TJ and Blanca’s guidebook
Food scene
Great food and bar scene. On the pricy side, not recommended for children. Craft cocktails, share plates, unique menu.
33 locals recommend
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrGreat food and bar scene. On the pricy side, not recommended for children. Craft cocktails, share plates, unique menu.
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington StLocal Italian spot. Casual dining, good for couples or families.
Grab a slice or a bunch of pizza's for the group. Call ahead if ordering whole pizzas. Cash only
82 locals recommend
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StGrab a slice or a bunch of pizza's for the group. Call ahead if ordering whole pizzas. Cash only
Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar
902 W Washington StCasual neighborhood restaurant.
Small, husband/wife owned Italian eatery. Great pastas and home made sauces.
17 locals recommend
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth AveSmall, husband/wife owned Italian eatery. Great pastas and home made sauces.
Local diner. Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. Featured on Diners, Drive In's and Dives.
21 locals recommend
Crest Cafe
425 Robinson AveLocal diner. Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. Featured on Diners, Drive In's and Dives.
A great breakfast spot from Denver comes to Hillcrest. Prepare to wait in line.
178 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveA great breakfast spot from Denver comes to Hillcrest. Prepare to wait in line.
Family style Italian restaurant, great for families and groups. Very reasonably priced.
59 locals recommend
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
1747 India StFamily style Italian restaurant, great for families and groups. Very reasonably priced.
Great fried chicken, sandwiches, fries... Outdoor space with a bar, but also great for familes.
145 locals recommend
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdGreat fried chicken, sandwiches, fries... Outdoor space with a bar, but also great for familes.
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveGreat breakfast...lots of food!
Neighborhoods
Just a few walkable blocks away, with plenty of restaurants, stores, and coffee shops.
34 locals recommend
Mission Hills
Just a few walkable blocks away, with plenty of restaurants, stores, and coffee shops.
Plenty of great restaurants, coffee shops, and gelato options. Uber, scooter, or ride down the hill from the house, and a great walkable neighborhood. There is a farmer's market on Saturdays.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Plenty of great restaurants, coffee shops, and gelato options. Uber, scooter, or ride down the hill from the house, and a great walkable neighborhood. There is a farmer's market on Saturdays.
Just a few blocks away. All kinds of restaurants, coffee shops, stores and bars.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StJust a few blocks away. All kinds of restaurants, coffee shops, stores and bars.
Downtown, near the ballpark. This is where the nightlife is. Restaurants, bars, clubs...
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown, near the ballpark. This is where the nightlife is. Restaurants, bars, clubs...
Sightseeing
One exit up the 5, a state park which has many Mexican restaurants, shops, and historical sights.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StOne exit up the 5, a state park which has many Mexican restaurants, shops, and historical sights.
Walk along Harbor Drive to see historic ships, the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, and plenty of places to eat.
114 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific HwyWalk along Harbor Drive to see historic ships, the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, and plenty of places to eat.
Go aboard this historic aircraft carrier to tour the ship and fighter jets and other aircraft.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrGo aboard this historic aircraft carrier to tour the ship and fighter jets and other aircraft.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSimply the best in the world....
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Within this great park you will find the zoo, museums, and open space.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Within this great park you will find the zoo, museums, and open space.
Drive through the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on your way to one of the most amazing 360 degree views you will find in all of California. The Pacific Ocean, stretching down the coast to Mexico, overlooking North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado, and downtown San Diego.
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
Drive through the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on your way to one of the most amazing 360 degree views you will find in all of California. The Pacific Ocean, stretching down the coast to Mexico, overlooking North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado, and downtown San Diego.
City/town information
Drive over the bridge or take the ferry. Great beaches, shops, restaurants. You can go for an hour or spend the whole day.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Drive over the bridge or take the ferry. Great beaches, shops, restaurants. You can go for an hour or spend the whole day.