Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Good Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StGood Vietnamese-fusion. Good vibes. Good beer selection. Filming completed on 4/21/13 for Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In and Dives. $1.00 pint beer special daily between 11am and 5pm.
Best German restaurant in town. Good beer selection.
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Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs BlvdBest German restaurant in town. Good beer selection.
See why there is always a line in front of this burger joint. Restaurant was featured on Food Network, CNN, magazines.
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Hodad's
5010 Newport AveSee why there is always a line in front of this burger joint. Restaurant was featured on Food Network, CNN, magazines.
Good food with a great wine selection. Stroll through aisles of wine bottles, pick out your fav and they'll uncork it for you at the table.
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon StGood food with a great wine selection. Stroll through aisles of wine bottles, pick out your fav and they'll uncork it for you at the table.
Yes, this Mexican kitchen is inside a Liquor store. The homestyle food is best for take out and enjoy at your favorite beach spot or back at the patio of The French Quarter.
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Liticker's Liquor & Deli
4955 Voltaire StYes, this Mexican kitchen is inside a Liquor store. The homestyle food is best for take out and enjoy at your favorite beach spot or back at the patio of The French Quarter.
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StGreat pizza and in house brewed beers.
Tapas & sushi, all in one place.
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The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport AveTapas & sushi, all in one place.
Great local BBQ house with $2.00 Shocktop special everyday.
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BBQ House Bar & Grill
5025 Newport AveGreat local BBQ house with $2.00 Shocktop special everyday.
Home-style Italian food at reasonable prices. Owners are from Connecticut so it's East Coast style Italian food.
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Pepe's Italian
Home-style Italian food at reasonable prices. Owners are from Connecticut so it's East Coast style Italian food.
The Harp
4935 Newport AveIrish Pub good for live music
Best ocean view in OB! Belly up to the window seat along the perimeter of restaurant and order a cocktail. How many times have I sat here for hours watching the waves, surfers, beach goers....? I've lost count. Best bar to catch a sunset and celebrate with the locals.
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Wonderland Ocean Pub
5083 Santa Monica AveBest ocean view in OB! Belly up to the window seat along the perimeter of restaurant and order a cocktail. How many times have I sat here for hours watching the waves, surfers, beach goers....? I've lost count. Best bar to catch a sunset and celebrate with the locals.
Intimate Indian eatery with a covered patio serving assort curries, tandoori chicken and craft beer.
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Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs BlvdIntimate Indian eatery with a covered patio serving assort curries, tandoori chicken and craft beer.
American style diner specializes in standard breakfast fare including sout-of-the-border options.
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Old Townhouse Restaurant
4941 Newport AveAmerican style diner specializes in standard breakfast fare including sout-of-the-border options.
Best fish tacos in OB and for us, in San Diego! Have to try the different sauces. Our favorite is the green spicy tasty sauce!
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Mike's Taco Club
5060 Newport AveBest fish tacos in OB and for us, in San Diego! Have to try the different sauces. Our favorite is the green spicy tasty sauce!
Their California burrito was recognized as the 2nd best burrito in the country by The Daily Meal. Most would argue that they are the best!
http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/americas-best-burritos?slide=35
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Nico's Mexican Food
4918 Newport AveTheir California burrito was recognized as the 2nd best burrito in the country by The Daily Meal. Most would argue that they are the best!
http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/americas-best-burritos?slide=35
Simple, long-running Italian-style deli with subs, classic pizzas & pasta dinners.
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Poma's Italian Deli
1846 Bacon StSimple, long-running Italian-style deli with subs, classic pizzas & pasta dinners.
Regional chain outpost serving familiar Mexican fare including burritos, tacos & tortas. It's open 24/7 and crushes all cravings at 2am.
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Roberto's Taco Shop
4770 Voltaire StRegional chain outpost serving familiar Mexican fare including burritos, tacos & tortas. It's open 24/7 and crushes all cravings at 2am.
Casual spot serving Middle Eastern fare, including kebabs, shawarma & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Ocean Beach Kabob
4994 Newport AveCasual spot serving Middle Eastern fare, including kebabs, shawarma & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
It's the only fast food chain restaurant in the neighborhood if you had to know.
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Jack in the Box
9380 Mira Mesa BlvdIt's the only fast food chain restaurant in the neighborhood if you had to know.
Hawaiian-themed breakfast & lunch spot for burgers, sandwiches & breakfast dishes, plus cocktails.
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Daybreak Island Grill
Hawaiian-themed breakfast & lunch spot for burgers, sandwiches & breakfast dishes, plus cocktails.
It's a bar with small restaurant inside that serves Mexican food and fried chicken!
Livingston's Chicken and Mexican Grill
5026 Newport AveIt's a bar with small restaurant inside that serves Mexican food and fried chicken!
A sushi bar & other Japanese specialties are offered at this lively locale, plus beer & sake
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O B Sushi Sushi
4967 Newport AveA sushi bar & other Japanese specialties are offered at this lively locale, plus beer & sake
Eggs, sandwiches & vegetarian options offered with coffee & tea in casual, surf-themed surroundings.
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Newbreak Coffee & Cafe
1959 Abbott StEggs, sandwiches & vegetarian options offered with coffee & tea in casual, surf-themed surroundings.
Margaritas Kitchen & Cantina
879 W Harbor DrHomestyle dishes with friendly wait staff
Casual counter for plant-based vegetarian & vegan fast-food fare such as tempeh burgers & smoothies.
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Plant Power Fast Food
2204 Sunset Cliffs BlvdCasual counter for plant-based vegetarian & vegan fast-food fare such as tempeh burgers & smoothies.
Relaxed Italian-style deli & bakery selling heaping subs & house-baked cookies & breads.
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Hungry Lu's
4920 Voltaire StRelaxed Italian-style deli & bakery selling heaping subs & house-baked cookies & breads.
Contemporary Japanese site serving classic & unique sushi rolls, sashimi & typical entrees, plus beer & saki.
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Taika Sushi Bar and Grill
4967 Newport AveContemporary Japanese site serving classic & unique sushi rolls, sashimi & typical entrees, plus beer & saki.
Popular ice cream stand offers a huge variety of malts, cones, sundaes, yogurts & sorbets.
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego
5059 Newport AvePopular ice cream stand offers a huge variety of malts, cones, sundaes, yogurts & sorbets.
Serves craft beers and delicious food. For a great view, head up to the rooftop.
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Ocean Beach Brewery
5041 Newport AveServes craft beers and delicious food. For a great view, head up to the rooftop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucy's Tavern
4906 Voltaire StNeighborhood tavern with pool tables.
1/2 price appetizers all night on Mondays.
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South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave1/2 price appetizers all night on Mondays.
New York style pizza. Try the Donald Trump if you like meat or Happy Hippie if you like only vegies on your pie. Nice selection of beer.
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Newport Pizza & Ale House
5050 Newport AveNew York style pizza. Try the Donald Trump if you like meat or Happy Hippie if you like only vegies on your pie. Nice selection of beer.
Pool tables, many TVs for sports viewing, good beer selection. Late night craving for a corndog? They got it here.
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Arizona Cafe
1925 Bacon StPool tables, many TVs for sports viewing, good beer selection. Late night craving for a corndog? They got it here.
It's a bar, not a cafe. Old school dive bar with kitschy underwater theme.
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Pacific Shores Bar
4927 Newport AveIt's a bar, not a cafe. Old school dive bar with kitschy underwater theme.
Ocean view deck. Local crafted beers. Sports on over 80 satellite TVs.
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Sunshine Company Saloon
5028 Newport AveOcean view deck. Local crafted beers. Sports on over 80 satellite TVs.
Tony's Martini Bar
5034 Newport AveDrink specials nightly.
Urban winery right in OB. Grapes are trucked in from Washington or Guadalupe Valley, Mexico and wine is produced in the neighborhood. Enjoy wine tasting without driving out of the area.
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Gianni Buonomo Vintners
4836 Newport AveUrban winery right in OB. Grapes are trucked in from Washington or Guadalupe Valley, Mexico and wine is produced in the neighborhood. Enjoy wine tasting without driving out of the area.
Snug watering hole offers cocktails & pub grub in a casual setting with a dog-friendly patio.
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The Holding Company
5046 Newport AvenueSnug watering hole offers cocktails & pub grub in a casual setting with a dog-friendly patio.
This is a hidden gem in North County. Only about 35 minutes from Ocean Beach.
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Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteThis is a hidden gem in North County. Only about 35 minutes from Ocean Beach.
Delicious craft beer poured for you only 20-second stroll from our front gate. You could bring food in or just have it delivered here for you while you enjoy a refreshing pint.
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Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire StDelicious craft beer poured for you only 20-second stroll from our front gate. You could bring food in or just have it delivered here for you while you enjoy a refreshing pint.
Everything Else
Organic Food Grocery Store with a good cafe on second level.
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Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire StOrganic Food Grocery Store with a good cafe on second level.
Cuban patisserie serving delicious desserts, sandwiches, soups and coffees.
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Azucar
4820 Newport AvenueCuban patisserie serving delicious desserts, sandwiches, soups and coffees.
Fantastic hand crafted burgers with a good selection of beers.
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Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon StFantastic hand crafted burgers with a good selection of beers.
First Dog Beach in the US. Even if you don't own a dog, you'll love watching dogs play off leash.
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Dog Beach
3902 29th StFirst Dog Beach in the US. Even if you don't own a dog, you'll love watching dogs play off leash.
Hike, walk, ride bikes along beautiful coastline known for beautiful sunsets over cliffs.
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Sunset Cliffs
Hike, walk, ride bikes along beautiful coastline known for beautiful sunsets over cliffs.
Live music nightly with good happy hour drink specials.
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Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon StreetLive music nightly with good happy hour drink specials.
Small local Gourmet Market with fresh sandwiches, wine, beer, cheese selections.... Check out the beer and wine tasting room!
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The Olive Tree Market
4805 Narragansett AveSmall local Gourmet Market with fresh sandwiches, wine, beer, cheese selections.... Check out the beer and wine tasting room!
Delicious deli sandwiches. Known for Hot Pastrami sandwich.
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Chris' Liquor & Deli
2275 Sunset Cliffs BlvdDelicious deli sandwiches. Known for Hot Pastrami sandwich.
Shopping
Looking for something unique? Roam through the aisles here and find a one of a kind gift for someone special or a souvenir for yourself.
Newport Avenue Antique Center
Looking for something unique? Roam through the aisles here and find a one of a kind gift for someone special or a souvenir for yourself.
Funky local store selling fun gag gifts, cards, books, flags, souvenirs and other random collectibles. .
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The Black
5017 Newport AveFunky local store selling fun gag gifts, cards, books, flags, souvenirs and other random collectibles. .
Sightseeing
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. We share our annual parking pass with you if you want to check out this spot. Great panoramic views.
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I-Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrThis historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. We share our annual parking pass with you if you want to check out this spot. Great panoramic views.
So many museums, things to see in this wonderful park. A must see when visiting San Diego.
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I-Balboa Park
So many museums, things to see in this wonderful park. A must see when visiting San Diego.
Breathtaking scenery. Check out the seals, sea lions, birds....
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdBreathtaking scenery. Check out the seals, sea lions, birds....
This is the most touristy of all San Diego beaches. There is an amusement park and boardwalk that goes north to Pacific Beach.
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Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardThis is the most touristy of all San Diego beaches. There is an amusement park and boardwalk that goes north to Pacific Beach.
Lots of shops, restaurants and fun to just walk around by the water.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrLots of shops, restaurants and fun to just walk around by the water.
Sea World Drive
Sea World DriveBeautiful park despite Black Fish.
History, restaurants, shopping... you could spend hours here then grab a refreshing margarita.
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Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StHistory, restaurants, shopping... you could spend hours here then grab a refreshing margarita.
Lively beach popular with the college groups. Restaurants, bars, night clubs...
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Pacific Beach
Lively beach popular with the college groups. Restaurants, bars, night clubs...
Entertainment & Activities
Iziko likaSan Diego
2920 Zoo DrBest zoo in USA! For real!!
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdCatch a Padres game here. It's a great park!
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrGreat place to visit and see history.
Amazing spot to watch hang-gliding or try it yourself.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrAmazing spot to watch hang-gliding or try it yourself.
Parks & Nature
I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful scenery. Great hike.