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.
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El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StThis 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.
Little Italy
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.
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Au Revoir French Bistro
420 Robinson AveThis 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.
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Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StThis 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.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
1355 N Harbor DrIts 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.
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Nonna
1735 India StreetThis 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.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetThis 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.
Morning Glory
550 W Date StThis 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.
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Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveThis 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.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdThis 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
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Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StThis 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
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrGreatest 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.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.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.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf 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.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadThis 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.
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Old Town
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.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayThis 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.
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Balboa Park
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.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrI’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.
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Filippi's Pizza Grotto Chula Vista
82 BroadwayThis 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 RdThis restaurant has really good sushi along with other great Japanese cuisine. Its close by as well
TJ Oyster Bar
4410 Bonita RdThis place has really good Mexican seafood.
Cotija's Taco Shop
17090 Bernardo Center DrThey 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.
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In-N-Out Burger
500 Mile of Cars WayIf 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.
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La Bella Pizza Garden
373 3rd AveHere 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.
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Family House of Pancakes
562 BroadwayThis 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.
Golden Chopsticks Restaurant
1430 E Plaza BlvdGood 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 BoulevardThis 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.
Zorbas Greek Restaurant & Buffet
100 BroadwayGreat 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.
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Tita's Kitchenette
2720 E Plaza BlvdThis 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.
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Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaIts 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.
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Westfield Plaza Bonita
3030 Plaza Bonita RdTarget is located there. The mall isnt the greatest but its close and they have lots of clothing and specialty shops.
Target
3030 Grape StreetThis target is only a few miles from the house/suite.
Walmart Supercenter
3412 College AveReally close by one stop shopping.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdThis 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.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdThis 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.
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Coronado Beach
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.
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Silver Strand State Beach
5000 CA-75This 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.
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Torrey Pines State Beach
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.
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Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardA 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.
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Solana Beach
A bit further north but you get a more laid back small beach town atmosphere.
Nightlife
Raised by Wolves
4301 La Jolla Village DrCame highly recommended to me.
El Chingon
560 Fifth AveWas 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
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdThe price is reasonable for a round of golf considering the location and its a PGA golf course. $202 for non resident. $62 for residents