Darcy’s guidebook
Food scene
Cute coffee shop & cafe. Nice little outdoor eating area in the back. Good sandwiches, salads, breakfast and great for morning coffee or acai bowls!
Meraki Café
1735 Adams AveCute coffee shop & cafe. Nice little outdoor eating area in the back. Good sandwiches, salads, breakfast and great for morning coffee or acai bowls!
Nice little local Thai restaurant, short walk from the house.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bahn Thai
4646 Park BlvdNice little local Thai restaurant, short walk from the house.
Brewery with large modern outdoor roof terrace. Lovely food and great for groups.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kairoa Brewing Company
4601 Park BlvdBrewery with large modern outdoor roof terrace. Lovely food and great for groups.
Great local taco & burrito shop. Short walk for the house, it is small inside so best to order and take home. A proper taco or burrito can not be missed on a trip to San Diego!
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Zarape Restaurant
4642 Park BlvdGreat local taco & burrito shop. Short walk for the house, it is small inside so best to order and take home. A proper taco or burrito can not be missed on a trip to San Diego!
Popular local pizza place & pasta menu. Has a full gluten free menu!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red House Pizza
4615 Park BlvdPopular local pizza place & pasta menu. Has a full gluten free menu!
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant steps from the house.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grains
2201 Adams AveVegan and vegetarian restaurant steps from the house.
Hawaiian BBQ and great salads. Good to take home and enjoy in the backyard, short walk from the house.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th StHawaiian BBQ and great salads. Good to take home and enjoy in the backyard, short walk from the house.
Arguably the best burgers in town. About 1 1/2 miles from the house. Good for take away or eat in for a bar environment and outdoor seating.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crazee Burger
3993 30th StArguably the best burgers in town. About 1 1/2 miles from the house. Good for take away or eat in for a bar environment and outdoor seating.
This is way out in Coronado, but a really fun old-time diner with jukeboxes at the tables and massive deserts. The breakfasts are fantastic and they have a order out window for morning donuts and such. A fun little trip out and then head over to the beautiful Coronado beach.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange AveThis is way out in Coronado, but a really fun old-time diner with jukeboxes at the tables and massive deserts. The breakfasts are fantastic and they have a order out window for morning donuts and such. A fun little trip out and then head over to the beautiful Coronado beach.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrOrganic grocery store.
Fantastic locally owned coffee house a couple blocks from the house. Make a nice breakfast too!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mystic Mocha
2105 Mission AveFantastic locally owned coffee house a couple blocks from the house. Make a nice breakfast too!
Like eating dinner in a forest, request the fire pit table if in a group of 3-4. Great New Zealand inspired food.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StLike eating dinner in a forest, request the fire pit table if in a group of 3-4. Great New Zealand inspired food.
Great food, baked goods, flowers & local crafts.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StGreat food, baked goods, flowers & local crafts.
Good place for happy hour, people watching & sunset cocktails.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveGood place for happy hour, people watching & sunset cocktails.
Tiny high end sushi restaurant steps from the house. Michelin rated.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SOICHI
2121 Adams AveTiny high end sushi restaurant steps from the house. Michelin rated.
VERY popular trendy Chinese restaurant. Long lines are a norm here 7 days a week. Local tip is to get a drink in the beautiful 20’s style bar connected to the restaurant & can eat in the cocktail bar with 1/4 of the wait.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fortunate Son
2943 Adams AveVERY popular trendy Chinese restaurant. Long lines are a norm here 7 days a week. Local tip is to get a drink in the beautiful 20’s style bar connected to the restaurant & can eat in the cocktail bar with 1/4 of the wait.
Trendy brunch & dinner destination. Nice food & high end cocktails. Live jazz bands & music a few nights a week. Only 5-10 min walk from the house.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madison
4622 Park BlvdTrendy brunch & dinner destination. Nice food & high end cocktails. Live jazz bands & music a few nights a week. Only 5-10 min walk from the house.
Great local breakfast & lunch restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk from the house.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdGreat local breakfast & lunch restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating. 5-10 minute walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Great beach in Ocean Beach for dogs, surfers and sun bathers!
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dog Beach
3902 29th StGreat beach in Ocean Beach for dogs, surfers and sun bathers!
Great park with a big playground for kids, dog walking or a picnic. 5 minute walk from the house. They also screen films, teach yoga classes, fitness classes and hold concerts.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Trolley Barn
1943 Adams AveGreat park with a big playground for kids, dog walking or a picnic. 5 minute walk from the house. They also screen films, teach yoga classes, fitness classes and hold concerts.
San Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
Amazing zoo!
Fun shopping, nice food and great people watching!
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveFun shopping, nice food and great people watching!
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRetro beachside amusement park.
Top rated Zoo in the US, very much worth a visit. 2 miles from the house, 5 minute drive.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrTop rated Zoo in the US, very much worth a visit. 2 miles from the house, 5 minute drive.
Activity
Surf & skateboard lessons.
They have group & private lessons for all ages to learn surfing or skateboarding.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Beach Surf & Skate Shop San Diego
4940 Newport AveThey have group & private lessons for all ages to learn surfing or skateboarding.
Bike rental near Mission Bay bike path & Mission Beach boardwalk area. Great for both kids & adults.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radd Action Sports
3837 Mission BlvdBike rental near Mission Bay bike path & Mission Beach boardwalk area. Great for both kids & adults.
3 block walk from the house! Totally must not miss on a nice day. Pay by the day to use the pool at this iconic SD hotel. Have food & cocktails brought to your sun lounger or eat in the restaurant overlooking the pool. Often evening events here, worth checking their schedule.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon Blvd3 block walk from the house! Totally must not miss on a nice day. Pay by the day to use the pool at this iconic SD hotel. Have food & cocktails brought to your sun lounger or eat in the restaurant overlooking the pool. Often evening events here, worth checking their schedule.