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Fun, laid-back vibe. Great local restaurants including Raglan and OB Noodle House.
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Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StFun, laid-back vibe. Great local restaurants including Raglan and OB Noodle House.
The Padres may not be the best baseball team, but they have one of the best stadiums.
Head down and catch a game. The stadium is in the gaslamp district which offers plenty of restaurants and bars before and after the game.
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Petco Park
100 Park BlvdThe Padres may not be the best baseball team, but they have one of the best stadiums.
Head down and catch a game. The stadium is in the gaslamp district which offers plenty of restaurants and bars before and after the game.
Food Scene
Great pho restaurant with excellent beer list. About 15 minute walk from the house, near Newport in Ocean Beach.
Go early or expect a wait for more than two people.
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OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveGreat pho restaurant with excellent beer list. About 15 minute walk from the house, near Newport in Ocean Beach.
Go early or expect a wait for more than two people.
Local burger and beer place.
Loud for large groups.
Try to catch a Tijuana Xolos soccer game here!
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Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StLocal burger and beer place.
Loud for large groups.
Try to catch a Tijuana Xolos soccer game here!
Local favorite with community tables, fantastic pizza, and their own brewery. Very casual, walk-in and order, find a friendly group to sit next to.
Great for large groups and families.
Our favorite is the Carlsbad pizza, but you cannot go wrong.
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Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StLocal favorite with community tables, fantastic pizza, and their own brewery. Very casual, walk-in and order, find a friendly group to sit next to.
Great for large groups and families.
Our favorite is the Carlsbad pizza, but you cannot go wrong.
Best breakfast and brunch scene in the neighborhood.
Expect a short wait, sit on the patio and enjoy breakfast. Everything is good.
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To the Point Cafe & Eatery
4161 Voltaire StBest breakfast and brunch scene in the neighborhood.
Expect a short wait, sit on the patio and enjoy breakfast. Everything is good.
Permanent "street" market in Liberty Station.
Has many different restaurants and vendors with community seating and an outdoor patio.
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Mercado Público de Liberty
2820 Historic Decatur RdPermanent "street" market in Liberty Station.
Has many different restaurants and vendors with community seating and an outdoor patio.
Best Thai food we have found in San Diego.
All of the curries are phenomenal.
Do order coconut ice cream for dessert.
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Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
2907 Shelter Island DrBest Thai food we have found in San Diego.
All of the curries are phenomenal.
Do order coconut ice cream for dessert.
This is the best burrito spot in the whole city.
The local favorite is the California burrito. Matt loves the 'Sabroso' burrito, a carne asada and shrimp burrito.
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Ortiz's Taco Shop
3704 Voltaire StThis is the best burrito spot in the whole city.
The local favorite is the California burrito. Matt loves the 'Sabroso' burrito, a carne asada and shrimp burrito.
The seafood tostadas here are incredible. Order inside and sit outside in the beer garden. Try the mixtos and ahi tostadas if you like fish and the pork otherwise.
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Tostadas North Park
3139 University AvenueThe seafood tostadas here are incredible. Order inside and sit outside in the beer garden. Try the mixtos and ahi tostadas if you like fish and the pork otherwise.
Sightseeing
National monument right in our backyard with the best views of the city.
If you're ready for a hike try the bayside trail for a quiet trail and miss the crowds. Otherwise, visit the lighthouse and head down to the tidepools.
During whale watching season you can spot whale spouts from here. Also, try to catch a WW2 reenactor for a tour of the restored pillboxes near the top of the hill.
The photos on the wall were taken here.
There is a $5 fee for the whole car at the front gate.
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Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrNational monument right in our backyard with the best views of the city.
If you're ready for a hike try the bayside trail for a quiet trail and miss the crowds. Otherwise, visit the lighthouse and head down to the tidepools.
During whale watching season you can spot whale spouts from here. Also, try to catch a WW2 reenactor for a tour of the restored pillboxes near the top of the hill.
The photos on the wall were taken here.
There is a $5 fee for the whole car at the front gate.
Take a walk down to the pier (about 15 minutes) to watch the sunset, meet the local fisherman, and enjoy the water.
The pier will be closed for large surf.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StTake a walk down to the pier (about 15 minutes) to watch the sunset, meet the local fisherman, and enjoy the water.
The pier will be closed for large surf.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best craft beer selections in town. Also has a bottle shop.
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Bottlecraft Little Italy
2252 India StOne of the best craft beer selections in town. Also has a bottle shop.
Best views and drinks in Ocean Beach.
About a 15 minute walk from the house.
Try the fish tacos and a local beer.
21+
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South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveBest views and drinks in Ocean Beach.
About a 15 minute walk from the house.
Try the fish tacos and a local beer.
21+
Modern Time brewery is a short drive from the house and one of the best local breweries.
Try the Lomaland.
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Modern Times Beer
3725 Greenwood StModern Time brewery is a short drive from the house and one of the best local breweries.
Try the Lomaland.
Local happy hour spot on Tues - Friday 4 -7pm.
A 5 minute walk from the house.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs BlvdLocal happy hour spot on Tues - Friday 4 -7pm.
A 5 minute walk from the house.
Newport Ave. is home to many of the local restaurants and bars.
The scene is very laid back, dressed down, and casual.
Winston's has live music most nights.
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Newport Avenue
Newport AvenueNewport Ave. is home to many of the local restaurants and bars.
The scene is very laid back, dressed down, and casual.
Winston's has live music most nights.
Essentials
Sprouts
1327 Encinitas BlvdClosest full service grocery store to the house.
Parks & Nature
A lot of hiking and rock climbing can be found about 30 minutes from the house.
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Parque Regional de Misiones de Senderos
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailA lot of hiking and rock climbing can be found about 30 minutes from the house.
Iconic park full of museums, the San Diego Zoo, hiking trails, and botanical gardens.
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Parque Balboa
Iconic park full of museums, the San Diego Zoo, hiking trails, and botanical gardens.
New waterfront park with views of the bay, multiple playgrounds for the kids, and underground parking.
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Parque frente al mar
1600 Pacific HwyNew waterfront park with views of the bay, multiple playgrounds for the kids, and underground parking.
Dog beach and Ocean Beach are a 10 minute walk from the house, straight down the street.
Pack a towel and chair. There will be plenty of space for a large group or family. Arrive early on summer holiday weekends.
The beach also has first-come-first-served bonfire pits.
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Dog Beach
3902 29th StDog beach and Ocean Beach are a 10 minute walk from the house, straight down the street.
Pack a towel and chair. There will be plenty of space for a large group or family. Arrive early on summer holiday weekends.
The beach also has first-come-first-served bonfire pits.
Entertainment & Activities
Take the Coronado Ferry from the landing downtown to Coronado and enjoy views of the skyline and the bay.
This is a budget friendly way to see the city rather than the Hornblower cruises. Roundtrip tickets are about $10 per adult.
The schedule and information is located here - http://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/coronado-ferry
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Coronado Ferry
990 N Harbor DrTake the Coronado Ferry from the landing downtown to Coronado and enjoy views of the skyline and the bay.
This is a budget friendly way to see the city rather than the Hornblower cruises. Roundtrip tickets are about $10 per adult.
The schedule and information is located here - http://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/coronado-ferry