Eric’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Fun in the sun family time. The beach front boardwalk extends for miles with delicious food + cocktails, dessert, and coffee options. Take a ride or roller-skate on the boardwalk to get an authentic San Diego vibe!
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardFun in the sun family time. The beach front boardwalk extends for miles with delicious food + cocktails, dessert, and coffee options. Take a ride or roller-skate on the boardwalk to get an authentic San Diego vibe!
North Park
A trendy community full of fun food, dessert, and music!
Grocery
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveIt is conveniently located less than 5 minutes away!
Food scene
If you love sightseeing and people-watching, this is a beach hot spot! Reserve a window view facing the boardwalk, and you will have the most fantastic beach views. The menu changes frequently. They serve crafty cocktail drinks and yummy appetizers. This place is family-friendly, and it is also a place for an outing with friends.
105 locals recommend
TOWER23 Hotel
723 Felspar StIf you love sightseeing and people-watching, this is a beach hot spot! Reserve a window view facing the boardwalk, and you will have the most fantastic beach views. The menu changes frequently. They serve crafty cocktail drinks and yummy appetizers. This place is family-friendly, and it is also a place for an outing with friends.
You must try these chicken wings if that's your thing. Call them for their $1 wing day special!
31 locals recommend
Dirty Birds
4656 Mission BlvdYou must try these chicken wings if that's your thing. Call them for their $1 wing day special!
SandBox Pizza and Wings
1466 Garnet AveBest Pizza in PB! Good Sports bar.
City/town information
Downtown San Diego has everything you would want. Walk alongside the harbor or explore all of the restaurants and take a pedi cab ride on a scenic tour!
290 locals recommend
San Diego
Downtown San Diego has everything you would want. Walk alongside the harbor or explore all of the restaurants and take a pedi cab ride on a scenic tour!
Must visit the Hotel Del's Ice skating rink during the winter and live music. This place is the perfect vacation getaway from your actual vacation location. Its a beach island with so much to do. Beautiful beach front sand white sands.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Must visit the Hotel Del's Ice skating rink during the winter and live music. This place is the perfect vacation getaway from your actual vacation location. Its a beach island with so much to do. Beautiful beach front sand white sands.
COFFEE!
There's a roof top private deck for meetings or to spend some quality time. Hammock and seating areas with views of the bay. Great coffee too!
153 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdThere's a roof top private deck for meetings or to spend some quality time. Hammock and seating areas with views of the bay. Great coffee too!
Bars / Nightclubs
Fun adult 21+ restaurant bar and games with courtyards for dancing. Multiple levels. Dress up or dress down.
89 locals recommend
Mavericks Beach Club
860 Garnet AveFun adult 21+ restaurant bar and games with courtyards for dancing. Multiple levels. Dress up or dress down.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Sun Block / Tanning Lotion / Flip Flops
We have plenty of perfect weather on sunny days, and that's the case even during the fall and winter.
Flip-flops are acceptable to wear mostly everywhere.
Book before you go
To Avoid Traffic
Try to avoid traffic in the mornings during 8-9:30 am and 4-5:30 pm.