The price is about $10-12/plate. (Street parking on Garnet)
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World Curry
1433 Garnet Ave
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If you like curry this is the place. They have curry dishes from all around the world from Thailand to Malaysia to England. The price is about $10-12/plate. (Street parking on Garnet)
Go here if you want a nice meal out with a lovely ocean view! Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super cheap bar menu on weekdays. Valet parking and free underground parking. (15 min walk)
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach Dr
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Go here if you want a nice meal out with a lovely ocean view! Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super cheap bar menu on weekdays. Valet parking and free underground parking. (15 min walk)
Our favorite sushi place. If you go on a Monday or Tuesday they offer 1/2 off sushi rolls all day. (Street parking on Garnet)
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Kato Sushi
980 Garnet Ave
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Our favorite sushi place. If you go on a Monday or Tuesday they offer 1/2 off sushi rolls all day. (Street parking on Garnet)
Cozy little Thai restaurant with all the usual Thai dishes. (15 min walk)
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Coconut Thai Asian Bistro
4150 Mission Blvd
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Cozy little Thai restaurant with all the usual Thai dishes. (15 min walk)
Extremely popular ice cream place. Expect a line out the door most nights. Custom ice cream sandwiches with your choice of ice cream and fresh baked cookies or brownies. (15 min walk)
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The Baked Bear
4516 Mission Blvd
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Extremely popular ice cream place. Expect a line out the door most nights. Custom ice cream sandwiches with your choice of ice cream and fresh baked cookies or brownies. (15 min walk)
EVERY TUESDAY, 2 pm - 7 pm on Bayard Street at Garnet. Fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs; fresh baked bread and pastries, fish, meat, cheese, & fresh flowers. Live music & craftspeople.
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Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend St
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EVERY TUESDAY, 2 pm - 7 pm on Bayard Street at Garnet. Fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh eggs; fresh baked bread and pastries, fish, meat, cheese, & fresh flowers. Live music & craftspeople.
Two slices with a topping each is about $6.50 and it's really good. Sandwiches are good as well.
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Rosaria Pizza
3741 Mission Blvd
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Two slices with a topping each is about $6.50 and it's really good. Sandwiches are good as well.
Go here for lunch! These sandwiches are huge! We recommend the pastrami. They stack the meat on super high. You can definitely share one of these sandwiches. (5 min walk)
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Rubicon Deli - Mission Beach
3819 Mission Blvd
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Go here for lunch! These sandwiches are huge! We recommend the pastrami. They stack the meat on super high. You can definitely share one of these sandwiches. (5 min walk)
This is exactly what you think it is - the national chain diner. But its one of the only restaurants in the area open 24 hours.
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Denny's
800 Garnet Ave
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This is exactly what you think it is - the national chain diner. But its one of the only restaurants in the area open 24 hours.
Specializing in breakfast food all day long and typical American lunch/dinner food. Specializes in waffles, crepes, and pancakes. Open 6am-10pm weekdays and 24 hours weekends.
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IHOP
856 Grand Ave
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Specializing in breakfast food all day long and typical American lunch/dinner food. Specializes in waffles, crepes, and pancakes. Open 6am-10pm weekdays and 24 hours weekends.
A popular coffee bar / breakfast cafe. Locals prefer this over Starbucks. See if you agree. They have some breakfast items including acai bowels. (5 min walk)
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission Blvd
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A popular coffee bar / breakfast cafe. Locals prefer this over Starbucks. See if you agree. They have some breakfast items including acai bowels. (5 min walk)
Upscale restaurant for brunch or dinner with a lovely view of Mission Bay located at the Catamaran Hotel. To get here just take a stroll down the Bayside boardwalk. (10 min walk)
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Oceana Coastal Kitchen
3999 Mission Blvd
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Upscale restaurant for brunch or dinner with a lovely view of Mission Bay located at the Catamaran Hotel. To get here just take a stroll down the Bayside boardwalk. (10 min walk)
Upscale, ocean view located at the Tower23 Hotel, just 1 block north of the Pier. 3 hrs of complimentary valet parking when dining there.
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JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar St
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Upscale, ocean view located at the Tower23 Hotel, just 1 block north of the Pier. 3 hrs of complimentary valet parking when dining there.
The best Fish Tacos in the area.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise St
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The best Fish Tacos in the area.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local bar. Great lunch and dinner menu. They have delicious bure tacos. It's a great place to watch a game or go out for Trivia Night. Families welcome. (4 min walk)
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Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission Blvd
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Local bar. Great lunch and dinner menu. They have delicious bure tacos. It's a great place to watch a game or go out for Trivia Night. Families welcome. (4 min walk)
If you want an outdoor ocean front brunch experience this is the place. In the afternoon and evenings this becomes a noisy bar. (15 minute walk)
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Baja Beach Cafe
701 Thomas Ave
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If you want an outdoor ocean front brunch experience this is the place. In the afternoon and evenings this becomes a noisy bar. (15 minute walk)
Tiki inspired cocktails and dishes based on Caribbean and Cuban flavors and ingredients, ranging from jerk chicken and curried coconut shrimp to a Cuban sandwich and citrus-marinated skirt steak. Miss B's also offers a brunch menu every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes coconut-rum French toast, a Monte Cristo sandwich and a ropa vieja hash with braised beef, Jamaican beer cheese and chimichurri.
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Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvd
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Tiki inspired cocktails and dishes based on Caribbean and Cuban flavors and ingredients, ranging from jerk chicken and curried coconut shrimp to a Cuban sandwich and citrus-marinated skirt steak. Miss B's also offers a brunch menu every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes coconut-rum French toast, a Monte Cristo sandwich and a ropa vieja hash with braised beef, Jamaican beer cheese and chimichurri.

Sightseeing

This is a historic state park, restored to resemble the old west when San Diego was first settled. There are wood sidewalks and dirt roads. Within the official park, there are shopkeepers dressed in traditional period clothing. Check out the Mormon Battalion Museum for a free guided tour. Surrounding the park there are a lot of very popular Mexican restaurants and shops selling Mexican souvenirs (no need to travel to Tijuana.)
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San Diego óvárosa
4002 Wallace St
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This is a historic state park, restored to resemble the old west when San Diego was first settled. There are wood sidewalks and dirt roads. Within the official park, there are shopkeepers dressed in traditional period clothing. Check out the Mormon Battalion Museum for a free guided tour. Surrounding the park there are a lot of very popular Mexican restaurants and shops selling Mexican souvenirs (no need to travel to Tijuana.)
The Pier is open to the public and you can walk out and get a great view of the beach areas and plenty of fresh air. The unique part is it has cottages that are available for rent right on the Pier.
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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
4500 Ocean Blvd
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The Pier is open to the public and you can walk out and get a great view of the beach areas and plenty of fresh air. The unique part is it has cottages that are available for rent right on the Pier.
Spectacular viewpoint on the top peak of La Jolla. You'll need a car to get here or take an Uber. Bring your camera or your binoculars. It's just a few miles up the road, driving through the ritzy neighborhoods of the wealthy of La Jolla.
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Soledad Mountain
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Spectacular viewpoint on the top peak of La Jolla. You'll need a car to get here or take an Uber. Bring your camera or your binoculars. It's just a few miles up the road, driving through the ritzy neighborhoods of the wealthy of La Jolla.
This is a scenic lookout spot where you can watch the seals sunning on the shore.
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Childrens Pool Beach
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This is a scenic lookout spot where you can watch the seals sunning on the shore.

Parks & Nature

This is a state park with some great trails for hiking. Pick up a trail map at the entry booth. Many of the hikes just take an hour and offer breathtaking views of the ocean and cliffs.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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This is a state park with some great trails for hiking. Pick up a trail map at the entry booth. Many of the hikes just take an hour and offer breathtaking views of the ocean and cliffs.

Arts & Culture

Great little library with A/C, WiFi, and computers. (15 min bike ride)
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Pacific Beach Taylor Branch Library
4275 Cass St
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Great little library with A/C, WiFi, and computers. (15 min bike ride)

Shopping

If you need a new swimsuit or board shorts this is the place to go. They have all the current surf brands.
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Beach & Resort Wear
4475 Mission Blvd
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If you need a new swimsuit or board shorts this is the place to go. They have all the current surf brands.

Essentials

Closest laundromat. If you don't feel like waiting around to get your laundry done, they offer drop-off service at an affordable rate per pound. (10 min walk)
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Beach Laundromat
3817 Mission Blvd
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Closest laundromat. If you don't feel like waiting around to get your laundry done, they offer drop-off service at an affordable rate per pound. (10 min walk)
The liquor stores around here are also convenience stores so you can also get basic groceries and necessities here in a pinch. They are open all day and late at night. (10 min walk)
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Hub Liquor
3757 Mission Blvd
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The liquor stores around here are also convenience stores so you can also get basic groceries and necessities here in a pinch. They are open all day and late at night. (10 min walk)
This is the closest full grocery store. They have a pharmacy and ATM inside. Free underground parking.
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Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
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This is the closest full grocery store. They have a pharmacy and ATM inside. Free underground parking.
This is the local health food store. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods Market and even cheaper than Trader Joe's. Big produce section, fresh meats, deli counter, and lots of vitamins and supplements.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet Ave
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This is the local health food store. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods Market and even cheaper than Trader Joe's. Big produce section, fresh meats, deli counter, and lots of vitamins and supplements.
Pharmacy/Convenience store. Open until midnight. They sell sunscreen and beach supplies year round as well as basic groceries. (20 min walk)
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CVS
1792 Garnet Ave
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Pharmacy/Convenience store. Open until midnight. They sell sunscreen and beach supplies year round as well as basic groceries. (20 min walk)
If its time for a manicure or pedicure this is the closest nail salon. On the other hand, if you want to go to a nice spa instead, check out the Catamaran or the Hyatt. (5 min walk)
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Mission Hair and Nails
3786 Mission Blvd
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If its time for a manicure or pedicure this is the closest nail salon. On the other hand, if you want to go to a nice spa instead, check out the Catamaran or the Hyatt. (5 min walk)
This is the nearest spa, which offers a beautiful view. They offer facials, exfoliating, body wraps, manicures, etc. (10-15 minute walk)
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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission Blvd
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This is the nearest spa, which offers a beautiful view. They offer facials, exfoliating, body wraps, manicures, etc. (10-15 minute walk)
This grocery store is super popular for convenient, prepared food. They have great prepared salads and food that you just heat up. It's very affordable & everything is delicious.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
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This grocery store is super popular for convenient, prepared food. They have great prepared salads and food that you just heat up. It's very affordable & everything is delicious.
The only local convenience store open 24 hours. (15 min walk)
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7-Eleven
6953 La Jolla Blvd
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The only local convenience store open 24 hours. (15 min walk)