Sorrel's guidebook

Jodi & Jim
Jodi & Jim
Sorrel's guidebook

Neighborhoods

Small country town in the heart of San Diego County. Many antique shops, winery's, and brew houses. Enjoy the "American Cruise " on Main Street May - September. Every Thursday at 6:00 PM. Many of the restaurants offer specials during the cruise.
26 locals recommend
Ramona
26 locals recommend
Small country town in the heart of San Diego County. Many antique shops, winery's, and brew houses. Enjoy the "American Cruise " on Main Street May - September. Every Thursday at 6:00 PM. Many of the restaurants offer specials during the cruise.
World Famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park The Safari Park is less than 15 miles east of our Guest House so you can arrive early to see the animals at feeding times. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the many shows and animal encounters. The San Diego Zoo is about 35 miles in the heart of Balboa Park. Plan for a full day and lots of walking!
Safari Walk
Safari Walk
World Famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park The Safari Park is less than 15 miles east of our Guest House so you can arrive early to see the animals at feeding times. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the many shows and animal encounters. The San Diego Zoo is about 35 miles in the heart of Balboa Park. Plan for a full day and lots of walking!
Choose any of these tasty restaurants for lunch or dinner. Busy, fun place to visit. Park near the bay and enjoy a few blocks walk to Little Italy
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
889 locals recommend
Choose any of these tasty restaurants for lunch or dinner. Busy, fun place to visit. Park near the bay and enjoy a few blocks walk to Little Italy

Sightseeing

The Project is all about the murals and what they bring to our community. Learn about them and see the progress of each one as it is completed. Please come back often as we are continually striving to add new murals and expand The Project. Follow us on Facebook for even more up to date information and news on the murals! https://www.facebook.com/ramonamurals
Murals and Fine Art
107 West Ramona Street
The Project is all about the murals and what they bring to our community. Learn about them and see the progress of each one as it is completed. Please come back often as we are continually striving to add new murals and expand The Project. Follow us on Facebook for even more up to date information and news on the murals! https://www.facebook.com/ramonamurals
If you want the vibes of a beach community... PB is the place to go. The board was stretches along the beach, along with many street venders selling beach gear, clothing, food, and souvenirs
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
700 locals recommend
If you want the vibes of a beach community... PB is the place to go. The board was stretches along the beach, along with many street venders selling beach gear, clothing, food, and souvenirs
Any of the beaches in the Encinitas area are great. We have beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and boogie board available for your enjoyment.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
144 locals recommend
Any of the beaches in the Encinitas area are great. We have beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and boogie board available for your enjoyment.
Just about 50 minutes from our Guest House - a wonderful place to enjoy a few hours of bay watching, shopping, and restaurants. Walk a few minutes along the bay to the convention center, the ferry landing ( to Coronado Island) or grab a seat on the San Diego Harbor Cruise.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 locals recommend
Just about 50 minutes from our Guest House - a wonderful place to enjoy a few hours of bay watching, shopping, and restaurants. Walk a few minutes along the bay to the convention center, the ferry landing ( to Coronado Island) or grab a seat on the San Diego Harbor Cruise.
Spectacular views of San Diego. Beautiful tributes and memorial to war heros.
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
270 locals recommend
Spectacular views of San Diego. Beautiful tributes and memorial to war heros.
Best whale watching ever! Guaranteed to see whales. Sail on the American Sailing vessel out to the Continental Shelf... where the big whales are feeding. Schools of dolphins follow along as you enjoy the beautiful views of San Diego. Next Level Sailing guarantees that you won't experiences motion sickness! Reserve online at https://nextlevelsailing.com Check Group-On for discount tickets.
Next Level Sailing
2050 Shelter Island Drive
Best whale watching ever! Guaranteed to see whales. Sail on the American Sailing vessel out to the Continental Shelf... where the big whales are feeding. Schools of dolphins follow along as you enjoy the beautiful views of San Diego. Next Level Sailing guarantees that you won't experiences motion sickness! Reserve online at https://nextlevelsailing.com Check Group-On for discount tickets.
Great beach for families. Parking can be a challenge - but be patient - there are places within the area. We have beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and boogie board available for your enjoyment.
322 locals recommend
Moonlight Beach
400 B St
322 locals recommend
Great beach for families. Parking can be a challenge - but be patient - there are places within the area. We have beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and boogie board available for your enjoyment.
Friday Night's from May - September. Grand Ave is blocked off and 100's of car clubs park so you can cruise and enjoy the sights. Live music is provided and many restaurants offer specials.
26 locals recommend
Cruisin' Grand
North Broadway
26 locals recommend
Friday Night's from May - September. Grand Ave is blocked off and 100's of car clubs park so you can cruise and enjoy the sights. Live music is provided and many restaurants offer specials.
Lions, Tigers, and Bears! Oh My! And elephants, zebras monkeys, snakes... Look for discount tickets on Group-On. Bring a picnic lunch - and or snacks to save on $$
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
Lions, Tigers, and Bears! Oh My! And elephants, zebras monkeys, snakes... Look for discount tickets on Group-On. Bring a picnic lunch - and or snacks to save on $$
Take a hike! But do it in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and the crowds. The hike up Mt. Woodson is semi-paved with a steady grade up. Hike up the - and then over to Potato Chip Rock.
203 locals recommend
Potato Chip Rock
203 locals recommend
Take a hike! But do it in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and the crowds. The hike up Mt. Woodson is semi-paved with a steady grade up. Hike up the - and then over to Potato Chip Rock.
Lots of hiking trails, camping, and picnicking areas. Make a stop for Julian Apple Pie or Dudley's Bread.
Cuyamaca Mountains
Lots of hiking trails, camping, and picnicking areas. Make a stop for Julian Apple Pie or Dudley's Bread.
Looking for a great church? https://www.efcc.org
Emmanuel Faith Community Church
639 East 17th Avenue
Looking for a great church? https://www.efcc.org
Love this beach area. Pay to park. Lifeguards on duty during summer hours.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
Love this beach area. Pay to park. Lifeguards on duty during summer hours.
23 locals recommend
Oasis Camel Dairy
26757 CA-78
23 locals recommend

City/town information

Perfect beach town - with quaint shops, great variety of restaurants, and miles of the Silver Strand Beach. North end of the Island is the Navy Base, so it's always busy with military activities. Drive on the Coronado Bay Bridge or take the Ferry from San Diego Ferry Landing.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
388 locals recommend
Perfect beach town - with quaint shops, great variety of restaurants, and miles of the Silver Strand Beach. North end of the Island is the Navy Base, so it's always busy with military activities. Drive on the Coronado Bay Bridge or take the Ferry from San Diego Ferry Landing.
So much to do along the bay, in the parks and beaches. Shopping, dining, swimming, sightseeing... or just relaxing!
290 locals recommend
San Diego
290 locals recommend
So much to do along the bay, in the parks and beaches. Shopping, dining, swimming, sightseeing... or just relaxing!
Nice parks, shopping, and many restaurants. Friday Night is Cruise Night on Grand. Great place to gather with friends and family for live music and classical cars.
21 locals recommend
Escondido
21 locals recommend
Nice parks, shopping, and many restaurants. Friday Night is Cruise Night on Grand. Great place to gather with friends and family for live music and classical cars.
Only 30 minutes for historic Julian. One of Southern California's original gold mining towns. Antique shops... and the famous Julian Apple Pie Company
245 locals recommend
Julian
245 locals recommend
Only 30 minutes for historic Julian. One of Southern California's original gold mining towns. Antique shops... and the famous Julian Apple Pie Company

Food scene

Locally grown food. Good service. Curbside pickup 865 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065 Closed on Monday Menu: marinadeonmain.com Phone: (760) 440-3171
27 locals recommend
Marinade on Main
865 Main St
27 locals recommend
Locally grown food. Good service. Curbside pickup 865 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065 Closed on Monday Menu: marinadeonmain.com Phone: (760) 440-3171
Good food - friendly staff. large portions.
9 locals recommend
Nuevo Grill & Cantina
1413 Main St
9 locals recommend
Good food - friendly staff. large portions.
Its been around a long time! Probably not the healthiest food... but it's donuts
KD's Donuts
1433 Main St
Its been around a long time! Probably not the healthiest food... but it's donuts
Always busy - but good prices. Fresh sushi made daily - Great wine and beer selection.
12 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
1674 Main St
12 locals recommend
Always busy - but good prices. Fresh sushi made daily - Great wine and beer selection.
Beautiful place to wine taste and enjoy the views of the valley in the sun.
17 locals recommend
Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery
18351 Woods Hill Ln
17 locals recommend
Beautiful place to wine taste and enjoy the views of the valley in the sun.

Shop

A local shop owned by outdoor enthusiasts focused on adventures, skills and, gear for the southwestern region of the United States.
Kit Fox Outfitters, LLC
780 Main Street
A local shop owned by outdoor enthusiasts focused on adventures, skills and, gear for the southwestern region of the United States.
Great shop with handpicked collection of women's & young contemporary apparel, men's apparel, accessories, shoes and more.
Uptown Boutique
642 Main Street
Great shop with handpicked collection of women's & young contemporary apparel, men's apparel, accessories, shoes and more.