Foundation Yoga

130 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Amanda S. writes: Foundation Yoga has one of, if not, the best Yoga classes I have ever had. The founder, Diane, teaches class on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings that is truly amazing.  You feel like you are getting exercise but in a very relaxed and comfortable…

Surf Ride Board Shops

325 N Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Beth V. writes: One of my favorite places to shop for school clothes. The clothing clearance rack is HUGE and constantly getting bigger.
Brands the store carries:
Clothing - Honolua, Analog, Rip Curl, O'Neil, Volcom, Billabong, RVCA, Jedidiah, Roxy, Quiksilver, and a…

Jamba Juice

689-D Lomas Santa Fe Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075

edwin p. writes: i am a biggest fan of orange dream machine juice.
i had it in Carmel Mountain, Mira mesa ,Kearny Mesa, Mission valley, and here.
CM is just feel tastless. KB and MV are so-so.
Mira mesa and solana beach are the best.
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Muttropolis

227 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

tundrah t. writes: Diego (above left) got probably *the* coolest dog collar in history at this store. It is black leather and has little skulls around it.

Was it expensive? yes. is my dog the closest thing i'll have to a child in the next ten years? yes. so, yeah,…

Red Tracton's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Del Mar

550 Via De La Valle
Solana Beach, CA 92075

margot b. writes: I have to disagree with the other reviewer for Red Tracton's - for years it has had the best lobster bisque in the San Diego area. It's definitely a splurge, both price and calorie-wise but as a now and again treat you can't find better bisque than…

Panda Express

UCSD Price Center
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Jon T. writes: This panda express is the best one I've been to, the line moves very fast compared to others (I guess because they're used to serving a large amount of students) and offers some dishes that are not offered at other Panda Expresses. Good place!

College Area

San Diego, CA 92101

David M. writes: This is area is bordered by 70th Street on the East, 54th Street on the west, with El Cajon Blvd, and University Ave. as the main borders. Although the college is the main thing, it is turning into a cool old neighborhood with some flava (can a 41…

Little Italy

San Diego, CA 92101

Julie G. writes: It pales in comparison to NYC''s Little Italy in so many ways. Don't get me wrong you can find some of the best Italian restaurants here, however that's really all the Italian you get. In NYC Little Italy was once filled with emigrants directly off…

Lane Bryant

Plaza Bonita
Fashion Valley, Mission Valley
San Diego, CA 92101

Marisol R. writes: For the fashion forward plus-sized woman this is one of the best places to shop. The prices are reasonable and they have GREAT sales. This is one of the best places to shop for lingerie for full-figured women. I love their pants for work, even if…

The White Barn Candle Co.

1640 Camino Del Rio
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine C. writes: The White Barn is a sister store to bath and body works. The store sells fragrant candles that have sent that matches the smell of the ultra fragrant and luxurious lotions of B & B works sells.

The White Barn is a go to gift shop.

Fella's,  I dare…

UCSD Price Center Theater

University of Caifornia San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Christine C. writes: I'm just happy it exists. The Price Center theater is not luxurious, and the cinema does not show the latest and greatest independent films, but I think it is a pretty cool little movie house on campus. The theater is pretty small and the seats are…

Horton News
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

324 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine C. writes: This newsstand is prime location. It is right next to the Starbucks in Horton Plaza so anybody who is anybody can check out this wee 'lil news and magazine vendor. The stand is completely outside so everybody  who walks by can read the latest news…

San Diego Firehouse Museum
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1572 Columbia St
San Diego, CA 92101

Anita L. writes: Wanna kill 30-40 minutes of your time with the kids? This is the perfect place to walk around and have the kids sit in the fire engine and get their pictures taken.

This small old fire station houses antique fire engines and other memorabilia from…

Street Scene

San Diego, CA 92101

Christy R. writes: Street Scene would get one star if I'd paid for tickets and parking, but since I got in free, I'll add a star for the free shoes I won from the Asics wheel of shoe fortune, and what the heck, one more because Muse rocked my face off.  Pretty…

Tidewater Tavern

221 N Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Todd P. writes: Today's lunch was so easy.

I'll have beer and Ice tea.
Another beer? Sure!
Are you ready to order?
I'll have a Bacon Cheeseburger with everything on it.
*Mustard is not part of everything thank you very much*.

TVs all over the place, pool tables, large…

Nobu Gourmet

315 South coast Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

amanda d. writes: Great!  awesome atmosphere, very secluded.  Ok service, but if you sit at the bar you may get some free trials of rolls or nigiri.

Solana Donut House

124 Lomas Santa Fe Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Mick G. writes: mmmmmmmmmmm ... donuts.
North County has some great donut houses.  This one is #2 in my book.  Just behind VG's in Cardiff.
Lots of old Jr. HS memories here.  Good stuff.
:)
I now do not really like donuts anymore so I never go, but if I did ... I would…

Blum Andrea G DDS

530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Ste K
Solana Beach, CA 92075

roshni r. writes: after much painstaking searching (and a few bad experiences), we finally found dr. blum as our family dentist.  she does a great job and is friendly and efficient.  her assistants are also great....

CVS Pharmacy

683 Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Joel F. writes: I don't normally review drugstores, but I was heading to a The Might Be Giants concert and wanted some earplugs.  The staff was very helpful in looking for them with us, although I did find them on my own during the search.

However, I both forgot and…

Shogun of La Jolla at UCSD

9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92092

Ray O. writes: Chicken katsu is okay, but leaves me feeling kind of gross.  California roll is medicore.  Nigiri looks suspect, quality-wise.  Essentially a fast-food level of quality.

The Grove Cafe

UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Jen W. writes: I like this place. It's conveniently located a short walk away from my dorm, and during happy hour, 4-5p on weekdays, drinks are $1.50, which is just about how much I'm willing to pay for a drink with espresso. You can also get a pastry in addition…

City College Trolley Station

C St & 12th Ave
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.

It's a Trolley stop and an institution of higher learning. This is of course named after San Diego City College, one of many colleges accessible…

Solunto Baking Company
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1643 India Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Sandi K. writes: I wanted a cannoli and found two different sizes here.   The shell of the cannoli was the best I have had and the cream filling was slightly sweeter than I prefer but otherwise excellent.  

There were at least 6 other types of pastries, a case full…

The Old Spaghetti Factory
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

275 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Mike F. writes: Tons of choices and combos but its the sauce thats key and they deliver it. (To your palte that is). Bring your appetite cause the servings are HUGE. Salads are ok but dont get too much "filler food". Walk along the area and enjoy a hand-rolled cigar…

Smog Test Only

1055 G Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Geoff H. writes: OK..............so getting a smog test may not be the most exciting thing you do this year, but it is nice when you find a place that is family owned and operated with friendly service. Mary and her husband are the staff and owners here and they do a…

Godiva Chocolatier Inc
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

239 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Anastasia B. writes: I went to a FREE chocolate tasting here once...a long time ago. It was an hour of HOT CHOCOLATE SEX. The adorable gay manager gave us an extensive history lesson on chocolate and Godiva. And the best part...yes, of course...the FREE samples!

We were…

Taste of Gaslamp
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

614 5th Ave
Ste E
San Diego, CA 92101

Monica T. writes: Taste of Gaslamp is a marketing stunt that allows restaurants in the Gaslamp to showcase their foods and drinks for your dining entertainment.  The two-day food extravaganza takes place in early summer and features 25+ restaurants on each of the…

Meridian Salon Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

220 W G St
Ste B
San Diego, CA 92101

Sheri Z. writes: I moved downtown in December- Could not find a good nail place for the life of me. The local ones I tried, can I say you got what you paid for? Anyway- Dee Dee is amazing. Her nails stay on, she takes her time, and she is a perfectionist. She uses…

Espresso San Diego's Coffeehouse & Cafe Newspaper
Neighborhood: East Village

740 13th Street
San Diego, CA 92101

d.a. k. writes: John Rippo has done a formidable job of creating & maintaining, for decades now, one of San Diego's only free, independent news sources.  The early-American, old school coffeehouse broadsheet style is fun. And the paper is immensely readable.  At…

Uptown Cleaners
Neighborhood: Downtown

702 Ash St Ste C
San Diego, CA 92101

David M. writes: I get good service here. They do wonderful work and make their deadlines. I go out of my way to bring my clothes here.

Moby Dick's Bar

642 W Hawthorn St
San Diego, CA 92101

Jessica L. writes: I struggled with this place for a long time. There were issues with the ownership and it was hard to figure out what night's it was open. It was always hit and miss. But I never gave up, it was in stumbling distance form my house and I was determined…

Harper Construction Company
Neighborhood: Middletown

2241 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101

Kyle B. writes: These guys rock! They get a job, and they get it done!
I would fully recommend Harper to anyone!

If you haven't seen it,.you should check out what they did with the new "The Rock" building. Amazing! Great job!

http://therocksandiego...

Metropolitan Transit Systems
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

102 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

Allison H. writes: Dear MTS,

Your system is screwed up.  I know you tried the best that you could, what with the new trolley service to SDSU (its installation directly correlates to an increase in crime in the neighborhood, www.arjis.com).  It would've been nice if you…

LC's

333 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

.Ronnie. M. writes: Nestled next to Molly's by the Marriott poolside, LC's is a great place to have breakfast after a good night's sleep or nursing a hangover.

The prices are fair and the selection is vast for big eaters and diet freaks alike. The breakfast buffet has…

Pete's Quality Meat
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1742 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

Craig W. writes: Long.  Hot.  Juicy.  Hard buns.

And the sausage sandwiches are pretty great, too.

Pete's Quality Meats & Deli
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1742 1/2 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

anthony b. writes: Simply the best meatball and sausage sandwich's. Fresh meats prepared on site, and cooked by Pete himself. Don't expect fine dining, the place is old, small and full of smoke from the kitchen but don't let that scare you off. Pete's has been there…