Food Scene
A great little Italian place nearby. A sit down restaurant but not terribly expensive.
9 locals recommend
Lorna's Italian Kitchen
3945 Governor DrA great little Italian place nearby. A sit down restaurant but not terribly expensive.
Pronounced Co-TEE-Hans- its my favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. Take out style, very inexpensive. Open 24/7. Try the California Burrito (you can’t get this anywhere but San Diego)
Cotixan Mexican food
3720 Camino Del Rio WPronounced Co-TEE-Hans- its my favorite hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. Take out style, very inexpensive. Open 24/7. Try the California Burrito (you can’t get this anywhere but San Diego)
In-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon AveA California staple, the closest is in Pacific Beach.
Rubicon Deli
3715 India StGreat sandwich place.
Expensive and far, located Downtown but worth the drive and cost! Upscale attire.
123 locals recommend
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdExpensive and far, located Downtown but worth the drive and cost! Upscale attire.
Next to Juniper and Ivy. If you want to blow your diet for some great fried chicken this is the place! Great outdoor atmosphere and reasonably priced.
145 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdNext to Juniper and Ivy. If you want to blow your diet for some great fried chicken this is the place! Great outdoor atmosphere and reasonably priced.
Carnitas' Snack Shack - Embarcadero
1004 N Harbor DrVery popular and good but not close.
My favorite farm-to-table restaurant, 2 locations, one located in North Park and the other Downtown.
57 locals recommend
Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth AveMy favorite farm-to-table restaurant, 2 locations, one located in North Park and the other Downtown.
My favorite farm-to-table restaurant, 2 locations, one located in North Park and the other Downtown.
73 locals recommend
Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveMy favorite farm-to-table restaurant, 2 locations, one located in North Park and the other Downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pacific Beach
Great for the younger crowd. Inexpensive bars and casual attire.
The most upscale nightclubs are downtown. Expect cover charges on the weekend. Upscale dress code is usually required.
253 locals recommend
Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueThe most upscale nightclubs are downtown. Expect cover charges on the weekend. Upscale dress code is usually required.
Sightseeing
Great for place to see the Sea Lions, ocean and a staple tourist spot
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat for place to see the Sea Lions, ocean and a staple tourist spot
A staple tourist spot with many museums and the zoo is located here too.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
A staple tourist spot with many museums and the zoo is located here too.
Not really an island but the 125 year old Hotel Del Coronodo is there and is said to be haunted.
487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
Not really an island but the 125 year old Hotel Del Coronodo is there and is said to be haunted.
Where the city was originally founded. There is a museum and lots of Mexican restaurants and shops here.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Where the city was originally founded. There is a museum and lots of Mexican restaurants and shops here.
Entertainment & Activities
This is where you can take the iconic "Potato Chip Rock" hike & photo. Expect lines on the weekend to take a photo.
10 locals recommend
Mount Woodson Trail
Mount Woodson TrailThis is where you can take the iconic "Potato Chip Rock" hike & photo. Expect lines on the weekend to take a photo.
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGorgeous- enough said.