Iris's Guidebook
Coffee&dessert
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveLight Bulb Coffee
8138 La Mesa BlvdThe Simple Coffee House
7407 Jackson DrParakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StSalt & Straw
1670 India StLe Parfait Paris
555 G StRestaurants
Dolci Cafe Italiano
2650 Jamacha RoadAmazing Italian restaurant down the street in Rancho San Diego town center
Down the street in Rancho San Diego, recommend chicken and lamb dishes
Sahara Taste of the Middle East
2990 Jamacha RoadDown the street in Rancho San Diego, recommend chicken and lamb dishes
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StGreat seafood place
Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood
658 Fifth AveHidden gem, awesome Italian restaurant featured in the Michelin guide
15 locals recommend
Ciccia Osteria
2233 Logan AveHidden gem, awesome Italian restaurant featured in the Michelin guide
Din Tai Fung
4301 La Jolla Village DrMenya Ultra
8199 Clairemont Mesa BlvdBest Ramen in town, featured on Michelin guide, great value
Wa Dining Okan
3860 Convoy StSushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrReservation recommended, San Diego’s beloved sushi restaurant
Tasty Noodle House
4646 Convoy StAuthentic Chinese noodles and buns
Grandma Tofu & BBQ
4425 Convoy StShancheng Lameizi Hot Pot
1530 S San Gabriel BlvdGreat brunch spot with generous portions, recommend to make reservation
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington StGreat brunch spot with generous portions, recommend to make reservation
Picture perfect brunch spot famous for the soufflé pancake. Located in walkable little Italy district, recommend to go early to avoid the line
72 locals recommend
Morning Glory
550 W Date StPicture perfect brunch spot famous for the soufflé pancake. Located in walkable little Italy district, recommend to go early to avoid the line
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdCute brunch spot
The Broken Yolk Cafe
1851 Garnet AvePopular brunch spot close by
Steele 94 Restaurant Bar
Where the locals go
King's Fish House
My personal favorite seafood spot, best selection of oysters updated daily.
RustiCucina
Amazing Italian food
The Friendly Tavern
2632 University AvePerfect when you crave for a juicy greasy burger
A must stop for authentic Mexican tacos, lines can get crazy sometimes so definitely go early!
99 locals recommend
Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayA must stop for authentic Mexican tacos, lines can get crazy sometimes so definitely go early!
Nature
Sweetwater River Trail
12153 Campo RdClosest hiking trial
Potato Chip Rock
San Diego’s famous picture perfect rock
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdTorrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadScenic ocean view hiking trial
Fiesta Island Park
1590 E Mission Bay DrSunset Cliffs Cave
800-898 Sunset Cliffs BlvdRomantic sunset view and hiking spot
Culture
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdGreat place to hang out and walk around, many food vendors
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrBalboa Park
Cabrillo National Monument
Old Town
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveShopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdCarlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteWestfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrLas Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La Plaza