Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
My new favorite Italian restaurant! Small and quaint, reservations are a good idea.
21 locals recommend
Ulivo Restaurant
1776 Sunset Cliffs BlvdMy new favorite Italian restaurant! Small and quaint, reservations are a good idea.
Excellent food and service, retail wine shop with hundreds of varieties.
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StExcellent food and service, retail wine shop with hundreds of varieties.
Famous since recommended by "Diners, Drive-in's & Dives" for their burgers. Usually a waiting line.
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport AveFamous since recommended by "Diners, Drive-in's & Dives" for their burgers. Usually a waiting line.
Great pizza just a few blocks away. Roof top terrace for your ocean view.
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StGreat pizza just a few blocks away. Roof top terrace for your ocean view.
Great Asian food & sushi. May have a waiting line at dinnertime.
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StGreat Asian food & sushi. May have a waiting line at dinnertime.
New to OB, it has received great reviews for Tapas and Sushi.
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveNew to OB, it has received great reviews for Tapas and Sushi.
OB Surf Lodge
5083 Santa Monica AveOcean views, great brunch, full bar
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StWatch the ladies make tortillas in the window! Mariachi bands in the evenings. Has own parking lot in back.
92 locals recommend
Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego AvenueWatch the ladies make tortillas in the window! Mariachi bands in the evenings. Has own parking lot in back.
Ortega's Cocina
4888 Newport AveCasual Mexican, very good.
Two great restaurants, the lower level is more casual, upper level more upscale. Good selection of seafood, steaks, and cocktails. Right on the bay!
66 locals recommend
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrTwo great restaurants, the lower level is more casual, upper level more upscale. Good selection of seafood, steaks, and cocktails. Right on the bay!
Lovely renovated Balboa Park location. Local California menu, very good food and drinks. Upscale-casual with moderate to higher prices.
126 locals recommend
The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoLovely renovated Balboa Park location. Local California menu, very good food and drinks. Upscale-casual with moderate to higher prices.
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs BlvdAuthentic German food and beer
Essentials
Very fresh produce with many organic selections. Reasonably priced. Fresh meats and fish. Large vitamin and herbal supplement department.
33 locals recommend
Sprouts
1327 Encinitas BlvdVery fresh produce with many organic selections. Reasonably priced. Fresh meats and fish. Large vitamin and herbal supplement department.
Vons
1702 Garnet AveClosest full service supermarket.
Small gourmet market with select wines, cheeses, breads and goodies for your picnic.
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveSmall gourmet market with select wines, cheeses, breads and goodies for your picnic.
Right around the corner for your last minute needs, or small sized condiments. They also have beer, wine, and liquor.
8 locals recommend
Abbott Liquor
2074 Abbott StRight around the corner for your last minute needs, or small sized condiments. They also have beer, wine, and liquor.
Excellent source of fresh squeezed juices, produce, natural meats and poultry. Good selection of wines at lower than average prices.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveExcellent source of fresh squeezed juices, produce, natural meats and poultry. Good selection of wines at lower than average prices.
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StFresh, healthy, organic foods
Apple Tree Supermarket
4976 Newport AveOB's own supermarket, within walking distance!
This Target store has a large food section! Everything I’ve seen there looks very fresh!
36 locals recommend
Target
4864 Newport AveThis Target store has a large food section! Everything I’ve seen there looks very fresh!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ocean views to die for! Famous for fish tacos. Can get loud.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveOcean views to die for! Famous for fish tacos. Can get loud.
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveGood bar food, loud
Shopping
Large mall if you are into shopping. Also has movie theaters and several good restaurants.
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdLarge mall if you are into shopping. Also has movie theaters and several good restaurants.
Newport Avenue
Newport AvenueOB has many unique, one of a kind shops
Sightseeing
San Diego's original "Downtown". Several historic buildings, great Mexican food and shopping.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
San Diego's original "Downtown". Several historic buildings, great Mexican food and shopping.
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrHistorical ship docked and is now a museum.
It's the world famous zoo! Plan to spend the whole day. Parking is free.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrIt's the world famous zoo! Plan to spend the whole day. Parking is free.
Arts & Culture
Simply gorgeous! Several museums, theaters, rose garden, International cottages to explore. Don't miss Spanish Village.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Simply gorgeous! Several museums, theaters, rose garden, International cottages to explore. Don't miss Spanish Village.
Inside Balboa Park. Independent artists, jewelers, potters, who create and display their treasures for sale. Unique hand made items.
27 locals recommend
Spanish Village Art Center
1770 Village PlInside Balboa Park. Independent artists, jewelers, potters, who create and display their treasures for sale. Unique hand made items.