Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveAmazing brunch.
The Hillcrest Waffle will change your life. Awesome mimosa flights.
45 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Uptown Tavern
1236 University AveThe Hillcrest Waffle will change your life. Awesome mimosa flights.
Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveBest sushi I have ever eaten, anywhere.
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdGreat local roasters.
Great place for a quick burger and fries. The rootbeer floats are delicious too.
120 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveGreat place for a quick burger and fries. The rootbeer floats are delicious too.
Brunch is great, drinks are great, dinner is great. Great place.
52 місцеві жителі рекомендують
West Coast Tavern
2895 University AveBrunch is great, drinks are great, dinner is great. Great place.
Ponce's
4050 Adams AveMexican food and margaritas.
Daddy's Hot Dogs
1281 University AveHot dogs! Made by Daddy!
S&M: Sausage & Meat
4130 Park BoulevardSausage and Meat. Self explanatory!
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveChicken fried steak, y'all.
Quaint, pub-style restaurant. Great comfort food, usually a cozy and quiet vibe.
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Ritual Tavern
4095 30th StQuaint, pub-style restaurant. Great comfort food, usually a cozy and quiet vibe.
URBN North Park
3085 University AvePizza & beer! Great mules, also.
Wine Steals
1243 University AveWine & cheese boards.
My favorite capuccino in San Diego. Also a delicious Italian restorante at night.
124 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StMy favorite capuccino in San Diego. Also a delicious Italian restorante at night.
It's no question you'll have an unforgettable meal here. This is my favorite restaurant for a fun splurge.
123 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdIt's no question you'll have an unforgettable meal here. This is my favorite restaurant for a fun splurge.
Can't decide between dessert and a night cap? Perfect. Babycakes is bakery meets bar. They also have a delicious weekend brunch. I recommend the red velvet pancakes.
36 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrCan't decide between dessert and a night cap? Perfect. Babycakes is bakery meets bar. They also have a delicious weekend brunch. I recommend the red velvet pancakes.
Build your own pizza or choose from the delicious menu.
23 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth AvenueBuild your own pizza or choose from the delicious menu.
GIANT PLATES OF FOOD. They also have bloody mary's like you've never seen.
185 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveGIANT PLATES OF FOOD. They also have bloody mary's like you've never seen.
The Tractor Room
3687 Fifth AvenueDelicious American food, huge portions.
Great Mexican food with a nice outdoor patio. Bottomless mimosa brunch.
24 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University AvenueGreat Mexican food with a nice outdoor patio. Bottomless mimosa brunch.
Hillcrest Sandwich Shop & Catering
3780 Fifth AveGreat deli sandwiches. They deliver to the house!
The Deli Llama
3702 Fifth AveAnother awesome sandwich spot.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StAwesome Ramen. Super cool location.
Drink coffee in a treehouse! This is the best patio around. Good sandwiches too.
134 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Krakatoa
1128 25th StDrink coffee in a treehouse! This is the best patio around. Good sandwiches too.
My favorite place in the world... Cook your own steak and drink a martini. Super relaxed vibe.
168 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StMy favorite place in the world... Cook your own steak and drink a martini. Super relaxed vibe.
Wonderful pork-related foods. Eat on the super cool patio in back.
162 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueWonderful pork-related foods. Eat on the super cool patio in back.
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetOrganic, healthy, delicious food.
The grilled cheese and tomato soup is so good here that it made me cry once.
139 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StThe grilled cheese and tomato soup is so good here that it made me cry once.
Alexander's
3391 30th StRomantic and delicious dinner spot.
I had a sandwich here last week with brussel sprouts on it that blew my mind.
39 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdI had a sandwich here last week with brussel sprouts on it that blew my mind.
Ice cream! You can get an ice cream flight here, featuring 6 extremely tiny ice cream cones of different flavors.
56 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
3077 University AveIce cream! You can get an ice cream flight here, featuring 6 extremely tiny ice cream cones of different flavors.
Fatboy's is totally unassuming, appearing to be a corner store, but they have a deli inside that makes incredible sandwiches. One of them has hot cheetos on it and that shit's good.
8 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Fatboy's
3050 University AveFatboy's is totally unassuming, appearing to be a corner store, but they have a deli inside that makes incredible sandwiches. One of them has hot cheetos on it and that shit's good.
Wonderful vegetarian food in adorable neighborhood.
98 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdWonderful vegetarian food in adorable neighborhood.
Evolution
2965 Fifth AveVegan Fast Food. The Buffalo "chicken" strips are bomb.
Super fun brewing company and seafood restaurant
105 місцеві жителі рекомендують
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StSuper fun brewing company and seafood restaurant
The best coffee and best coffee shop. Go here.
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveThe best coffee and best coffee shop. Go here.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful zoo! You can walk from the house, if you wish.
2510 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Зоопарк Сан-Дієго
2920 Zoo DrWonderful zoo! You can walk from the house, if you wish.
This is my favorite place to enjoy a meal outside. It's GREAT for kids too, since they have a small play area.
174 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StThis is my favorite place to enjoy a meal outside. It's GREAT for kids too, since they have a small play area.
Another kid friendly restaurant. They've got a rad play area to entertain the little ones while you enjoy a beer and a delicious meal.
77 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Waypoint Public
3794 30th StAnother kid friendly restaurant. They've got a rad play area to entertain the little ones while you enjoy a beer and a delicious meal.
Moosie's Ice Cream
4073 Adams AveAdorable ice cream shop.
Uncle Biffs California Killer Cookies
650 University AveRich, delicious cookies.
Arts & Culture
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth AveMany museums in Balboa Park.
Drag Queen dinner theater. The Gospel Brunch on Sundays is a religious experience...
18 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Lips Restaurant
3036 El Cajon BlvdDrag Queen dinner theater. The Gospel Brunch on Sundays is a religious experience...
Shopping
Flashbacks
3849 Fifth AveSuper awesome vintage shop.
Babette Schwartz
421 University AveKitschy gift shop owned by renowned drag queen Babette Schwartz.
Record City
3545 Sixth AveAwesome record shopping. They've got tons of dollar bins.
5th Avenue Books
3838 Fifth AvenueLocal book store.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lafayette Hotel has a super fun swim club during Summer months. For a small entry fee you can enjoy the hotel's pool parties with local DJ's and fun people.
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdThe Lafayette Hotel has a super fun swim club during Summer months. For a small entry fee you can enjoy the hotel's pool parties with local DJ's and fun people.
Nunu's
3537 Fifth AveThe diviest dive bar there ever was.
A totally fun spot to get drinks and meet some people.
90 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveA totally fun spot to get drinks and meet some people.
A bar designed with women in mind! Gossip Grill is for girls, and girls who love girls, and welcoming to boys too... and anything in between.
39 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Gossip Grill
1220 University AveA bar designed with women in mind! Gossip Grill is for girls, and girls who love girls, and welcoming to boys too... and anything in between.
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StWidest variety of craft beer on tap.
Local brewery, great beer, fun interior. Order tacos from Tacos Perla around the corner and they will bring them to you at Modern Times.
106 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StLocal brewery, great beer, fun interior. Order tacos from Tacos Perla around the corner and they will bring them to you at Modern Times.
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StThe country's only openly gay brewery.
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueWine! And great food.
Splash is the coolest wine bar around because you use a loaded card to redeem wine 1oz at a time. Like vending machines. The flatbreads are also SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS.
23 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveSplash is the coolest wine bar around because you use a loaded card to redeem wine 1oz at a time. Like vending machines. The flatbreads are also SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS.
Live Wire
2103 El Cajon BlvdDive bar. Cold beer. Warm friends.
The beeriest beer bar in town. They love beer so much, they mixed it into the paint before painting the walls.
170 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StThe beeriest beer bar in town. They love beer so much, they mixed it into the paint before painting the walls.
Sightseeing
Museums, gardens, the zoo, the dog park, and endless picnic spots all in one place. I've lived in San Diego for over 4 years and I still discover new spots within the park. Take a walk and explore!
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Балбоа-парк
Museums, gardens, the zoo, the dog park, and endless picnic spots all in one place. I've lived in San Diego for over 4 years and I still discover new spots within the park. Take a walk and explore!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveOrganic groceries and delicious prepared foods.
Who doesn't love Trader Joes? I do all of my food shopping here.
752 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveWho doesn't love Trader Joes? I do all of my food shopping here.
The best farmer's market in San Diego takes place here in Hillcrest, in the DMV parking lot on Sundays. Shop local produce, art, jewelry, fashion, and more, and more.
California Department of Motor Vehicles
3960 Normal StThe best farmer's market in San Diego takes place here in Hillcrest, in the DMV parking lot on Sundays. Shop local produce, art, jewelry, fashion, and more, and more.