Guidebook for San Diego
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch StLonger walk to BETTER (the best!) coffee.
The Red Door
741 W Washington StBest farm-to-table Italian restaurant.
180 degree ocean view for breakfast in La Jolla - arrive before 11:30. Worth the 12 mile drive.
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Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel Way180 degree ocean view for breakfast in La Jolla - arrive before 11:30. Worth the 12 mile drive.
Best PANCAKES bar none! But be prepared to wait, there's always a line.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveBest PANCAKES bar none! But be prepared to wait, there's always a line.
Imakethe yaseLiberty Public
2820 Historic Decatur RdClose by and great variety of food available.
PHO Kitchen
5375 Napa StGreat bowl of broth and noodles!
Old school Mexican breakfast, lunch, dinner. Recommend the margaritas!
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Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
3172 Fifth AveOld school Mexican breakfast, lunch, dinner. Recommend the margaritas!
Kettle & Stone
1619 W Lewis StLocal coffee joint within walking distance
Best bone broth ramen at the best prices! This is a secret spot that always has a line so you need to arrive early.
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Izakaya Masa
928 Fort Stockton DrBest bone broth ramen at the best prices! This is a secret spot that always has a line so you need to arrive early.
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrNewest eatery in the neighborhood. Very chic!
Tahona Bar
2414 San Diego AveBest Mexican food in Old Town
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayLove their stone-fired pizza. Also serves VEGAN pizzas!
Mexican style street tacos. Great patio and white sangarias.
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Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrMexican style street tacos. Great patio and white sangarias.
Only open for Sunday breakfast. Really incredible specialty pancakes.
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Hanna's Gourmet
2864 Adams AveOnly open for Sunday breakfast. Really incredible specialty pancakes.
Everything Else
Mission Hills Nursery
1525 Fort Stockton DrDo you love california native plants?
Mission Hills - Hillcrest/Knox Library
215 W Washington StFree access to books!
Parks & Nature
Best view of San Diego and the Pacific, great tide pools and visitor's center to explore.
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I-Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrBest view of San Diego and the Pacific, great tide pools and visitor's center to explore.
Best short hike that's both a work-out and a sightseeing adventure
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I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBest short hike that's both a work-out and a sightseeing adventure
If you're looking for a cardio workout try this hike. Preferably early because it's 8 miles east in La Mesa so it gets hot!
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Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain If you're looking for a cardio workout try this hike. Preferably early because it's 8 miles east in La Mesa so it gets hot!
So close when you need a nature 'fix'. The Visitor center is gorgeous (new) and very kid friendly - so much to see and do.
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Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailSo close when you need a nature 'fix'. The Visitor center is gorgeous (new) and very kid friendly - so much to see and do.
Ulwazi Lwamahashi WaseJapan
2215 Pan American Rd ENew Point Loma Lighthouse
Cabrillo RoadSunset Cliffs
For sunset of course!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StSculpin... need I say more?
Dizzy's
1717 Morena BlvdArts & Culture
Arts and Crafts museum - small and always interesting and recently remodeled.
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Mingei International Museum
1439 El PradoArts and Crafts museum - small and always interesting and recently remodeled.
Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA)
1649 El PradoSightseeing
Pure inspiration-brings me to tears! Watch 'My Architect' on YouTube before you visit to find out why this is on my list.
Not open on weekends. Docent tour weekdays at 11.
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Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N Torrey Pines RdPure inspiration-brings me to tears! Watch 'My Architect' on YouTube before you visit to find out why this is on my list.
Not open on weekends. Docent tour weekdays at 11.
Marston House Museum
3525 7th AvenueYou could spend the whole day here, it's an amazing center with countless museums, gardens, water features, and arboretum.
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I-Balboa Park
You could spend the whole day here, it's an amazing center with countless museums, gardens, water features, and arboretum.
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StLittle Italy
Great neighborhood to explore
Getting Around
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor St