Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Local Cuban Bakery. Excellent breakfast sandwiches and the most amazing and decadent desserts.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueLocal Cuban Bakery. Excellent breakfast sandwiches and the most amazing and decadent desserts.
Best Mexican food in San Diego hands down. We recommend ordering a chavela made with Pacifico (beer mixed with tomato juice and spices)
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ortega's Cocina
4888 Newport AveBest Mexican food in San Diego hands down. We recommend ordering a chavela made with Pacifico (beer mixed with tomato juice and spices)
Best fish tacos in San Diego. You must be 21 or older to go in so send the kiddos to the beach.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveBest fish tacos in San Diego. You must be 21 or older to go in so send the kiddos to the beach.
Grab and go breakfast. The best breakfast sandwiches and of course they have donuts too. If you go on a weekend morning you will probably run into us there.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O B Donuts
1830 Sunset Cliffs BlvdGrab and go breakfast. The best breakfast sandwiches and of course they have donuts too. If you go on a weekend morning you will probably run into us there.
Grab and go Italian food. We recommend the eggplant parmesan sandwich with cheese.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poma's Italian Deli
1846 Bacon StGrab and go Italian food. We recommend the eggplant parmesan sandwich with cheese.
Excellent wine bar for a laid back evening.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StExcellent wine bar for a laid back evening.
O B Sushi Sushi
4967 Newport AveWe like the lighthouse roll.
Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego
5059 Newport AveBest Ice Cream in OB.
Great pizza and a fun atmosphere. Kid friendly place to enjoy a good beer.
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StGreat pizza and a fun atmosphere. Kid friendly place to enjoy a good beer.
Upscale restaurant, excellent food.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma BlvdUpscale restaurant, excellent food.
One of our favorite restaurants. It has a farm-to-table type of feel.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sessions Public
4204 Voltaire StreetOne of our favorite restaurants. It has a farm-to-table type of feel.
Old-fashioned shop offering a wide selection of packaged & bulk candies, plus handmade chocolate.
Beach Sweets
5022 Newport AveOld-fashioned shop offering a wide selection of packaged & bulk candies, plus handmade chocolate.
If you are looking for some fresh produce and a way to support San Diego’s local farmers, look no further! You’ve come to the right place. The Ocean Beach Farmers Market occurs every Wednesday: 4:00 to 7:00 PM (November - March) or Wednesday: 4:00 to 8:00 PM (March - November) and is located on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveIf you are looking for some fresh produce and a way to support San Diego’s local farmers, look no further! You’ve come to the right place. The Ocean Beach Farmers Market occurs every Wednesday: 4:00 to 7:00 PM (November - March) or Wednesday: 4:00 to 8:00 PM (March - November) and is located on the 4900 Block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach.
Laid-back cafe with an island vibe offering Hawaii-inspired eats, including breakfast & bowls.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Te Mana Cafe
4956 Voltaire StLaid-back cafe with an island vibe offering Hawaii-inspired eats, including breakfast & bowls.
Bustling market in an old Navy building with hip eateries, bars & specialty food & craft vendors. This could be considered San Diego's version of Pikes Place Market.
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Público de Liberty
2820 Historic Decatur RdBustling market in an old Navy building with hip eateries, bars & specialty food & craft vendors. This could be considered San Diego's version of Pikes Place Market.
Probably THEE best dining view in the area. Striking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrProbably THEE best dining view in the area. Striking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
Once a simple seafood purveyor, this casual spot now serves favorites like fried fish & crabcakes.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson StOnce a simple seafood purveyor, this casual spot now serves favorites like fried fish & crabcakes.
Sitting quaintly on the marina this seafood-inspired eatery features mostly locally caught fish.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StSitting quaintly on the marina this seafood-inspired eatery features mostly locally caught fish.
Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended by us!
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveExcellent breakfast. Highly recommended by us!
Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs BlvdExcellent Indian cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pizza and they deliver to the house. Our favorite is the "David Hasselhoff".
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Newport Pizza & Ale House
5050 Newport AveGreat pizza and they deliver to the house. Our favorite is the "David Hasselhoff".
Essentials
Stump's Family Marketplace
3770 Voltaire StLocal supermarket.
Short walk from the house. Not your typical supermarket but they have great organic and local food choices.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StShort walk from the house. Not your typical supermarket but they have great organic and local food choices.
Store offering local produce, specialty foods & artisanal beer plus deli with hot & cold sandwiches.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveStore offering local produce, specialty foods & artisanal beer plus deli with hot & cold sandwiches.
Parks & Nature
Sunset Cliffs is named that for a reason. Arguably one of the best places in San Diego to watch the sunset. Also a wonderful place for a stroll or a short run, just be cautious of the narrow pathways
580 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Cliffs
Sunset Cliffs is named that for a reason. Arguably one of the best places in San Diego to watch the sunset. Also a wonderful place for a stroll or a short run, just be cautious of the narrow pathways
Check out the lighthouse and don't miss the tide pools there as well.
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrCheck out the lighthouse and don't miss the tide pools there as well.
Fun place to spend an afternoon. Plenty of good Mexican restaurants and fun gift shops.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrio Antiguo de San Diego
4002 Wallace StFun place to spend an afternoon. Plenty of good Mexican restaurants and fun gift shops.
This is a large, grassy waterfront park with playgrounds. Located on a former naval training center, this is also a shopping hub with art galleries & museums nearby.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Liberty Station NTC
2455 Cushing RdThis is a large, grassy waterfront park with playgrounds. Located on a former naval training center, this is also a shopping hub with art galleries & museums nearby.
Everything Else
Airport is about a 12 minute drive away from the house.
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor DrAirport is about a 12 minute drive away from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
By far one of our favorite things to do in San Diego. Perfect way to spend the day for people of any age. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The zoo is large and there are plenty of steep hills.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrBy far one of our favorite things to do in San Diego. Perfect way to spend the day for people of any age. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The zoo is large and there are plenty of steep hills.
It's close enough you can usually catch the nightly firework display.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.It's close enough you can usually catch the nightly firework display.
Shopping
Antiques such as costume jewelry, art pottery, sports memorabilia & Americana
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Antique Mall
4926 Newport AveAntiques such as costume jewelry, art pottery, sports memorabilia & Americana
noon designs
4993 Niagara AveRustic-chic jewelry & gift shop known for handcrafted pieces & simple home goods.
Recalling old Paris, this upscale shop carries antique French furniture & garden decorations.
Vignettes
4828 Newport AveRecalling old Paris, this upscale shop carries antique French furniture & garden decorations.
Miss Match Boutique OB
4932 Newport AveWomen's boutique clothing.
OB GIFT SHOP
4949 Newport AveThe perfect gift shop to get all your Ocean Beach souvenirs!
Longtime outpost specializing in custom surfboards, also stocking wetsuits, apparel & accessories.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Coast Surf Shop
5023 Newport AveLongtime outpost specializing in custom surfboards, also stocking wetsuits, apparel & accessories.