Guidebook for San Diego

Mel & Sam
Guidebook for San Diego

Drinks & Nightlife

A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Rail
3796 Fifth Ave
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A slightly dingy yet super fun bar a few blocks from the house. Expect drag queen shows and absolute fabulousness! :) I love this place!
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington St
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A complete dive bar, with awesome karaoke nights and great juke box.
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
121 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A bar with awesome craft cocktails and vintage video games.
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aero Club Bar
3365 India St
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The largest whiskey selection in san diego. This is an awesome dive bar, great for late night whiskey sours:)
Groovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner Blvd
Groovy underground beats and local artists selling jewelry most nights. Check it out!
World famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
World famous underground music venue/dive bar. A must see!!

Food Scene

Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth Ave
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Italian restaurant with a very quaint and inviting ambiance, friendly service, and excellent food and wine.
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth Ave
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My FAVORITE spot for quick and delicious vietnamese food. The pho is awesome, as is the "Shaking Beef"!
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Girl
4033 Goldfinch St
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cool bar, with excellent steaks and seafood.
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
139 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington St
139 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Awesome taco shop with funky decorations. Go for breakfast, or the street dog:)
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Red Door
741 W Washington St
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great food, great ambiance. Quiet and cute.
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous for their humungous portions of delicious breakfasts and lunches. Expect to wait for a while if you go on the weekend!
An awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Luna Grill
350 University Ave
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
An awesome spot for a quick and healthy lunch.
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pieology Pizzeria, Hillcrest
3888 Fourth Avenue
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A fun spot where you design your perfect pizza:) They have every sauce/cheese/topping under the sun!
You must go here for breakfast!!!
178 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth Ave
178 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
You must go here for breakfast!!!
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch St
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best coffee and friendliest vibes in town.
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Farmer's Bottega
860 W Washington St
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Literally one of the best farm to table restaurants around! Order anything with vegetable items straight form their farm and you won't be disappointed! Great ambience and very friendly staff. Brunch is fantastic too!
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bankers Hill
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Everything on the menu is spectacular, even their craft cocktails! Probably the best burger in the neighborhood too!
Great Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University Ave
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Indian food! Friendly service and cool vibe:)
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
3940 Fourth Ave
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our FAVORITE local restaurant! The food is fantastic, the decor and ambiance are on point and the staff and general vibe couldn't be friendlier.
Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great slice of pizza. Expect new york style pies, and service ;)
Delicious Ramen!
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth Ave
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Delicious Ramen!
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parma Cucina Italiana
3850 Fifth Ave
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
LOVE the food here!! We have never had a single dish that wasn't amazing. Everyone that works there is so sweet, and the whole experience feels very Italian :)

Everything Else

My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cinema Under The Stars
4040 Goldfinch St
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My ABSOLUTE favorite place in the neighborhood. An outdoor movie theater with zero gravity seating, extra soft and cozy blankets and friendly staff. PLEASE GO!
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
2510 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The famous San Diego Zoo, just a ten minute bike ride, 30 minute walk, or five minute drive away!
So close, and sooo interesting!
124 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
D Bar San Diego
3930 Fifth Ave
124 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
So close, and sooo interesting!

Shopping

Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buffalo Exchange
3862 Fifth Ave
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Thrift/ vintage clothing store. Hip. Fun.

Essentials

Just a couple blocks away.
240 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Just a couple blocks away.

Entertainment & Activities

Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Escapism Puzzle Room
3919 Fourth Ave
Such an interesting and fun concept. You buy a ticket and then have to solve a bunch of clues in order to break free from the "room" you are in. You only have 60 minutes, so be smart!
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth Ave
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Indie movie theater! They are very selective about what they show so you'll never see a bad movie here!