Guidebook for San Diego

Chuck & Helen
Chuck & Helen
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Good Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
205 locals recommend
Good Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
Best German restaurant in town. Good beer selection.
22 locals recommend
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
22 locals recommend
Best German restaurant in town. Good beer selection.
See why there is always a line in front of this burger joint. Restaurant was featured on Food Network, CNN, magazines.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 locals recommend
See why there is always a line in front of this burger joint. Restaurant was featured on Food Network, CNN, magazines.
Good food with a great wine selection. Stroll through aisles of wine bottles, pick out your fav and they'll uncork it for you at the table.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
180 locals recommend
Good food with a great wine selection. Stroll through aisles of wine bottles, pick out your fav and they'll uncork it for you at the table.
Yes, this Mexican kitchen is inside a Liquor store. The homestyle food is best for take out and enjoy at your favorite beach spot or back at the patio of The French Quarter.
11 locals recommend
Liticker's Liquor & Deli
4955 Voltaire St
11 locals recommend
Yes, this Mexican kitchen is inside a Liquor store. The homestyle food is best for take out and enjoy at your favorite beach spot or back at the patio of The French Quarter.
Great pizza and in house brewed beers.
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon St
164 locals recommend
Great pizza and in house brewed beers.
Tapas & sushi, all in one place.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport Ave
78 locals recommend
Tapas & sushi, all in one place.
Great local BBQ house with $2.00 Shocktop special everyday.
32 locals recommend
BBQ House Bar & Grill
5025 Newport Ave
32 locals recommend
Great local BBQ house with $2.00 Shocktop special everyday.
Home-style Italian food at reasonable prices. Owners are from Connecticut so it's East Coast style Italian food.
10 locals recommend
Pepe's Italian
10 locals recommend
Home-style Italian food at reasonable prices. Owners are from Connecticut so it's East Coast style Italian food.
Irish Pub good for live music
15 locals recommend
The Harp
4935 Newport Ave
15 locals recommend
Irish Pub good for live music
Best ocean view in OB! Belly up to the window seat along the perimeter of restaurant and order a cocktail. How many times have I sat here for hours watching the waves, surfers, beach goers....? I've lost count. Best bar to catch a sunset and celebrate with the locals.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica Ave
228 locals recommend
Best ocean view in OB! Belly up to the window seat along the perimeter of restaurant and order a cocktail. How many times have I sat here for hours watching the waves, surfers, beach goers....? I've lost count. Best bar to catch a sunset and celebrate with the locals.
Intimate Indian eatery with a covered patio serving assort curries, tandoori chicken and craft beer.
40 locals recommend
Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
40 locals recommend
Intimate Indian eatery with a covered patio serving assort curries, tandoori chicken and craft beer.
American style diner specializes in standard breakfast fare including sout-of-the-border options.
15 locals recommend
Old Townhouse Restaurant
4941 Newport Ave
15 locals recommend
American style diner specializes in standard breakfast fare including sout-of-the-border options.
Best fish tacos in OB and for us, in San Diego! Have to try the different sauces. Our favorite is the green spicy tasty sauce!
58 locals recommend
Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport Ave
58 locals recommend
Best fish tacos in OB and for us, in San Diego! Have to try the different sauces. Our favorite is the green spicy tasty sauce!
Their California burrito was recognized as the 2nd best burrito in the country by The Daily Meal. Most would argue that they are the best! http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/americas-best-burritos?slide=35
41 locals recommend
Nico's Mexican Food
4918 Newport Ave
41 locals recommend
Their California burrito was recognized as the 2nd best burrito in the country by The Daily Meal. Most would argue that they are the best! http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/americas-best-burritos?slide=35
Simple, long-running Italian-style deli with subs, classic pizzas & pasta dinners.
33 locals recommend
Poma's Italian Deli
1846 Bacon St
33 locals recommend
Simple, long-running Italian-style deli with subs, classic pizzas & pasta dinners.
Regional chain outpost serving familiar Mexican fare including burritos, tacos & tortas. It's open 24/7 and crushes all cravings at 2am.
26 locals recommend
Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire St
26 locals recommend
Regional chain outpost serving familiar Mexican fare including burritos, tacos & tortas. It's open 24/7 and crushes all cravings at 2am.
Casual spot serving Middle Eastern fare, including kebabs, shawarma & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Ocean Beach Kabob
4994 Newport Ave
Casual spot serving Middle Eastern fare, including kebabs, shawarma & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
It's the only fast food chain restaurant in the neighborhood if you had to know.
29 locals recommend
Jack in the Box
9380 Mira Mesa Blvd
29 locals recommend
It's the only fast food chain restaurant in the neighborhood if you had to know.
Hawaiian-themed breakfast & lunch spot for burgers, sandwiches & breakfast dishes, plus cocktails.
22 locals recommend
Daybreak Island Grill
22 locals recommend
Hawaiian-themed breakfast & lunch spot for burgers, sandwiches & breakfast dishes, plus cocktails.
It's a bar with small restaurant inside that serves Mexican food and fried chicken!
Livingston's Chicken and Mexican Grill
5026 Newport Ave
It's a bar with small restaurant inside that serves Mexican food and fried chicken!
A sushi bar & other Japanese specialties are offered at this lively locale, plus beer & sake
12 locals recommend
O B Sushi Sushi
4967 Newport Ave
12 locals recommend
A sushi bar & other Japanese specialties are offered at this lively locale, plus beer & sake
Eggs, sandwiches & vegetarian options offered with coffee & tea in casual, surf-themed surroundings.
49 locals recommend
Newbreak Coffee & Cafe
1959 Abbott St
49 locals recommend
Eggs, sandwiches & vegetarian options offered with coffee & tea in casual, surf-themed surroundings.
Homestyle dishes with friendly wait staff
Margaritas Kitchen & Cantina
879 W Harbor Dr
Homestyle dishes with friendly wait staff
Casual counter for plant-based vegetarian & vegan fast-food fare such as tempeh burgers & smoothies.
29 locals recommend
Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
29 locals recommend
Casual counter for plant-based vegetarian & vegan fast-food fare such as tempeh burgers & smoothies.
Relaxed Italian-style deli & bakery selling heaping subs & house-baked cookies & breads.
24 locals recommend
Hungry Lu's
4920 Voltaire St
24 locals recommend
Relaxed Italian-style deli & bakery selling heaping subs & house-baked cookies & breads.
Contemporary Japanese site serving classic & unique sushi rolls, sashimi & typical entrees, plus beer & saki.
6 locals recommend
Taika Sushi Bar and Grill
4967 Newport Ave
6 locals recommend
Contemporary Japanese site serving classic & unique sushi rolls, sashimi & typical entrees, plus beer & saki.
Popular ice cream stand offers a huge variety of malts, cones, sundaes, yogurts & sorbets.
29 locals recommend
Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego
5059 Newport Ave
29 locals recommend
Popular ice cream stand offers a huge variety of malts, cones, sundaes, yogurts & sorbets.
Serves craft beers and delicious food. For a great view, head up to the rooftop.
32 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Brewery
5041 Newport Ave
32 locals recommend
Serves craft beers and delicious food. For a great view, head up to the rooftop.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood tavern with pool tables.
23 locals recommend
Lucy's Tavern
4906 Voltaire St
23 locals recommend
Neighborhood tavern with pool tables.
1/2 price appetizers all night on Mondays.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
225 locals recommend
1/2 price appetizers all night on Mondays.
New York style pizza. Try the Donald Trump if you like meat or Happy Hippie if you like only vegies on your pie. Nice selection of beer.
40 locals recommend
Newport Pizza & Ale House
5050 Newport Ave
40 locals recommend
New York style pizza. Try the Donald Trump if you like meat or Happy Hippie if you like only vegies on your pie. Nice selection of beer.
Pool tables, many TVs for sports viewing, good beer selection. Late night craving for a corndog? They got it here.
21 locals recommend
Arizona Cafe
1925 Bacon St
21 locals recommend
Pool tables, many TVs for sports viewing, good beer selection. Late night craving for a corndog? They got it here.
It's a bar, not a cafe. Old school dive bar with kitschy underwater theme.
36 locals recommend
Pacific Shores Bar
4927 Newport Ave
36 locals recommend
It's a bar, not a cafe. Old school dive bar with kitschy underwater theme.
Ocean view deck. Local crafted beers. Sports on over 80 satellite TVs.
34 locals recommend
Sunshine Company Saloon
5028 Newport Ave
34 locals recommend
Ocean view deck. Local crafted beers. Sports on over 80 satellite TVs.
Drink specials nightly.
14 locals recommend
Tony's Martini Bar
5034 Newport Ave
14 locals recommend
Drink specials nightly.
Urban winery right in OB. Grapes are trucked in from Washington or Guadalupe Valley, Mexico and wine is produced in the neighborhood. Enjoy wine tasting without driving out of the area.
6 locals recommend
Gianni Buonomo Vintners
4836 Newport Ave
6 locals recommend
Urban winery right in OB. Grapes are trucked in from Washington or Guadalupe Valley, Mexico and wine is produced in the neighborhood. Enjoy wine tasting without driving out of the area.
Snug watering hole offers cocktails & pub grub in a casual setting with a dog-friendly patio.
44 locals recommend
The Holding Company
5046 Newport Avenue
44 locals recommend
Snug watering hole offers cocktails & pub grub in a casual setting with a dog-friendly patio.
This is a hidden gem in North County. Only about 35 minutes from Ocean Beach.
44 locals recommend
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
44 locals recommend
This is a hidden gem in North County. Only about 35 minutes from Ocean Beach.
Delicious craft beer poured for you only 20-second stroll from our front gate. You could bring food in or just have it delivered here for you while you enjoy a refreshing pint.
39 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire St
39 locals recommend
Delicious craft beer poured for you only 20-second stroll from our front gate. You could bring food in or just have it delivered here for you while you enjoy a refreshing pint.

Everything Else

Organic Food Grocery Store with a good cafe on second level.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire St
159 locals recommend
Organic Food Grocery Store with a good cafe on second level.
Cuban patisserie serving delicious desserts, sandwiches, soups and coffees.
70 locals recommend
Azucar
4820 Newport Avenue
70 locals recommend
Cuban patisserie serving delicious desserts, sandwiches, soups and coffees.
Fantastic hand crafted burgers with a good selection of beers.
110 locals recommend
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon St
110 locals recommend
Fantastic hand crafted burgers with a good selection of beers.
First Dog Beach in the US. Even if you don't own a dog, you'll love watching dogs play off leash.
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th St
174 locals recommend
First Dog Beach in the US. Even if you don't own a dog, you'll love watching dogs play off leash.
Hike, walk, ride bikes along beautiful coastline known for beautiful sunsets over cliffs.
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
580 locals recommend
Hike, walk, ride bikes along beautiful coastline known for beautiful sunsets over cliffs.
Live music nightly with good happy hour drink specials.
73 locals recommend
Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon Street
73 locals recommend
Live music nightly with good happy hour drink specials.
Small local Gourmet Market with fresh sandwiches, wine, beer, cheese selections.... Check out the beer and wine tasting room!
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett Ave
95 locals recommend
Small local Gourmet Market with fresh sandwiches, wine, beer, cheese selections.... Check out the beer and wine tasting room!
Delicious deli sandwiches. Known for Hot Pastrami sandwich.
27 locals recommend
Chris' Liquor & Deli
2275 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
27 locals recommend
Delicious deli sandwiches. Known for Hot Pastrami sandwich.

Shopping

Looking for something unique? Roam through the aisles here and find a one of a kind gift for someone special or a souvenir for yourself.
Newport Avenue Antique Center
Looking for something unique? Roam through the aisles here and find a one of a kind gift for someone special or a souvenir for yourself.
Funky local store selling fun gag gifts, cards, books, flags, souvenirs and other random collectibles. .
23 locals recommend
The Black
5017 Newport Ave
23 locals recommend
Funky local store selling fun gag gifts, cards, books, flags, souvenirs and other random collectibles. .

Sightseeing

This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. We share our annual parking pass with you if you want to check out this spot. Great panoramic views.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
502 locals recommend
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. We share our annual parking pass with you if you want to check out this spot. Great panoramic views.
So many museums, things to see in this wonderful park. A must see when visiting San Diego.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
So many museums, things to see in this wonderful park. A must see when visiting San Diego.
Breathtaking scenery. Check out the seals, sea lions, birds....
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 locals recommend
Breathtaking scenery. Check out the seals, sea lions, birds....
This is the most touristy of all San Diego beaches. There is an amusement park and boardwalk that goes north to Pacific Beach.
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission Boulevard
554 locals recommend
This is the most touristy of all San Diego beaches. There is an amusement park and boardwalk that goes north to Pacific Beach.
Lots of shops, restaurants and fun to just walk around by the water.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
762 locals recommend
Lots of shops, restaurants and fun to just walk around by the water.
Beautiful park despite Black Fish.
122 locals recommend
Sea World Drive
Sea World Drive
122 locals recommend
Beautiful park despite Black Fish.
History, restaurants, shopping... you could spend hours here then grab a refreshing margarita.
170 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace St
170 locals recommend
History, restaurants, shopping... you could spend hours here then grab a refreshing margarita.
Lively beach popular with the college groups. Restaurants, bars, night clubs...
700 locals recommend
Pacific Beach
700 locals recommend
Lively beach popular with the college groups. Restaurants, bars, night clubs...

Entertainment & Activities

Best zoo in USA! For real!!
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
Best zoo in USA! For real!!
Catch a Padres game here. It's a great park!
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
709 locals recommend
Catch a Padres game here. It's a great park!
Great place to visit and see history.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
775 locals recommend
Great place to visit and see history.
Amazing spot to watch hang-gliding or try it yourself.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
268 locals recommend
Amazing spot to watch hang-gliding or try it yourself.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful scenery. Great hike.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
Beautiful scenery. Great hike.