Melissa's Guidebook
South Bay Food scene
Here are some tasty nearby restaurants to try.
New food hall featuring a variety of local restaurants, dessert and Novo Brasil brewing.
Market on 8th
41 East 8th StreetNew food hall featuring a variety of local restaurants, dessert and Novo Brasil brewing.
Mujer Divina
310A East 8th StreetBreakfast burritos and coffee, yes please!
Tacos El G
1940 Highland AveLegit street tacos. Open late.
Casual pub feel with excellent burgers. Walk around downtown Chula Vista for ice cream or breweries afterwards.
6 locals recommend
The Balboa South
290 3rd AvenueCasual pub feel with excellent burgers. Walk around downtown Chula Vista for ice cream or breweries afterwards.
Healthy and tasty food! Mostly
Smoothies and sandwiches but with a touch of Mexican inspired flavors. Super yummy!
CITRINA BERRY FRESH
1515 Highland AveHealthy and tasty food! Mostly
Smoothies and sandwiches but with a touch of Mexican inspired flavors. Super yummy!
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream National City
Delicious ice cream!
Delicious, authentic, Mexican food! Get the carnitas for sure and the chilaquiles are fantastic as well 👌
Also available for delivery by Uber eats 🙏
Carnitas Quiroga
Delicious, authentic, Mexican food! Get the carnitas for sure and the chilaquiles are fantastic as well 👌
Also available for delivery by Uber eats 🙏
Nightlife
Machete Beer House
2325 Highland AveLocal craft beer bar with good vibes
Beautiful venue to catch a show. You can picnic nearby if you don’t have tickets and still get a good view! The walk along the Embarcadero is nice too.
32 locals recommend
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
222 Marina Park WayBeautiful venue to catch a show. You can picnic nearby if you don’t have tickets and still get a good view! The walk along the Embarcadero is nice too.
Sightseeing
Take a brief Trolley ride from 8th street or a 10 minute drive to downtown to catch a ball game or other event at Petco
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdTake a brief Trolley ride from 8th street or a 10 minute drive to downtown to catch a ball game or other event at Petco
15 minute drive or Uber ride to a cool neighborhood with many options for food, drink, and entertainment
439 locals recommend
North Park
15 minute drive or Uber ride to a cool neighborhood with many options for food, drink, and entertainment
Cowles Mountain, San Diego, CA 92119, USA
Cabrillo National Monument
Coronado Island
Seal Rock
Children's Pool Observation WalkwayCatch baby seals in the spring and great for the views! Also free!
Family Friendly
Great indoor pool at the beach and Belmont Park. Super fun for everyone!
The Plunge San Diego
Ocean Front WalkLittle Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StYou’ll find everything here from restaurants, movie theatre, mini golf, parks, shopping, coffee shops, ceramics classes and groceries!
Liberty Station
You’ll find everything here from restaurants, movie theatre, mini golf, parks, shopping, coffee shops, ceramics classes and groceries!
Pet a sting ray, check out the coastal wildlife and pack a lunch to picnic with great views of the city and bay.
30 locals recommend
Living Coast Discovery Center
1000 Gunpowder Point DrPet a sting ray, check out the coastal wildlife and pack a lunch to picnic with great views of the city and bay.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Foodie Scene
Hip Vegan restaurant in cute walkable neighborhood. Must see bathrooms if you’re into cats.
KINDRED
1503 30th StKingfisher
Wolfie's Carousel Bar
Farmers Table Little Italy
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StVegan friendly, spaced themed tiki bar. Fun and unique experience! Make reservations far in advance!
Mothership
Vegan friendly, spaced themed tiki bar. Fun and unique experience! Make reservations far in advance!
City advice
Getting around
Trolley
Trolley station on 8th avenue will take you south to the border or as far north as UCSD in La Jolla.