Express
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Meg M. writes: Last Monday... on a VERY rainy San Diego day while the rest of the city hid inside from the torrential downpour I braved the raindrops and headed to the Fashion Valley Mall in search of a cute new shirt for a job interview I had on Tuesday.  Store…

The Greek Cafe
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

5618 Mission Center Road
San Diego, CA 92108

Ashleigh O. writes: Have you ever felt slightly embarrassed because you order the same thing or eat at the same restaurant so frequently?  Well, I suppose it's not that bad, after all, there are worse things I could over indulge in than a Greek chicken salad from The…

Noah's Natural Pet Market
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4431 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

Sandi P. writes: This is my favorite dog wash, and believe me, I've been to a lot of them!  The people are friendly, remember my name and my dog's name, and always ask before giving her a cookie.  Prices are reasonable, and they have a great selection of leashes,…

French Nail Design
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

909 Grand Ave
Ste 2
San Diego, CA 92109

Aubrey O. writes: Not being used to getting manicures or pedicures, French Nail Design was a great place to start!  Located very conveniently from me on Grand Ave, the parking would've been the icing on the cake.  But it was horribly cramped and fairly tiny--so unless…

Broken Yolk Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1851 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

stephen l. writes: It's about 7:30 in the morning and my fucking head is pounding. I think I'm still drunk too. I've said it before and I'll say it again, don't do shots with cougar b. It is not safe for your liver or your male ego because she will put you under. If…

Belgian Frie
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4614 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109

Kim D. writes: THANK YOU Yelp for helping me find this place.  I cannot believe more people are not jumping on the Belgian fries trend and yelping their little hearts out.  Anyway.  YAY BELGIAN FRIES IN SAN DIEGO!

After my love affair/obsession with Pomme Frites in…

Rafaela's Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

5119 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

Chelsea S. writes: Haters got to hate, players got to play, yelpers got to yelp - it's not supposed to be gourmet cuisine...try going there with some fun friends and watch the 5 stars magically appear before you...

La Torta
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4864 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

margot b. writes: Don't you hate when you order the wrong thing on the menu and as soon as you take a bite you are scoping out the rest of the table to see where you might possibly score something other than what you ordered? Yeah, me too....

I'd been to La Torta…

The Big Squeeze
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1826 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Aubrey O. writes: Really feelin the heat, I stopped by The Big Squeeze to grab a much-needed, refreshing smoothie.  It being my first time there I tried to order at the wrong area--good start :)

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was what appeared to be a large…

Caffe Bella Italia
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1525 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Aimee S. writes: Before you go out with your college friends and new man for a night of some serious karaoke, you have to make sure your stomach is full.  Especially if the karaoke bar has cheap stiff double Vanilla Rum & Cokes.  

We gathered here before our night of…

Cappy's Coffee House
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4978 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

Brett C. writes: Cappy's is my favorite coffee shop in SD. The egg, cheese, and bagel sandwiches are much better than at the chain shops, the help is always super friendly, the coffee drinks are superb, there is free internet and they encourage dogs on the porch…

Avalon Tattoo
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1035 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Lauren S. writes: SAN DIEGO YELPERS!!!  START YELPING!
I was not expecting this to be a first for me!  But I get the first, and that's always a bonus in the land of Yelp.  

I got my first tattoo when i was 19, and i drew it myself!  I walked in here with the tattoo, and…

Dakines
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4120 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Teresa C. writes: FYI everyone... there is a NEW location for the original Dakines!!!  There is a new owner of the new location too.  They are located in Point Loma, in the Liberty Station (former NTC) center in the back by La Salsa.  BEST Hawaiian food in San…

Chronic Tattoo
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1253 Garnet Ave # B
San Diego, CA 92109

anh d. writes: i have been thinking about getting a tattoo for a year.  it would be my first tattoo. i didn't want to go to just any random place, so i contacted bill  about my tattoo. i told him what i wanted was a very simple tattoo and it'd probably be really…

The Crystal Pier Hotel
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4500 Ocean Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Walker S. writes: It is very hard to get a room here.  Make your reservation well in advance, like maybe a year ahead.  Ask for one of the room near the far ocean end.  The staff is very helpful and will see you into the room with grace and charm.  This place is so…

Froggy's Bar & Grill

954 Turquoise St
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: I recently went there for the first time in a few years.  The decor is somewhat cramped, mint green paint.  There is a huge frog painted on the wall and cutesy frog art bombarding every nook.  My buddy Carrie is a bartender there, and she is super…

Bogart Yogurt
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

910 Grand Ave Ste 108
San Diego, CA 92109

Meg M. writes: Mmmmm... why am I writing this NOW when Bogart Fro-Yo is CLOSED!  Damnit!  I ALWAYS do this to myself!

I love this place.  When I need my sugar fix and don't want to pack on the pounds by eating regular ice cream or gelato... Bogart Yogurt is where I…

Fat Burger - Pacific Beach
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4516 Mission Blvd Ste D
San Diego, CA 92109

Bob H. writes: As the name suggests, those burgers are fat!  High quality meat. Yum.  A little more expensive than other burger places, but worth the price.  The decor is mildly 50s, include a jukebox.  The staff is nice.  And the burgers are addictive,* so beware,…

Pacific Terrace Hotel
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

610 Diamond St
San Diego, CA 92109

Nate J. writes: Great hotel with only one problem - they nickel and dime for parking

there is a $20 parking surcharge which they don't tell you about when booking online.

but otherwise its a great clean hotel right on the beach...

TOWER23
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

723 Felspar St
San Diego, CA 92109

Lindsay P. writes: This place was perfect!  I was a little scared (and I must admit a snob) when I walked around Pacific Beach.  I was a bit underwhelmed by the under 21 crazy party vibe and wondered where my date was taking me.  But we went to Tower 23 and I have to…

Bikram's Yoga College of India
Neighborhood: Middletown

2110 Hancock St. #301
San Diego, CA 92110

Jana K. writes: Wow, if the heat doesn't kill you, then the postures surely will.  Kidding!  In all seriousness, I tried Bikram Yoga with a friend who was quitting smoking and wanted to get healthy.  She dared me to do "hot" yoga with her and I was completely…

Dede's Teajuice City
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4647 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

Vince S. writes: Geez...and no one mentions about the REALLY good dishes. Who on earth goes to Dedes (aka as Chong Qing) for stir fried beef, mushroom this with that meat and worst...those sweet sour  dishes...yikes!

You go there for 4 dishes:

1. Dried Chili Fried…

Rockie's Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhood: Clairemont

7612 Linda Vista Rd
Ste 114
San Diego, CA 92111

Tiffany S. writes: Tart Key Lime Pie- Nay
Vanilla Cake Batter- Okaaay, but not really what I'm looking for.
Raspberry Tart- Ding Ding Ding!

Yes, I enjoyed the Raspberry quite rightly. Nothing amazingly orgasmically good, but tasty and a nice counter-agent to stifling car…

Carriage House Lounge
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7945 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

Aimee S. writes: San Diego, just so you know, you are DAMN lucky that I didn't know about this place when I lived in San Diego.  You're especially lucky that I didn't discover this place that was down the street from where I worked for over A YEAR!  You would have…

Blarney Stone Pub
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5617 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

Miss Josephine Z. writes: HERE WE GO

"WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH A DRUNKEN SAILOR?"

Wow.... my first time at a bar was hilarious. Despite the fact that I just turned 21 and am a novice but am a downtown scenster, I've always had this negative stereotype about bars (drunken bikers…

Sammy Sushi
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7905 Engineer Rd
San Diego, CA 92111

Chris B. writes: I had to test Sammie's skills. So, dressed incognito as a small, un- assuming white boy, I sat in front of him at the Bar. I ordered the hamachi and unagi nigiri  zushi; and uni (gunkanmaki). And a beer. Service from Sammie was good, attentive, and…

Good Time Charlie's
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

910 Grand Ave Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92109

Adam V. writes: My first impression of this place was a good one. We stopped by there at like 1:15, after one of the big PB bars kicked us out for last call, hoping to get a round of shots in and be on our way. So we did that, we ordered our shots and took them and…

Mission Bay Aquatic Center

1001 Santa Clara Pl
San Diego, CA 92109

Walker S. writes: The Mission Bay Aquatic Center was started in 1970 when Glen Brandenburg, an SDSU student at the time, signed up to take a sailing class at the then City run sailing facility.  Part of the way through the class, the instructor suddenly stopped…

London's West End
Neighborhood: La Jolla

5157 La Jolla Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Scott C. writes: Sweet jesus, I can't believe no one has rated THE BEST BAR IN SAN DIEGO yet.  Are you kidding me?  There is no way in hell you can beat Teeth Optional!

The West End has all of these unassailable attributes and more:

- bartenders you would expect to…

Strawberry
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4508 B Cass St.
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise Q. writes: I love this place, it is so cute and the 3 women that work there are so sweet and nice!

4 flavors of frozen yogurt to choose from, Original Tart, Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate.  All are good.  Then you can add to your frozen yogurt experience by…

Souplantation
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

3960 W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Alisa M. writes: I say it a lot and I'll say it again.  I'm a simple girl.  So this place makes me happy.  I love their ranch dressing.  They have a good selection of yummy muffins but I usually stick to the sourdough.  sourdough and ranch?  I would pay the $8.00…

Jack in the Box
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1905 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Kathleen M. writes: I didn't actually eat here, but that's not important. What's important is that this is JACK IN THE BOX TO THE EXTREME!!!

That's right, because instead of signs that read "Jack in the Box" there is simply a sign that reads, "JBX." (I can only assume…

Crown Point

San Diego, CA 92109

Lee F. writes: I've had two bonfires here and had a blast at each.

As Isa said, it's all about what you bring to the beach. Get a buncha palettes or scrap wood (from Home Depot, Dixieland, etc.), bring some beach toys, a buncha chairs, a bbq, and *layers*. It gets…

Kafe Yen
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4516 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Jessica G. writes: So a friend of mine suggested we go to dinner tonight,  I kind of had a bad day.  So he picks me up and asks do you like Thai food?  I say yeah a little, I haven't really explored the Thai a whole lot, but I said I would be willing to try it out.…

Open Air Theatre
Neighborhood: Rolando

5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92109

Christina L. writes: I went to see Wilco here and it was a great show. The acoustics here are pretty amazing, and it is faintly reminiscent of Red Rocks Amphitheater because of the manner in which the seating is and the steepness of the venue (of course Red Rocks is…

Seaforth Sportfishing

1717 Quivira Rd
San Diego, CA 92109

Robyn d. writes: 6/11/07 - My first Deep Sea Fishing Trip

There were about 30 people on the boat.  It was a slow day, but just about everyone had caught something.  My bf caught a baby barracuda that was too small to keep, and a mackerel.  The fish weren't biting on…

Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

5077 Soledad Rd
San Diego, CA 92109

Walker S. writes: The park is named for Kate Sessions, a San Diego schoolteacher, horticulturalist and chief landscape designer of world-famous Balboa Park.  It's 79 acres has a great view of the city from atop Lamont St. between PB and La Jolla.  Kids love the open…

Roberto's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4427 Ingraham St
San Diego, CA 92109

Stephanie D. writes: Definitely 5 stars...I owe it to this particular location.  I have taken countless drunken trips here and have never been let down.  Even on sober days and nights (I say it like they're a rarity...they kind of are) I enjoy my regular order of a…