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!
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The Rail
3796 Fifth Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington St
45 locals raden deze aan
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
121 locals raden deze aan
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
45 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd
87 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth Ave
22 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch St
48 locals raden deze aan
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
139 locals raden deze aan
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St
139 locals raden deze aan
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
35 locals raden deze aan
The Red Door
741 W Washington St
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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 locals raden deze aan
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
185 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Luna Grill
350 University Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth Avenue
23 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth Ave
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You must go here for breakfast!!!
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
32 locals raden deze aan
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch St
32 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington St
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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 locals raden deze aan
Bankers Hill
67 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University Ave
27 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St
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Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
Delicious Ramen!
28 locals raden deze aan
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
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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 locals raden deze aan
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
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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 locals raden deze aan
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth Ave
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So close, and sooo interesting!

Shopping

Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.
17 locals raden deze aan
Buffalo Exchange
3862 Fifth Ave
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Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.

Essentials

Just a couple blocks away.
240 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
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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 locals raden deze aan
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth Ave
61 locals raden deze aan
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!