Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StThe progressive, diverse heart of San Diego. LGBT friendly.
The first in Mo's Universe of LGBT locally owned and operated restaurants and bars. Huge drinks and plates, great service and fun crowd. Also Baja Betty's, Gossip Grill and Hillcrest Brewing.
90 habitants recommandent
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveThe first in Mo's Universe of LGBT locally owned and operated restaurants and bars. Huge drinks and plates, great service and fun crowd. Also Baja Betty's, Gossip Grill and Hillcrest Brewing.
If you don't come in knowing someone, you probably will by the time you leave.
13 habitants recommandent
Number One Fifth Avenue
3845 Fifth AveIf you don't come in knowing someone, you probably will by the time you leave.
Pecs Bar
2046 University AveOk you bears ... this one's for you. Ask for Trevor
Craft beer and home made pizza ... and a fun young crowd.
105 habitants recommandent
South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th StCraft beer and home made pizza ... and a fun young crowd.
Sightseeing
Old Town
Delicious restaurants, festive San Diego history
Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardSun, sand, surf, beach volleyball.
Young, playful crowd enjoying restaurants and bars close to surf, sand and sunsets.
700 habitants recommandent
Pacific Beach
Young, playful crowd enjoying restaurants and bars close to surf, sand and sunsets.
Coronado
Classy, elegant, family-friendly beach community.
Shopping
La Jolla
Elegant shops and galleries, world class dining.
Old Navy to Nordstrom. Target to Tiffany. A healthy walk or express bus ride away.
833 habitants recommandent
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdOld Navy to Nordstrom. Target to Tiffany. A healthy walk or express bus ride away.
Westfield Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio NShopping, restaurants and multi-plex cinema
Ralphs
101 G StOne of three major chain supermarkets.
It is closer than Whole Foods, the staff seems more friendly and the quality of everything is excellent.
42 habitants recommandent
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StIt is closer than Whole Foods, the staff seems more friendly and the quality of everything is excellent.
Food Scene
You can say you were here as this community blossoms and transforms with hot new restaurants, beautifully restored homes and a rainbow of people.
439 habitants recommandent
North Park
You can say you were here as this community blossoms and transforms with hot new restaurants, beautifully restored homes and a rainbow of people.
Hip young crowd enjoying clubs and restaurants in beautifully restored Victorian Era buildings.
1208 habitants recommandent
Gaslamp Quarter
Hip young crowd enjoying clubs and restaurants in beautifully restored Victorian Era buildings.
Delicious artisan breads and desserts baked on site to accompany fresh made soups, salads, panini and juices.
103 habitants recommandent
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveDelicious artisan breads and desserts baked on site to accompany fresh made soups, salads, panini and juices.
Lotus Thai Cuisine
3761 Sixth AveThe best Thai food at the best price in Hillcrest.
Large portions of traditionally prepared Mediterranean cuisine. Save room for home made key lime pie ... take that Key West!
6 habitants recommandent
Mediterranean Cafe
112 W Washington StLarge portions of traditionally prepared Mediterranean cuisine. Save room for home made key lime pie ... take that Key West!
Nothing greasy about this "greasy spoon" where the locals have been breakfasting for decades. Home made pies too! And best of all, the owner created Mama's Kitchen to help feed those in need.
11 habitants recommandent
Huddle
4023 Goldfinch StNothing greasy about this "greasy spoon" where the locals have been breakfasting for decades. Home made pies too! And best of all, the owner created Mama's Kitchen to help feed those in need.
Delicious Mexican cuisine in a vibrant and fun bar with extensive selection of tequila, rum, beer.
60 habitants recommandent
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveDelicious Mexican cuisine in a vibrant and fun bar with extensive selection of tequila, rum, beer.
Affordable, fast and delicious Mexican food right nearby.
7 habitants recommandent
El Cuervo Mexican Restaurant
110 W Washington StAffordable, fast and delicious Mexican food right nearby.
Get there early or prepare to wait in line for some of the best breakfast anywhere on the planet.
178 habitants recommandent
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveGet there early or prepare to wait in line for some of the best breakfast anywhere on the planet.
Crepes, or gelato ... delicious!
Good wine selections as well.
13 habitants recommandent
Chocolat Cremerie
509 Fifth AveCrepes, or gelato ... delicious!
Good wine selections as well.
Delicious Mexican food with a regional spin. Guacamole prepared at your table. Full bar.
24 habitants recommandent
Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
141 University AvenueDelicious Mexican food with a regional spin. Guacamole prepared at your table. Full bar.
Tucked away behind the Brass Rail, you can get great sandwiches and salads.
Hillcrest Sandwich Shop & Catering
3780 Fifth AveTucked away behind the Brass Rail, you can get great sandwiches and salads.
insideOUT
1642 University AveArts & Culture
Tony Award winning Old Globe Theatre, museums, gardens and great people watching.
3290 habitants recommandent
Parc Balboa
Tony Award winning Old Globe Theatre, museums, gardens and great people watching.
Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveThe best in art and foreign language films.
Restaurants, galleries, dance performance spaces, gardens on the grounds of the old Naval Training Center.
269 habitants recommandent
Gare Liberty
2640 Historic Decatur RdRestaurants, galleries, dance performance spaces, gardens on the grounds of the old Naval Training Center.
I'm not just recommending this because I was in the very first production of the 2nd longest-running LGBT theatre company in the U.S. ... the work is STILL world class.
13 habitants recommandent
Diversionary Theatre
4545 Park BlvdI'm not just recommending this because I was in the very first production of the 2nd longest-running LGBT theatre company in the U.S. ... the work is STILL world class.
Some of the best theatre in the world ... in an un-matched beautiful setting with outstanding restaurants right nearby and beautiful gardens to wander in before or after the theatre.
96 habitants recommandent
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WaySome of the best theatre in the world ... in an un-matched beautiful setting with outstanding restaurants right nearby and beautiful gardens to wander in before or after the theatre.
Everything Else
If you want to be near a loved one being well cared for, the hospital is a 15 minute walk or 5 minute cab ride away. Medical students, Interns and Residents have stayed in the studio. You can too.
Medical Offices South
4168 Front StreetIf you want to be near a loved one being well cared for, the hospital is a 15 minute walk or 5 minute cab ride away. Medical students, Interns and Residents have stayed in the studio. You can too.
Essentials
Eye-popping variety of healthy fresh, prepared and packaged food.
240 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveEye-popping variety of healthy fresh, prepared and packaged food.
Affordable array of fresh, packaged and prepared foods. Nice wine and beer selection.
752 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveAffordable array of fresh, packaged and prepared foods. Nice wine and beer selection.
Vons
3610 Adams AveOne of three major chain supermarkets within easy walking distance.
Some call this a "rich man's Whole Foods." Prices are high, but so is quality.
42 habitants recommandent
Lazy Acres
422 W Washington StSome call this a "rich man's Whole Foods." Prices are high, but so is quality.