Katrina & Gubi’s Guide To The Good Stuff!
Restaurants & Coffee Shops
Most of the restaurants in my guide are Off The Beaten Path, they are locally owned and i personally eat these establishments from time to time. Each recommendation has a purpose in mind, either it's solely about the food, celebrating a special occasion or location and views.
Distance 3 miles.
Best Spanish restaurant in San Diego with a great dining experience. Live music on the weekends. Ask for Ruben if you sit at the Bar. I Suggest to visit during the evening.
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Costa Brava
1653 Garnet AveDistance 3 miles.
Best Spanish restaurant in San Diego with a great dining experience. Live music on the weekends. Ask for Ruben if you sit at the Bar. I Suggest to visit during the evening.
Distance 10 miles.
My favorite sushi restaurant the heart of downtown gaslamp district (downtown)! Just let Sushi Chefs Mauro or Hero handles your dinner experience at the bar. Expect about $100 per person for full experience.
I suggest parking on market street and 6th ave parking structure.
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Taka Restaurant
555 Fifth AveDistance 10 miles.
My favorite sushi restaurant the heart of downtown gaslamp district (downtown)! Just let Sushi Chefs Mauro or Hero handles your dinner experience at the bar. Expect about $100 per person for full experience.
I suggest parking on market street and 6th ave parking structure.
Distance 5 miles.
Alfonso and Massimo are always very energetic and fun to talk to. Even their Margarita Pizza is delicious.
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Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India St Distance 5 miles.
Alfonso and Massimo are always very energetic and fun to talk to. Even their Margarita Pizza is delicious.
Lanna Thai Cuisine
4501 Mission Bay DrDistance 1 mile. Best thai food near us.
In-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon AveThis is the closest one to us.
My absolute favorite restaurant for a breakfast or brunch. I simply love this restaurant for the food and service they offer, plus its close to the beach.
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The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise StMy absolute favorite restaurant for a breakfast or brunch. I simply love this restaurant for the food and service they offer, plus its close to the beach.
Very delicious Mexican fare in Pacific Beach. Simple counter service.
Bahia PB Mexican Grill And Juice Bar
909 Grand AveVery delicious Mexican fare in Pacific Beach. Simple counter service.
Great cocktails and modern Mexican food in the heart of La Jolla. Close to many other dining options. Walking distance from La Jolla Cove where all the Sea Lions hangout.
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Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StGreat cocktails and modern Mexican food in the heart of La Jolla. Close to many other dining options. Walking distance from La Jolla Cove where all the Sea Lions hangout.
Our family owned restaurant in Pacific Beach. If you like Indian food, it’s a must try and if you never tried Indian food, then definitely try :)
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Spice Lounge - Indian Restaurant & Catering
859 Hornblend StOur family owned restaurant in Pacific Beach. If you like Indian food, it’s a must try and if you never tried Indian food, then definitely try :)
This restaurant serves great wood fired oven pizza. Would recommend to make a reservation. Located in South Park near downtown.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StThis restaurant serves great wood fired oven pizza. Would recommend to make a reservation. Located in South Park near downtown.
My grandma‘s Hawaiian café in the neighborhood of Pacific Beach.
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Leilani's Cafe
5109 Cass StMy grandma‘s Hawaiian café in the neighborhood of Pacific Beach.
Distance 4 miles. Fresh Quality Seafood & Salad. Close to the beach.
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The Fishery
5040 Cass StDistance 4 miles. Fresh Quality Seafood & Salad. Close to the beach.
Distance 6.5 miles. Don't be intimidated by the asian servers ;) They're very funny after some acquaintance.
Located the on Convoy Street aka "Asian Restaurant Row" Spicy offers very flavorful Chinese Food in very generous portions!
Like asian food? Then it's a must visit.
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Spicy City
4690 Convoy StDistance 6.5 miles. Don't be intimidated by the asian servers ;) They're very funny after some acquaintance.
Located the on Convoy Street aka "Asian Restaurant Row" Spicy offers very flavorful Chinese Food in very generous portions!
Like asian food? Then it's a must visit.
Distance 3 Miles.
Say Hi to Tony, always has stories to tell :)
Classic Italian Fare in a very elegant setting. Great for a special occasion, reservations are recommended
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Baci Restaurant
1955 Morena BlvdDistance 3 Miles.
Say Hi to Tony, always has stories to tell :)
Classic Italian Fare in a very elegant setting. Great for a special occasion, reservations are recommended
Our family owned vegan vegetarian restaurant try the Nirvana burger your life will be complete :)
Greenhaus Vegetarian Eatery
1118 Morena BoulevardOur family owned vegan vegetarian restaurant try the Nirvana burger your life will be complete :)
Oscars Mexican Seafood
Great Seafood Tacos
Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard AveGreat sandwiches in La Jolla
Parks & Nature
A must while you visit SD! The best part is it doesn't cost a dime :) I recommend to visit early morning before the sun beats down on you. If you park a little further away there is free parking available.
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Torrey Pinesin osavaltion luonnonsuojelualue
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA must while you visit SD! The best part is it doesn't cost a dime :) I recommend to visit early morning before the sun beats down on you. If you park a little further away there is free parking available.
One of my favorite places to take family & friends when they come to visit me. An Afternoon well spent. Please check opening hours before visiting. There is an entrance fee of $10-$15 per car.
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Point Loma Tide Pools
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrOne of my favorite places to take family & friends when they come to visit me. An Afternoon well spent. Please check opening hours before visiting. There is an entrance fee of $10-$15 per car.
This park is literally across the street from your home. Great view of mission bay and sea world. Great for a walk around the neighborhood.
Cadman Recreation Center
4280 Avati DrThis park is literally across the street from your home. Great view of mission bay and sea world. Great for a walk around the neighborhood.
Located east of San Diego, great if you like long hikes and want that epic Instagram pic on top. This hike has become quiet popular amongst locals. Recommend going early morning.
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Perunalastu kallio
Located east of San Diego, great if you like long hikes and want that epic Instagram pic on top. This hike has become quiet popular amongst locals. Recommend going early morning.
It’s beautiful and you can jump off cliffs in to ocean.
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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetIt’s beautiful and you can jump off cliffs in to ocean.
San Diegon eläintarha
2920 Zoo DrSimply known as the world’s best zoo.
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlQuieter Beach
Fantastic views and great place to watch people paraglide
Gliderport Trl, San Diego, CA 92037, Yhdysvallat
Fantastic views and great place to watch people paraglide
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a speakeasy. They have jazz music performances from local musicians. Check their website for more info, they close some nights...
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Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth AveThis is a speakeasy. They have jazz music performances from local musicians. Check their website for more info, they close some nights...
Try their Ocean Side Cocktail! The Bar has a 19th Century Vibe.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StTry their Ocean Side Cocktail! The Bar has a 19th Century Vibe.
I take every friend visiting for at least one drink. The views are unbeatable from the 40th floor. I would not recommend to eat there. Their Dirty Martinis are fantastic!
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Top of the Hyatt
1 Market PlI take every friend visiting for at least one drink. The views are unbeatable from the 40th floor. I would not recommend to eat there. Their Dirty Martinis are fantastic!
Fine dining restaurant with a cool bar with ocean views. Great to visit during afternoon for a drink and bite to eat.
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JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StFine dining restaurant with a cool bar with ocean views. Great to visit during afternoon for a drink and bite to eat.
Great food, drinks, and live music in the heart of Gaslamp.
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Cafe Sevilla of San Diego
353 Fifth AveGreat food, drinks, and live music in the heart of Gaslamp.
Secluded Beaches, Sightseeing & Views
We take all our friends & family to these sights while visiting. In my opinion the best places to visit in San Diego are Nature related and 100% free. These places are a must for first time visitors.
Distance 5 Miles. 360 views of the entire city! Best time to visit at early morning / afternoon or during sunset.
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Soledad Mountain
Distance 5 Miles. 360 views of the entire city! Best time to visit at early morning / afternoon or during sunset.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a great way to spend a pleasant afternoon.
Great place to watch surfers and very mellow compared to most other beaches.
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Windansea Beach
Neptune PlGreat place to watch surfers and very mellow compared to most other beaches.
Very cool cliff to go paragliding and a great hike down to Blacks Beach.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrVery cool cliff to go paragliding and a great hike down to Blacks Beach.
Cusp is located on the top floor of Hotel Jolla offering stunning views fo the ocean and the neighborhood. I recommend to go here for happy hour. And they offer complimentary valet service.
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Cusp Dining & Drinks
7955 La Jolla Shores DrCusp is located on the top floor of Hotel Jolla offering stunning views fo the ocean and the neighborhood. I recommend to go here for happy hour. And they offer complimentary valet service.
Located by the harbor next to downtown Seaport Village is a local landmark. With more than 50 small unique shops and street performers.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrLocated by the harbor next to downtown Seaport Village is a local landmark. With more than 50 small unique shops and street performers.
Discover the Mexican heritage of San Diego along with great dining options and handicraft shops.
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Old Town
Discover the Mexican heritage of San Diego along with great dining options and handicraft shops.
Get on a wild roller coaster ride in front of the Pacific Ocean, play some arcade games, a place to have fun! From here you can take a Scooter ride (bird, lime, Lyft) from mission beach to Pacific beach along the board walk. Tons of places to eat around and grab a beer.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdGet on a wild roller coaster ride in front of the Pacific Ocean, play some arcade games, a place to have fun! From here you can take a Scooter ride (bird, lime, Lyft) from mission beach to Pacific beach along the board walk. Tons of places to eat around and grab a beer.
Distance 5 Miles. Very secluded ocean front experience, huge waves crashing on the horizon, great views during sunset and pictures. The Spot is not much for a walk since there are huge rocks once you walk down the stairs. Search for 100 Bird Rock Ave, La Jolla CA 92037
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Bird Rock
Distance 5 Miles. Very secluded ocean front experience, huge waves crashing on the horizon, great views during sunset and pictures. The Spot is not much for a walk since there are huge rocks once you walk down the stairs. Search for 100 Bird Rock Ave, La Jolla CA 92037