Richard's Guidebook

Rick
Richard's Guidebook

Food scene

This place has some of the freshest seafood I have eaten in San Diego. They have excellent sashimi as well as different dishes and sandwiches. They have a great selection of wine and beer. I recommend the grilled octopus sandwich.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl St
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has some of the freshest seafood I have eaten in San Diego. They have excellent sashimi as well as different dishes and sandwiches. They have a great selection of wine and beer. I recommend the grilled octopus sandwich.
There are plenty of great restaurants as well as cafes.
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are plenty of great restaurants as well as cafes.
This place has very good food at reasonable prices. The wine list is great and the atmosphere is relaxing. Parking is kind of tight but thats the norm for the area.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Au Revoir French Bistro
420 Robinson Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has very good food at reasonable prices. The wine list is great and the atmosphere is relaxing. Parking is kind of tight but thats the norm for the area.
This place has some great pizza. If I’m in the area I will usually get one. I think this particular restaurant only accepts cash.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has some great pizza. If I’m in the area I will usually get one. I think this particular restaurant only accepts cash.
Its kind of pricey but the steak is almost as good as the views. Try to book something outside facing the bay if weather permits.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1355 N Harbor Dr
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Its kind of pricey but the steak is almost as good as the views. Try to book something outside facing the bay if weather permits.
This place has excellent coffee as well as a great atmosphere and pastries. Their regular menu is tasty too. Finding parking can be difficult sometimes but its worth the hassle.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nonna
1735 India Street
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has excellent coffee as well as a great atmosphere and pastries. Their regular menu is tasty too. Finding parking can be difficult sometimes but its worth the hassle.
This is an upscale restaurant in La Jolla so its going to be pricey. Ive been there myself and although I enjoyed the meal the views and location are the reasons I would eat there again.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect Street
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is an upscale restaurant in La Jolla so its going to be pricey. Ive been there myself and although I enjoyed the meal the views and location are the reasons I would eat there again.
This came highly recommended to me.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morning Glory
550 W Date St
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This came highly recommended to me.
This was a place that was recommended to me. Looks to be a great place to get some breakfast and a morning walk on the beach.
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This was a place that was recommended to me. Looks to be a great place to get some breakfast and a morning walk on the beach.

Sightseeing

This place really does have something for everyone. A small amusement park right on the beach. Lots of shops and places to eat.
689 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
689 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place really does have something for everyone. A small amusement park right on the beach. Lots of shops and places to eat.
This is a very nice place to visit especially for families. Its very safe. There are plenty of shops and restaurants. You can take the ferry across the bay or you can stay on the Island and enjoy all the scenery
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st St
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a very nice place to visit especially for families. Its very safe. There are plenty of shops and restaurants. You can take the ferry across the bay or you can stay on the Island and enjoy all the scenery
Greatest Zoo in the world.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greatest Zoo in the world.
Sea World is great to visit especially if you have children because there is something to keep the kids entertained throughout the park vs standing in lines at most amusement parks for a quick ride.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
1754 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea World is great to visit especially if you have children because there is something to keep the kids entertained throughout the park vs standing in lines at most amusement parks for a quick ride.
If you have any lego fans in your group then this would be ideal.
1249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
1249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you have any lego fans in your group then this would be ideal.
This is a very nice area to go hiking and see some beautiful views of the ocean. It’s managed very well. The paths are taking well care of. There are plenty of signs that mark the trails.
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a very nice area to go hiking and see some beautiful views of the ocean. It’s managed very well. The paths are taking well care of. There are plenty of signs that mark the trails.
A historical location with some good restaurants and souvenir shopping. There is a place called the whaley house that is reportedly haunted.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A historical location with some good restaurants and souvenir shopping. There is a place called the whaley house that is reportedly haunted.
This is a nice place to take the family to. Its safe, has wonderful views, and is educational as well.
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a nice place to take the family to. Its safe, has wonderful views, and is educational as well.
1200 acres of park in downtown San Diego. Museums, restaurants and the Zoo are all located here.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1200 acres of park in downtown San Diego. Museums, restaurants and the Zoo are all located here.
I’ve been here myself. Its pretty interesting just to watch. Im pretty sure you can ride tandem with one of the hang gliders or para gliders for a fee. There is a small restaurant/ concession stand where you can get a snack or drink.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I’ve been here myself. Its pretty interesting just to watch. Im pretty sure you can ride tandem with one of the hang gliders or para gliders for a fee. There is a small restaurant/ concession stand where you can get a snack or drink.

Restaurants near by

Filippis Pizza Grotto consistently has very good pizza and Italian cuisine.
This place has some very good pizza as well as other Italian cuisine.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Chula Vista
82 Broadway
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has some very good pizza as well as other Italian cuisine.
This restaurant has really good sushi along with other great Japanese cuisine. Its close by as well
Hanaoka Japanese Restaurant
1528 Sweetwater Rd
This restaurant has really good sushi along with other great Japanese cuisine. Its close by as well
This place has really good Mexican seafood.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TJ Oyster Bar
4410 Bonita Rd
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has really good Mexican seafood.
They consistently have good Mexican food especially the burritos.
Cotija's Taco Shop
17090 Bernardo Center Dr
They consistently have good Mexican food especially the burritos.
If you have never tried this restaurant you are missing out. The burgers and fries are excellent. You can have them add grilled onions by asking them to prepare the burger animal style. Seriously its a good burger for the price.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
500 Mile of Cars Way
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you have never tried this restaurant you are missing out. The burgers and fries are excellent. You can have them add grilled onions by asking them to prepare the burger animal style. Seriously its a good burger for the price.
Here is another close restaurant that serves great pizza as well as other Italian cuisine.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bella Pizza Garden
373 3rd Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Here is another close restaurant that serves great pizza as well as other Italian cuisine.
This place is great for breakfast. The portions are big compared to most places. You will most likely take the rest to go. The omelettes are very good.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family House of Pancakes
562 Broadway
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is great for breakfast. The portions are big compared to most places. You will most likely take the rest to go. The omelettes are very good.
Good chinese food at a decent price.
Golden Chopsticks Restaurant
1430 E Plaza Blvd
Good chinese food at a decent price.
This place has good food. If you haven’t had Filipino cuisine you should try it. I usually get the bbq kabobs and some lumpia with rice but everything is pretty good.
Manila Sunset
925 East Plaza Boulevard
This place has good food. If you haven’t had Filipino cuisine you should try it. I usually get the bbq kabobs and some lumpia with rice but everything is pretty good.
Great food. Reasonably priced.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zorbas Greek Restaurant & Buffet
100 Broadway
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food. Reasonably priced.
This is another Filipino restaurant that serves some great food at a fair price. I recommend the chicken adobo and lumpia with rice however everything is good. There will most likely be a line but it is worth waiting.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tita's Kitchenette
2720 E Plaza Blvd
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is another Filipino restaurant that serves some great food at a fair price. I recommend the chicken adobo and lumpia with rice however everything is good. There will most likely be a line but it is worth waiting.

Shopping

Its a decent outlet thats pretty close by.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La Plaza
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Its a decent outlet thats pretty close by.
Target is located there. The mall isnt the greatest but its close and they have lots of clothing and specialty shops.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Plaza Bonita
3030 Plaza Bonita Rd
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target is located there. The mall isnt the greatest but its close and they have lots of clothing and specialty shops.
This target is only a few miles from the house/suite.
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
3030 Grape Street
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This target is only a few miles from the house/suite.
Really close by one stop shopping.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
3412 College Ave
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really close by one stop shopping.
This is where most people in San Diego go to shop.
833 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd
833 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is where most people in San Diego go to shop.

Beaches

This place has amazing views and if you can find the parking (get there early) there is a small beach that has some great snorkeling and swimming.
1327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd
1327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has amazing views and if you can find the parking (get there early) there is a small beach that has some great snorkeling and swimming.
Coronado beach is only 9 miles away from the property. Its not only close but ranked consistently as one of the nicest beaches in the world.
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Coronado
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coronado beach is only 9 miles away from the property. Its not only close but ranked consistently as one of the nicest beaches in the world.
This is a safe and clean beach that is not too far from the property. It is a state beach so there is a fee to get in. $10 per vehicle $15 on holiday weekends.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Estatal Silver Strand
5000 CA-75
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a safe and clean beach that is not too far from the property. It is a state beach so there is a fee to get in. $10 per vehicle $15 on holiday weekends.
This is a nice beach especially during low tide. It’s located in a very nice neighborhood that is generally safe.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torrey Pines State Beach
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a nice beach especially during low tide. It’s located in a very nice neighborhood that is generally safe.
A great beach that has lots of shops and restaurants as well as an amusement park.
554 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Mission
3000 Mission Boulevard
554 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great beach that has lots of shops and restaurants as well as an amusement park.
A bit further north but you get a more laid back small beach town atmosphere.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Solana Beach
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A bit further north but you get a more laid back small beach town atmosphere.

Nightlife

Came highly recommended to me.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raised by Wolves
4301 La Jolla Village Dr
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Came highly recommended to me.
Was highly recommended to me.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Chingon
560 Fifth Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Was highly recommended to me.

Other things to do

Other things to do that dont quite fit the other categories
The price is reasonable for a round of golf considering the location and its a PGA golf course. $202 for non resident. $62 for residents
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campo de golf Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The price is reasonable for a round of golf considering the location and its a PGA golf course. $202 for non resident. $62 for residents