Guidebook for San Diego

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Guidebook for San Diego

Entertainment & Activities

This amusement park is popular with the kids for its iconic Big Dipper roller coaster, mid-way games, shops, zipline and wave machine for surfing. There are plenty of restaurants and free parking.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
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This amusement park is popular with the kids for its iconic Big Dipper roller coaster, mid-way games, shops, zipline and wave machine for surfing. There are plenty of restaurants and free parking.
Just a few miles away from your vacation home - kids love the amusement park rides, hands-on interactive and educational experiences with sea life and of course the performances.
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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.
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Just a few miles away from your vacation home - kids love the amusement park rides, hands-on interactive and educational experiences with sea life and of course the performances.
Lions & Tigers & Bears, OH MY! But lets not forget the Pandas, Monkeys, Elephants and Giraffes!
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San Diegon eläintarha
2920 Zoo Dr
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Lions & Tigers & Bears, OH MY! But lets not forget the Pandas, Monkeys, Elephants and Giraffes!

Sightseeing

Beautiful views -- you'll go home with some amazing memories and photos to make everyone envious of your holiday!
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Sunset Cliffs
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Beautiful views -- you'll go home with some amazing memories and photos to make everyone envious of your holiday!
The Cabrillo National Monument marks the spot where European explorers first step foot in San Diego. Go for the history, tidepools and the views!
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Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
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The Cabrillo National Monument marks the spot where European explorers first step foot in San Diego. Go for the history, tidepools and the views!
Go window shopping in the charming village of La Jolla - filled with restaurants, high-end boutiques and exotic car dealerships
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Village of La Jolla
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Go window shopping in the charming village of La Jolla - filled with restaurants, high-end boutiques and exotic car dealerships
No trip to San Diego would be complete without a stop at this historic landmark, where Marilyn Monroe and gang filmed "Some Like It Hot"
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
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No trip to San Diego would be complete without a stop at this historic landmark, where Marilyn Monroe and gang filmed "Some Like It Hot"
Visit the Serra Museum atop the hill in Presidio Park - One of the most familiar landmarks in San Diego, this museum marks the site where California began. Go for the history, architecture and view.
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Presidio Park
2811 Jackson St
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Visit the Serra Museum atop the hill in Presidio Park - One of the most familiar landmarks in San Diego, this museum marks the site where California began. Go for the history, architecture and view.
The first settlement in San Diego and known as the birthplace of California. Find a mix of history, shopping and tons of Mexican restaurants.
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Vanha kaupunki San Diego
4002 Wallace St
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The first settlement in San Diego and known as the birthplace of California. Find a mix of history, shopping and tons of Mexican restaurants.
Another favorite sightseeing stop while visiting La Jolla - stop by to see the seals and sea lions gather in this small beach and take a walk along the seawall for an even better view!
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Children's Pool Observation Walkway
Children's Pool Observation Walkway
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Another favorite sightseeing stop while visiting La Jolla - stop by to see the seals and sea lions gather in this small beach and take a walk along the seawall for an even better view!
Great walking & hiking trails with a stunning backdrop of the La Jolla coast
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Torrey Pinesin osavaltion luonnonsuojelualue
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
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Great walking & hiking trails with a stunning backdrop of the La Jolla coast
Even if you don't take a tandem ride on a paraglider - you'll be glad you visited to watch the daredevils jump off the cliffs and soar along the rugged and breathtaking coastline of La Jolla
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
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Even if you don't take a tandem ride on a paraglider - you'll be glad you visited to watch the daredevils jump off the cliffs and soar along the rugged and breathtaking coastline of La Jolla
Catch a harbor cruise or a ferry to Coronado Island.
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Broadway Pier
1000 N Embarcadero
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Catch a harbor cruise or a ferry to Coronado Island.
You can catch a ferry between Coronado and two locations in downtown San Diego -- Broadway Pier (near the Midway) and behind the Convention Center.
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Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st St
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You can catch a ferry between Coronado and two locations in downtown San Diego -- Broadway Pier (near the Midway) and behind the Convention Center.
Tour this awesome collection of boats & submarines along the water front embarcadero
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San Diegon merimuseo
1492 N Harbor Dr
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Tour this awesome collection of boats & submarines along the water front embarcadero
Take a tour to see what life was like aboard this amazing aircraft carrier. Get there early for a chance to visit the bridge!
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USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Dr
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Take a tour to see what life was like aboard this amazing aircraft carrier. Get there early for a chance to visit the bridge!
Climb to the top of this iconic landmark for a 360 degree view of San Diego - tour is an add-on to the Museum of Man
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California Tower (Temporarily Closed)
1350 El Prado
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Climb to the top of this iconic landmark for a 360 degree view of San Diego - tour is an add-on to the Museum of Man
More than a dozen museums, parks, activities and restaurants. Browse Spanish Village with dozens of local artists. Events year round including free outdoor concerts at Spreckles, Outdoor Movies.
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Balboa Park
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More than a dozen museums, parks, activities and restaurants. Browse Spanish Village with dozens of local artists. Events year round including free outdoor concerts at Spreckles, Outdoor Movies.

Food Scene

The Hillcrest neighborhood is home to, I am guessing, at least 100 restaurants and nightclubs - plus lots of quirky boutiques and vintage shops.
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
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The Hillcrest neighborhood is home to, I am guessing, at least 100 restaurants and nightclubs - plus lots of quirky boutiques and vintage shops.
This 28 acre complex was formerly a Naval Training Center, but has been converted to a fantastic spot to find restaurants, galleries, nightlight and events in a beautiful Spanish Revival setting
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Liberty-asema
2640 Historic Decatur Rd
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This 28 acre complex was formerly a Naval Training Center, but has been converted to a fantastic spot to find restaurants, galleries, nightlight and events in a beautiful Spanish Revival setting
Our favorite Tiki Bar for strong Mai Tai cocktails and their Pacific-Rim inspired menu. A perfect place for a few drinks and tasty appetizers at Sunset - and the views equally awesome!
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Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island Dr
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Our favorite Tiki Bar for strong Mai Tai cocktails and their Pacific-Rim inspired menu. A perfect place for a few drinks and tasty appetizers at Sunset - and the views equally awesome!
Casual & Delicious Waterfront Dining with one of the best views of the San Diego Skyline and Bay. A great place to catch lunch or dinner before catching your flight home.
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C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island Dr
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Casual & Delicious Waterfront Dining with one of the best views of the San Diego Skyline and Bay. A great place to catch lunch or dinner before catching your flight home.
Restaurants & shops along the waterfront - check their schedule for live music and events: Busker Festival in Spring, Santa in December, Auto Shows year-round.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor Dr
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Restaurants & shops along the waterfront - check their schedule for live music and events: Busker Festival in Spring, Santa in December, Auto Shows year-round.
Next to Seaport Village you'll find the newer "Headquarters" with some pretty great restaurants - including Puesto for some of the most delicious taco's in town
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Pääkonttori Seaportissa
789 W Harbor Dr
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Next to Seaport Village you'll find the newer "Headquarters" with some pretty great restaurants - including Puesto for some of the most delicious taco's in town
Tons of restaurants, shops & nightlife, plus seasonal street fairs and events
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Gaslamp Quarter
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Tons of restaurants, shops & nightlife, plus seasonal street fairs and events
Organic Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Coffee and More! Coffee, open daily from 8AM till 4:30PM
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Sunshine Smoothie
5020 W Point Loma Blvd
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Organic Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Coffee and More! Coffee, open daily from 8AM till 4:30PM
Fine Dining in OB? Yep! A highly rated menu and expansive wine list just a few blocks from your beach cottage. Kitchen & Wine Shop are Closed Mondays
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
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Fine Dining in OB? Yep! A highly rated menu and expansive wine list just a few blocks from your beach cottage. Kitchen & Wine Shop are Closed Mondays
Breakfast & lunch with a Hawaiian-themed menu. with a "build your own Bloody Mary" Tiki Bar. Open weekdays 9AM-3PM and weekends 8AM-6PM
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Daybreak Island Grill
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Breakfast & lunch with a Hawaiian-themed menu. with a "build your own Bloody Mary" Tiki Bar. Open weekdays 9AM-3PM and weekends 8AM-6PM
Bo (as in Ocean Beach "Bohemian) + Beau (as in Beautiful) = casual neighborhood bistro - serving dinner nightly from 4:30pm. Part of the Cohen Restaurant Group, which means EVERYTHING will taste good!
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BO-beau kitchen + bar
4996 W Point Loma Blvd
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Bo (as in Ocean Beach "Bohemian) + Beau (as in Beautiful) = casual neighborhood bistro - serving dinner nightly from 4:30pm. Part of the Cohen Restaurant Group, which means EVERYTHING will taste good!
Enjoy tacos, burgers and traditional pub food at this local joint with an outside patio.
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The Holding Company
5046 Newport Avenue
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Enjoy tacos, burgers and traditional pub food at this local joint with an outside patio.
Family run Bavarian Tavern serving German Favorites (Brat, Schnitzel) a short walk from your beach house
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Kaiserhof German American
2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
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Family run Bavarian Tavern serving German Favorites (Brat, Schnitzel) a short walk from your beach house
So much has been said about Hodad's "Best Burgers in the World" - featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives twice!! Grab a burger and taste for yourself.
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Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
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So much has been said about Hodad's "Best Burgers in the World" - featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives twice!! Grab a burger and taste for yourself.
Just a hop, skip and jump from your beach house -- O'Bistro Cafe serves up Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Bar with a wide variety of choices -- seafood, tacos, pizza and traditional American meals
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O'Bistro Cafe
4934 Voltaire St
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Just a hop, skip and jump from your beach house -- O'Bistro Cafe serves up Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Bar with a wide variety of choices -- seafood, tacos, pizza and traditional American meals
Coffee, Tea, Smoothies, Breakfast Bowls a VERY short walk from your beach house!
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Tiki Port
2201 Cable St
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Coffee, Tea, Smoothies, Breakfast Bowls a VERY short walk from your beach house!
An OB mainstay, serving up your typical American-ized Mexican dishes. Seating on the patio is nice, as is the service!
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Nati's Mexican Restaurant
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An OB mainstay, serving up your typical American-ized Mexican dishes. Seating on the patio is nice, as is the service!
Open air restaurant and bar at the base of the pier, known for their fish tacos! Perch yourself along the window seating to enjoy the parade of passersby and beach views.
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South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
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Open air restaurant and bar at the base of the pier, known for their fish tacos! Perch yourself along the window seating to enjoy the parade of passersby and beach views.
Quite possibly the biggest and best selection of beer & pizza in OB. Expect this place to be busy, but you can always find a seat in the Family style dining room.
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Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon St
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Quite possibly the biggest and best selection of beer & pizza in OB. Expect this place to be busy, but you can always find a seat in the Family style dining room.
Noodle enthusiasts couldn't get enough of the original (at Cable & Voltair) so they opened this new spot near the action at Newport & Bacon). Loads of indoor/outdoor seating.
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OB Noodle House Bar 1502
4993 Niagara Ave
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Noodle enthusiasts couldn't get enough of the original (at Cable & Voltair) so they opened this new spot near the action at Newport & Bacon). Loads of indoor/outdoor seating.
Serving up tasty Asian dishes, but go for the "Pho" - a delicious broth packed with noodles, your choice of mean/protein and lots of goodies. So great, they opened a 2nd location near Newport!
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OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable St
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Serving up tasty Asian dishes, but go for the "Pho" - a delicious broth packed with noodles, your choice of mean/protein and lots of goodies. So great, they opened a 2nd location near Newport!
Local Favorite
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The Joint - Award Winning Sushi, Tapas, Brunch, & Craft Beer
4902 Newport Ave
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Local Favorite
Local Favorite
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Shades Oceanfront Bistro
5083 Santa Monica Avenue
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Local Favorite
Local Favorite
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Hugo's Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
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Local Favorite
Local Favorite
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To the Point Cafe & Eatery
4161 Voltaire St
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Local Favorite
Sundara brings the exotic cuisine of India to Ocean Beach and pairs it with craft beers and fine wines, all reasonably priced and served in a friendly atmosphere. Fresh Naan is baked to order
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Sundara
1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
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Sundara brings the exotic cuisine of India to Ocean Beach and pairs it with craft beers and fine wines, all reasonably priced and served in a friendly atmosphere. Fresh Naan is baked to order
Local Favorite
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Te Mana Cafe
4956 Voltaire St
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Local Favorite
Local Favorite
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Lazy Hummingbird Coffee & Tea House
4876 Santa Monica Ave
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Local Favorite

Everything Else

Less than 5 miles (15 minute drive) to the airport terminal
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San Diego International Airport
3225 N Harbor Dr
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Less than 5 miles (15 minute drive) to the airport terminal
Home of the San Diego Padres and the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. Catch a baseball game April - September, or take a behind the scene's tour into the dugout, press box, locker room etc..
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Petco Park
100 Park Blvd
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Home of the San Diego Padres and the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. Catch a baseball game April - September, or take a behind the scene's tour into the dugout, press box, locker room etc..
Home to the world famous COMIC-CON, drawing crowds of more than 100,000 superheros and zombies each July in San Diego. Events year-round
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San Diegon messukeskus
111 W Harbor Dr
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Home to the world famous COMIC-CON, drawing crowds of more than 100,000 superheros and zombies each July in San Diego. Events year-round
Convenient Gas Station
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Shell
4794 Voltaire St
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Convenient Gas Station

Arts & Culture

A waterfront concert venue - see a show under the stars! 2016 shows include Steve Miller Band, Chris Stapleton, Jewel, Ringo, etc
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Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island Dr
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A waterfront concert venue - see a show under the stars! 2016 shows include Steve Miller Band, Chris Stapleton, Jewel, Ringo, etc

Essentials

Need flip flops, sun screen, beach gear or a new swim suit? You'll find just about everything you need at this Department Store / Grocery Store / Pharmacy
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Target
4864 Newport Ave
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Need flip flops, sun screen, beach gear or a new swim suit? You'll find just about everything you need at this Department Store / Grocery Store / Pharmacy
Full Service Grocery Store Mon-Sat 5AM - 1AM Sun 5AM-Midnight Pharmacy hours may vary
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Ralphs
101 G St
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Full Service Grocery Store Mon-Sat 5AM - 1AM Sun 5AM-Midnight Pharmacy hours may vary
A wide range of natural and organic grocery items, beer & wine. Open daily from 7AM to 10PM
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Sprouts
1327 Encinitas Blvd
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A wide range of natural and organic grocery items, beer & wine. Open daily from 7AM to 10PM
You can't miss the Farmers Market in Little Italy, held every Saturday from 8AM - 2PM with over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, prepared food and all sorts of fun goodies. The crowds are great!
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date St
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You can't miss the Farmers Market in Little Italy, held every Saturday from 8AM - 2PM with over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, prepared food and all sorts of fun goodies. The crowds are great!
Produce, prepared foods, gifts, live music and great fun. Held every Wednesday from 4pm - 8pm on Newport Ave.
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport Ave
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Produce, prepared foods, gifts, live music and great fun. Held every Wednesday from 4pm - 8pm on Newport Ave.
Corner store with HUGE selection of Craft Beer, wine, liquor and snacks. Say hi to Ivan
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Abbott Liquor
2074 Abbott St
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Corner store with HUGE selection of Craft Beer, wine, liquor and snacks. Say hi to Ivan
Convenience Store just a block away
Bacon Street
Bacon Street
Convenience Store just a block away
A neighborhood co-op with local produce and groceries on the ground floor and a vegetarian restaurant/buffet/salad bar on the top floor. Use our co-op discount card 74962 when you check out
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Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
4765 Voltaire St
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A neighborhood co-op with local produce and groceries on the ground floor and a vegetarian restaurant/buffet/salad bar on the top floor. Use our co-op discount card 74962 when you check out

Drinks & Nightlife

This CASH ONLY local dive bar is known for their strong drinks. You'll find shuffleboard, pool and foosball inside.
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Lucy's Tavern
4906 Voltaire St
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This CASH ONLY local dive bar is known for their strong drinks. You'll find shuffleboard, pool and foosball inside.
Hess Brewing is one of the premiere "small production" craft breweries in San Diego and opened this Tasting Room in OB in late 2015. Open daily at noon
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Mike Hess Brewing
4893 Voltaire St
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Hess Brewing is one of the premiere "small production" craft breweries in San Diego and opened this Tasting Room in OB in late 2015. Open daily at noon