Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon BlvdCute, eclectic decor, snacks, art, coffee and tea.
Interesting, delicious menu, the owner, Marc-is a stitch. Very pretty enclosed patio. Wine and cheese- Good place to take mom if you want to impress her! Live music most nights :)
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Bistro Sixty & San Diego Desserts
Interesting, delicious menu, the owner, Marc-is a stitch. Very pretty enclosed patio. Wine and cheese- Good place to take mom if you want to impress her! Live music most nights :)
El Pollo Loco
5415 El Cajon BlvdDrive thru fairly healthy choice for fast food!
Sala Thai Restaurant
6161 El Cajon Blvdfamily run good Thai food.
Cute family owned Lebanese food. Small, casual good prices.
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Alforon Mediterranean
5965 El Cajon BlvdCute family owned Lebanese food. Small, casual good prices.
Also a drive thru at 9325 Mission Gorge Rd. I prefer the Mission Gorge location. Close to the freeway! :)
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Starbucks
1206 28th StAlso a drive thru at 9325 Mission Gorge Rd. I prefer the Mission Gorge location. Close to the freeway! :)
Great food. Vietnamese, Thai Asian fusion. Family run. My favorite restaurant on Adams.
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DAO Fu
3332 Adams AveGreat food. Vietnamese, Thai Asian fusion. Family run. My favorite restaurant on Adams.
I like to eat at a place with a Grizzly bear on the roof. Cowboy motif in a rustic setting make this a charming place for breakfast or lunch!
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Janet's Montana Cafe
2506 Alpine BlvdI like to eat at a place with a Grizzly bear on the roof. Cowboy motif in a rustic setting make this a charming place for breakfast or lunch!
OMG. Just go. And don't leave without trying their Spicy Garlic Edamame. The Dynamite & the 911 roll are spectacular or you can do all you can eat for about $25 a person. (Which includes the edamame!)
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RB Sushi
5943 El Cajon BlvdOMG. Just go. And don't leave without trying their Spicy Garlic Edamame. The Dynamite & the 911 roll are spectacular or you can do all you can eat for about $25 a person. (Which includes the edamame!)
Sipz
3914 30th StVegetarian with a Thai twist nummyness.
Cute, artsy, Mexican with many vegetarian options. Reasonable prices.
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Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StCute, artsy, Mexican with many vegetarian options. Reasonable prices.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in San Diego--very colorful--great service--lots of color, beautiful decor. Frequently there are Mariachi or other entertainers...Beautiful!
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Casa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center DrMy favorite Mexican restaurant in San Diego--very colorful--great service--lots of color, beautiful decor. Frequently there are Mariachi or other entertainers...Beautiful!
Charming, relaxed atmosphere, good Mexican food, great service. Ceviche to die for....I personally stop in to just grab their shredded beef taco or a tostada (on corn tortilla!) a la carte when I'm not real hungry. Warm chips served with 2 kinds of nummy salsa and pickled carrots. Close by :)
Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant
6690 Mission Gorge RdCharming, relaxed atmosphere, good Mexican food, great service. Ceviche to die for....I personally stop in to just grab their shredded beef taco or a tostada (on corn tortilla!) a la carte when I'm not real hungry. Warm chips served with 2 kinds of nummy salsa and pickled carrots. Close by :)
24 hour retro American diner :) Big, burgundy banquets...Liver and onions or Pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy. Good service. Casual.
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Rudford's Restaurant
2900 El Cajon Blvd24 hour retro American diner :) Big, burgundy banquets...Liver and onions or Pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy. Good service. Casual.
Essentials
Vons
5630 Lake Murray Blvdgrocery store
Everything Else
BEAUTIFUL place to walk or run. 3/4 of the way is tree lined earthen walkway, shady. One lap around the lake is .8 of a mile. Lots of ducks and geese and squirrels.
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Parque del Lago Chollas
6350 College Grove DrBEAUTIFUL place to walk or run. 3/4 of the way is tree lined earthen walkway, shady. One lap around the lake is .8 of a mile. Lots of ducks and geese and squirrels.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveCheap, excellent food! Fun staff.
Fun, ethnic experience. Good prices on fresh produce and meat and many cooked, ready to eat choices for Mexican food lovers!
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Northgate Market
1950 Main StFun, ethnic experience. Good prices on fresh produce and meat and many cooked, ready to eat choices for Mexican food lovers!
Lovely, small mountain town. Charming shops and lots of fresh air :)
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Lovely, small mountain town. Charming shops and lots of fresh air :)
Sightseeing
Love our Zoo and go several times a week when I can. Great for walking and education and the gardens of the Zoo are even more amazing than the animals!
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrLove our Zoo and go several times a week when I can. Great for walking and education and the gardens of the Zoo are even more amazing than the animals!
JEWEL of a garden!! Tiny & perfect, 2 small koi ponds tucked into lush, shady beauty. Leads up a small hill to breathtaking view of the ocean. Many small nooks with benches for prayer and meditation.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Temple
939 2nd StJEWEL of a garden!! Tiny & perfect, 2 small koi ponds tucked into lush, shady beauty. Leads up a small hill to breathtaking view of the ocean. Many small nooks with benches for prayer and meditation.
Small, quaint mountain village. Shops and eateries--don't miss their famous Apple pie! I like mine a la mode--tho a slice of warm, melting cheddar is nice sometimes, too!
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Julian
Small, quaint mountain village. Shops and eateries--don't miss their famous Apple pie! I like mine a la mode--tho a slice of warm, melting cheddar is nice sometimes, too!
Bob Hope lived here famously for many years. Many shops, restaurants, golf and some interesting history :) Don't miss Shields Date farm famous video or delicious date shakes!
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Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayBob Hope lived here famously for many years. Many shops, restaurants, golf and some interesting history :) Don't miss Shields Date farm famous video or delicious date shakes!
Great hike, educational and beautiful and at the right time of year you can see dessert wild life and wild flowers and waterfalls. My favorite time to visit is February.
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Parque Estatal del Desierto de Anza-Borrego
200 Palm Canyon DrGreat hike, educational and beautiful and at the right time of year you can see dessert wild life and wild flowers and waterfalls. My favorite time to visit is February.
Mt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix DrNice views at night....
MUST SEE!!! Gorgeous, walkable. Museums, restaurants, gardens, art, buskers and miscellaneous events. Free concerts in summer time...
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Parque Balboa
MUST SEE!!! Gorgeous, walkable. Museums, restaurants, gardens, art, buskers and miscellaneous events. Free concerts in summer time...
This is a charming shopping and eating opportunity, as well as just a lovely place to walk around. It is right on the water and has many lovely restaurants and a merry go round and frequently free outdoor musical entertainment. Near Gaslamp, Midway Museum and Convention center. Great for Sunset dinners!!!
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrThis is a charming shopping and eating opportunity, as well as just a lovely place to walk around. It is right on the water and has many lovely restaurants and a merry go round and frequently free outdoor musical entertainment. Near Gaslamp, Midway Museum and Convention center. Great for Sunset dinners!!!
Shopping
Casino and outlet stores ensconced in a beautiful boulder setting with a fountain performing to music throughout the day.
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Viejas Casino & Resort
5000 Willows RdCasino and outlet stores ensconced in a beautiful boulder setting with a fountain performing to music throughout the day.
Entertainment & Activities
It's Disneyland, yo! The Happiest Place on Earth :) A MUST see if you have never been.
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrIt's Disneyland, yo! The Happiest Place on Earth :) A MUST see if you have never been.
One of the Last Drive Ins! If you've never been--you have to go. Sit in your car and watch movies or borrow a beach chair and sit outside under the stars and enjoy the show. :)
Sonic Drive-In
2829 El Cajon BlvdOne of the Last Drive Ins! If you've never been--you have to go. Sit in your car and watch movies or borrow a beach chair and sit outside under the stars and enjoy the show. :)
Parks & Nature
Educational visitor center...some music or story telling for free on certain days. Lots of trails to hike or visit the dam and see Native American artifacts under the shady trees....
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Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailEducational visitor center...some music or story telling for free on certain days. Lots of trails to hike or visit the dam and see Native American artifacts under the shady trees....
Nice views. Moderate hike, 3 miles round trip. I love it 5:30 in the morning or towards dusk the best. Bathrooms at the base and a little bistro across the street with snacks when you finish :)
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Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainNice views. Moderate hike, 3 miles round trip. I love it 5:30 in the morning or towards dusk the best. Bathrooms at the base and a little bistro across the street with snacks when you finish :)