Jonathan&Cindy’s La Jolla/San Diego Guidebook
Food scene
This famous Taiwanese chain is just minutes away! The korubata pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are a must-have. The braised beef soup is a traditional Taiwanese soup that comforts the soul. If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend the wood-ear mushroom in vinegar dressing appetizer. For dessert, try the chocolate and Michi xiao long bao or the chocolate buns. Can’t go wrong with anything here! Just be prepared for a bit of a wait.
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Din Tai Fung
4301 La Jolla Village DrThis famous Taiwanese chain is just minutes away! The korubata pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are a must-have. The braised beef soup is a traditional Taiwanese soup that comforts the soul. If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend the wood-ear mushroom in vinegar dressing appetizer. For dessert, try the chocolate and Michi xiao long bao or the chocolate buns. Can’t go wrong with anything here! Just be prepared for a bit of a wait.
Seasons 52 is conveniently located in the Westfield UTC Mall. We love that this chain features a rotating menu depending on the season using fresh produce.
Some of our faves include the butternut squash soup, shrimp and grits, caramelized scallops, and Cedar plank roasted salmon. Desserts usually come in little shot glasses so they’re great portions for those looking for moderation!
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Seasons 52
4505 La Jolla Village DrSeasons 52 is conveniently located in the Westfield UTC Mall. We love that this chain features a rotating menu depending on the season using fresh produce.
Some of our faves include the butternut squash soup, shrimp and grits, caramelized scallops, and Cedar plank roasted salmon. Desserts usually come in little shot glasses so they’re great portions for those looking for moderation!
Westfield UTC is one of San Diego’s largest shopping centers featuring many new additions and stores. It’s just 3 blocks (~15 minutes walk) from our Airbnb. Not only do they feature major and boutique retailers, UTC also has numerous restaurants, eateries and beverage establishments.
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Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrWestfield UTC is one of San Diego’s largest shopping centers featuring many new additions and stores. It’s just 3 blocks (~15 minutes walk) from our Airbnb. Not only do they feature major and boutique retailers, UTC also has numerous restaurants, eateries and beverage establishments.
This is one of the go-to place for us when we want healthy Californian cuisine in the Westfield UTC Mall. We usually order the brussel sprouts, grass-fed burger, kale salad and lasagna.
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True Food Kitchen
7007 Friars RdThis is one of the go-to place for us when we want healthy Californian cuisine in the Westfield UTC Mall. We usually order the brussel sprouts, grass-fed burger, kale salad and lasagna.
We love Tender Greens. This location is also in the Westfield UTC Mall nearby. Their focus is on sustainability. Jonathan loves getting the seared tuna plate with the arugula salad and brown rice side. Cindy likes the buttermilk fried chicken or falafel with the kale salad and seasonal veggies.
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Tender Greens
2400 Historic Decatur RdWe love Tender Greens. This location is also in the Westfield UTC Mall nearby. Their focus is on sustainability. Jonathan loves getting the seared tuna plate with the arugula salad and brown rice side. Cindy likes the buttermilk fried chicken or falafel with the kale salad and seasonal veggies.
Starbucks
4545 La Jolla Village DrThis Starbucks is only a 12 minute walk from our Airbnb.
This smoothie place is just a 12 minute walk from our Airbnb and is right by the Starbucks.
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Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies
1025 Camino De La ReinaThis smoothie place is just a 12 minute walk from our Airbnb and is right by the Starbucks.
If you’re craving that Egg McMuffin in the morning or just need a quick meal, the McDonalds here is the closest fast food drive thru and is only a 12 minute walk.
McDonald's
4260 Nobel DrIf you’re craving that Egg McMuffin in the morning or just need a quick meal, the McDonalds here is the closest fast food drive thru and is only a 12 minute walk.
We love their burgers because you can add all kinds of toppings. Their Cajun fries are amazing!!
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Five Guys
130 N El Camino RealWe love their burgers because you can add all kinds of toppings. Their Cajun fries are amazing!!
Costa Verde Center is a strip mall just 10 minutes walking distance from our Airbnb. This center has a grocery store, restaurants and eateries, a Starbucks and Robek’s smoothies and more.
Costa Verde Center
8410-8750 Genesee AveCosta Verde Center is a strip mall just 10 minutes walking distance from our Airbnb. This center has a grocery store, restaurants and eateries, a Starbucks and Robek’s smoothies and more.
Grocery store/market
Vons is a popular supermarket chain in San Diego/Southern California. This is the closest one from our Airbnb, which is about an 11 minute walk (0.6 miles).
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Vons
1702 Garnet AveVons is a popular supermarket chain in San Diego/Southern California. This is the closest one from our Airbnb, which is about an 11 minute walk (0.6 miles).
This mainstream grocery store is close to many other types of stores and eateries.
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Ralphs
8657 Villa La Jolla DrThis mainstream grocery store is close to many other types of stores and eateries.
This Trader Joe’s neighborhood grocery store is only a 5 minute drive from our Airbnb.
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveThis Trader Joe’s neighborhood grocery store is only a 5 minute drive from our Airbnb.
Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla DrThis Whole Foods is located only 5 minutes away by car.
Bristol Farms is the closest grocery store to our Airbnb. It’s an upscale gourmet market chain.
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Bristol Farms La Jolla
8510 Genesee AveBristol Farms is the closest grocery store to our Airbnb. It’s an upscale gourmet market chain.
Sightseeing
Great place to walk around and enjoy sights of kayakers, sea lions, and hermit crabs in the tide pools.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdGreat place to walk around and enjoy sights of kayakers, sea lions, and hermit crabs in the tide pools.