Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
I love the vegetarian dishes and vegan sushi. Take-out is quick.
14 locals recommend
Sipz Vegetarian Fuzion Cafe
5501 Clairemont Mesa BlvdI love the vegetarian dishes and vegan sushi. Take-out is quick.
Within walking distance what's better than having a grill on the table.
Buga Korean Barbecue Restaurant
5580 Clairemont Mesa BlvdWithin walking distance what's better than having a grill on the table.
The puffle is amazing. A puffle is a puffy waffle with frozen custard and toppings
Boba Bar and Desserts
4619 Convoy StThe puffle is amazing. A puffle is a puffy waffle with frozen custard and toppings
Some of the best Mediterranean food in town. And it's located within walking distance.
19 locals recommend
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
5420 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSome of the best Mediterranean food in town. And it's located within walking distance.
Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4625 Convoy StYum! The food is so good I can't stop eating.
Starbucks
4545 La Jolla Village DrTroy's Family Restaurant
4827 Clairemont DriveGood place for breakfast
Has all latest drink types. On trend. Americano but no drip. Yummy pastries.
6 locals recommend
The Forum Coffee House
4340 Genesee AveHas all latest drink types. On trend. Americano but no drip. Yummy pastries.
Okan Diner is an excellent Japanese restaurant located within walking distance of the house.
Okan Diner
5430 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardOkan Diner is an excellent Japanese restaurant located within walking distance of the house.
A great small place to get breakfast/brunch and then walk along the ocean bluffs to the Children's Pool to see the seals.
25 locals recommend
Coffee Cup
1109 Wall StA great small place to get breakfast/brunch and then walk along the ocean bluffs to the Children's Pool to see the seals.
Offering some of the best coffee along with muffins/pastries. It has a very nice patio with views of the estuary and Torrey Pines bluffs. Stop here on your way to hike the Torrey Pines trails.
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdOffering some of the best coffee along with muffins/pastries. It has a very nice patio with views of the estuary and Torrey Pines bluffs. Stop here on your way to hike the Torrey Pines trails.
Essentials
LA Fitness
10535 Heater CtFor a swim I go here.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGood food and reasonable prices
This isn't a super store. It doesn't have fresh produce. The grocery selection is limited.
25 locals recommend
Walmart
4840 Shawline St This isn't a super store. It doesn't have fresh produce. The grocery selection is limited.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveIf I don't find what I need at Trader Joes and Walmart I go to Vons.
Shopping
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrThere are many places to eat and shop here.
Entertainment & Activities
The Midway aircraft carrier is a unique experience to see how such huge ships work and what tight quarters people lived in.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThe Midway aircraft carrier is a unique experience to see how such huge ships work and what tight quarters people lived in.
The world-famous zoo is a wonderful place to walk and see the animals and all the plants.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe world-famous zoo is a wonderful place to walk and see the animals and all the plants.
The aquarium has a good selection of marine life and great views of the pacific ocean
366 locals recommend
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayThe aquarium has a good selection of marine life and great views of the pacific ocean
Parks & Nature
A wonderful walk through the Torrey Pines. The views of the ocean, plants, trees, wildlife, erosion and beaches are excellent.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA wonderful walk through the Torrey Pines. The views of the ocean, plants, trees, wildlife, erosion and beaches are excellent.
This is one of my two favorite beaches. It is a beautiful spot to hang out on the beach and to be in the water.
304 locals recommend
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroThis is one of my two favorite beaches. It is a beautiful spot to hang out on the beach and to be in the water.
Arts & Culture
There are many museums on the Prado in Balboa Park. We especially like the Model Train Museum. It's located on the lower floor of the San Diego History and Photographic Arts building.
126 locals recommend
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoThere are many museums on the Prado in Balboa Park. We especially like the Model Train Museum. It's located on the lower floor of the San Diego History and Photographic Arts building.