Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
For the gay bears or scruffy admirers, this bar is a fun relaxed place for guys to be guys. Come make new friends! 2 short blocks away... grrrrr
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Pecs Bar
2046 University AveFor the gay bears or scruffy admirers, this bar is a fun relaxed place for guys to be guys. Come make new friends! 2 short blocks away... grrrrr
A super fun gay/everybody bar... come for the margaritas and stay for the party! Good happy hour from 4-6 most days.
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Baja Betty's
1421 University AveA super fun gay/everybody bar... come for the margaritas and stay for the party! Good happy hour from 4-6 most days.
A very cool hipster bar... its straight (but not narrow)...
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Live Wire
2103 El Cajon BlvdA very cool hipster bar... its straight (but not narrow)...
Come sit outside and have a great beer and people watch. It's straight (but not narrow)...
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Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdCome sit outside and have a great beer and people watch. It's straight (but not narrow)...
Great place for light eats and great bottles of wine... they sell bottles at good prices and then a corking fee. You get to take home the bottle too...
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Wine Steals
1243 University AveGreat place for light eats and great bottles of wine... they sell bottles at good prices and then a corking fee. You get to take home the bottle too...
Sunday 3pm drunk fest for sexy gay guys... Kind of an institution.
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The Hole In The Wall
2820 Lytton StSunday 3pm drunk fest for sexy gay guys... Kind of an institution.
Older Gay Set. Classy Gays. Obviously, I got kicked out.
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Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage
3940 Fourth AveOlder Gay Set. Classy Gays. Obviously, I got kicked out.
Your big gay restaurant/bar. Loud, lots of events, best drag show on Wednesday nights at 8.
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Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveYour big gay restaurant/bar. Loud, lots of events, best drag show on Wednesday nights at 8.
Cheers
1839 Adams AveSuper small, no frills, gay bar. Its ok in a pinch.
Great gay bar, amazing house music on Sunday afternoons called Soliel
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Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
4612 Park BlvdGreat gay bar, amazing house music on Sunday afternoons called Soliel
Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th StLocal gay bar. trivia.
Everything Else
This is a great gym about 3 blocks away. They have lots of weights and machines... Day passes are really cheap...
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Boulevard Fitness
2110 El Cajon BlvdThis is a great gym about 3 blocks away. They have lots of weights and machines... Day passes are really cheap...
Iziko likaSan Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous! Walk to it!!!
Great place for a pool and drinks! very interesting place.
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdGreat place for a pool and drinks! very interesting place.
An upscale gym downtown, with views of the Padres baseball stadium. They have day and week passes. Towel service, etc.
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Fit Athletic Club & Gym
350 Tenth AveAn upscale gym downtown, with views of the Padres baseball stadium. They have day and week passes. Towel service, etc.
Small mexican border town in Mexico. Lots to buy way faster crossing than in Tijuana.
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Tecate
Small mexican border town in Mexico. Lots to buy way faster crossing than in Tijuana.
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrLegos for kids.
¡Achtung! Body
750 Ray StRick gives the best LEGIT massage. He is just, well, amazing!
Bike rental, they DELIVER!!! great rates, daily or weekly rentals. Road bike rentals come with U-lock, helmet, hand pump, patch kit and pedals (flats or straps).
619-297-550
www.stayclassybikes.com
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Stay Classy Bikes
534 25th StBike rental, they DELIVER!!! great rates, daily or weekly rentals. Road bike rentals come with U-lock, helmet, hand pump, patch kit and pedals (flats or straps).
619-297-550
www.stayclassybikes.com
Food Scene
Best carnitas in town... super cool location and vibe... they even have a iron pig on the roof... a must eat...
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueBest carnitas in town... super cool location and vibe... they even have a iron pig on the roof... a must eat...
Perfect for those cravings for burgers or yummy mexican food... 1 block away... Not pretty, but decent.
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Papas & Tacos Mexican Food
2239 1st AvenuePerfect for those cravings for burgers or yummy mexican food... 1 block away... Not pretty, but decent.
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveIf you must know...
Another great Breakfast place... huge pancakes!! Get there early and avoid the wait...
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Cafe on Park
3831 Park BlvdAnother great Breakfast place... huge pancakes!! Get there early and avoid the wait...
The best desserts... just a few short blocks away... and best of all, the gym is across the street... VERY WALKABLE
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Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StThe best desserts... just a few short blocks away... and best of all, the gym is across the street... VERY WALKABLE
Amazing vegetarian thai food... cheap, cute... amazing flavors... the spicy tea is da bomb...
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Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdAmazing vegetarian thai food... cheap, cute... amazing flavors... the spicy tea is da bomb...
Olympic Cafe
2310 University AveGreat cheap breakfast! really good...
Hands down the BEST thai food in town... amazing. the broken hearts club is my favorite...
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Amarin Thai Cuisine
3843 Richmond StHands down the BEST thai food in town... amazing. the broken hearts club is my favorite...
Great Indian all you can eat Buffet! Garlic naan anyone?
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Tandoori Hut
3890 Fifth AveGreat Indian all you can eat Buffet! Garlic naan anyone?
Peet's Coffee
350 University AveYummy coffee
Zensei Sushi
3396 30th StreetSooooooo good! great happy hour prices too...
Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdAmazing salads
The best self serve yogurt around... yum.
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Yog-art Frozen Yogurt, Smoothies & Boba Teas
3026 University AveThe best self serve yogurt around... yum.
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StGreat food and decor
My favorite place in San Diego. Abyssinian/Ethiopian food. Eat with your hands. Amazing staff and location. Tell them Aaron Burda sent you, you might get a treat. Michael's espresso cake is sinful!
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Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdMy favorite place in San Diego. Abyssinian/Ethiopian food. Eat with your hands. Amazing staff and location. Tell them Aaron Burda sent you, you might get a treat. Michael's espresso cake is sinful!
A place to go to get upscale Chinese food. Kinda pricy, but fun. Sorta a scene.
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Wang's North Park
3029 University AveA place to go to get upscale Chinese food. Kinda pricy, but fun. Sorta a scene.
City Tacos
3028 University Avecrazy gourmet tacos. that is all. yum!
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StGreat coffee shop!
Moncai Vegan
3531 Adams AveVegan food
Sipz
3914 30th StVegetarian Fare...
Great! mediterranean food. so yummy and close
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Mama's Bakery & Deli
4237 Alabama StGreat! mediterranean food. so yummy and close
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdCute restaurant. sandwiches etc.
Twist
2041 University AveGREAT unique sandwiches and food
Essentials
Albertsons
655 14th StStock up on groceries and stuff...
Great natural foods grocery store. Its the local 'Whole Foods'
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrGreat natural foods grocery store. Its the local 'Whole Foods'
Sightseeing
Our park... so beautiful. Museums, gardens, trails, dog park, history (there's an app for that, not kidding)... One of our treasures...
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The Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El PradoOur park... so beautiful. Museums, gardens, trails, dog park, history (there's an app for that, not kidding)... One of our treasures...
I-Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
West Spruce StreetKinda cool, over a canyon.
Black's Beach
The world famous NAKED beach in San Diego.
Shopping
Hipster cool lil street, with lots of neato stores and art spaces.
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Ray Street
Ray StreetHipster cool lil street, with lots of neato stores and art spaces.
Entertainment & Activities
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Famous.