Kobe's Swap Meet

Sports Arena IPayOne Center Parking Lot
San Diego, CA 92101

Amy C. writes: A girlfriend and I went to Kobe's yesterday in search of hats, sunglasses and antiques and we found all 3.  Kobe's is a mass of individual vendors/private sellers that rent stalls to sell everything from yard sale leftovers to Paper Denim jeans.…

USPS Horton Plaza
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

51 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

scott p. writes: This post office is not in "Banker's Hill" it's downtown.  This is the post office at horton plaza, though it really is the de factor "downtown" post office more then the office that bears that name on E St.  It's a small, non descript place that…

Critical Mass

San Diego, CA 92101

Tiffany S. writes: Ten reasons why the Critical Mass bike ride is where I roll on the last Friday of the month:

10) It's more free than going to the bars
9) It gives me an excuse not to go to the gym
8) You can break the rules
7) People will talk to you for reasons other…

Irregular Activity

San Diego, CA 92101

Meg M. writes: Irregular Activity is THE one stop shop for guerrilla marketing and creative branding.  

Finding the most effective and strategic way to broaden and communicate to their clients market, Irregular Activity uses creativity and ingenuity to establish…

Kurios
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

936 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Melissa S. writes: I've practically become a regular at this boutique. I first saw this place on my way to work(which is in the downtown s.d. vicinity). They have really cute clothes, it's like a F21, but better(I think so); smaller but more organized. The jeans I…

Girl Scout Cookies

San Diego, CA 92101

Thea T. writes: I don't know whether to give you one star or five, you dang cookies. Stop tormenting me with all your flavors-- the mintiness of Thin Mints, the peanut butteriness of the Peanut Butter Patties (aka Tagalongs, which is so close to Tagalog- why don't…

Alex Lanau
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4633 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Patrick G. writes: Alex is bad ass. He painted the mural on Thruster's in PB among other things. His art captures the old-school peace and traquility of what we all thought and think of Diego. Surf, sun, palm trees, bright colors and faces that all look relaxed.

Happy Hour Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Grant Hill

2519 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

Tiffany S. writes: I'm quite impressed that this place has two reviews already. The Happy Hour (which I knew as 'the little bar'  for so long for lack of signage) is fun to experience, but overall, the experience isn't fun. Games consist of playing 90's country and…

The Urban Dog

Don't know, they come to me
San Diego, CA 92101

Lisa W. writes: Carrie, the owner and as far as I know, the sole employee is AWESOME! She charges $18 for a 20 minute visit.

It's great to know that we can go to work and Saxony (our blind Weimareiner) is taken care of. On a couple of occasions, she came 3 times in…

420

420 Anywhere St
San Diego, CA 92101

Lisa W. writes: Four twenty.
420.
It's not a place, it's a time in a place.
But today, it is 420.

It's pretty cool, actually.

042007

Yoga Arts of San Diego

838 G St
San Diego, CA 92101

sophie a. writes: hands down, best yoga in san diego - the instructor arturo galvez teaches at ucsd so he knows what he is doing - unlike that long haired hippie that works at your gym.  each class will focus on a different aspect of yoga practice, such as learning to…

Buca Di Beppo
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

705 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Richard B. writes: Went there last night for my friend's going away dinner.

Food was pretty good.

There was fifteen of us and they sat us in the 'Pope Room'... Tons of pictures of the pope in various stages of life on every wall. There's even a life size plaster bust…

America Plaza Trolley Station
Neighborhood: Downtown

Kettner Blvd & W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

Fred C. writes: This station is the northwest junction of the Blue and Orange lines in downtown. It is also across the street from Santa Fe Depot, which is served by Coaster and Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train.

The architecture to note at this station is America…

Civic Center Trolley Station
Neighborhood: Downtown

202 C St
San Diego, CA 92101

Fred C. writes: This station is served by the Blue and Orange Lines. It is also within the discounted downtown fare zone.

The San Diego Trolley has a street all to its own within downtown. This is one of a few stations on C Street, reserved exclusively for Trolleys.…

Fifth Avenue Trolley Station
Neighborhood: Downtown

500 C St
San Diego, CA 92101

Fred C. writes: This station is served by the Blue and Orange Lines. It is also within the discounted downtown fare zone.

Everything that can be said for the Civic Center Trolley Station can be said about the Fifth Avenue Station. It's on C Street, it's two blocks…

Cesar's Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

503 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

David L. writes: Great place to have a beer and a good cigar.

Hang out on the patio to watch the people go by.

Thai Time Bistro
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Steph L. writes: Steph Talk Thai....

Mmmm....Their spicy seafood soup ($10.95) is total comfort food for me: green mussels, big shrimp, krab, calamari, tom yom broth with lots of lemongrass, straw mushrooms, and cilantro. Enough for two people, it is a great way to…

San Diego Writers, Ink
Neighborhood: East Village

Art Center Lofts
710 13th St, Studio 210
San Diego, CA 92101

Nicole V. writes: This organization is one of the things that makes San Diego GREAT!

If you are a writer - whether you've published a dozen novels or are just starting out - SDW, Ink is a must! They hold stellar events weekly including drop-in writing practice…

Stephanie Johnson Band

San Diego, CA 92101

Lisa W. writes: A band is a business, right? I should say so!

Saw Steph Johnson at the Little Italy Art Walk yesterday and she blew my flip-flops off!

This music is best with drinking with a glass of wine, sitting with a close friend in the sun and burning a big…

Kings Inn

1333 Hotel Circle S
San Diego, CA 92108

Jess B. writes: Great price...AAA discount, NICE staff, retro feel on the outside...nice enough rooms on the inside.  Pool, jacuzzi, lots of parking and the one, the only, waffle spot downstairs....
I'll be back!

R.W. Little Sandblasting Co.
Neighborhood: Middletown

3923 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92101

Scott C. writes: If you're restoring anything made of metal, no matter how nasty and rusty, take it to R.W. Little on Pacific Highway and it will come back as good as new.  They seem to specialize in sandblasting car frames, but they'll do anything, no matter how…

Islander Grill

3645 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Kathe E. writes: Their kelaguen tastes almost exactly like my grandpa's did (RIP), and the achiote-seed red rice is succulent (yeah, I said it).  If they only sold it by the bowl, I'd be a happy (and stuffed!) girl with one bowl of kelaguen, one bowl of the beef, and…

Oh Goodies
Neighborhood: La Jolla

955 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

BRIAN K. writes: Yummy goodies, gelato that is. They are a souvenir shop but I'm just going to discuss their gelato which is "slap yo mamma" good. I would include "pappa" too but the gelato is a tad bit runny. Don't get me wrong though, it's great gelato. Probably…

Le Bijou

5560 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: Imagine Indian-made and naturally scented hydrosols, old-fashioned signature fragrances, aromatherapy roll-ons, all of which is 100% natural and a true revival of the perfumery art form that once was: you just pictured Le Bijou.  The store…

Haute Culture

5628 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: Haute Culture is a brand new stylish and posh boutique with designers' apparel from L.A to N.Y, and it's rockin'sexy, baby.  It's also expectedly expensive, babe.  But gosh, it looks really good on you.  If you want to dress up in a cultured couture…

Art in 18K / Gili Anna
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1237 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: In there you'll probably see Anna barefoot, knotting away Japanese style. Her shop is super small, yet it's flooded with all sorts of jewelry creations.  What really distinguishes this place from others is Anna's flexibility to customize or refresh…

LF
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7864 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Kelly K. writes: 5 stars entirely for the once yearly sale. I used to shop at the LF in my old Marina neighborhood in SF *tear. I wouldn't say the clothes are all good quality - or even cute - but if you do a bit of rack flipping you can pull up some VERY adorable…

Sorella della Taverna
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7420 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Danielle R. writes: Mmmm great! I went there the other day hoping to get some fresh pasta to bring home (as in I would cook it myself), and sadly they do not offer that. However I could not leave there without getting something- everything looked so delicious. The…

The Shores Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

8110 Camino Del Oro
La Jolla, CA 92037

Calvin H. writes: This restaurant has the BEST view of the water. Great for early evening dining when elegance is called for and if you want to catch the sunset. Note that you'll be paying more for the ambiance and water view rather than the food though, which is…

Kashi Company
Neighborhood: La Jolla

PO Box 8557
La Jolla, CA 92038

Hana T. writes: This is a review about cereal.  Yes cereal.  Specifically Kashi cereal.  Why?  Because I eat it about 97% of the time everyday.  At anytime in my house, there will be 5 variety of cereals at hand.  I mean, I inhale these stuff.  I eat it with milk, I…

UCSD Co-op General Store

University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr, Ste 0323-G Student Center
La Jolla, CA 92092

Pilly W. writes: Pretty much everyone here reviewed the Food Co-op (or conflated the Food Co-op with the General Store, like Camie K.), except for Jay D. The General Store and the Food Co-op are both co-ops, but they are different businesses.

The G-Store is great for…

Muir Woods

9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92039

Lisa M. writes: My friend lived in Muir and she introduced me to this place. I fell in love. I love coming here for the coffee and just to relax...it's a good place for some down time in between classes. I go to classes late so i can make a stop here.  The baristas…

Madison Art Gallery
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1020 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92039

Christine C. writes: Madison Art Gallery is a brand, spanking new gallery in La Jolla that features a new and inventive artists.  The venue and the collection is very modern. The interior here is resembles an artists' loft and the decor has a very feng shui, zen arty…

University Art Gallery

University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92039

Christine C. writes: The University Art gallery is located in the middle of UCSD's campus. I know because I skateboarded by it many times.

The space is small, but the interior is as chic as any La Jolla gallery. The gallery features hardwood floor and it often times has…

UCSD Guardian
Neighborhood: La Jolla

University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92039

Christine C. writes: The UCSD Guardian is a damn fine paper. I'm pretty closely associated with the publication, but the California College Media Association seems to like the paper as well.

Speaking from experience, I can say that the editors and designers who work at…

UCSD Farmer's Market

Library Walk and Lyman Way
La Jolla, CA 92092

dustinbing f. writes: This one is a nice little farmer's market.  There is usually a big flower stand as well as several produce stands.  There are also stands selling pitas, fresh cut fruit and a good number of made-while-you-wait food stands.  La Creperie from North…

Seaside Homes
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7509 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92039

Christine C. writes: Seaside Homes is an upscale home decor shop that celebrates coastal living. The boutique does not sell tacky, sea shell home accessories. Instead the shop carries chic and expensive items that are also have casual look.

It was very hard for me not to…

Harry's Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7545 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92039

Thao T. writes: We were in downtown la jolla and were starving so a friend took us to a breakfast/brunch place he used to go to all the time in college. It's a family owned restaurant with grandkids as young as ten or so working as servers, so it was pretty cute.…