Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Saltbox
1047 Fifth AveRooftop pool/bar with DJs during summer pool parties.
EDM Crowd - Impressive line-up of DJs such as Ferry Corsten, Manufactured Superstars, etc.
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Bassmnt San Diego
919 E 4th StEDM Crowd - Impressive line-up of DJs such as Ferry Corsten, Manufactured Superstars, etc.
Andaz Hyatt San Diego
600F StRooftop lounge with cityscape views.
Bang Bang
526 Market StNewish bar with a "Ryan Gosling bathroom."
Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth AveSwanky speakeasy with live jazz
Sneaky speakeasy accessible by a hidden door in the back of a restaurant.
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Noble Experiment
777 G StSneaky speakeasy accessible by a hidden door in the back of a restaurant.
Palace Bar
311 Island AvenueClassy downtown establishment with an impressive whiskey and scotch menu.
Everything Else
Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveWhimsical and cool underground bar
Convention Center Station
Martin Luther King PromenadeConvention Center
Grocery store selling beverages after 10pm
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Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods
1036 7th AveGrocery store selling beverages after 10pm
Food Scene
Historic prison turned shopping/dining destination.
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The Headquarters at Seaport
789 W Harbor DrHistoric prison turned shopping/dining destination.
Fresh seafood w/ $1 Oysters for happy hour and late night HH (9pm - close).
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
400 J StFresh seafood w/ $1 Oysters for happy hour and late night HH (9pm - close).
Full Moon SD
926 Fifth AveNEW Japanese restaurant with 5 stars from Yelp
Taka Restaurant
555 Fifth AveSushi Bar with really fresh fish (4 stars on Yelp)
Pomegranate mimosas, mean blood mary, and great people watching make this a perfect for a weekend brunch spot.
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Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth AvePomegranate mimosas, mean blood mary, and great people watching make this a perfect for a weekend brunch spot.
Elixir Espresso Bar
427 C StCharming coffee spot in a historic building.
PHO XPRESS
1125 Sixth AveGood pho, but also try their vermacelli curry!
SD's top donut shop. They have very creative donuts and will usually sell out by noon!
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Donut Bar
631 B StSD's top donut shop. They have very creative donuts and will usually sell out by noon!
New, hip restaurant with amazing seafood platters. $1 Oyster for HH.
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StNew, hip restaurant with amazing seafood platters. $1 Oyster for HH.
Top 3 Italian restaurants in the city - the squid ink gnocchi with lobster is a must try!
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Bencotto
750 W Fir StTop 3 Italian restaurants in the city - the squid ink gnocchi with lobster is a must try!
Chic decor (think claw foot tub) and endless people watching make this is a great brunch spot.
Bailiwick
756 Fifth AveChic decor (think claw foot tub) and endless people watching make this is a great brunch spot.
Beer Co
602 BroadwayDelivers for free!
Essentials
Ralphs
101 G StLargest grocery store within walking distance
Jimbo's
92 Horton PlazaNearby grocery store, similar to Whole Foods.
Huge farmers market on Saturday! Also great views of the water.
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StHuge farmers market on Saturday! Also great views of the water.
Arts & Culture
Check their website for monthly night events with art, culture, and cocktails.
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Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
1100 Kettner BlvdCheck their website for monthly night events with art, culture, and cocktails.
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdCatch a baseball game!
House of Blues San Diego
1055 Fifth AveLive music!
One of the city's best live music venue, involving dueling pianos and sing-along fun.
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The Shout! House
655 Fourth AveOne of the city's best live music venue, involving dueling pianos and sing-along fun.
Every Sundays from 12 - 6 there is a rooftop pool party, oftentimes with big name musical acts.
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 Fifth AveEvery Sundays from 12 - 6 there is a rooftop pool party, oftentimes with big name musical acts.
Shopping
Convenient, walkable shopping mall with decent selection of stores (Macys, Nordstrom, Banana Republic, BCBG, Forever 21, more)
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Horton Plaza
900 Fourth AveConvenient, walkable shopping mall with decent selection of stores (Macys, Nordstrom, Banana Republic, BCBG, Forever 21, more)
Sightseeing
Sprawling park with multiple museums, a japanese friendship garden, and other attractions.
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I-Balboa Park
Sprawling park with multiple museums, a japanese friendship garden, and other attractions.