Paper Doll Salon
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1263 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

misty c. writes: all i have to say is wow...this salon is way chill...i called two days before to make an appointment and came in on a monday.Cara was my stylist and she rocked..first of all she gave me the best haircut i have ever had and she only charges 40. I am…

Mister Sushi
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1535 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: Affordable sushi without any attitude.  Ask Tony to make you a surprise, he won't let you down.  I usually drink my little ass off too, and they're always very accomodating and polite despite it.
The decor is minimal.  If you haven't been, you should…

Wawanesa Auto Insurance
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

9050 Friars Rd. #101
San Diego, CA 92108

Jen T. writes: I love Wawanesa.

My mom was a customer of theirs for years, and added me on to her policy when I was 16. Even back then, they had reasonable rates for first time teenage drivers.

When I got into an accident, everything was taken care of. Even tho I…

India Princess
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3925 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109

Roger M. writes: I would give this place a 4 star but they did not refill any of the food trays in the buffet section.  

The food was quite good but one thing is that it was a bit cold so thats another reason for the 3-star rating.

The naan here is very delicious and…

Cafe 976
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

976 Felspar St
San Diego, CA 92109

stephy s. writes: Esc key, this one's for you.

So here I am enjoying a most beautiful San Diego day with my co-worker and pal, Ruggy J. We just polished off a chilled glass of pomegranate infused sport tea and two massive soy chorizo breakfast burritos (yes, I actually…

Mamma Mia
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1932 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Rainier T. writes: I've never been to Italy, but I imagine it'd be a little something like what I experienced at Mamma Mia. This place scores points for liveliness and character: there's an animated, talk-with-his-hands owner and servers that yell orders at each other…

World Famous
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

711 Pacific Beach Dr
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: World Famous is trendy.  The food is decent, not great.  the layout is nice and the view is spectacular.  i like the firecracker shrimp.  Appetizers are better than entrees here, and Monday's they're half off.  

There's like... 47 waitresses rushing…

Pho Sao Bien
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1958 Garnet Avenue
Pacific Beach, CA 92109

Cynthia D. writes: What the pho ???? (pronounced FA)

I know everyone teases me because I look like a total white girl. But, I am 1/4 Indonesian. But, that has nothing to do with my good taste =).  

I love going here for the Bun. It is a rice vermicelli noodle with a mild…

Costa Brava
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1653 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

ruggy j. writes: *Patatas a la Brava  (spicy potatoes)
*Empanadillas de Atún (pastry breaded tuna)
*Croquetas de Pollo (chicken croquettes)
*Pollo al Ajillo (sautéed chicken in a garlic and wine sauce)
*Tortilla Española (spanish potato omelet with onion and egg)…

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1220 Cleveland Ave Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92103

Anastasia B. writes: This is some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. Everything I've had was delicious and flavorful. Their salads are great. Service is good too.

Western Steakburger
Neighborhood: North Park

2730 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

margot b. writes: Seriously decent burger in the North Park 'hood. This baby is char-grilled, which is a huge plus, and always super fresh. We used to live right around the corner from here and have tried many things on the menu, including salads and the Western Feast…

Colima's Mexican Food
Neighborhood: North Park

2302 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Cyn W. writes: Sooo I live in the Mission District of SF.  For those of you in the know, the Mish is notorious for having the best burritos around.  DUDE.  So you can imagine my shock when I was in SD and first had a burrito at Colima's -----

WHAAAAAAAAAA???!?

For a…

The Other Side Coffee House
Neighborhood: North Park

4096 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

Meliss S. writes: There is a lot of seating and a few big, comfy couches here which is nice, especially since I prefer not to feel like people are practically sitting on top of me when I am eating or 'working' on my laptop.  It is also pretty dead most of the time but…

Zensei Sushi
Neighborhood: North Park

3396 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

Eddie P. writes: Not a bad joint. Happy hour will feed you 8 rolls for $4 bucks. $5 Sakes. Shumais for $4. Shumai is Chinese. These people have made their own kind of Shumai, which is nothing like dim sum I'm used to, but it was tasty. I destroyed it in the span of a…

Claire De Lune Coffee Lounge
Neighborhood: North Park

2906 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Allison H. writes: Here's The Great Smoothie Adventure:

9:30pm Meet at Ould Sod.  Drink water to avoid tainting smoothie-tasting palate.
9:35pm Leave Ould Sod and pass Senor Mango, a really good smoothie place that closes much earlier than my smoothie whim would have it.…

Ranchos Northpark
Neighborhood: North Park

3910 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

ruggy j. writes: Aaaah, Ranchos. How I love thee.

Ranchos is like Pokez, but with a more extensive menu and servers that don't treat you like a steaming pile of rhinoceros excrement. It's been stated a million times how amazing their vegetarian options are, how fresh…

Pancho Villa's

3245 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Marie D. writes: I love Pancho
And his cheap and tasty produce
And his yummy queso
And his meats deli
And the fact that I can fill my fridge for under $30.-
And the fact that I can pick up a day laborer in the parking lot
And the fact that despite my pale complexion and…

Dog Beach Dog Wash
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

4933 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92107

brigette l. writes: This place is the original dog wash in OB.  I love this place, the staff is cool and super personal and the place is clean.  No fur bunnies here!  Meatball and I love this place the only way it could of gotten a 5 star would of been if they had a…

L'occitane
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Julie G. writes: Two reasons why French women are so sensual: French Lingerie and L'occitane en Provence skin care. Shall I say more? Shea Butter is the secret ingredient.

Chris' Liquor Store
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

2275 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107

ruggy j. writes: Best goddamn liquor store around!

For starters, they have AWESOME sandwiches. I love me a good liquor store sandwich...and they do it right.

Secondly, when I was 18, I bought a bunch of beer here before a bon fire at Dog Beach. The dude asked me, "are…

Lighthouse Ice Cream & Yogurt
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5059 Newport Ave Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92107

Teej T. writes: I believe that God in his infinite goodness chooses many different ways to speak to us in this world.  Friends, long lost memories, random encounters--all are ways in which the divine awesomeness that is God makes himself known on occasion.

Not to…

The 3rd Corner
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

2265 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107

margot b. writes: Had a lovely dinner here with a large group a couple of different times now that included a variety of the menu offerings and several bottles of wine. Everything about the experience on both visits was delightful.

I love the ambiance of 3rd Corner...…

Rebecca's Coffee
Neighborhood: South Park

3015 Juniper Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Ryan R. writes: One afternoon a few weeks ago, never mind when exactly, I was feeling a bit down and out. My Internet wasn't working, there was nothing on television, and for some strange reason I didn't feel like having a drink. It was one of those self-loathing…

Saguaro's Mexican Food
Neighborhood: North Park

3753 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

Amy G. writes: Son of a bitch, there's green sauce all over my bed! Prior to covering my bed it fancied up my potato, egg, cheese and sour cream burrito-- which, may I add, is absolutely breathtaking and will suit me well at 2am when I must rise for work.

Late…

Poma's Italian Deli
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

1846 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107

stephen l. writes: So I'm sittin there on the couch at this girl's house watching the football game and drinkin beers. Meanwhile I've got this girl tryin to do some sorta ' reverse-cowgirl/stay -out-of-the-way-of-the-tv' type thing. I'm tryin to use my left arm to keep…

Hoboken Pizza & Beer Joint
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1459 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Colleen C. writes: When drunk, I would have given this place 10 stars.  I forgot to eat dinner, went out to the Silver Fox for $2-you-call-it, and needed some carbs in my tummy to soak up the beer.  I made my way to Hoboken with my boyfriend pulling me along and found…

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill

4504 Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109

ruggy j. writes: Sure, they're corporate...but at least they're San Diego based. AND, this location was the first one ever opened in 1983. Pretty cool.

You gotta give Ralph Rubio props. He pretty much single-handedly made fish tacos famous in San Diego. Plenty of…

Taco Surf Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4657 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

dan g. writes: If you dont like like taco surf you are stupid.  Also, little know fact, you can bring beer in the restaurant if it's in a paper bag.  I do not know anyone who has had a bad experience here.  It is basically a slightly higher end santana's but you…

Zanzibar Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

976 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Sally K. writes: Zanzibar is a great restaurant, but unfortunately I will never be able to eat there again.

Remember that time when you were 17 and you drank all that Kahlua and you had to go to the hospital and get your stomach pumped and your parents grounded you…

Pacific Beach
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

Grand Ave and Ocean Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Memorial Day, May 28th, 2007

Parking was such a headache, especially with 4 girls in a sedan. Seeing locals advertising their parking spots for sale ranging from $50-$20 is hilarious. After circling Reed street for 25 min and almost getting into a…

Surfside Sushi
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4527 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Tony N. writes: Surfside has slipped it's way on to my all time greats list.

The quality is the same as my last review if not better, and they've managed to keep the same chefs and staff that they've had since I started coming here about 3-4 years ago.  The…

Vons
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1702 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

stephen l. writes: I had to stop here on the way to a friend's house on christmas day to get some things for her.

While I was there I think I fell in love with about 12 different girls and a pygmy goat that was working the deli counter. This one girl was so hot that I…

San Diego Mission Valley Branch Library
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

2123 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92108

Walker S. writes: This is a beautiful building located right by the trolley in Mission Valley.  The services are top notch just like at all the terrific San Diego Library's.  You can sit in the back near a window and just get away from the noise.  Find a book or…

Seaworld

500 Sea World Dr
San Diego, CA 92109

Melody D. writes: I got drunk at Sea World! Yep...me and my friend went for the day and spent 3 hours in the hospitality center where they give out free samples of beer!  Boo ya!  There is this tasting that you can sign up for and they give you cheese and crackers and…

Cabo Cantina
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1050 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

ruggy j. writes: Ugh, PB...

Why does this community attract the worst human beings on earth? Primitives roam Garnet, Grand and Hornblend, looking for "$2 you call-its," fights and attractive recipients for a dose of GHB. That middle portion of the area is completely…

The Silver Fox
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1833 Garnet Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109

Albert W. writes: "STOP STARING AT MY DICK," was one of the hilarious shout-outs hollered at this dive bar on a Thursday night by the largely blue-collar working crowd.  Awkward?  Probably so for the two guys at the bar everyone heard.

In response, the bartender…

Access Music
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1537 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Erin C. writes: Simply put, Access is the best underground hip hop shop I've found in SD.  It's just a small spot with a ton of awesome vinyl.  They have the info on everything going down in the hip hop scene, and they often have in-store performances.  If you're…

Ramones Mexican Food
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1359 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Dave E. writes: If we've never met and you party in PB then we will soon here.  There's nothing like closing the Tavern down and hobbling past the po-po paddy wagon to Ramone's.  I usually wake up in the morning wondering how I smeared red hot sauce, green…

Lahaina Beach House
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

710 Oliver Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Lauren C. writes: Drinking on the beach?  Need I say more?  

Okay, I will.  
So picture this: Outdoor patio on the beach in PB, overlooking bikini clad girls & shirtless tan guys strewn along a beautiful stretch of sand.  
Ride your beach cruiser here - don't drive.  You…

World Curry
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1433 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Meg M. writes: Two words!  CHICKEN PANANG!

A little more picky???... go Chicken Panang white meat with medium heat... it's SOOOOOOOOO good!  Creamy coconut flavor, crisp veggies, jasmine rice and tender chicken...Better than Chicken noodle soup when you're…