OB & San Diego Guide
Food scene
A great spot in OB for sandwiches and snacks before heading to the beach
27 locals recommend
Chris' Liquor & Deli
2275 Sunset Cliffs BlvdA great spot in OB for sandwiches and snacks before heading to the beach
Not only does is it a great spot for dinner, but also great selection of wines at affordable prices
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StNot only does is it a great spot for dinner, but also great selection of wines at affordable prices
If you're craving pizza or craft beers, this is the spot in OB
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StIf you're craving pizza or craft beers, this is the spot in OB
OB beans Coffee Roasters
4879 Newport AveThe best coffee in Ocean Beach with a great atmosphere
Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire StLocal brewery with great draft and seasonal beers
Expect a wait, this place is a popular Asian-fusion spot with a relaxed vibe
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StExpect a wait, this place is a popular Asian-fusion spot with a relaxed vibe
Cute spot for breakfast or brunch and at the start of the sunset cliffs trail
92 locals recommend
Little Lion Cafe
1424 Sunset Cliffs BlvdCute spot for breakfast or brunch and at the start of the sunset cliffs trail
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire StOne of the best Italian restaurants in the city
On the pricier end, but one of the best restaurants in the city. Bold, fresh dishes in a cute part of Mission Hills. Will need a reservation, but they take first-come first-serve in the bar area.
33 locals recommend
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrOn the pricier end, but one of the best restaurants in the city. Bold, fresh dishes in a cute part of Mission Hills. Will need a reservation, but they take first-come first-serve in the bar area.
Great spot for brunch and/or dinner. Tasty cocktails and casual, but fine dining.
63 locals recommend
Trust
3752 Park BlvdGreat spot for brunch and/or dinner. Tasty cocktails and casual, but fine dining.
Panama 66
1450 El PradoGreat spot for drinks or a snack in the heart of Balboa Park.
La Doña
1852 Bacon StreetBustling Mexican restaurant in the heart of OB
Rustic Root
535 Fifth AveIndoor / outdoor roof terrace with great cocktails and dinner menu
Our go-to for fresh and healthy breakfast or brunch for smoothies, acai bowls, salads and bowls. One of the best vegetarian spots in the city. Also has locations in La Jolla and Little Italy.
35 locals recommend
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StOur go-to for fresh and healthy breakfast or brunch for smoothies, acai bowls, salads and bowls. One of the best vegetarian spots in the city. Also has locations in La Jolla and Little Italy.
Modern American spot for brunch and dinner. Great little cafe as well. Good vibes, great food in the heart of coronado near the del.
20 locals recommend
The Henry
1031 Orange AveModern American spot for brunch and dinner. Great little cafe as well. Good vibes, great food in the heart of coronado near the del.
Yes it's a hotel, but go for the mid-century vibes and some of the best cocktails in the city.
23 locals recommend
Pearl Hotel
1410 Rosecrans StYes it's a hotel, but go for the mid-century vibes and some of the best cocktails in the city.
Tasty Tacos, local brewery in an awesome outdoor space right off Imperial Beach
37 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing Imperial Beach
805 Ocean LnTasty Tacos, local brewery in an awesome outdoor space right off Imperial Beach
Every Wednesday evening, come check out this vibrant food scene filled with local vendors and street musicians.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveEvery Wednesday evening, come check out this vibrant food scene filled with local vendors and street musicians.
Small low-key spot that is great for a quick breakfast or lunch, locally owned and they always deliver above our expectations
7 locals recommend
The Cliffs Cafe
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdSmall low-key spot that is great for a quick breakfast or lunch, locally owned and they always deliver above our expectations
Hole-in-the-wall donut shop that is cash only -- donuts are good, breakfast bagel sandwiches even better
15 locals recommend
O B Donuts
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdHole-in-the-wall donut shop that is cash only -- donuts are good, breakfast bagel sandwiches even better
Cute little Cuban pastry & sandwich shop, famous for their Cuban sandwiches
70 locals recommend
Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueCute little Cuban pastry & sandwich shop, famous for their Cuban sandwiches
Some of the best dumplings and chinese food in town -- tons of other similar Asian cuisine spots in the nearby area too
Steamy Piggy
4681 Convoy StSome of the best dumplings and chinese food in town -- tons of other similar Asian cuisine spots in the nearby area too
Hidden Fish
4764 Convoy StHigh end, highly ranked sushi spot in the city
insideOUT
1642 University AveEclectic bar with great cocktails and a fun vibe / seasonal decorations
La Bonne Table
3696 Fifth AveOne of our favorite French spots in the city
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdA Georgian restaurant -- don't hesitate in giving it a try!
Sightseeing
During the day: Walk the path, admire the coastal mansions and pack some beach towels and hike down to one of the enclosed beaches
At sunset: Walk along the path and choose a spot to watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean
Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)
During the day: Walk the path, admire the coastal mansions and pack some beach towels and hike down to one of the enclosed beaches
At sunset: Walk along the path and choose a spot to watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean
<10 minutes from the casita, a beautiful big sandy beach + lots of cute furry dogs roaming around
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th St<10 minutes from the casita, a beautiful big sandy beach + lots of cute furry dogs roaming around
Not to be missed. Shops, cafes and public market in a converted navy building. Some of our favorite stops are Pigment, Stone Brewing, The Presley and Moniker General / Coffee
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdNot to be missed. Shops, cafes and public market in a converted navy building. Some of our favorite stops are Pigment, Stone Brewing, The Presley and Moniker General / Coffee
It's world famous for a reason. Definitely aim to spend at least half a day there. If you have more time, check out the Safari Park as well (45 min drive north of the city)
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrIt's world famous for a reason. Definitely aim to spend at least half a day there. If you have more time, check out the Safari Park as well (45 min drive north of the city)
Bayview spot for shopping and dining close to the Gaslamp quarter
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrBayview spot for shopping and dining close to the Gaslamp quarter
Beautiful and historic hotel (once the largest in the world) right on Coronado Beach. Check out the Sun Deck for drinks overlooking the beach and Marea for a tasty brunch.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveBeautiful and historic hotel (once the largest in the world) right on Coronado Beach. Check out the Sun Deck for drinks overlooking the beach and Marea for a tasty brunch.
Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardNeighborhoods
Cute neighborhood downtown with some of course some great italian restaurants. Some of our favorites are Bencotto, Barbusa and Ironside Fish & Oyster
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Cute neighborhood downtown with some of course some great italian restaurants. Some of our favorites are Bencotto, Barbusa and Ironside Fish & Oyster
Check out Belmont Park, the Plunge for indoor swimming or just grab some gelato and walk along the famous boardwalk to Pacific Beach
554 locals recommend
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardCheck out Belmont Park, the Plunge for indoor swimming or just grab some gelato and walk along the famous boardwalk to Pacific Beach
Check out La Jolla Cove to see the seals and then walk along the trail to the La Jolla tide pools. Good food in this part of town as well.
22 locals recommend
Village of La Jolla
Check out La Jolla Cove to see the seals and then walk along the trail to the La Jolla tide pools. Good food in this part of town as well.
Shopping
Beautiful outdoor shopping mall with all your high end retailers. Also good food & cafe options including:
- Din Tai Fung: famous dumpling place
- Raised by Wolves: speakeasy bar
- La Colombe Coffee: one of our favorite coffee stops
381 locals recommend
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrBeautiful outdoor shopping mall with all your high end retailers. Also good food & cafe options including:
- Din Tai Fung: famous dumpling place
- Raised by Wolves: speakeasy bar
- La Colombe Coffee: one of our favorite coffee stops
All your major retail stores at outlet prices and only 20 min drive south of the city, right on the border of Mexico.
45 locals recommend
Outlets at the Border
4463 Camino De La PlazaAll your major retail stores at outlet prices and only 20 min drive south of the city, right on the border of Mexico.
Entertainment
The Padres are San Diego's beloved baseball team and Petco Park is ranked one of the best ballparks in the US. Always a fun time to catch a game (and doesn't hurt that we have a good team!)
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdThe Padres are San Diego's beloved baseball team and Petco Park is ranked one of the best ballparks in the US. Always a fun time to catch a game (and doesn't hurt that we have a good team!)
Balboa Theatre
868 Fourth AvePerforming arts theatre
San Diego's largest performing arts venue with a mix of broadway, opera, musicals and ballets to check out
32 locals recommend
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third AveSan Diego's largest performing arts venue with a mix of broadway, opera, musicals and ballets to check out
Stunningly renovated retro-modern hotel that features a diner, mezcalería, pool bar, olympic size pool + loungers (you can purchase a day pass) -- fun spot to grab a drink, bite to eat, or hang by the pool on a sunny day
38 locals recommend
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdStunningly renovated retro-modern hotel that features a diner, mezcalería, pool bar, olympic size pool + loungers (you can purchase a day pass) -- fun spot to grab a drink, bite to eat, or hang by the pool on a sunny day
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdBreweries & Vineyards
Village type feel that has great wines and great little bites to eat
44 locals recommend
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteVillage type feel that has great wines and great little bites to eat
Huge outdoor / indoor space with bar bites and tasty local beers from Stone Brewing
175 locals recommend
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdHuge outdoor / indoor space with bar bites and tasty local beers from Stone Brewing
Beautiful views coupled with great wine tasting; they often have live music as well
72 locals recommend
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdBeautiful views coupled with great wine tasting; they often have live music as well
One of our favorites -- go for the good wine and homemade pizzas, stay for the sunset
43 locals recommend
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdOne of our favorites -- go for the good wine and homemade pizzas, stay for the sunset
Yes it's in an odd location, but great vibes with a craft distillery and also pretty tasty restaurant
9 locals recommend
Cutwater Distillery
9750 Distribution AveYes it's in an odd location, but great vibes with a craft distillery and also pretty tasty restaurant
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyThe original stone brewing location