Darcy’s guidebook
Food scene
Cute coffee shop & cafe. Nice little outdoor eating area in the back. Good sandwiches, salads, breakfast and great for morning coffee or acai bowls!
Meraki Café
1735 Adams AveCute coffee shop & cafe. Nice little outdoor eating area in the back. Good sandwiches, salads, breakfast and great for morning coffee or acai bowls!
Bahn Thai
4646 Park BlvdNice little local Thai restaurant, short walk from the house.
Brewery with large modern outdoor roof terrace. Lovely food and great for groups.
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Kairoa Brewing Company
4601 Park BlvdBrewery with large modern outdoor roof terrace. Lovely food and great for groups.
Great local taco & burrito shop. Short walk for the house, it is small inside so best to order and take home. A proper taco or burrito can not be missed on a trip to San Diego!
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El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdGreat local taco & burrito shop. Short walk for the house, it is small inside so best to order and take home. A proper taco or burrito can not be missed on a trip to San Diego!
Popular local pizza place & pasta menu. Has a full gluten free menu!
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Red House Pizza
4615 Park BlvdPopular local pizza place & pasta menu. Has a full gluten free menu!
Grains
2201 Adams AveVegan and vegetarian restaurant steps from the house.
Hawaiian BBQ and great salads. Good to take home and enjoy in the backyard, short walk from the house.
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Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th StHawaiian BBQ and great salads. Good to take home and enjoy in the backyard, short walk from the house.
Arguably the best burgers in town. About 1 1/2 miles from the house. Good for take away or eat in for a bar environment and outdoor seating.
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Crazee Burger
3993 30th StArguably the best burgers in town. About 1 1/2 miles from the house. Good for take away or eat in for a bar environment and outdoor seating.
This is way out in Coronado, but a really fun old-time diner with jukeboxes at the tables and massive deserts. The breakfasts are fantastic and they have a order out window for morning donuts and such. A fun little trip out and then head over to the beautiful Coronado beach.
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Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange AveThis is way out in Coronado, but a really fun old-time diner with jukeboxes at the tables and massive deserts. The breakfasts are fantastic and they have a order out window for morning donuts and such. A fun little trip out and then head over to the beautiful Coronado beach.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrOrganic grocery store.
Fantastic locally owned coffee house a couple blocks from the house. Make a nice breakfast too!
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Mystic Mocha
2105 Mission AveFantastic locally owned coffee house a couple blocks from the house. Make a nice breakfast too!
Like eating dinner in a forest, request the fire pit table if in a group of 3-4. Great New Zealand inspired food.
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Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StLike eating dinner in a forest, request the fire pit table if in a group of 3-4. Great New Zealand inspired food.
Great food, baked goods, flowers & local crafts.
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Isitolo saseHillcrest Farmer's
3960 Normal StGreat food, baked goods, flowers & local crafts.
Good place for happy hour, people watching & sunset cocktails.
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South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveGood place for happy hour, people watching & sunset cocktails.
SOICHI
2121 Adams AveTiny high end sushi restaurant steps from the house. Michelin rated.
VERY popular trendy Chinese restaurant. Long lines are a norm here 7 days a week. Local tip is to get a drink in the beautiful 20’s style bar connected to the restaurant & can eat in the cocktail bar with 1/4 of the wait.
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Fortunate Son
2943 Adams AveVERY popular trendy Chinese restaurant. Long lines are a norm here 7 days a week. Local tip is to get a drink in the beautiful 20’s style bar connected to the restaurant & can eat in the cocktail bar with 1/4 of the wait.
Trendy brunch & dinner destination. Nice food & high end cocktails. Live jazz bands & music a few nights a week. Only 5-10 min walk from the house.
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Madison
4622 Park BlvdTrendy brunch & dinner destination. Nice food & high end cocktails. Live jazz bands & music a few nights a week. Only 5-10 min walk from the house.
Great local breakfast & lunch restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk from the house.
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Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdGreat local breakfast & lunch restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Dog Beach
3902 29th StGreat beach in Ocean Beach for dogs, surfers and sun bathers!
Great park with a big playground for kids, dog walking or a picnic. 5 minute walk from the house. They also screen films, teach yoga classes, fitness classes and hold concerts.
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Trolley Barn Park
1943 Adams AveGreat park with a big playground for kids, dog walking or a picnic. 5 minute walk from the house. They also screen films, teach yoga classes, fitness classes and hold concerts.
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Amazing zoo!
Fun shopping, nice food and great people watching!
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveFun shopping, nice food and great people watching!
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRetro beachside amusement park.
Top rated Zoo in the US, very much worth a visit. 2 miles from the house, 5 minute drive.
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Izoo yaseSan Diego
2920 Zoo DrTop rated Zoo in the US, very much worth a visit. 2 miles from the house, 5 minute drive.
Activity
Surf & skateboard lessons.
They have group & private lessons for all ages to learn surfing or skateboarding.
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Ocean Beach Surf & Skate Shop San Diego
4940 Newport AveThey have group & private lessons for all ages to learn surfing or skateboarding.
Bike rental near Mission Bay bike path & Mission Beach boardwalk area. Great for both kids & adults.
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Radd Action Sports
3837 Mission BlvdBike rental near Mission Bay bike path & Mission Beach boardwalk area. Great for both kids & adults.
3 block walk from the house! Totally must not miss on a nice day. Pay by the day to use the pool at this iconic SD hotel. Have food & cocktails brought to your sun lounger or eat in the restaurant overlooking the pool. Often evening events here, worth checking their schedule.
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon Blvd3 block walk from the house! Totally must not miss on a nice day. Pay by the day to use the pool at this iconic SD hotel. Have food & cocktails brought to your sun lounger or eat in the restaurant overlooking the pool. Often evening events here, worth checking their schedule.