Sole Luna
Neighborhood: Downtown

702 Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101

Scott H. writes: This place is getting 4 stars based upon the fact that it is primarily a cafe, but the atmosphere at this place is chill as a mofo.. it is at the base of the el cortez, which makes you feel kinda flashy because you can't miss this place no matter…

First and Ivy Meats and Deli
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2170 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Lucas O. writes: Marketplace, you've been replaced.

There are so many things to love about my visit to this place, it's hard to pack them all into a single review.  The selection is more extensive than most of the corner markets in this area, which is a good place to…

Super Fries
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

463 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

Mas H. writes: I give it two stars my daughter gives it four.  You see the average.  There's nothing super about super fries.  The fries are okay.  They are creamy and crunchy, but they remind me of McDonalds with skin on. (flavorings and such; fillers and…

Beach City Market

3 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Jennifer L. writes: Gotta love San Diego where it's still warm enough to sit outside for lunch in late January.  Beach City Market is a great stop for lunch vs. standard food court vittles.  Boar's head meats on your sammiches, sushi, smoothies, all sorts of…

Trattoria La Bocca
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

515 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Maggie P. writes: Pricey. Good location. Charming inside and outside seating with heater to ward away the chill. Attentive staff. Tasty food. And due to a recent comment from a friendly yelper (thank you sir), the review has become 3 instead of four stars.

That said,…

San Diego Natural History Museum
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1788 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

V L. writes: I was fortunate to check out the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit last week. It was great! It spans 2 whole floors of the place. I learned a lot. Many different countries came together to make this exhibit the largest one for the Dead Sea Scrolls. It is…

Quizno's
Neighborhood: East Village

427 9th Ave, Ste A
San Diego, CA 92101

anthony b. writes: Quizno's is what it is, but always better than subway. I'll take mine toasted please.

Masala Spices of India
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

314 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Richard R. writes: As you walk into this restaurant, you are struck by the care and attention to detail the owners have put into creating a modern atmosphere that bears no resemblance to a traditional Indian restaurant.  My friend commented that this place resembled…

Bodyworks Health & Fitness
Neighborhood: Downtown

1130 7th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Tiffany S. writes: Good basic gym that caters to the downtown nine-to-fiver. I like how the main room lets in a lot of natural light, making it a lot more pleasant than the local chain gym. The staff is very personable and really aim to please, again something you'll…

West Cedar Market
Neighborhood: Little Italy

412 W Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101

Jennifer J. writes: If you need beer, wine, smokes or a random roll of TP go see Sam!!!
He can fill you in the neighborhood gossip while you're there.

He's right between Pappalecco gelato and Staion boutique.
If it's a weeknight, and you're lucky, he's probably in the…

Suncoast Motion Picture Co
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

374 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine C. writes: This is a great shop for movie nerds. Their DVD inventory is ginormous. Of course, the DVDs here aren't cheap, but the shop has some of the rarest movies in stock. The store also features an assortment of industry magazines and movie memorabilia.…

North Park News
Neighborhood: Downtown

1250 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

mike s. writes: If I'm a bit biased in my review I apologize. If I get the details mixed up it's because the events that took place happened when I was 6-17 years old. Please let me know and I'll correct.

My father, Thomas Shess, started this little newspaper out of…

India Ink Papers
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1907 Columbia St
Ste 1
San Diego, CA 92101

Chris K. writes: If you're looking to send out some nice invitations or to buy a unique gift, this is a great little store. Every time I go in there, regardless if I need something or not, I always walk out the door buying something.

Sanrio
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

554 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

Miss Vanessa T. writes: Basically any Sanrio store is the best store ever!
This is the closest one to me....and anyone who knows me, knows that I love Hello Kitty :]
A lot of Sanrio stores have closed down because they have their online store and big stores like Target carry…

Gracie
Neighborhood: East Village

181 W Market Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Cheri B. writes: The clothing in here is absolutely adorable, and I would LOVE to be able to afford it!  A top is between $60-260, pants/jeans, $230-420 area.  If I had $5,000 to spend on looking elite, and hip, here is one of the places I would go!

See's Candies

178 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Mas H. writes: Where are the little old ladies?  

I don't like going into a confectioner and immediately fantasizing about eating drizzled chocolate off the thighs of the young woman standing across the counter from me me.  Or coating her breasts in chocolate butter…

Pure Platinum
Neighborhood: Little Italy

2431 Pacific Hwy
Harborside
San Diego, CA 92101

Todd P. writes: I don't know what to say.
It was scary.
Any man that says he's not scared is lying.
We landed just before nightfall. We hadn't received our orders yet so we had to stay put... for now anyway. Not one of us could possibly have known what was to become of…

Best Western
Neighborhood: Little Italy

555 W Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101

Aunny D. writes: I have to say I'm impressed, Best Weezy.

I would think that this particular hotel gets a lot of action from tourists and locals alike. Why locals you ask? Well it just so happens to be very centrally located to a lot of bars in the downtown area and…

Carol Gardyne
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1840 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Edenista M. writes: Carol Gardyne Boutique is a great spot for Italian pants and purses, but the one thing it demarcates itself for is the beautiful haind painted silk scarves inventory.  The last time I went in, Carol had gone to France where she was renting a castle…

Asaggio Pizza Pasta Plus

879 W Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Puka Dog D. writes: No dogs allowed at Seaport Village...

Who's lame idea was that?
What, does the owner of this rinky-dink shopping village on the harbor have a fear of dogs?  
It certainly can't be that you are afraid of poo, because there is more than enough of the…

San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

2131 Pan American Plz
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

Jessica L. writes: This kills me, absolutely kills me. This Museum has so much potential and  its just not where it should be. I hope to God they are planning things to spice it up as I type this - and if they are they should have a big sign out front that says THIS…

Jacques Lelong
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

635 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Melody D. writes: This botique has really stylish hip clothing for great prices!  I always find hot clothes here.  It's a great place to find a dress for going out or dinner parties.  And if you happen to go when there's a sale...score!  I bought a cute pair of…

Beejay Deli Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

1546 2nd Ave # A
San Diego, CA 92101

Ken A. writes: one of my coworkers yelled out, "who wants adobo?" it turns out that this little deli just up the street has a chicken adobo lunch special every monday...and it's good!

a little more black pepper than i'm accustomed to, but that's an addition i could…

Mak Cleaners
Neighborhood: East Village

1031 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

laurie c. writes: I'm a shorty, so I always have to take my jeans in here to get them hemmed. Mak is cheaper than the department store (where said jeans originated) and they do a great job blending original hems.

Their seamstress was out one week which meant I had to…

Zazou Home
Neighborhood: Middletown

2136 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Kinsee M. writes: I'm seriously sick of IKEA. If I walk into one more apartment decorated in IKEA crap with all those weird Swedish names, I'm gonna set something on fire.

Why not try places like Zazou? The stuff is just as mod. The best part is that it's already…

SIN Niteclub
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

802 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

tony c. writes: Right next to Martini Ranch, you take a set of stairs down from street level to get in.  It's a small, dark place but the people seemed to be having a good time the Saturday night we went.  Cover is relatively cheap and they have a hosted bar on…

Seal Tour

817 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

chelo a. writes: A fun outting for both Tourists and SD locals! I did this a few years ago  and still found it to be fun this second time around. I had a relative in town so it's a great way to show off  the Seasides of San Diego.

The tour departs from Seaport Village…

4th and B
Neighborhood: Downtown

345 B St
San Diego, CA 92101

ruggy j. writes: 4th and B used to be a total dump. I ain't saying it's the Cathedral of Chartres or anything...but it's definitely a lot better than it used to be.

Back in the mid-late 90's, this place was almost ALWAYS being used as a rave warehouse. The need for…

VoiceOfSanDiego.org
Neighborhood: Downtown

111 Elm Street, Suite 209
San Diego, CA 92101

Steve R. writes: I'll second David's review. I stumbled across this site and now have the RSS feed in my newsreader.

A nice alternative, unfiltered view of San Diego news.

Artesia Salon and Day Spa

234 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

J T. writes: I discovered this place because my hair dresser moved here. I have had almost all spa services they offer, most of them several times. Recommend the facials, nail care, and deep tissue massages. Accommodating staff has made me return again and again…

El Cortez
Neighborhood: Downtown

702 Ash St Ofc
San Diego, CA 92101

Tanya S. writes: Came here the first time for my former company's holiday party.  Parking was a nightmare!!  I don't even recall a valet option which would have been nice because it was pouring rain that day.  

When you first walk into the grand ballroom.....be…

The Bitter End
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

770 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Lisa M. writes: This place is awesome. Their service is good, very friendly and helfpful. I had their Black martini, and I still think of it to this day, it was so tasty. I'm a martini lover, despite the fact that most martinis are too strong for me, but this one…

Paul Mitchell The School
Neighborhood: Downtown

410 A Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Vicky L. writes: Its the place to go to get your hair styled on a budget. They have students cutting hair, that are about to graduate. Great quality and service. Schedule out a block of your time as the service will take awhile since the students tend to be…

Joe's Pizza
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5583 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Joe D. writes: I know it's goofy to review your own restaurant but no one else has yet and I eat here every day so why not? Great Pizza - Thin Crust.

10 Different Gourmet Pizzas - The most popular being the Extreme a White Garlic Sauce Pizza with Pepperoni,…

99 Cent Only

1320 Highland Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Abby K. writes: I'm with Maggie- this 99 cents store is the best maintained of the chain.

I have saved thousands of dollars shopping here- name brand still in date groceries, gifts, cards, wrapping paper- 99cent Only has it all!

I buy all of my packing tape here, all…

Kathy Ziegler Art and Photography

San Diego, CA 92101

Lynn Y. writes: kathy was our wedding photographer (march 06).   finding a photographer was probably the hardest thing about our wedding (besides hashing out the family politics with the guest list!).   there are so many styles, debates about digital vs. film,  etc,…

Hamburger Mary's
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

308 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Denise L. writes: Tara this place is also closed (like Casa de Bandini).  They're called Mo's now.  Same place though.
The crowd is tight shirt wearing, hair gel wearing, sneaker wearing....

I am one of the few people that has gotten kicked out of hamburger Marys.  My…

Comic-Con International: San Diego

San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA 92101

Cheryll D. writes: It's like the United Nations of Nerdery.

Imagine over 100,000 people descending upon San Diego for a weekend to experience everything from your favorite 80s cartoon come to life (Sgt. Slaughter was in attendance this year) to standing in line to get…

The Witherby
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

526 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Bo C. writes: Here is what I know - Owned by the owners of Sidebar and located right above, and it is fan-say.