Guidebook for San Diego

Mel & Sam
Guidebook for San Diego

Drinks & Nightlife

A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
6 místní doporučují
The Rail
3796 Fifth Ave
6 místní doporučují
A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
45 místní doporučují
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington St
45 místní doporučují
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
121 místní doporučují
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 místní doporučují
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
45 místní doporučují
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
45 místní doporučují
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
Groovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner Blvd
Groovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
World famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!
87 místní doporučují
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd
87 místní doporučují
World famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!

Food Scene

Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
43 místní doporučují
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth Ave
43 místní doporučují
Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
22 místní doporučují
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth Ave
22 místní doporučují
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
48 místní doporučují
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch St
48 místní doporučují
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
139 místní doporučují
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St
139 místní doporučují
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
35 místní doporučují
The Red Door
741 W Washington St
35 místní doporučují
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
185 místní doporučují
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
185 místní doporučují
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
An awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
24 místní doporučují
Luna Grill
350 University Ave
24 místní doporučují
An awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
23 místní doporučují
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth Avenue
23 místní doporučují
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
You must go here for breakfast!!!
178 místní doporučují
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth Ave
178 místní doporučují
You must go here for breakfast!!!
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
32 místní doporučují
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch St
32 místní doporučují
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
42 místní doporučují
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington St
42 místní doporučují
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
67 místní doporučují
Bankers Hill
67 místní doporučují
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
Great Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
27 místní doporučují
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University Ave
27 místní doporučují
Great Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
19 místní doporučují
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth Ave
19 místní doporučují
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
82 místní doporučují
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St
82 místní doporučují
Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
Delicious Ramen!
28 místní doporučují
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth Ave
28 místní doporučují
Delicious Ramen!
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)
17 místní doporučují
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth Ave
17 místní doporučují
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)

Everything Else

My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
22 místní doporučují
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
22 místní doporučují
My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
2510 místní doporučují
Zoo San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 místní doporučují
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
So close, and sooo interesting!
124 místní doporučují
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth Ave
124 místní doporučují
So close, and sooo interesting!

Shopping

Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.
17 místní doporučují
Buffalo Exchange
3862 Fifth Ave
17 místní doporučují
Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.

Essentials

Just a couple blocks away.
240 místní doporučují
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 místní doporučují
Just a couple blocks away.

Entertainment & Activities

Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Escapism Puzzle Room
3919 Fourth Ave
Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!
61 místní doporučují
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth Ave
61 místní doporučují
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!