Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StAll organic foods
Vons
1702 Garnet Avefull service supermarket
Great little deli with prepared salads, rotisserie chicken, Julian pies!
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveGreat little deli with prepared salads, rotisserie chicken, Julian pies!
For your last minute items, also beer/wine/liquor. Small sizes of condiments.
8 locals recommend
Abbott Liquor
2074 Abbott StFor your last minute items, also beer/wine/liquor. Small sizes of condiments.
Great selection of fresh fruits and veggies, meat, fish, bakery, vitamins and supplements. Reasonable prices.
33 locals recommend
Sprouts
1327 Encinitas BlvdGreat selection of fresh fruits and veggies, meat, fish, bakery, vitamins and supplements. Reasonable prices.
Best prices on basic items, milk, juice, eggs, etc. Good wine selection.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveBest prices on basic items, milk, juice, eggs, etc. Good wine selection.
Food Scene
Love this place! Excellent sushi, but also full menu of great food and full bar.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveLove this place! Excellent sushi, but also full menu of great food and full bar.
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StExcellent pizza, craft beer, outside patio.
Famous for being on "Diners & Dives", the best Vietnamese food in SD! Recently added a second location on Niagara St. Usually a waiting line.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StFamous for being on "Diners & Dives", the best Vietnamese food in SD! Recently added a second location on Niagara St. Usually a waiting line.
Second location in OB for this great Pho restaurant! Don't miss it! Go early to avoid the lines.
146 locals recommend
OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveSecond location in OB for this great Pho restaurant! Don't miss it! Go early to avoid the lines.
"World Famous" hamburgers, featured twice on "Diners and Dives", always a line but worth it!
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave"World Famous" hamburgers, featured twice on "Diners and Dives", always a line but worth it!
Restaurant/bar with great views of SD Bay, great happy hour deals.
130 locals recommend
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrRestaurant/bar with great views of SD Bay, great happy hour deals.
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoExcellent upscale restaurant in a beautiful setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGreat OB bar, ocean views, good burgers and appetizers.
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveBest fish tacos! Loud atmosphere.
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous zoo, pandas!
San Diego's gem, multiple museums, beautiful grounds, world culture center, landscaped gardens. Don't miss Spanish Village Art Center for one of a kind hand crafted art and jewelery.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
San Diego's gem, multiple museums, beautiful grounds, world culture center, landscaped gardens. Don't miss Spanish Village Art Center for one of a kind hand crafted art and jewelery.
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThis Navy ship is now a museum.
Entertainment & Activities
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Can't miss Shamu!