san diego california
san diego california
Gracie Hinz
below you will find all things san diego! coffee, mellow food spots, up scale dinner & drinks, brunches, hikes, favorite beaches and more! i have had called san diego home for the past four years so hopefully you can get a little taste of the city through this guide :)!
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these are the spots that you will find me on a daily/weekly basis, little bit more low key but high quality food and coffee. these are also the first spots I would recommend for anyone coming to san diego.

Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
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my favorite spot in san diego, really they have all my favorite things, incredible bread pasteries, lunch, coffee & natural wine
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Mitch's Seafood
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could go here for dinner every night, you cannot go wrong with any of the fish tacos, fun ambiance as it is right on the water
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Provecho! Coffee Co.
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my new favorite coffee in san diego. quality is incredible & is located in an art museum so big open spaces with lots to see 🫶 don’t miss
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It's Raw Poke Shop
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my go to lunch - like wow what’s better than poke at the beach. such good quality and right in ocean beach
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coffee & baked goods

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IZOLA
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lovely city vibes, the croissants are very good but are on the pricier size, really great for a saturday morn walk or spot to sit down and get some work done on a week day
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brunch lunch & quick bites

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Northside Shack - Point Loma
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fresh smoothies & açaí bowls - for sure my go to spot when i am too lazy to cook breakfast
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
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good seafood tacos & next to surf in PB so a great spot post surf, can get busy !!!
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fancier dinner & drinks
Friday night or treat your self week day, spots. All of these places have great food and are great for a date a friend hang or a take your journal and just enjoy your own company kinda night.

Mabel's Gone Fishing
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fun fun fun, lovely food great spot for drinks and appetizers or a full dinner
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Fort Oak
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fun more upscale spot for dinner or just drinks and appetizers, creative cocktails and epic food
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Herb & Wood
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my go to take people out for a fancy meal spot. love it eveytime. always good farm to table upscale feel
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Wine & Ice Cream

Little Victory Wine Market
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natural wine and good food, two of my favorite things ✨ always hit when i am up north
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gracie Hinz
Hello! My name is Gracie Hinz! I am a Seattle and San Diego based traveler with a passion for the mountains and outdoors! I am an avid planner and am always planning my next get away, and love helping others plan their route. When I am not on the move you can find me surfing, skiing, sitting at a coffee shop, or working as a marine consultant.
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