Marie’s Guidebook for San Diego
Food scene
Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet AveGreat breakfast right by Crystal Pier. Locals love this place!
Wonderful breakfast place. If it's crowded, put your name on the list and stroll around La Jolla while you wait.
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The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveWonderful breakfast place. If it's crowded, put your name on the list and stroll around La Jolla while you wait.
Delicious and a great option if you can't get into The Cottage (which is across the street).
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Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
7660 Fay AveDelicious and a great option if you can't get into The Cottage (which is across the street).
My favorite local bar and restaurant. Great food and great service.
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Luce Bar & Kitchen
1959 Morena BlvdMy favorite local bar and restaurant. Great food and great service.
My favorite Italian restaurant in La Jolla. They take reservations. It's fun to sit at the bar and dine as well.
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Piatti
2182 Avenida De La PlayaMy favorite Italian restaurant in La Jolla. They take reservations. It's fun to sit at the bar and dine as well.
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdGreat local coffee shop. Very friendly.
Spice & Rice Kitchen
7734 Girard AveMy favorite local Thai place.
Los Dos Pedros
723 Turquoise StFantastic burritos!
Don Bravo
5504 La Jolla BlvdMore great Mexican food.
Great sushi . . . go early if you can because it's small and gets filled quickly. Their takeout is great, too.
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Mister Sushi
1535 Garnet AveGreat sushi . . . go early if you can because it's small and gets filled quickly. Their takeout is great, too.
Beaumont's
5662 La Jolla BlvdWhere the locals hang out.
Upscale dining on one floor. Great ocean view deck with more casual dining upstairs.
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George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StUpscale dining on one floor. Great ocean view deck with more casual dining upstairs.
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StUpscale Mexican. Expensive but delicious.
West End
5157 La Jolla BlvdSerious locals bar.
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StUpscale bar right on the water.
Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdUpscale bar and restaurant right on the water.
Flamingo Deck
4110 Mission BoulevardGreat rooftop bar.
Great spot right in the middle of Garnet Avenue, where the action is.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Pacific Beach West
1186 Garnet AveGreat spot right in the middle of Garnet Avenue, where the action is.
Grocery Stores
Vons
1702 Garnet AveClassic grocery store. They have it all.
Gelson's Market
730 Turquoise StRalphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrTrader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveSprouts Farmers Market
1260 Garnet AveBeaches
Tourmaline Surf Park
פארק חוף פנואל
4000 Fanuel StFun spot for kids to play by the bay.
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlWalk out on the pier and enjoy the breeze, the salt spray, and the view.
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Crystal Pier
Crystal PierWalk out on the pier and enjoy the breeze, the salt spray, and the view.
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino Del OroBike ride, rollerblade, run, walk - get outside and enjoy the gorgeous path along the bay
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Mission Bay
Bike ride, rollerblade, run, walk - get outside and enjoy the gorgeous path along the bay
Children's Pool La Jolla
834 Coast Blvd Sקורונדו ביץ'
Torrey Pines State Beach
Parks
My favorite park in all of San Diego . . . and it's a five minute walk from here.
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Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdMy favorite park in all of San Diego . . . and it's a five minute walk from here.
Calumet Park
5435 Calumet AveGreat sunset spot
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrGreat views!
Awesome panoramic view of San Diego. Go on a clear day and you'll see for miles.
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Soledad Mountain
Awesome panoramic view of San Diego. Go on a clear day and you'll see for miles.
Not to be missed. Take time to stroll around, visit one of the many museums, see a play at The Old Globe, have a meal at The Prado, listen to a performance at the Organ Pavilion, visit the Japanese tea garden, etc. Balboa Park is a gem.
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פארק בלבואה
Not to be missed. Take time to stroll around, visit one of the many museums, see a play at The Old Globe, have a meal at The Prado, listen to a performance at the Organ Pavilion, visit the Japanese tea garden, etc. Balboa Park is a gem.
Maruta gardner playground
1100 W Mission Bay DrFun playground for kids.
Malls
Newly remodeled, upscale shopping experience. Lots of good restaurants.
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ווסטפילד UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrNewly remodeled, upscale shopping experience. Lots of good restaurants.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Rd A nice shopping mall.
Westfield Mission Valley
1640 Camino Del Rio NMore low-key mall. AMC movie theater is here.
Fun Things to Do
SUNDAYS 9AM - 1PM at La Jolla Elementary School
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La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard AveSUNDAYS 9AM - 1PM at La Jolla Elementary School
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StTUESDAYS 3PM - 6PM 901 Hornblend Street
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveWEDNESDAYS 4PM - 8PM 4900 Newport Avenue
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StSATURDAYS 8AM- 2PM
Nails By the Sea
5590 La Jolla Boulevardmani-pedi and a great massage
Bird Rock Surf
5509 La Jolla Blvdyou can rent surfboards, bikes and wetsuits here
Pacific Beach Bike Shop
1815 Garnet AveYou can rent bikes here.
Pacific Beach Bikes
910 Grand AveYou can rent bikes and/or book a bike tour.
Great place to walk, rent charter boards, sport fishing, etc.
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Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island DrGreat place to walk, rent charter boards, sport fishing, etc.
Fun day trip to visit the exotic animals and enjoy amusement park fun.
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סיאוורלד סן דייגו
500 Sea World Dr.Fun day trip to visit the exotic animals and enjoy amusement park fun.
Our famous aquarium is about 5 miles away, located just above La Jolla Shores beach
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WayOur famous aquarium is about 5 miles away, located just above La Jolla Shores beach
גן החיות של סן דייגו
2920 Zoo DrWorld famous zoo right in Balboa Park
A little bit of a drive, but great place to see animals close up
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פארק ספארי של גן החיות של סן דייגו
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdA little bit of a drive, but great place to see animals close up
La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La PlayaRent kayaks
Surf Diva Shop & Surf School
2160 Avenida De La PlayaAwesome surf shop that offers lessons and camps.
Abundance of fun little restaurants to choose from overlooking the San Diego Bay - great for date night
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סיפורט וילג'
849 W Harbor DrAbundance of fun little restaurants to choose from overlooking the San Diego Bay - great for date night
Home of the San Diego PADRES baseball team. Located in the heart of downtown. Easy dinner in Seaport Village and head over to Petco to watch a fun ball game.
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פטקו פארק
100 Park BlvdHome of the San Diego PADRES baseball team. Located in the heart of downtown. Easy dinner in Seaport Village and head over to Petco to watch a fun ball game.
Located 35 miles north in Carlsbad. Fun amusement park for kids. Was my favorite place to take my kids when they were little.
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LEGOLAND קליפורניה
One Legoland DrLocated 35 miles north in Carlsbad. Fun amusement park for kids. Was my favorite place to take my kids when they were little.
The town of Julian is popular day trip for San Diegans. It’s a historic mining town about an hour east of here. They are most known for their famous apple pie at Mom’s Bakery. If you go in the fall, make sure to go apple picking. Super cute, little town.
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Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79The town of Julian is popular day trip for San Diegans. It’s a historic mining town about an hour east of here. They are most known for their famous apple pie at Mom’s Bakery. If you go in the fall, make sure to go apple picking. Super cute, little town.
Fun spot to walk around, get souvenirs, and have delicious Mexican food.
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Old Town
Fun spot to walk around, get souvenirs, and have delicious Mexican food.
More than 30 restored Navy aircraft and the incredible views of San Diego Bay
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מוזיאון נושאת המטוסים מידווי
910 N Harbor DrMore than 30 restored Navy aircraft and the incredible views of San Diego Bay
Beachfront amusement park featuring The Giant Dipper.
The Giant Dipper was built in 1925, during the Golden Age of wooden roller coasters.
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בלמונט פארק
3146 Mission BlvdBeachfront amusement park featuring The Giant Dipper.
The Giant Dipper was built in 1925, during the Golden Age of wooden roller coasters.
Gaslamp Quarter
Hermosa Surf
5636 La Jolla BoulevardHead back home with a hoodie or hat from the coolest local surf shop for the last 45 years.
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Mitch's Surf Shop
631 Pearl StHead back home with a hoodie or hat from the coolest local surf shop for the last 45 years.
Laundromat
Close by and clean.
Clean Waves Laundry
2267 Garnet AvenuePacific Beach Dry Cleaning and Laundry
1902 Balboa Ave