Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

If you want a great burger eat here, but be prepared to wait in line on the weekends. Open 11am-10pm.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 locals recommend
If you want a great burger eat here, but be prepared to wait in line on the weekends. Open 11am-10pm.
If you have a late night craving for Mexican food, they are open 24hrs.
26 locals recommend
Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire St
26 locals recommend
If you have a late night craving for Mexican food, they are open 24hrs.
Home of San Diego's best California burrito, made with beef & fries. Open 7am-9:30pm.
41 locals recommend
Nico's Mexican Food
4918 Newport Ave
41 locals recommend
Home of San Diego's best California burrito, made with beef & fries. Open 7am-9:30pm.
If you get hungry after a walk down the pier, stop for lunch here. Open 8am-10pm.
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
If you get hungry after a walk down the pier, stop for lunch here. Open 8am-10pm.
This noodle shop serves up all types of Asian cuisine. Open 11am-11pm.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
205 locals recommend
This noodle shop serves up all types of Asian cuisine. Open 11am-11pm.
If you feel like Thai food here's your place. Open 11am--10pm & closed on Sunday.
15 locals recommend
Thai Time Bistro
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
15 locals recommend
If you feel like Thai food here's your place. Open 11am--10pm & closed on Sunday.
One of my favorite coffee shops, they have many tasty pastries. Try the meat pies. Open 8am-5pm.
70 locals recommend
Azucar
4820 Newport Avenue
70 locals recommend
One of my favorite coffee shops, they have many tasty pastries. Try the meat pies. Open 8am-5pm.
A nice cafe across the road from the ocean. Open 6am-7pm.
49 locals recommend
Newbreak Coffee & Cafe
1959 Abbott St
49 locals recommend
A nice cafe across the road from the ocean. Open 6am-7pm.
A nice cafe for a relaxing drink. Open 6:30am-6:30pm.
35 locals recommend
Lazy Hummingbird Coffee & Tea House
4876 Santa Monica Ave
35 locals recommend
A nice cafe for a relaxing drink. Open 6:30am-6:30pm.
Good German restaurant. Come in for Happy Hour Tues-Friday from 4pm-7pm in the bar. Closed Mondays & between 3pm-4pm daily.
22 locals recommend
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
22 locals recommend
Good German restaurant. Come in for Happy Hour Tues-Friday from 4pm-7pm in the bar. Closed Mondays & between 3pm-4pm daily.
A place for a healthier Mexican food option. Vegan friendly. Open 8am-10pm.
44 locals recommend
Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
44 locals recommend
A place for a healthier Mexican food option. Vegan friendly. Open 8am-10pm.
A small place with fantastic Indian food. Open 12pm-10pm.
40 locals recommend
Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
40 locals recommend
A small place with fantastic Indian food. Open 12pm-10pm.
Every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm the street is closed for this open market of fresh produce.
128 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport Ave
128 locals recommend
Every Wednesday from 4pm-7pm the street is closed for this open market of fresh produce.
They have big burritos here. Vegans can try the Surfer burrito.
Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantina
5001 Newport Ave
They have big burritos here. Vegans can try the Surfer burrito.
Craving sushi? Come here for a good sushi for reasonable prices. Open 11:30am-10pm.
12 locals recommend
O B Sushi Sushi
4967 Newport Ave
12 locals recommend
Craving sushi? Come here for a good sushi for reasonable prices. Open 11:30am-10pm.
Modern Japanese joint providing sushi, grilled fare, sake & beer, with weekday happy hour specials.
12 locals recommend
Sapporo Restaurant
5049 Newport Ave
12 locals recommend
Modern Japanese joint providing sushi, grilled fare, sake & beer, with weekday happy hour specials.
After a stroll on the pier stop here for ice cream. Open 11am-10pm.
29 locals recommend
Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego
5059 Newport Ave
29 locals recommend
After a stroll on the pier stop here for ice cream. Open 11am-10pm.
Casual pizzeria serving classic pies alongside Italian staples like lasagna, calzones & tiramisu. Open 4:30am-9:30pm & closed Tuesday.
Espresso Pizza Ristorante Italiano
Casual pizzeria serving classic pies alongside Italian staples like lasagna, calzones & tiramisu. Open 4:30am-9:30pm & closed Tuesday.
A breezy eatery known for its beachside breakfasts, unique cocktails & vast ocean views. Open 6:30am-9pm.
35 locals recommend
Shades Oceanfront Bistro
5083 Santa Monica Avenue
35 locals recommend
A breezy eatery known for its beachside breakfasts, unique cocktails & vast ocean views. Open 6:30am-9pm.
Cozy, casual restaurant with a pet-friendly patio serving coastal-influenced Californian fare. Open 9am-10pm.
11 locals recommend
O'Bistro Cafe
4934 Voltaire St
11 locals recommend
Cozy, casual restaurant with a pet-friendly patio serving coastal-influenced Californian fare. Open 9am-10pm.
Good french cuisine option.
133 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
133 locals recommend
Good french cuisine option.
Great place for subs.
33 locals recommend
Poma's Italian Deli
1846 Bacon St
33 locals recommend
Great place for subs.

Essentials

If you like organic food this is your grocery store with a small cafe upstairs. Open 8am-9pm
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire St
159 locals recommend
If you like organic food this is your grocery store with a small cafe upstairs. Open 8am-9pm
You can rent movies at the Redbox here.
14 locals recommend
7-Eleven
1602 University Ave
14 locals recommend
You can rent movies at the Redbox here.
A small grocery store. They have good sandwiches. Open 7:30am-9pm.
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett Ave
95 locals recommend
A small grocery store. They have good sandwiches. Open 7:30am-9pm.
Sending postcards? Open 8:30am-5pm.
28 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
3911 Cleveland Ave
28 locals recommend
Sending postcards? Open 8:30am-5pm.
If you need to study, or take the kids to learn.
Ocean Beach Branch Library
4801 Santa Monica Ave
If you need to study, or take the kids to learn.
They serve ice cream by the scoop here. Open 24 hours.
53 locals recommend
Rite Aid
4840 Niagara Ave
53 locals recommend
They serve ice cream by the scoop here. Open 24 hours.

Getting Around

This is the 35 bus stop to go to Old Town Trolley station & 923 bus stop to go to Downtown San Diego.
Cable St & Cape May Av station
This is the 35 bus stop to go to Old Town Trolley station & 923 bus stop to go to Downtown San Diego.
This is the 35 & 923 bus stop to go towards Newport Avenue.
Cable St & Brighton Av station
This is the 35 & 923 bus stop to go towards Newport Avenue.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music venue 2 blocks from the beach offers a laid-back vibe, drinks & a popular dance floor. Open 9am-2am.
73 locals recommend
Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon Street
73 locals recommend
Live music venue 2 blocks from the beach offers a laid-back vibe, drinks & a popular dance floor. Open 9am-2am.
Bustling hangout offers cocktails, pool & sports TVs, plus a 2nd-floor open deck with ocean views. Open 11am-2am..
34 locals recommend
Sunshine Company Saloon
5028 Newport Ave
34 locals recommend
Bustling hangout offers cocktails, pool & sports TVs, plus a 2nd-floor open deck with ocean views. Open 11am-2am..
Watering hole with themed green walls & a festive vibe also offers live music & a large beer list. Open 10am-2am.
21 locals recommend
Gallagher's Irish Pub
5046 Newport Avenue
21 locals recommend
Watering hole with themed green walls & a festive vibe also offers live music & a large beer list. Open 10am-2am.
An old-style, underwater-themed bar offering traditional cocktails in a dimly lit space. Open 10am-2am.
36 locals recommend
Pacific Shores Bar
4927 Newport Ave
36 locals recommend
An old-style, underwater-themed bar offering traditional cocktails in a dimly lit space. Open 10am-2am.
Try the fried oyster tacos! Open 11am to 2am.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
225 locals recommend
Try the fried oyster tacos! Open 11am to 2am.

Shopping

Diverse items including smoke shop wares, beach gear & books share space in this offbeat gift shop.
23 locals recommend
The Black
5017 Newport Ave
23 locals recommend
Diverse items including smoke shop wares, beach gear & books share space in this offbeat gift shop.