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Hillcrest Cinemas
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3965 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Walker S. writes: I love everything about this cinema including the free parking underground and the great location.

Every time we have gone the line to buy tickets was no more than 6 people! But we went to see PAN'S LABYRINTH and the line was huge. I think three…

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

700 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Jackie C. writes: I'm not going to lie, I always thought of contemporary art as being really "weird." I still kind of do, but after going to this museum I feel like I have a better appreciation of this style of art. Some of the museum's rotating art pieces are really…

Belly Up Tavern

143 S Cedros Ave
Hours vary depending on performance schedule
Solana Beach, CA 92075

ruggy j. writes: You know what? Ask me if the Belly Up is the best live music venue in all of San Diego... and I'll retort by asking you, "is a frog's ass water tight?" You bet your sweet teets it is.

Bar none. Hands down. Fo' realzies. It's the greatest.

I don't know…

Casbah
Neighborhood: Middletown

2501 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Matthew V. writes: It's an hour after the posted show time and the first band is still setting up. My friends haven't arrived yet and I'm not feeling social enough to chat up the ten other early birds. Thankfully, I have scotch on the rocks to occupy me.

Half an hour…

Balboa Park
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Erin O. writes: Attention: Cheap Loners!

Are you anti-social? Short on cash? I hear ya, buddy; me too. Here's the formula for a perfect San Diego day sans company and cash flow.

Drive to Balboa Park. Park behind the organ pavilion. I swear, there is ALWAYS parking…

Landmark Ken Cinema
Neighborhood: Kensington

4061 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

daeman c. writes: The Ken? Oh yeah, I've known him since the 80's.

He turned me onto the Rocky Horror Picture Show in my High School days and in later times, he provided a refuge for the lonely and down-hearted around Christmas when he showed Harold & Maude every…

South Bay Drive-In
Neighborhood: Nestor

2170 Coronado Ave
San Diego, CA 92154

Tiffany S. writes: I could bitch about the confusing layout, the recent increase in admission price, and the often less-than-stellar selection of flicks. But the South Bay Drive-In, much like the first guy to ever give me a hickey, still holds a special place in my…

The WineSellar & Brasserie
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9550 Waples St
Ste 115
San Diego, CA 92121

Denise L. writes: Is it just me????????

or have about 10 people reviewed this place in the last hour?

and they all have reviewed ONLY this place!

Look at the dates!

HOW VERY ODD! One might even question it!

Never been there! I just got a message though that they're…

Petco Park

100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Sean C. writes: Cab to game $30

2 Budweiser Selects $13

Penuts $4.50

Having the girl you're with spill a beer on you before the game ... then accidently run into TWO of her ex-boyfriends by the 6th inning...

Priceless!!

Botanical Building
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Kat A. writes: This place is a horticulturist's dream! Upon walking up to the huge greenhouse building you wouldn't think what green wonders are inside. But on the way up a huge and long koi and lily pond that always seems to be kept up nicely. Once you walk into…

Balboa Park Carousel
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Walker S. writes: In 1994 the Balboa Park carousel won the NCA Historic Carousel Award in recognition of it's historic significance, quality, maintenance, regular schedule of operation and the community support. Our carousel continues to be available to the public as…

Comic-Con International: San Diego

San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Ian C. writes: Comic-Con International is the single most greatest annual event in San Diego. i look forward to the con more than i do my own birthday. it's a 4 day event (thurs-sun) and is one of the biggest conventions of its kind; people from all over the…

La Paloma Theatre

471 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Andy C. writes: I love coming to this place on the 101 in Encinitas Area.

I've lived in this area my whole life and I love coming here on a friday night and watching the fun staff preform Rocky Horror.

I have also been here for surf movie and such.

the only thing…

The Onyx Room
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

852 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Miss Josephine Z. writes: SOOOO MUCH MORE RELAXING THAN THIN!

The connected nightclubs, Onyx and THIN, contrast like day and night. Picture yourself in an intimate, dim room with several pieces lounge furniture, warm tones, and relaxing hiphop tunes circulating the…

Lips Restaurant

3036 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Tina C. writes: Went this weekend and I am still singing the songs. I say everyone should see this at least once. We were laughing the entire time.

The food might just be okay but the entertainment is "FAB"...So with that being said, don't we all need a good laugh!…

Twiggs Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: University Heights

4590 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Paul P. writes: hmm, I'm not sure why I haven't gotten around to reviewing Twiggs yet, but here I am, using their WiFi.

Twiggs is kinda the coffee shop that I always imagined every small TV town to have. You know, the coffee shop where people know most names, but…

Landmark Theatre La Jolla Village Cinema

8879 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Teej T. writes: Back when I was a cheap ass college student, I **hated** going to Landmark unless it was the only place showing a film. Times have changed. I used to think it unreasonable that they would charge a whopping $9 a film. However, they've kept their…

Magpie Boutique and Gallery
Neighborhood: South Park

2205 Fern St
San Diego, CA 92184

Nellie D. writes: This is one of my favorite stores. And obviously everyone who has previously reviewed it, agrees. It is the best. The art is really unique, the clothes are so cute, the accessories are one-of- a-kind and the owner is very nice. Last year, I bought so…

Reuben H Fleet Science Center
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

Balboa Park
1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Brad P. writes: The Fleet Center is a cool interactive science museum with a lot of hands-on exhibits to entertain and educate people from 3 to 93. We had fun interacting with the audio and visual exhibits, and the kids (predictably) were more interested in the…

La Jolla Playhouse

2910 La Jolla Village Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

David O. writes: I saw the most demented piece of modern theatre ever produced here at The La Jolla Playhouse. It was Happy Days by Samuel Beckett sometime in 1996.

The whole play's bent... but the really twisted part (twisted as in the movie 'Pi' or 'Requiem for a…

Pacific Theatres Town Square
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4665 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117

Eddie P. writes: The only reason to drive out of the way to this theater is that it's not crowded. It's a cool theater, small and has plenty of parking. It's also a good date spot since there's a ton of stuff to eat there. I don't know of many "neighbor" theaters,…

The Old Globe Theater
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

Tonie T. writes: Not a bad seat in the whole house; and the largest congregration of grey hairs in the entire city! It's sad to say, but I think the theater is a dying art enjoyed mostly by the elderly. What is going to happen to the theater when their generation…

Ducky Waddle's Emporium

414 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sarah L. writes: From the mouth of the Ducky:

"Books! Big books, small books, old books, new books, books on ALL subjects....Nothing in here is fluff, its all about substance."

"Art! None of that Kinkade, Wyland, still lifes and landscapes bullshit. Locals and Lowbrow…

Japanese Friendship Garden
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

2125 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Ellyn n. writes: I exchanged wedding vows recently at the Friendship Garden, a jewel in Balboa Park. My first visit to the garden last year was in the springtime, when the flowers were blooming and the greenery was lush and beautiful. The koi pond and paths added…

Cafe Bassam
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

3088 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

Michael R. writes: "Give 'Em the Pickle!"

For my first job we had to watch the ever lame video about customer service called "Give 'Em the Pickle!" Basically, this guy, Bob Farrell, the founder of the chain Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor, tells the story of a letter he…

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Roxanna K. writes: You don't have to think model trains are cool. In fact, like me, you can think they're kinda dorky and still love this place. And like me, you can come out of this place and think model trains can be pretty cool afterall. In a…

Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

910 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Ed to the M. writes: I'm down here in my hometown of San Diego with my parents, my seester, my seester's fiance (let's just call him Coriander, cause that's funny), and his parents. Let's set the scene. My parents are very conservative in that patriotic-flag-waving…

Anthology
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1337 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

stephy s. writes: So last night I hit this place up with rock star CM, Ruggy J, and we had a blast. Not because the place was particularly cool, although there were cool elements to it, but more because we wrangled a crew of fun people and well, one of those people…

Qualcomm Stadium
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

9449 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

ruggy j. writes: You know, the stadium itself is kind-of a shit hole... that's no secret. It's a little run down, there aren't 7,000 VIP rooms for a bunch of wannabe Chargers fans to schmooze during a game and there's no swimming pool or other kitchy accoutrement to…

San Diego Museum of Art
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Merrily C. writes: "Eleanor Antin- Historical Takes" is currently on display at the San Diego Museum of Art through November 2, 2008.

The bulk of the exhibit is dedicated to the artist's most recent project: a series of huge photographs based on mythological stories,…

Museum of Photographic Arts
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Edwin R. writes: Not bad, if you go on the Tuesdays that it is free (second tuesday of the month, for those keeping score.)

Otherwise, paying for this place will leave you pretty much disappointed. Not that the photos are terrible nor is the space offensive. But…

House of Pacific Relations Inc.
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

Balboa Park
2125 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

L a r i s a H. writes: Imagine if Smurf Village was done in red tiled Spanish style, and the Smurfs weren't all blue and from the forest, but all the United Colors of Benneton and from many UN member nations. Got it? That's what the International Cottages are like. the…

Cygnet Theatre
Neighborhood: Rolando

6663 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Patrick K. writes: I saw Cygnet's production of A little Night Music at the Old Town theater on Thursday and have to give the kudos on their terrific performance. The performers were able to make this story come to life with great comic timing and beautiful voices.…

San Diego Maritime Museum
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1492 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Walker S. writes: I love this museum and highly recommend you stop by this summer. It is located next to the Star of India right downtown on the water.
- movies before the mast August 10th-11th and August 24th-25th.
- go aboard the pirate ship HMS Surprise, a…

Chicano Perk Cafe y Cultura

616 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950

angie w. writes: I've only been here once and I love it! It is a great spot to study or to just hang out. They have comfortable seats which make you feel like staying there forever. The staff are very friendly. They have a cool outside seating area too.

Bayside Concerts at the Embarcadero

Located behind the San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA 92101

Julie G. writes: This summertime concert series is very cool. For San Diego one of the most laid-back vibes around. The series chooses great acts and the admission is fairly reasonable. Some concerts have seats and other are a free for all general admission thing,…

The Rubber Rose
Neighborhood: North Park

3812 Ray St
San Diego, CA 92104

Matthew V. writes: There are only two ways to make me jealous of silicone and rubber. Take me to an adult store or have me watch a Batman movie...damn, I need a suit like that (in both cases).

The Rubber Rose is a very nice boutique-style store that carries a small, but…

East County Performing Arts Center
Neighborhood: El Cajon

210 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Vanessa D. writes: I have watched several CYT/CCT shows & orchestra performances here and I'm pretty impressed; not only with the performances, but with the whole lay out of this arts center. It's tucked away in the downtown crevices of El Cajon. Very large stadium…

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