Eats n' sights in America's finest city.
1. Nomad Donuts
Amanda Foley: Gourmet donuts that are worth the coin. Vegan options!
2. Baja Betty's
Amanda Foley: A gayborhood mexican restaurant with delicious nachos and rad frozen margaritas. What more could you want?
3. Streetcar Merchants Of Fried Chicken, Doughnuts & Coffee
Amanda Foley: Southern-style chicken & waffles. AKA: heaven.
4. Puesto
Amanda Foley: Fancy. Tacos. to. die. for.
5. DNP
Amanda Foley: MOAR BRUNCH. Good pub. Sister of Queenstown Public House.
6. Kindred
Amanda Foley: Badass vegan cocktail bar and restaurant.
7. Carnitas' Snack Shack
Amanda Foley: Casual outdoor snackin'. Roll up, order meats, enjoy.
8. Urban Solace
Amanda Foley: GET THE FREAKING CINNAMON ROLL OKAY.
9. Tostadas
Amanda Foley: Flavourful but healthy mexican lunchtime alternative. A San Diego treat <3.
10. Soda & Swine
Amanda Foley: Meeeeeaaatballllls.
11. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Amanda Foley: Yet more wonderful brunch!
12. Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
Amanda Foley: Srsly it is SO yummy here. So indulgent, but so good.
13. Panama 66
Amanda Foley: Craft beer with a gorgeous park view.
14. Queenstown Public House
Amanda Foley: Kiwi-owned pub. Really good brunch.
15. JRDN
Amanda Foley: Gorgeous ocean views and seafood.
16. Liberty Public Market
Amanda Foley: Pretty cool new market in an old military building. Many snacks :D.
17. Wonderland Ocean Pub
Amanda Foley: Ocean views.
18. Hodad's
Amanda Foley: Old-school famous SD burger joint.
19. Ocean Beach
Amanda Foley: Mind the hippies and the pot smell.
20. Pacific Beach Boardwalk
Amanda Foley: Rent a bike! Get an ice cream!
21. Little Italy
Amanda Foley: Have a wander in this lovely 'hood.
22. Balboa Park
Amanda Foley: This feels like Barcelona or Madrid, not California. Walk down the main drag and check out the shops and museums!
23. San Diego Zoo
Amanda Foley: A wonderful wildlife sanctuary for endangered animals, not the icky kind of zoo.
24. Urban Mo's
Amanda Foley: Best gay bar ever.
25. El Zarape
Amanda Foley: One of many delicious Mexican joints in SD.
26. Lucha Libre North Park
Amanda Foley: ZOMG CALIFORNIA BURRITO
27. Coronado Beach
Amanda Foley: Gorgeous beach that's worth the trek.
28. Buona Forchetta
Amanda Foley: Really ridiculously good Italian food, guys.
29. Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Amanda Foley: Any dark horse location in town is a solid option for caffeination.
30. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Amanda Foley: Any bird rock location in town in a solid option for caffeination.
31. James Coffee Co.
Amanda Foley: Totes hipstah.
32. Heartwork Coffee Bar
Amanda Foley: Lovely neighbourhood coffee shop.
33. Kansas City Barbeque
Amanda Foley: (From Top Gun!)
34. Hotel del Coronado
Amanda Foley: 'Some like it hot' was filmed here!
35. Ironside Fish & Oyster
Amanda Foley: Fancy feesh!
36. Salt & Cleaver
Amanda Foley: Good food & good dranks.
37. Craft & Commerce
Amanda Foley: Good for drinks or dinner or both.
38. The Smoking Goat Restaurant
Amanda Foley: Meats n' stuff.
39. Great Maple
Amanda Foley: Yet another fantastic brunch spot!
40. Modern Times Flavordome
Amanda Foley: Craft beerz :D.
41. Mission Beach Boardwalk
Amanda Foley: Cheesy boardwalk fun.
42. Polite Provisions
Amanda Foley: Old timey cocktails. The dream of the 1890s is alive in San Diego :D.
43. Cafe Coyote
Amanda Foley: Go here for some yummy Mexican food + margaritas after you wander around Old Town park.
44. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Joelle Reeder: Incredible views, beautiful sunset. Also, where we got engaged!
45. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Joelle Reeder: Old-timey San Diego. Margaritas as big as your head and lots of history and shops.
46. Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen
Amanda Foley: Craft beer :D.
47. Saffron
Joelle Reeder: Our current fave Thai place. It's not fancy, but it's very popular and delicious.
48. La Jolla Shores Beach
Joelle Reeder: Beautiful surf and sand.
49. Seal Rocks
Joelle Reeder: Also called The Children's Pool, it's where the seals come to hang out.
50. Panchita's Bakery
Joelle Reeder: If you're looking for traditional mexican pastry, dis is it.
51. Azucar
Joelle Reeder: A glorious cuban bakery in Ocean Beach. SO good.
52. Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
Joelle Reeder: I know it sounds weird, but it's really, really good. A fave spot!
53. Hash House a Go Go
Joelle Reeder: Super popular brunch spot!
54. Cardamom
Joelle Reeder: Fabulous croissants and breakfast, little hole in the wall-size neighborhood spot. We love. <3
55. In-N-Out Burger
Joelle Reeder: This is practically a requirement. A right of passage, if you will. Any location will do.
56. Martinis Above Fourth
Joelle Reeder: HUGE martini list. And HUGE martinis. And cabaret!
57. Richard Walker's Pancake House San Diego
Joelle Reeder: There's a line on the weekends, but their pancakes are amazing. (Bacon pancakes, yo.)
58. Seaport Village
Joelle Reeder: It's a touristy, but fun little shopping village along the harbor, with unique boutiques and food places.
59. Moniker Coffee Co.
Amanda Foley: Yummy coffee at Liberty Public Market.
60. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station
Amanda Foley: Beer garden at liberty public market.
61. Soda & Swine
Amanda Foley: A second location if you're visiting liberty public market!
62. San Diego Ferry Landing
Joelle Reeder: If you plan to go to Coronado, consider taking a ferry across the bay!
63. Star of India
Joelle Reeder: Our haunted pirate ship. Or so they say.
64. The Baked Bear
Joelle Reeder: If you're down in Pacific Beach, have a custom ice cream sammich!
65. Las Americas Premium Outlets
Joelle Reeder: If you want to get your outlet shopping on. -- This is literally a stone's throw from the Mexican border.
66. Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Joelle Reeder: If you want to get your outlet shopping on. This is further north in a posh area.
67. The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
Amanda Foley: A nice (but slightly pricey) place to hang by the pool for the day, if you'd like.
68. Point Loma Seafoods
Joelle Reeder: It's a fish market and a restaurant. Delicious chowder and other seafoods right on the harbor.
69. Breakfast Republic
Joelle Reeder: Popular brunch spot, tasty foods.
70. The San Diego Museum of Art
Amanda Foley: There are some great exhibits here sometimes, plus, if you're already in beautiful Balboa Park, why not?
71. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Amanda Foley: Small, but there are some great exhibitions that pass through here.
72. Spanish Village Art Center
Amanda Foley: Colourful & cute part of Balboa Park to check out.
73. San Diego Public Library - Central
Amanda Foley: If you happen to be in the area, this place has some amazing views.
74. Young Hickory
Amanda Foley: A great place to get some work done with your laptop.
75. Panama 66
Amanda Foley: Great place to grab a craft beer at Balboa Park.
76. Lips Restaurant
Amanda Foley: Drag brunch!! Yass queen.
77. Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant
Amanda Foley: There's an amazing Italian delicatessen / grocery with imported treats here.
78. Diversionary Theatre
Amanda Foley: LGBT programming at this theatre!
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