Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
It's the closest grocery store to our place with reasonable price. This store also has a lot of Asian food.
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Vons
1702 Garnet AveIt's the closest grocery store to our place with reasonable price. This store also has a lot of Asian food.
Rather pricey grocery store with better produce and wine selection.
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Bristol Farms La Jolla
8510 Genesee AveRather pricey grocery store with better produce and wine selection.
Rather pricey organic grocery store with a lot of good ready-made meals.
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Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla DrRather pricey organic grocery store with a lot of good ready-made meals.
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveMore reasonably priced organic grocery store.
Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrSimilar to Vons.
99 Ranch Market
7330 Clairemont Mesa BlvdChinese grocery store. Lots of Chinese pastries, spices and meat.
Zion Market
7655 Clairemont Mesa BlvdKorean market with cheap and fresh seafood and meat.
Good hot yoga place within walking distance to my place. Right downstairs to Trader Joe's. They always have Groupon deals for first timers ( https://goo.gl/a9ZWsl ).
Sol Yoga Studios
8657 Villa La Jolla DriveGood hot yoga place within walking distance to my place. Right downstairs to Trader Joe's. They always have Groupon deals for first timers ( https://goo.gl/a9ZWsl ).
Vertical Hold
2074 Hancock StGood climbing gym with cheaper price than Mesa Rim.
Aerial Revolution
5370 Napa StFun classes for all kinds of aerial acrobatics class including silk, lyra, etc.
A small yoga studio 10-min away from my place. They set their temperature at 80F. They have some specialty classes that are pretty interesting. $30 for 30-day trial. Good for short-term visitors!
yoga80 - Yoga San Diego
11526 Sorrento Valley RoadA small yoga studio 10-min away from my place. They set their temperature at 80F. They have some specialty classes that are pretty interesting. $30 for 30-day trial. Good for short-term visitors!
My current pole studio! The instructors are very professional and they have a great variety of classes for all different levels. They cultivate a very sex-positive environment for women and allows polers from all backgrounds to form strong bonds.
San Diego Pole Dance Academy
301 Spruce StreetMy current pole studio! The instructors are very professional and they have a great variety of classes for all different levels. They cultivate a very sex-positive environment for women and allows polers from all backgrounds to form strong bonds.
A great aerial yoga, yoga studio right in downtown La Jolla. They also have really delicious, healthy and organic food and drink served everyday.
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Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveA great aerial yoga, yoga studio right in downtown La Jolla. They also have really delicious, healthy and organic food and drink served everyday.
Shopping
CVS Pharmacy
8251 Mira Mesa BlvdDrug store.
A small mall with lots of stores, such as Macy's, Sephora, Apple store, etc , movie theater and restaurants.
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UTC Transit Center station
4545 La Jolla Village DrA small mall with lots of stores, such as Macy's, Sephora, Apple store, etc , movie theater and restaurants.
One of the two SD outlets. The collection of stores is slightly smaller than Las Americas. In April, the flower field there is a must-visit tourist spot.
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteOne of the two SD outlets. The collection of stores is slightly smaller than Las Americas. In April, the flower field there is a must-visit tourist spot.
The largest outlet in SD. Very close to the border. Be careful not to drive too far to Mexico!
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Las Americas Premium Outlets
4211 Camino De La PlazaThe largest outlet in SD. Very close to the border. Be careful not to drive too far to Mexico!
Food Scene
Draft Republic
4282 Esplanade CtRestaurant with good american food and beer.
Un Mundo Mexican Grill
4150 Regents Park RowGood Mexican place with tasty rice bowls.
Good Mexican restaurant with great food and great selection of Tequila.
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Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveGood Mexican restaurant with great food and great selection of Tequila.
Ballast Point Brewing Miramar
9045 Carroll WayGood San Diego local beer brewery with good food.
Regents Pizzeria
4150 Regents Park RowOne of the best pizza place in San Diego.
A San Diego local brewery with great food, beer and atmosphere. This location has a beautiful Japanese garden.
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Karl Strauss Brewing Company
9675 Scranton RdA San Diego local brewery with great food, beer and atmosphere. This location has a beautiful Japanese garden.
Coop's West Texas BBQ
2625 Lemon Grove AveBest BBQ in San Diego.
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StGood fusion Mexican food.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
9675 Scranton RdGood San Diego local brewery with good food.
Nice brunch place in La Jolla downtown. Their egg benedict and french toast are famous.
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The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveNice brunch place in La Jolla downtown. Their egg benedict and french toast are famous.
Cafe 21 Gaslamp
802 Fifth AveGood brunch and dinner place.
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StVery good seafood place. Definitely try their Uni.
CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
951 Newport Center DrFamous Italian place.
Stella Italianfare UTC
8935 Towne Centre DrGood Italian place.
Nishiki Ramen
8055 Armour StOne of the best ramen places in San Diego.
Ramen Yamadaya
4706 Clairemont Mesa BlvdOne of the best ramen places in San Diego.
Izakaya Sakura
3904 Convoy StGood Japanese izakaya. Their seafood chirashi and uni don at lunch are the best.
Very good and high-end Mexican food with very good Tacos and family style mexican food.
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Romesco Mexiterranean Cocina
1490 Kettner BoulevardVery good and high-end Mexican food with very good Tacos and family style mexican food.
Hop on this Poke trend in San Diego!! This place offers cheap poke made of fresh fish including salmon, yellow tail, octopus, etc.
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Poki One N Half
3030 University AveHop on this Poke trend in San Diego!! This place offers cheap poke made of fresh fish including salmon, yellow tail, octopus, etc.
Hop on the recent hot poke trend in San Diego! They have various poke sauces for you to choose from and they also offer sushi burritos that are super yummy!
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Pokirrito
4646 Convoy StHop on the recent hot poke trend in San Diego! They have various poke sauces for you to choose from and they also offer sushi burritos that are super yummy!
Do you like hot pot? Or have you ever tried hot pot? This place offers Taiwanese style personal hot pots that for sure will give you some warmth in the winter!
Boiling Passion 沸腾串串香
3904 Convoy StDo you like hot pot? Or have you ever tried hot pot? This place offers Taiwanese style personal hot pots that for sure will give you some warmth in the winter!
Super cheap and delicious burger place that offers <$10 combos that include burgers/hot dog, fries and a pint of beer!
Chicago Fire Grill
8935 Towne Centre DrSuper cheap and delicious burger place that offers <$10 combos that include burgers/hot dog, fries and a pint of beer!
Opened by the famous chef, Rick Bayless May 2017! Best Mexican place in UTC area. They have great (and budget-friendly) happy hour (3-7pm daily) menu including amazing empanadas, tamales and $3 tacos! Only 5 mins away from my place. If you don't want to travel to North Park or further for other taco places, this is definitely the place to stop by and enjoy Baja Californian style Mexican food!
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RED O Taste of Mexico
4340 La Jolla Village DrOpened by the famous chef, Rick Bayless May 2017! Best Mexican place in UTC area. They have great (and budget-friendly) happy hour (3-7pm daily) menu including amazing empanadas, tamales and $3 tacos! Only 5 mins away from my place. If you don't want to travel to North Park or further for other taco places, this is definitely the place to stop by and enjoy Baja Californian style Mexican food!
This place has very good sandwiches. Good for lunch and it's only 5-min drive away from my place.
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Mendocino Farms
8795 Villa La Jolla DrThis place has very good sandwiches. Good for lunch and it's only 5-min drive away from my place.
Great brunch place with a variety of brunch cocktails! Highly recommend their pancakes (try their pancake flight to get all the flavors you want!), egg benedict and corned beef hash. Their brunch cocktails made with bourbon and coffee are really good. Make sure you put your name on wait list using yelp before you go. The wait may be ~45-60 mins on weekends but since it's only 5-min away from my place you can just put your name down on yelp and go over when it's almost time. No wait at all (which is VERY RARE for brunch places in SD.)
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
8861 Villa La Jolla DriveGreat brunch place with a variety of brunch cocktails! Highly recommend their pancakes (try their pancake flight to get all the flavors you want!), egg benedict and corned beef hash. Their brunch cocktails made with bourbon and coffee are really good. Make sure you put your name on wait list using yelp before you go. The wait may be ~45-60 mins on weekends but since it's only 5-min away from my place you can just put your name down on yelp and go over when it's almost time. No wait at all (which is VERY RARE for brunch places in SD.)
Entertainment & Activities
Sea World is one of the famous traveling spot in San Diego with lots of interesting marine animal shows.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World is one of the famous traveling spot in San Diego with lots of interesting marine animal shows.
The famous San Diego Zoo with a variety of animals including panda, koala, etc.
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrThe famous San Diego Zoo with a variety of animals including panda, koala, etc.
Small but educational aquarium next to Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO).
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySmall but educational aquarium next to Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO).
Everything Else
You can take bus 202/201 or Shuttle Arriba/Nobel to and from UCSD.
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University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman DrYou can take bus 202/201 or Shuttle Arriba/Nobel to and from UCSD.
Hospital with 24-Hour Urgent Care for Adult and Pediatric Patients in San Diego.
Tel: 1-800-727-4777
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee AveHospital with 24-Hour Urgent Care for Adult and Pediatric Patients in San Diego.
Tel: 1-800-727-4777
2nd best climbing gym in SD. (The first is their new place in Mission Valley.) Has the tallest walls in SD. Good for top-ropers. They have auto-belayers.
Mesa Rim Climbing Center (Mira Mesa)
10110 Mesa Rim Rd2nd best climbing gym in SD. (The first is their new place in Mission Valley.) Has the tallest walls in SD. Good for top-ropers. They have auto-belayers.
The newest and the best climbing gym in SD. They have the tallest wall and are really good for both climbers who like top-roping or bouldering. They have several auto-belayers.
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Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness (Mission Valley)
405 Camino del Rio SThe newest and the best climbing gym in SD. They have the tallest wall and are really good for both climbers who like top-roping or bouldering. They have several auto-belayers.
Sightseeing
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdYou can snorkel, surf and see seals at La Jolla Cove.
Balboa Park
Very beautiful park with the SD zoo and botanical garden inside.
This farmer's market is the biggest farmer's market in SD. It happens every Saturday with lots of fresh produce and local food. Definitely try to visit at least once during your stay if possible.
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StThis farmer's market is the biggest farmer's market in SD. It happens every Saturday with lots of fresh produce and local food. Definitely try to visit at least once during your stay if possible.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eureka!
4353 La Jolla Village DrGood American food with good selection of beer and bourbon.
Best speakseasy bar in San Diego with very nice cocktails. Need to access from a back door in Neighborhood. Reservation is recommended.
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Noble Experiment
777 G StBest speakseasy bar in San Diego with very nice cocktails. Need to access from a back door in Neighborhood. Reservation is recommended.
Aero Club Bar
3365 India StBest selection of American bourbon in SD.
Good fusion style American food with a good collection of local beers.
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Common Theory
4805 Convoy StGood fusion style American food with a good collection of local beers.
One of my go-to place for sports bar around my place. They have good food (I recommend the sausage platter or steak salad!) and lots of TVs for live sports.
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Draft Republic
4282 Esplanade CtOne of my go-to place for sports bar around my place. They have good food (I recommend the sausage platter or steak salad!) and lots of TVs for live sports.
Their tasting menu ($12 for 5 tastings) contains a variety of white, red, dessert wine and a pretty special Port. It locates in a beautiful neighborhood and during summer, they have artwalk and live music on Friday nights, 4-9pm. It's a great spot for couples to spend a romantic night.
Highly recommend their Chocolate Port, Merlot, Muscat and Reisling. You can find their full list on their website: http://bernardowinery.com/
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Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteTheir tasting menu ($12 for 5 tastings) contains a variety of white, red, dessert wine and a pretty special Port. It locates in a beautiful neighborhood and during summer, they have artwalk and live music on Friday nights, 4-9pm. It's a great spot for couples to spend a romantic night.
Highly recommend their Chocolate Port, Merlot, Muscat and Reisling. You can find their full list on their website: http://bernardowinery.com/