The Best of San Diego

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The Best of San Diego

Walkable Restaurants w/ Outdoor Dining

Exotic, tropical, open-air atmosphere. Lamb burgers and everything on the brunch menu are great. This is a short walk from our home in North Park.
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Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th St
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Exotic, tropical, open-air atmosphere. Lamb burgers and everything on the brunch menu are great. This is a short walk from our home in North Park.
Cori Pastificio won in the “New Opening of the Year” category of the 4-year-old awards program created by Gambero Rosso, an Italian food and wine magazine. It was the only American restaurant to earn special recognition. The others are in China, Japan, France, Scotland and Canada.
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Cori Pastificio Trattoria
2977 Upas St
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Cori Pastificio won in the “New Opening of the Year” category of the 4-year-old awards program created by Gambero Rosso, an Italian food and wine magazine. It was the only American restaurant to earn special recognition. The others are in China, Japan, France, Scotland and Canada.

Best of SD - Food

The decor is on point here. Burger is epic. They have a “secret” speak-easy tiki bar. Reservations recommended.
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Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech St
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The decor is on point here. Burger is epic. They have a “secret” speak-easy tiki bar. Reservations recommended.
Most authentic Italian food outside of Italy.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
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Most authentic Italian food outside of Italy.
Fun decor, inventive cocktails. Best lobster roll you’ll ever eat.
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India St
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Fun decor, inventive cocktails. Best lobster roll you’ll ever eat.
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Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
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This is your “special occasion” dinner. The bone-in ribeye will be the best steak you ever eat. There are a variety of table-side food and drink preparations - try at least one (the dry ice martini is pretty cool). You will never forget how good the carrot cake is.
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Born and Raised
1909 India St
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This is your “special occasion” dinner. The bone-in ribeye will be the best steak you ever eat. There are a variety of table-side food and drink preparations - try at least one (the dry ice martini is pretty cool). You will never forget how good the carrot cake is.

Best of SD - Coffee

Most interesting coffee drinks in the city. I can’t get enough of the L’orange cappuccino. Good spot to work, people watch and relax. This is walking distance from our place (0.8 miles).
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Holsem Coffee
2911 University Ave
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Most interesting coffee drinks in the city. I can’t get enough of the L’orange cappuccino. Good spot to work, people watch and relax. This is walking distance from our place (0.8 miles).
Co-located with a flower shop and gift shop, this spot attracts a young, hip crowd. The sister location in South Park is equally fun - with more walkable shopping & dining options (but a smaller menu).
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Communal Coffee
2335 University Ave
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Co-located with a flower shop and gift shop, this spot attracts a young, hip crowd. The sister location in South Park is equally fun - with more walkable shopping & dining options (but a smaller menu).
Though Better Buzz is a local chain, you can't go wrong with anything off their menu. The Hillcrest location is closest to our house.
Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest
Though Better Buzz is a local chain, you can't go wrong with anything off their menu. The Hillcrest location is closest to our house.

Best of SD - Drinks

Best craft cocktails in the city. Neighborhood parking can be a challenge at times.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
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Best craft cocktails in the city. Neighborhood parking can be a challenge at times.
Coolest atmosphere and art in the whole city with the cocktails to match.
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The Lion's Share
629 Kettner Blvd
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Coolest atmosphere and art in the whole city with the cocktails to match.
A hi-fi listening bar and record store with cocktails from some of the best drinks minds in town.
Part Time Lover
A hi-fi listening bar and record store with cocktails from some of the best drinks minds in town.

Best of SD - Shopping

One of two amazing home goods & gift shops we recommend. Lots of plants too. Fun to browse here after grabbing a coffee at Holsem.
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Pigment
3801 30th St
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One of two amazing home goods & gift shops we recommend. Lots of plants too. Fun to browse here after grabbing a coffee at Holsem.
Quirky gift shop and home goods store, inventory is always evolving.
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Love & Aesthetics
621 W Fir St
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Quirky gift shop and home goods store, inventory is always evolving.
Trendy coffee & home goods in-keeping with the aesthetic of our Airbnb
Haven by Communal
Trendy coffee & home goods in-keeping with the aesthetic of our Airbnb

Sightseeing

Nearly every sunset here is breath-taking. In the summer there are frequent Saturday concerts starting around 4pm.
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Bird Park
Pershing Drive
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Nearly every sunset here is breath-taking. In the summer there are frequent Saturday concerts starting around 4pm.
The name says it all!
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Sunset Cliffs
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The name says it all!
Best intermediate hike with views of the city, the ocean, even mountain ranges in Mexico. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cowles-mountain-trail
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Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain
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Best intermediate hike with views of the city, the ocean, even mountain ranges in Mexico. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cowles-mountain-trail
Best family-friendly beach in San Diego - worth the drive. Easy parking, great lunch/coffee options. If you go with kids, also take them to the new Olympus Park for the really creatives slides and the zipline.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B St
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Best family-friendly beach in San Diego - worth the drive. Easy parking, great lunch/coffee options. If you go with kids, also take them to the new Olympus Park for the really creatives slides and the zipline.
How to save money on Zoo tickets: 0) Buy online from the Zoo's website, you save $2/pp 1) AAA saves you 10% 2) FunEX (dot com) has adult passes for $50.40 3) Military – Active duty military personnel with valid military ID card receive FREE regular admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on 1-Day Pass only. Valid military ID required. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).
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Зоопарк Сан-Дієго
2920 Zoo Dr
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How to save money on Zoo tickets: 0) Buy online from the Zoo's website, you save $2/pp 1) AAA saves you 10% 2) FunEX (dot com) has adult passes for $50.40 3) Military – Active duty military personnel with valid military ID card receive FREE regular admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on 1-Day Pass only. Valid military ID required. Available at the ticket booth only (not in advance).
Recipient of a $26M redesign, this SD hot spot has 5 amazing on-site resturants, a pool with avilable day-passes, and killer drinks, but the real winner here is the vibe - a spot-on 1940s look & feel.
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon Blvd
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Recipient of a $26M redesign, this SD hot spot has 5 amazing on-site resturants, a pool with avilable day-passes, and killer drinks, but the real winner here is the vibe - a spot-on 1940s look & feel.

Neighborhoods

One of the city's most trendy districts for food & entertainment.
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Little Italy
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One of the city's most trendy districts for food & entertainment.