San Diego is a happy 10 airport county with the San Diego International Airport at Lindbergh Field being the busiest air travel destination. It’s just 2 miles from downtown San Diego. The second busiest airline destination is North County’s McClellan–Palomar Airport. The third major airport (while technically not in the U.S.A) is Mexico’s Tijuana International… Read more »
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Old Venice Serves Italian Mediterranean Cuisine
Old Venice Serves Italian Mediterranean Cuisine, 2910 Canon St., near Shelter Island in Point Loma (619- 222-5888). Open Sun. – Thurs. 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Happy Hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. $30– $50). What’s not to like about this family-owned dining favorite with… Read more »
Raglan Public House Ocean Beach
Raglan Public House, 1851 Bacon St., Ocean Beach (619-784-2304). Open Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Mon. – Wed. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (#20 – $30). This laid back friendly New Zealand pub is undoubtedly the most popular pub in Ocean Beach. It’s also everyone’s favorite… Read more »
Jasmine Chinese Restauant
Jasmine Seafood Restauant & Express, located at the corner of Daggett and Convoy streets in the heart ofConvoy Street’s Asian Restaurant row at 4609 Convoy St.,Open Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. – 4:3o p.m. & 5 p.m. _ 8 p.m. … Read more »
Puerto Nuevo, Restaurant Row, Rosarito Beach
Puerto Nuevo, Restaurant Row, Rosarito Beach Open DailyOpen dailu 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ($15 – $30). Puerto Nuevo Lobster This is where you’ll find the world famous Puerto Nuevo fishing village with its 38 fabulous restaurants. This dining destination is so popular that they literally serve over 1,000 meals every weekend. Just how this… Read more »
Waffle Spot Restaurant
Waffle Spot Restaurant in The Kings Inn Hotel at 1333 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley (619-297-2231). Open daily 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. ($10 –$200. This fun retro diner in the popular landmark hotel in Mission Valley has been a favorite for locals as well as visitors for nearly 50o years with seating both inside… Read more »
Caesar’s Restaurant in Tijuana Invented the Caesar Salad
Caesar’s Restaurant, downtown Tijuana (01152-664-685-1927) Open Daily at noon. Valet parking. See map below. ($50– $100). You owe it yourself to become part of history and dine here. Of course you should order the Caesar salad, but there is so much more than salad to enjoy be it oysters on the half shell, fine wines… Read more »
Sano’s Steak House Ensenada, Mexico
Sano’s Steak House (3) km 108 on the Tijuana to Ensenada Toll Road just north of Ensenada (011-52-646-174-4061). ($50 – $100). For great steaks and attentive service look no farther than this well-established restaurant. Credit cards: MC. VISA.
Anthony’s Seafood Restaurant
Anthony’s Fish Grotto, 9330 Murray Dr., La Mesa (619-463-0368). [Gofishanthonys.com] Located at Interstate 8 at Severin Drive on Murray Dr. Open daily Mon. – Thurs. 11:30- a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. ; Sun. 10:30 a.. – 8 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Years Day. ($20… Read more »
mitch’s Seafood
Mitch’s Seafood Restaurant, 1403 Scott St., Shelter Island (619-222-8787). [mitchsseafood.com]. Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Daily ($20-$30). Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. & lunch and dinner is served the rest of the day till closing. Indoor & outdoor deck seating with unlimited harbor views. Wine and beer along with soft… Read more »
Jeremy On The Hill in Julian
Jeremy On The Hill, Refined Mountain Dining in San Diego’s Back Country, 4354 Hwy. 78, Wynola, which is just west of Julian on Hwy 78 (760-765-1587). Open Tue. – Thurs. 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sun. – Mon. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Happy Hour 2 –… Read more »
Le Fountaine Bleu Sunday Brunch Elegance!
Le Fountaine Bleu Sunday Brunch at the Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second St. Downtown (619-238-1818). 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost over $50 per person. Expect to be served by Tuxedo clad waiters, and entertained by a live pianist performing on a baby grand piano or live music jazz, while sipping champaign, while enjoying a lavish… Read more »
Slater’s 50/50 Burgers Extraordinaire!
Slater’s 50/50 Burgers, 2750 Dewey Rd., Liberty Station in Point Loma (619-398-2600). Open Mon. – Thurs. 11- 10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; & Sun. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. THEIR AWESOME ORIGINAL 50/50 BACON BURGER IS ($18). But they do offer a ($100) Whale Burger made with Fried Lobster, one pound of… Read more »
Rocky’s Crown Pub Serves the Best Burgers
Rocky’s Crown Pub, 3786 Ingraham St., Pacific Beach (858-2739140). Open daily 11 a.m. – midnight with the kitchen closes at 11 p.m. Many locals say that this local Pub serves the best burger in all of San Diego if not the world. That’s how certain regular customers that Rocky’s serves the best Burger in town. … Read more »
La Especial Norte is Everyone’s Favorite Mexican Restaurant
`La Especial Norte, 664 N. Coast Hwy., Leucadia (760-942-1040). Open Tues. – Thurs. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. ($10 – $20). Closed each January for Vacation. This excellent Mexican restaurant is everyone’s favorite. While they do serve great tasting fish tacos, savory cheese enchiladas,… Read more »
Mille Fleurs French Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe
Mille Fleurs French Restaurant, 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe (858-756-3085). Price from $50 and up. CLOSED MONDAY. Open Tue. – Thurs. 5:30 p.m. –8:45 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5:30. –… Read more »
Asian Food Lovers Love Dining in The Convoy District
Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa is home to an awesome selection of nearly 100 excellent Asian restaurants, which can easily claim the title for being the best of the best in America. This multitude different styles and tastes from different countries are clustered together in min malls along a wide 1.5 mile long thoroughfare ((see… Read more »
Benihana Teppany-Hibachi style Japanese Cuisine
Benihana, Japanese & Sushi, Asian Cuisine 477 Camino Del Rio South, Mission Valley619-842-2692). Open Sun. – Wed. 11 a. m. – 10 p.m.; Thurs. – Sat. 11 a.m, – 1- p. m. Happy Hour 3 pm – 6 pm ($25-$50). If you are celebrating your birthday go online and get their $30 off coupon. East… Read more »
Green Dragon Tavern Restaurant, Museum & Tavern
Green Dragon Tavern, 6115 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad (760-918-2421) Open Wednesday – Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. ($20– $50). CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY. Delicious American cuisine is served is classic setting reminiscent of colonial America. Believe it or not but The Green Dragon Tavern is literally 22,000 sq. ft. in size, which is about… Read more »
High Dive Bar & Grill
High Dive Bar & Grill, 1801 West Morena Blvd. (619-275-0460). Bay Park. Open Wed, Thurs. 9–12 a.m. Fri. Sat. 9 a.m. – midnight, Sun 9 a.m.– midnight. CLOSED TUESDAY. The High Dive they feature dozens of microbrews on tap and savory food while you hang with the locals. If you think you’ve had the best… Read more »
Coyote Steakhouse at the Palms at Indian Head
Coyote Steakhouse, 2220 Hoberg Rd., Borrego Springs CA 92004 (760-440-6824) Open Friday & Saturday ONLY 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ($50 – $100). Reservations are suggested. You are in for a real treat when you dine at Coyote Steakhouse. A glance at their interesting menu and you’ll see great entrees like their FLAT IRON Steak… Read more »
Born and Raised Restaurant
Born & Raised Restaurant, 1909 India St., Little Italy (619-202-4577). Open Mon –Thurs. 3 p.m. –midnight; Fri. 3 p.m. – 1 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. –midnight. ($50–$100). Credit Cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA. Being located in the heart of Little Italy and specializing in dry aged perfectly-grilled steaks cooked… Read more »
Addison 3 Star MICHELIN Dining Experience
Addison Restaurant at the Grand Del Mar Resort Hotel, 5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego (858-314-1900).[Reservations@fairmont.com] Open Tue. thru Sat. 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a ten course tasting menu at ($385) per person, but expect to pay at least ($1,000) per couple to savor the ultimate dining experience of savoring the cuisine… Read more »
The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery
The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery , 40620 Calle Contento, in the heart of Temecula’s wine country. It is open daily for lunch only from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. daily Sunday when it is closed. Reservations can be made at their website or by calling 951-676-8231 x1 or by clicking… Read more »
Churches
Click on Churchfinder.com for an extensive and informative list of over 100 places of worship. Since San Diego is often referred to as Paradise on Earth, it should come as no surprise that locals love to worship God. Unique to San Diego and the state of California are 21 Missions founded by Father Serra as the… Read more »
Relocation: Repairs & Remodeling
If you’re NOT a fix-it man, the next best thing is knowing where to find the help you need, especially if you’re a newcomer. These recommendations are the result of actually using each one of these journeyman craftsmen. So saying YES TO RECOMMENDING THEM IS EASY. Home Depot is unquestionably the best hardware store with multi-locations… Read more »
Fall in Love with San Diego Tour
This introduction to San Diego represents 55 years of map creation and insightful map tour creation laid out in a table of Contents Page format (below). It showcases all of the important San Diego city & suburbs with attractions and TONS of things to see and do in a handy self-guided do-it-yourself editorialized series of… Read more »
San Diego’s 15 Must See Attractions
Plus the 50 DIY City Map Tours Day One is Touring #1’s 1, 2, 3 attractions || Day Two is touring #’s 4 & 5, 6 || Day Three is touring #’s 7 & 8 || Day Four is any combination of the other attractions, which fit logistically into a day long excursion || Day Five is individual selections of touring cities and suburbs… Read more »
Hotels, Hotels, Hotels!
San Diego is blessed with 12,700 hotels, to choose from, but if they don’t have an ocean or bay view or are not in a coastal community or have some other overriding amenity such as a golf course to look at, don’t stay in a random place unless you can’t afford to stay anywhere else…. Read more »
Attractions
Visiting a San Diego Attraction can best be found and appreciated by reading the suburb chapter where the attraction is found. These chapters also include an essential map and an overall description of the general area such as the Balboa Chapter, which is home to the San Diego Zoo as well as being home to… Read more »
