Guidebook for San Diego

Drew, Neal, And Aimee
Drew, Neal, And Aimee
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Vegetarian and meat-lover's alike Mexican food dream! Organic ingredients, amazing home-made salsa, and a huge menu that we absolutely love.
44 locals recommend
Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
44 locals recommend
Vegetarian and meat-lover's alike Mexican food dream! Organic ingredients, amazing home-made salsa, and a huge menu that we absolutely love.
Catch the sunset by the pier from Wonderland Pub's upstairs beach front view. Great happy hours, good food, and a fun and casual atmosphere.
228 locals recommend
Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica Ave
228 locals recommend
Catch the sunset by the pier from Wonderland Pub's upstairs beach front view. Great happy hours, good food, and a fun and casual atmosphere.
The line around the block explains it all. Best burgers in town!
291 locals recommend
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
291 locals recommend
The line around the block explains it all. Best burgers in town!
The famous OB Noodle House! There will most likely be a wait for a table, but this is a spot that's absolutely adored by San Diego locals. Everything is amazing here!
205 locals recommend
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
205 locals recommend
The famous OB Noodle House! There will most likely be a wait for a table, but this is a spot that's absolutely adored by San Diego locals. Everything is amazing here!
The 3rd Corner combines a retail wine shop with a true California Bistro menu. Over 800 wines from around the world! Delicious!
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
180 locals recommend
The 3rd Corner combines a retail wine shop with a true California Bistro menu. Over 800 wines from around the world! Delicious!
Best German food in town! Get your bratwurst here!
22 locals recommend
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
22 locals recommend
Best German food in town! Get your bratwurst here!
Coffee, amazing fresh-fruit smoothies, and tons of acai bowels! Start your day here!
17 locals recommend
Tiki Port
2201 Cable St
17 locals recommend
Coffee, amazing fresh-fruit smoothies, and tons of acai bowels! Start your day here!
Local pizza chain known for its craft brews is popular with families, beer fans & surfers alike.
164 locals recommend
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon St
164 locals recommend
Local pizza chain known for its craft brews is popular with families, beer fans & surfers alike.
A breezy eatery known for its beachside breakfasts, unique cocktails & vast ocean views.
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.
Outdoor seating, great people watching, proper mimosa, and friendly service! Start with brunch!
9 locals recommend
Tower Two Cafe
5083 Santa Monica Ave
9 locals recommend
Outdoor seating, great people watching, proper mimosa, and friendly service! Start with brunch!
Only steps from the ocean, this beachside BBQ spot offers ribs & pulled pork as well as veggie eats.
32 locals recommend
BBQ House Bar & Grill
5025 Newport Ave
32 locals recommend
Only steps from the ocean, this beachside BBQ spot offers ribs & pulled pork as well as veggie eats.
Grass-fed, organic beef and organic ingredients with homemade, unique sauces and freshly baked buns, in a fun lively casual atmosphere that really embraces the unique Kiwi culture!
110 locals recommend
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon St
110 locals recommend
Grass-fed, organic beef and organic ingredients with homemade, unique sauces and freshly baked buns, in a fun lively casual atmosphere that really embraces the unique Kiwi culture!
If you're in the mood for Italian-ish...
Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
4953 Newport Avenue
If you're in the mood for Italian-ish...
Sushis, tapas, and craft beer all together in one place!
78 locals recommend
The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport Ave
78 locals recommend
Sushis, tapas, and craft beer all together in one place!
Serving traditional, authentic mexican food, as well as other local dishes in addition to the uniquely designed dishes created from scratch daily using fresh ingredients.
33 locals recommend
Ortega's Cocina
4888 Newport Ave
33 locals recommend
Serving traditional, authentic mexican food, as well as other local dishes in addition to the uniquely designed dishes created from scratch daily using fresh ingredients.
Really, only if you're desperate for Thai... Better to drive to Lotus Thai in Hillcrest if you have time!
15 locals recommend
Thai Time Bistro
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
15 locals recommend
Really, only if you're desperate for Thai... Better to drive to Lotus Thai in Hillcrest if you have time!
Lobster tacos and seats facing Newport Ave for great people watching!
Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantina
5001 Newport Ave
Lobster tacos and seats facing Newport Ave for great people watching!
Delicious Indian food in a small, intimate location. Not a giant menu, but what they do, they do well! Super cute place.
40 locals recommend
Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
40 locals recommend
Delicious Indian food in a small, intimate location. Not a giant menu, but what they do, they do well! Super cute place.

Everything Else

A funky vibe and a way to support San Diego’s local farmers! With live music and art and crafts, the OB Farmer’s Market is every Wednesday from 4-8pm. Located on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue.
4900 Newport Ave
4900 Newport Avenue
A funky vibe and a way to support San Diego’s local farmers! With live music and art and crafts, the OB Farmer’s Market is every Wednesday from 4-8pm. Located on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue.
Great deli sandwiches!
27 locals recommend
Chris' Liquor & Deli
2275 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
27 locals recommend
Great deli sandwiches!
Voted best sandwich in OB!
95 locals recommend
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett Ave
95 locals recommend
Voted best sandwich in OB!
Drug store for anything you might need.
168 locals recommend
CVS
1792 Garnet Ave
168 locals recommend
Drug store for anything you might need.

Drinks & Nightlife

A 21+ live music club featuring different local and touring bands every night. One of San Diego's premier venues to see live music!
73 locals recommend
Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon Street
73 locals recommend
A 21+ live music club featuring different local and touring bands every night. One of San Diego's premier venues to see live music!
Lively eatery offering ocean views, seafood-focused Mexican fare & a huge selection of microbrews. Watch the sunset on the pier and head over for some fish tacos! Great happy hour deals!
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
225 locals recommend
Lively eatery offering ocean views, seafood-focused Mexican fare & a huge selection of microbrews. Watch the sunset on the pier and head over for some fish tacos! Great happy hour deals!
Raucous cantina offers tons of tap beers, at least 100 local & imported bottles, plus pizza. Grab a slice and walk to the pier for sunset.
40 locals recommend
Newport Pizza & Ale House
5050 Newport Ave
40 locals recommend
Raucous cantina offers tons of tap beers, at least 100 local & imported bottles, plus pizza. Grab a slice and walk to the pier for sunset.
Each day of the week is something different; the drink specials are killer. Live music, too!
21 locals recommend
Gallagher's Irish Pub
5046 Newport Avenue
21 locals recommend
Each day of the week is something different; the drink specials are killer. Live music, too!
This bustling hangout offers cocktails, pool & sports TVs, plus a 2nd-floor open deck with ocean views.Younger crowd; skip downstairs and head upstairs for the patio!
34 locals recommend
Sunshine Company Saloon
5028 Newport Ave
34 locals recommend
This bustling hangout offers cocktails, pool & sports TVs, plus a 2nd-floor open deck with ocean views.Younger crowd; skip downstairs and head upstairs for the patio!
Super yummy late-night bar food!
21 locals recommend
Arizona Cafe
1925 Bacon St
21 locals recommend
Super yummy late-night bar food!

Sightseeing

One of San Diego's most beautiful scenic views! Come here to watch waves crash against the cliffs while the sun sets. Walk along Sunset Cliffs Blvd or park over at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
580 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs
580 locals recommend
One of San Diego's most beautiful scenic views! Come here to watch waves crash against the cliffs while the sun sets. Walk along Sunset Cliffs Blvd or park over at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
Old Town San Diego is not to be missed! Spend your day walking around the historic park and have lunch at Cafe Coyote, Old Town Mexican Cafe, or just about any place in this neighborhood.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
Old Town San Diego is not to be missed! Spend your day walking around the historic park and have lunch at Cafe Coyote, Old Town Mexican Cafe, or just about any place in this neighborhood.
Go here if you want to see puppies and doggies of San Diego frolicking in the water having a grand time! Avoid if you prefer your beach time puppy-free. :)
174 locals recommend
Dog Beach
3902 29th St
174 locals recommend
Go here if you want to see puppies and doggies of San Diego frolicking in the water having a grand time! Avoid if you prefer your beach time puppy-free. :)
Head this direction from the Oasis for the OB beach immersion experience!
776 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front St
776 locals recommend
Head this direction from the Oasis for the OB beach immersion experience!

Essentials

An extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, and bulk foods and herbs, as well as vitamins and homeopathics, cruelty-free bodycare, and aromatherapy products. Full-service deli upstairs.
159 locals recommend
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire St
159 locals recommend
An extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, and bulk foods and herbs, as well as vitamins and homeopathics, cruelty-free bodycare, and aromatherapy products. Full-service deli upstairs.
Itty-bitty convenience store.
8 locals recommend
Abbott Liquor
2074 Abbott St
8 locals recommend
Itty-bitty convenience store.
Reasonably priced, unique products, and cheaper-than-average good wines is why we frequent Trader Joe's!
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 locals recommend
Reasonably priced, unique products, and cheaper-than-average good wines is why we frequent Trader Joe's!
Fresh produce with a lot of organic options. Focuses on fresh foods, produce, healthy foods and vitamins/supplements.
33 locals recommend
Sprouts
1327 Encinitas Blvd
33 locals recommend
Fresh produce with a lot of organic options. Focuses on fresh foods, produce, healthy foods and vitamins/supplements.