Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
A 2-minute walk from the front door. This laundromat has both both self-service machines and a wash & fold if you just want to drop off your laundry for later in the day pick-up. The machines have card-readers and the space has WiFi.
18 locals recommend
Beach Laundromat
3817 Mission BlvdA 2-minute walk from the front door. This laundromat has both both self-service machines and a wash & fold if you just want to drop off your laundry for later in the day pick-up. The machines have card-readers and the space has WiFi.
Large grocery store with everything you need for an extended stay. Bakery, Deli, flower shop, + Free underground parking. 3 minute drive by car or 5 minutes on bus #8.
208 locals recommend
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrLarge grocery store with everything you need for an extended stay. Bakery, Deli, flower shop, + Free underground parking. 3 minute drive by car or 5 minutes on bus #8.
This market at the end of the street has essentials (food, beverages, alcohol, snacks, sunblock, etc. )
6 locals recommend
Little Sam's Market
3756 Mission BlvdThis market at the end of the street has essentials (food, beverages, alcohol, snacks, sunblock, etc. )
Natural and organic groceries. Inexpensive produce. 5 minute drive by car or 12 minute bus ride on the #8.
273 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveNatural and organic groceries. Inexpensive produce. 5 minute drive by car or 12 minute bus ride on the #8.
Food Scene
A 2 minute walk from the front door lies the best steak and cocktail in San Diego. A 5-star dining experience! At the very least, stop by for the butter cake and an old fashioned.
Moe's
A 2 minute walk from the front door lies the best steak and cocktail in San Diego. A 5-star dining experience! At the very least, stop by for the butter cake and an old fashioned.
Fantastic brunch, lunch and dinner. Cuban inspired. The breakfast hash is to die for. It's a nice sports bar too, if you're pining to watch the game!
102 locals recommend
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission Blvd Fantastic brunch, lunch and dinner. Cuban inspired. The breakfast hash is to die for. It's a nice sports bar too, if you're pining to watch the game!
The best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had! Great burgers and local beers.
73 locals recommend
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission Blvd The best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had! Great burgers and local beers.
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission Blvd Great coffee & people watching
Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlBrunch and Lunch with homemade baked goods
World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrSunsets local beer and fresh fish.
La Perlita mexican food
3735 Mission BlvdGreat breakfast burritos!
Swell Coffee Co.
3833 Mission BlvdDarling spot just steps away from the bungalow. Molly's has amazing sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and cocktails. Have a few mimosas!
Molly's
Darling spot just steps away from the bungalow. Molly's has amazing sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and cocktails. Have a few mimosas!
Great sliders in a cute and cozy interior. The meat is cooked perfectly, the buns are soft and fresh, and they use the best ingredients (Kewpie mayo!!). A must try.
Rosemarie's Burgers
Great sliders in a cute and cozy interior. The meat is cooked perfectly, the buns are soft and fresh, and they use the best ingredients (Kewpie mayo!!). A must try.
Arslan's Gyros
3861 Mission BlvdReally great lamb/beef gyros that are big, fresh, and affordable.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out a cruise on the Bahia Belle Sternwheller Paddleboat on Mission Bay at night.
The Bahia Belle is a beautiful old 3 story Mississippi style sternwheeler paddleboat that cruises Mission Bay along Pacific Beach and Mission Beach showcasing great views and live music. This is one of best things to do in Misison Beach! It can be fun for a romantic night out watching sunset from the open upper deck and then going down for dancing on the second floor or meeting three or four friends to hang out and enjoy awesome bay views and great conversation on the only fun party boat in the beach areas. The Bahia Belle leaves from the Bahia Hotel at 6:30PM and arrives at The Catamaran Hotel at 7PM. It goes back and forth all night long letting visitors on and off at both hotel locations. It runs until 12 midnight in the off season and until 1pm during the summer time and weekends. The boat runs every day in the summer and Thursday thru Sunday during the off season. The cost is $6.00 per person and is free to hotel guests. Surprise your friends or special someone with this for fun and you won't be disappointed!
22 locals recommend
Bahia Belle Cruises
998 W Mission Bay DrCheck out a cruise on the Bahia Belle Sternwheller Paddleboat on Mission Bay at night.
The Bahia Belle is a beautiful old 3 story Mississippi style sternwheeler paddleboat that cruises Mission Bay along Pacific Beach and Mission Beach showcasing great views and live music. This is one of best things to do in Misison Beach! It can be fun for a romantic night out watching sunset from the open upper deck and then going down for dancing on the second floor or meeting three or four friends to hang out and enjoy awesome bay views and great conversation on the only fun party boat in the beach areas. The Bahia Belle leaves from the Bahia Hotel at 6:30PM and arrives at The Catamaran Hotel at 7PM. It goes back and forth all night long letting visitors on and off at both hotel locations. It runs until 12 midnight in the off season and until 1pm during the summer time and weekends. The boat runs every day in the summer and Thursday thru Sunday during the off season. The cost is $6.00 per person and is free to hotel guests. Surprise your friends or special someone with this for fun and you won't be disappointed!
Belmont Park is ground zero for Mission Beach and if you really want to feel the Southern California lifestyle you need to hang out and do some people watching. In the meantime you can take advantage of all the cool things Belmont Park offers including the second oldest wooden roller coaster in the USA, The Giant Dipper, great amusement rides including a very cool Merry-Go-Round, an arcade with tons of games, the very cool Wavehouse surf ride which creates a simulated wave for people to surf on and of course great food and places to eat like Canes Bar and Grill, which has awesome second story views looking over the beach, ocean and boardwalk areas. This area is also home to many of great shops for clothing, surfing and rentals of bikes, surfboards, boogie boards etc...Belmont Park is also located on some of the most beautiful parks in Mission Bay and San Diego and is one of the most scenic spots in San Diego.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd Belmont Park is ground zero for Mission Beach and if you really want to feel the Southern California lifestyle you need to hang out and do some people watching. In the meantime you can take advantage of all the cool things Belmont Park offers including the second oldest wooden roller coaster in the USA, The Giant Dipper, great amusement rides including a very cool Merry-Go-Round, an arcade with tons of games, the very cool Wavehouse surf ride which creates a simulated wave for people to surf on and of course great food and places to eat like Canes Bar and Grill, which has awesome second story views looking over the beach, ocean and boardwalk areas. This area is also home to many of great shops for clothing, surfing and rentals of bikes, surfboards, boogie boards etc...Belmont Park is also located on some of the most beautiful parks in Mission Bay and San Diego and is one of the most scenic spots in San Diego.
Surfari Surf School
3740 Mission Blvdrentals, lessons and more!
https://surfarisurfschool.com/
Because it's merely steps from the front door and because......Jetpack!!!!
Jetpack America San Diego takes guests on out of this world solo flying experiences above Mission Bay. The Jetlev jetpack is the world's first recreational Jetpack, and at only 28lbs, it uses water propulsion to lift you up to 30 ft above the water! -
http://www.sandiego.com/jetpack-america-san-diego
12 locals recommend
Jetpack America - San Diego
1010 Santa Clara PlBecause it's merely steps from the front door and because......Jetpack!!!!
Jetpack America San Diego takes guests on out of this world solo flying experiences above Mission Bay. The Jetlev jetpack is the world's first recreational Jetpack, and at only 28lbs, it uses water propulsion to lift you up to 30 ft above the water! -
http://www.sandiego.com/jetpack-america-san-diego
A great 90-minute tour of Mission Bay with fun people! BYOB and take a dip in the Bay. A fun way to spend time on the bay and make some great memories!
Paddle Pub San Diego
1441 Quivira RoadA great 90-minute tour of Mission Bay with fun people! BYOB and take a dip in the Bay. A fun way to spend time on the bay and make some great memories!
Right across the street! All the fun rentals you need to get out on the bay.
49 locals recommend
Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara PlRight across the street! All the fun rentals you need to get out on the bay.
Spa and Massage
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdVisit the Spa
Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W Mission Bay DrSpa and massage
Drinks & Nightlife
Lahaina Beach House
710 Oliver CtBar right on the beach, great for sunset
Single Fin Surf Grill
3844 Mission Blvd http://www.singlefinsd.com/
A 15 minute Lyft ride away from Mission Beach:
If you love Craft Beer, 30th Street (which runs through neighborhoods of North Park and South Park) offers visitors an opportunity to try a little bit of everything - it's home to some of the city's best craft beer bars, some of the city's best beer-friendly restaurants, as well as two or three actual breweries and tasting rooms.
439 locals recommend
North Park
A 15 minute Lyft ride away from Mission Beach:
If you love Craft Beer, 30th Street (which runs through neighborhoods of North Park and South Park) offers visitors an opportunity to try a little bit of everything - it's home to some of the city's best craft beer bars, some of the city's best beer-friendly restaurants, as well as two or three actual breweries and tasting rooms.
Pacific Beach AleHouse
721 Grand AveThe Local Pacific Beach
809 Thomas AveFish tacos and beer : )
Getting Around
Rent bicycles, surfboards, paddleboards, coolers, beach umbrellas and more! They have everything you need to enjoy the bay, beach, and boardwalk.
http://cheap-rentals.com/
40 locals recommend
Cheap Rentals
3689 Mission BlvdRent bicycles, surfboards, paddleboards, coolers, beach umbrellas and more! They have everything you need to enjoy the bay, beach, and boardwalk.
http://cheap-rentals.com/
The #8 bus stop is 2 blocks from the house. This public bus will take you South to Old Town which is a major hub for the bus and trolley network. Or, you can take it North to Pacific Beach downtown area. See the SDMTS schedule for times and stops.
Mission Blvd & San Jose Pl
The #8 bus stop is 2 blocks from the house. This public bus will take you South to Old Town which is a major hub for the bus and trolley network. Or, you can take it North to Pacific Beach downtown area. See the SDMTS schedule for times and stops.
Rent bikes, skateboards, surfboards, kayaks, standup paddle boards and wetsuits. 3 minute walk from the front door.
6 locals recommend
Rays Rentals North Mission
3830 Mission BlvdRent bikes, skateboards, surfboards, kayaks, standup paddle boards and wetsuits. 3 minute walk from the front door.
Rent bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, surfboards, skimboards and wetsuits.
6 locals recommend
Radd Action Sports
3837 Mission BlvdRent bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, surfboards, skimboards and wetsuits.
Parks & Nature
Balboa Park
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardLa Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdMission Bay
Beautiful place to hike or take an easy stroll. Trails range from easy to challenging. There’s something stunning for every one!
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful place to hike or take an easy stroll. Trails range from easy to challenging. There’s something stunning for every one!