Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Thai Burger Company
3520 Ashford Stso good- grilled meat, awesome sauce, in-between rice patty buns
Pieology Pizzeria
5575 Balboa AveIn-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon Avethe classic Californian eatery
Hawthorn Coffee
3019 Adams AveGreat local coffee shop
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdThey roast their own beans
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
4646 Convoy StIf you like Ramen, this is your spot
85C Bakery Cafe - Balboa Mesa
5575 Balboa Ave85 cent salted coffee's on Mondays. So good
Our mother in law (who is Thai), will drive 30 plus minutes to come to Sab-E-Lee. Try the Pad-Se-Eew
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The Original Sab-E-Lee
13223-2 Linda Vista RdOur mother in law (who is Thai), will drive 30 plus minutes to come to Sab-E-Lee. Try the Pad-Se-Eew
Common Theory
4805 Convoy StGood pub food, excellent happy hour
Great coffee and artisanal drinks (try their black sesame latte); also known for their rainbow latte's on weekends.
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S3 Coffee Bar
6225 Mission Gorge RdGreat coffee and artisanal drinks (try their black sesame latte); also known for their rainbow latte's on weekends.
We love this place! Best pizza in San Diego, great vibe, good for a date! Also, on Thursday nights, it's a couple blocks away from the North Park Farmer's Market
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Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayWe love this place! Best pizza in San Diego, great vibe, good for a date! Also, on Thursday nights, it's a couple blocks away from the North Park Farmer's Market
Super fun spot for sushi. Insider tip: check their website to get yourself in line through their online process. Wait times can exceed two hours here
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
4609 Convoy StSuper fun spot for sushi. Insider tip: check their website to get yourself in line through their online process. Wait times can exceed two hours here
There's a rivalry brewing down here between In-n-Out and Shake Shack. My personal fave is Shake Shack- the buns and fries put them over the top
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Shake Shack
4309 La Jolla Village DrThere's a rivalry brewing down here between In-n-Out and Shake Shack. My personal fave is Shake Shack- the buns and fries put them over the top
Somi Somi
4620 Convoy StIce Cream + Waffle cones shaped like fish + nutella= amazing
Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech StBest happy hour in SD!
Mr. Frostie
1470 Garnet AveDelicious and cheap. Local fave
Our favorite coffee spot. Same location as a shake shack and salt and straw too
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Blue Bottle Coffee
3725 Paseo PlOur favorite coffee spot. Same location as a shake shack and salt and straw too
Chick-fil-A
10750 Camino RuizClassic. Just don’t try to go on a Sunday
Our favorite date spot in Little Italy. Their octopus is a must, and their bread appetizer is worth the price
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StOur favorite date spot in Little Italy. Their octopus is a must, and their bread appetizer is worth the price
Mekong Restaurant
3904 Convoy StSome of the best curry on the planet
Our go to boba spot- their Vienna frappe, Thai slush, and pistachio slush are all on point
It's Boba Time
4344 Convoy StOur go to boba spot- their Vienna frappe, Thai slush, and pistachio slush are all on point
Essentials
Great place for cheap produce and weekly specials; also have great burritos
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Carnival Market
3560 Ashford StGreat place for cheap produce and weekly specials; also have great burritos
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveTrader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave99 Ranch Market
7330 Clairemont Mesa BlvdGreat prices on produce and asian-inspired cuisine
La Colombe Coffee
4545 La Jolla Village DrGreat coffee with outdoor seating. Try their draft lattes!
Drinks & Nightlife
Council Brewing Company
7705 Convoy CtGreat spot if you're into IPA's
Societe Brewing Company
8262 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSightseeing
We love the Farmer's market here on Saturdays, Little Italy, and the Waterfront
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Downtown San Diego
1409 Fourth AvenueWe love the Farmer's market here on Saturdays, Little Italy, and the Waterfront
I-Balboa Park
Great museums and open spaces
La Jolla
Great beaches, cute little downtown for window shopping and cafe's
Check out the iconic Coronado Hotel (rumor is that it's haunted) and the super soft sand running along the island
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Coronado Island
Check out the iconic Coronado Hotel (rumor is that it's haunted) and the super soft sand running along the island
Entertainment & Activities
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Izoo yaseSan Diego
2920 Zoo DrIt's massive!
I-Golf Course ye-Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines RdWorld class golfing
Mission Bay
Great place to stand up paddleboard, kayak, and play
Ultrastar Mission Valley 7
7510 Hazard Center DrLEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrOur kids love this place! About 30 minutes away
Enjoy a Saturday morning walking through one of the best farmers markets in California. Come hungry and enjoy the variety of samples and treats!
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StEnjoy a Saturday morning walking through one of the best farmers markets in California. Come hungry and enjoy the variety of samples and treats!
Many of the same vendors as the Saturday morning Little Italy Market, but without the massive crowds.
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North Park Thursday Market
3000 North Park WayMany of the same vendors as the Saturday morning Little Italy Market, but without the massive crowds.
This place is really well done- be ready for lots of walking, and enjoy the animals in as close to their natural habitats as possible.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThis place is really well done- be ready for lots of walking, and enjoy the animals in as close to their natural habitats as possible.
Parks & Nature
Torrey Pines
Great hiking spot
Pacific Beach
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardOcean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StGreat trails, views, and tide pools to explore
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I-Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat trails, views, and tide pools to explore
Right around the corner from our house. Lots of grass to run around on, basketball courts, and a good playground
Lindbergh Neighborhood Park
4141 Ashford StreetRight around the corner from our house. Lots of grass to run around on, basketball courts, and a good playground
About an hour away, it's a good place to go if you want to get a good mountain hike in, or to play in the snow during the winter. Also a cute little downtown area.
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Julian
About an hour away, it's a good place to go if you want to get a good mountain hike in, or to play in the snow during the winter. Also a cute little downtown area.
Shopping
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdWestfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrAbout a 30 minute drive from our house, you'll find outlets for most major brands: Nike, banana republic, adidas, billabong, etc..
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Outlets at the Border
4463 Camino De La PlazaAbout a 30 minute drive from our house, you'll find outlets for most major brands: Nike, banana republic, adidas, billabong, etc..