Near the Studio Guidebook
Coffee Shop
Great neighborhood coffee shop, walking distance with delicious coffee. Eco-friendly, serve everything in ceramic or takeaway glasses - no plastic.
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James Coffee Co.
2355 India StGreat neighborhood coffee shop, walking distance with delicious coffee. Eco-friendly, serve everything in ceramic or takeaway glasses - no plastic.
Great locally owned coffee shop, outdoor seating. Perfect for working or stopping by to refuel. They make their own baked goods in-house + make their own almond milk.
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Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
444 W Cedar StGreat locally owned coffee shop, outdoor seating. Perfect for working or stopping by to refuel. They make their own baked goods in-house + make their own almond milk.
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveCute coffee shop!
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveGreat coffee! Multiple locations
Moniker Coffee Co
2860 Sims RdNice coffee shop to work remote
Some of the best local coffee - multiple locations.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdSome of the best local coffee - multiple locations.
It's nice to walk here in the morning, grab a coffee and then walk along the harbor. James Coffee and Lofty Coffee and my two favorites but this one is great for the walk
Portal Coffee
1495 Pacific HwyIt's nice to walk here in the morning, grab a coffee and then walk along the harbor. James Coffee and Lofty Coffee and my two favorites but this one is great for the walk
Food scene
Trendy restaurant with great food, styled to share. Outdoor rooftop w/ cabanas + music at night.
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Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdTrendy restaurant with great food, styled to share. Outdoor rooftop w/ cabanas + music at night.
Hipster-like bar with delicious craft cocktails. Speakeasy called false idol in the back. Great food too!
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Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech StHipster-like bar with delicious craft cocktails. Speakeasy called false idol in the back. Great food too!
Upscale restaurant in Little Italy w/ celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey. Cool atmosphere and good for dinner or Sunday brunch if they're open.
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Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner BlvdUpscale restaurant in Little Italy w/ celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey. Cool atmosphere and good for dinner or Sunday brunch if they're open.
Swanky upscale steakhouse with rooftop and cool decor. A little pricey, but they have a great happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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Born and Raised
1909 India StSwanky upscale steakhouse with rooftop and cool decor. A little pricey, but they have a great happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
A local favorite sushi spot near Balboa Park. Unique rolls + great quality sushi. You can choose family style platters, omakase (chef's selection) or rolls on your own. Every one I take here, loves it!
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Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveA local favorite sushi spot near Balboa Park. Unique rolls + great quality sushi. You can choose family style platters, omakase (chef's selection) or rolls on your own. Every one I take here, loves it!
Animae
969 Pacific HwyUpscale asian fusion owned by celebrity chef, Brian Malarkey
The best fried chicken, fun atmosphere with all outdoor seating. Owner, Richard Blais was runner up on Top Chef.
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdThe best fried chicken, fun atmosphere with all outdoor seating. Owner, Richard Blais was runner up on Top Chef.
Upscale foodie restaurant owned by Top Chef runner up Richard Blais.
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Juniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdUpscale foodie restaurant owned by Top Chef runner up Richard Blais.
Trendy Instagram friendly brunch spot with fun decor. Delicious soufflé pancakes! There's usually a line, but you put your phone number in and get a text so you can walk around to kill time.
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Morning Glory
550 W Date StTrendy Instagram friendly brunch spot with fun decor. Delicious soufflé pancakes! There's usually a line, but you put your phone number in and get a text so you can walk around to kill time.
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrUpscale restaurant with great food!
Cute place with great craft cocktails and Mediterranean inspired food. Great for drinks, dinner or brunch!
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Madison
4622 Park BlvdCute place with great craft cocktails and Mediterranean inspired food. Great for drinks, dinner or brunch!
Great Asian fusion restaurant. Try their peanut butter shot! Great wings and lettuce cups too!
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OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara AveGreat Asian fusion restaurant. Try their peanut butter shot! Great wings and lettuce cups too!
Great italian, shared style plates. Nice decor, reserve in advance.
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CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel StGreat italian, shared style plates. Nice decor, reserve in advance.
Great vegan pizza..when I first heard it I thought no way to vegan pizza but tried it and it was soo good!
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Donna Jean
2949 Fifth AveGreat vegan pizza..when I first heard it I thought no way to vegan pizza but tried it and it was soo good!
KINDRED
1503 30th StGreat craft cocktails, cool decor + good vegan food
Underbelly
750 W Fir StGood ramen! I like the belly of the beast!
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveDelicious fish tacos! They have multiple locations
The best tacos! Gourmet street tacos with fried cheese (veggie and vegan options too) . Ask about the secret tacos off menu, the hero is my favorite (steak and lobser).
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Puesto At The Headquarters
789 W Harbor DrThe best tacos! Gourmet street tacos with fried cheese (veggie and vegan options too) . Ask about the secret tacos off menu, the hero is my favorite (steak and lobser).
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
3739 Sixth AveGreat ramen! They have multiple locations.
Good coffee, they make their own almond milk. Nice healthy breakfast and lunch options but they are pricey.
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Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StGood coffee, they make their own almond milk. Nice healthy breakfast and lunch options but they are pricey.
False Idol
675 W Beech StTiki bar speakeasy behind Craft & Commerce. Reserve in advance.
Trust
3752 Park BlvdGreat food for dinner or brunch
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
640 Tenth AveBest steakhouse - in Gaslamp
One of my favorite new restaurants! Upscale Mediterranean food recently recognized by Michelin. They tend to book up far in advance so make reservations if you can otherwise you can try your luck at the bar.
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Callie
1195 Island AvenueOne of my favorite new restaurants! Upscale Mediterranean food recently recognized by Michelin. They tend to book up far in advance so make reservations if you can otherwise you can try your luck at the bar.
Upscale mexican food on the harbor with pretty views of downtown. Great atmosphere.
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Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrUpscale mexican food on the harbor with pretty views of downtown. Great atmosphere.
Great views of the water and downtown, near the airport. Their neighbor restaurant is called Island Prime and is a little fancier. They have a nice happy hour.
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C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island DrGreat views of the water and downtown, near the airport. Their neighbor restaurant is called Island Prime and is a little fancier. They have a nice happy hour.
Nice place to grab a drink, pretty views of the harbor and right on the water. Food is ok but atmosphere is great!
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TopSail
1360 North Harbor DriveNice place to grab a drink, pretty views of the harbor and right on the water. Food is ok but atmosphere is great!
Nice casual spot for fish entrees, tacos, etc. on the harbor in Point Loma
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Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott StNice casual spot for fish entrees, tacos, etc. on the harbor in Point Loma
Their garlic knots are sooo good! Casual pizza spot your oder at the counter
Mr. Moto Pizza Little Italy
Their garlic knots are sooo good! Casual pizza spot your oder at the counter
Small little stone oven pizza and Italian spot. They don't have very many pasta dishes so check the menu first but pizza is so good
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Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India StSmall little stone oven pizza and Italian spot. They don't have very many pasta dishes so check the menu first but pizza is so good
Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos..it's more in East Village downtown area so not walking distance but tacos are amazing.
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Lola 55
1290 F StMichelin Bib Gourmand tacos..it's more in East Village downtown area so not walking distance but tacos are amazing.
Kingfisher
Great Asian fusion food with good cocktails, nice atmosphere. Short drive away.
Quixote
Sightseeing
One of the best Farmers' Markets in San Diego, every Saturday & Wednesday. Walking distance, great food, drinks + artsy boutiques. Live music, but can get crowded.
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StOne of the best Farmers' Markets in San Diego, every Saturday & Wednesday. Walking distance, great food, drinks + artsy boutiques. Live music, but can get crowded.
USS Midway
Tour the navy ship and see how they lived. If you're into history, this is a nice stop.
There are several museums to visit and it's a beautiful park to walk around as well.
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Πάρκο Μπάλμποα
There are several museums to visit and it's a beautiful park to walk around as well.
Cabrillo National Monument
Κρατικό Πάρκο Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadWatch hang gliders and hike around, small little cafe there for lunch
Gliderport Trl, San Diego, CA 92037, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Watch hang gliders and hike around, small little cafe there for lunch
Bars
Trendy bar with great cocktail and decent food. Fun atmosphere, this is the hangout in the evenings for cocktails. Big TVs if you want to catch a game.
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Nolita Hall
2305 India StTrendy bar with great cocktail and decent food. Fun atmosphere, this is the hangout in the evenings for cocktails. Big TVs if you want to catch a game.
Aero Club Bar
3365 India StFun dive bar with arcade games + pool
The Balboa
1863 Fifth AveSmall dive bar with the best burgers
The Lamplighter
817 W Washington StKaraoke dive bar
Great dive bar, gets crowded on weekend nights. Delicious sliders!
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Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdGreat dive bar, gets crowded on weekend nights. Delicious sliders!
Riviera Maya & Tulum-inspired restaurant with dancing at night on the weekends.
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Camino Riviera
2400 India StRiviera Maya & Tulum-inspired restaurant with dancing at night on the weekends.
Wolfie's Carousel Bar
2401 Kettner BoulevardFun, cute carousel bar with good cocktails.
Park & Rec
4612 Park BlvdFun bar, sometimes have live music
The Nolen
453 Sixth AveRooftop bar in Gaslamp
Rooftop tiki bar if you're near Petco Park - overlooking the park.
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Fairweather Rooftop Bar
793 J StRooftop tiki bar if you're near Petco Park - overlooking the park.
Rooftop bar in Gaslamp with views of Petco Park. Drinks are ok, more for the views.
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Altitude Sky Lounge
660 K StRooftop bar in Gaslamp with views of Petco Park. Drinks are ok, more for the views.
Cute distillery but not in the best neighborhood of downtown
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You & Yours Distilling Co
1495 G StCute distillery but not in the best neighborhood of downtown
Fun bar, vintage record decor vibes. Great cocktails, good bar food, two speakeasies in the back.
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Neighborhood
777 G StFun bar, vintage record decor vibes. Great cocktails, good bar food, two speakeasies in the back.
Outdoors
A fun stop with a suspension bridge and pretty views
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Γέφυρα Αναστολής Spruce Street
West Spruce StreetA fun stop with a suspension bridge and pretty views
Maple Canyon Trail
Maple Canyon TrailA nice little morning walk near the house.
Pretty park up the street with tons of museums, places to picnic, and nice scenery to walk or bike around
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Πάρκο Μπάλμποα
Pretty park up the street with tons of museums, places to picnic, and nice scenery to walk or bike around
Music Venues
Small three story music venue, check out their events calendar to see if it's worth visiting during your stay
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Music Box
1337 India StSmall three story music venue, check out their events calendar to see if it's worth visiting during your stay
The Casbah
2501 Kettner BlvdRock music venue walking distance from the studio.
House of Blues San Diego
1055 Fifth AveMusic venue downtown
Brand new outdoor music venue at on the water at the Embarcadero. Check out their calendar online.
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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
222 Marina Park WayBrand new outdoor music venue at on the water at the Embarcadero. Check out their calendar online.
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveFun music venue in North Park
Speakeasies
Young Blood
777 G StreetPre-fixed cocktail menu, speakeasy.
False Idol
675 W Beech StTiki bar speakeasy, reserve in advance.
Small speakeasy, reserve in advance. No menu, servers ask what you like and come up with something.
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Noble Experiment
777 G StSmall speakeasy, reserve in advance. No menu, servers ask what you like and come up with something.
Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth AveAsian fusion restaurant, kind of a speakeasy entrance. Tiki bar drinks.
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The Grass Skirt
910 Grand AveAsian fusion restaurant, kind of a speakeasy entrance. Tiki bar drinks.