My top Best Restaurant spots in San Diego, CA by James Tañada, Hospitality Leader and SD Realtor

La Jolla

San Diego

San Diego Eats

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of San Diego! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things San Diego for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

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San Diego, CA, USA

California, USA

San Diego CA

Eat like a local in San Diego with this guide for some of the best food spots in almost every major neighborhood of San Diego. This guide is live, constantly updated with the newest suggestions,  and comes from a San Diego native herself, so you know it's trustworthy. You will not go hungry (or thirsty) in San Diego with this list of recommendations, for the best restaurants, bars, speakeasies, and local eateries in each district. 

Complete San Diego Food and Drink Guide

This is the ULTIMATE TWO-WEEK CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP.  I was born and raised in San Diego, California, and have spent years exploring all the corners of the Golden State.  I've distilled a lifetime of California adventures into this epic 14-day itinerary that will showcase the best California has to offer,  Grab your copy today!

The Ultimate California Road Trip

San Diego, California is easily one of my favorite places in the US. Full of vibrant, friendly people and so many things to do. Just a three hour train ride along the coast from LA and 11 hrs from London.  Enjoy the endless beaches, hiking trails and yummy food spots.

Julian, CA, USA

Downtown San Diego has a lot to offer, but don't overlook the rest of the county while planning your trip.

This Guide contains all of my personal recommendations for activities, restaurants, and bars within San Diego County that can be mixed and matched to make the perfect itinerary for your visit.

In this guide, you'll get:
- a complete, organized list of my favorite restaurants and bars in the San Diego area
- fun experiences for families, couples, and singles alike
- underrated spots to enjoy the beauty of Southern California
- tips from a local for getting the most out of your trip

Updates are ongoing as I discover new spots. Once you unlock, you get those updates forever!

Vista, CA, USA

La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA

Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, USA

Encinitas, CA, USA

Gems of San Diego County

San Diego is bigger than you think. With so much to offer, here are a few ideas (approved by locals as always) to start your trip planning.

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Destination: San Diego

Hodad's Ocean Beach

Absolutely iconic, my family stops by after every baseball game at PETCO Park. Multiple locations, but I've always loved this one the best.

One of the most original San Diego local spots, I would say some of the best burgers around. 

Everything is good here but the burgers are my top recommendation 👌🏽

Suggestion from Emily Taylor, 3 locations

Hodad's Ocean Beach

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