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Torrey Pines Gliderport
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

2800 Torrey Pnes Scenc Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

stephen l. writes: If you climb down to the beach creepy naked men will try to accost you and give you oral. I would recommend against it.

1 star or 5 depending on your point of view I guess.

I'll just go with 3.

He wasn't that good.

Toothy.

Torrey Pines State Reserve

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd
Jct N Torrey Pines Rd and Coast Hwy 101
La Jolla, CA 92039

Roxanna K. writes: Do I really need another reason to pay San Diego's sunshine tax? I hiked Torrey this weekend for the first time since I moved here 8 years ago because I heard it was peak time to see some purdy flowers. I felt like the biggest idiot for never…

Mission Trails Regional Park & San Diego City

1 Father Junipero Sierra Trl
San Diego, CA 92119

marwin a. writes: Yes, there are snakes here. Rattlesnakes. And you can actually hear the rattlers.
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It can also get very hot, of course it's the East County. So be prepared .

We have biked the trails here starting from the end of Mast Blvd to Cowles Mountain.
A lot…

La Jolla Shores Beach
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

8200 Camino del Oro
San Diego, CA 92037

Keane L. writes: Where PB seems a tourist farm

And OB brings dirt hipster charm,

La Jolla's calm caress disarms

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

No good word left that rhymes with "-arm."

:-/

Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial
Neighborhood: La Jolla

6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
La Jolla, CA 92037

JC D. writes: I decided to spend my last sunset in San Diego at Mount Soledad. Lucky for my date and I the place was deserted.

What a spectacular view of the city, the bay, the ocean, the mountains, the pier and the heavens. The view is breathtaking.

What a…

Black's Beach

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
at Torrey Pines Glider Port
La Jolla, CA 92037

Robin Z. writes: "Well down on the beach,
"Where nobody goes,
"There's Surfer Joe,
"Without no clothes..."

That song, written decades ago, was probably penned about Black's. It certainly doesn't apply today as it seems all of San Diego now goes here: "Well down on the…

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…

Crest Cafe
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

425 Robinson Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Michael R. writes: I'm tempted to give this place five stars based on the fact that it was open on Christmas Eve, but I'm not sure it earns a full four stars on its own, so being open when I was desperate merely prevents it from getting three.

My mom and I were hungry…

Kate O Sessions Park
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

5115 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…

Quail Botanical Gardens

230 Quail Gardens Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024

Tina C. writes: Why haven't I ever been here? This place is so relaxing and absolutely wonderful. Planting seeds for the kiddies, botanical gardens throughout, waterfalls, bridges, fruit trees. Ahhh yes, the fruit trees. I have to admit it was very hard for me…

Ballast Point Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

5401 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110

Ryan R. writes: They have an excellent selection of supplies, great customer service, and a near monopoly on the home brew supply market. There are not a lot of places to buy home brew supplies in San Diego so expect to pay.

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster

3190 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: This eerie thing was defunct and sat useless for years when I was a child in SD.
It looks rickety for good reason, IT IS. A friend of mine worked as an operator.
His name was Judd:

Judd: Yeah I seen it derail and come off the tracks a few times, ah…

Old Town San Diego
Neighborhood: Old Town

3985 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110

JC D. writes: I came here as a tourist many years before I moved to San Diego, and I remember it had "more" of a spanish or mexican feel to it. The place is the same, but the shops were different. It's just not the same. The place is now ran by someone else. I'm…

Sogno DiVino
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1607 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

Meg M. writes: "To dream of wine"

Before I drift off to sleep tonight... to dream of wine, I write my 100th review about Sogno Divino.

I truly love this place. Nestled next to it's sister restaurant Buon Appetito, Sogno Divino is "a place for wine and appetizers"…

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
Neighborhood: Torrey Hills

12115 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129

taylor e. writes: used to live right next to it, i remember the fire that raveged the place around 15 years ago, the smoke blotted out the sun, that was scary! now i mountain bike and geocache there. the waterfall is awesome, lookout for glass in the stream on the…

O'Bistro
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

4934 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92107

Paige M. writes: the patio is so so so wonderful and cute and quaint..it's lit perfectly and there's a nice view of palm trees.

their pizza was some of the best i've had, and we also had some good korean tofu. yum.

the wait staff is laid back but super attentive.…

Morrison Hotel Gallery
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1230 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

JC D. writes: Sweet gallery.
I love black and white photography. Just love it. This guy has everything from the '60's. Everyone. He has a pic of the doors in L.A where they had like two seconds to take a pic inside of the Hotel Morisson. They got kicked out right…

The Black Sheep

1060 South Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Kim D. writes: Although I'm partial to Common Threads a little further up the 101, The Black Sheep is a yarn store with a great selection of yarns and supplies. With its own private lot and later hours, it's a good place to go if you realize you need a different…

Art by Tasha

San Diego, CA 92101

Julie C. writes: Need a koi fish pond painted on your kitchen floor? Want that Woodie mural for little Johnny's nursery? Art by Tasha specializes in custom paintings, murals, decorative designs and faux finishes for residential and businesses. Her skills are rad,…

Simpson's Garden Town Nursery

13925 Highway 94
Jamul, CA 91935

Drea V. writes: Simpson's is by far my favorite Nursery. There is such a unique feel to this place. First of all, they have old cars implanted around the lot as installation art : ) The plants grow within the old cars and trailers, it's really cool. The place is…

Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego

Witherby St at Panama St
near Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92140

Jessica C. writes: I love shopping here (at the Exchange) when I'm with my parents! I always seem to go when there's a graduation...so there's some eye candy wandering around =P As for the shopping, they have a good selection of purses (mostly Dooney and Coach) with a…

San Diego County Fair
Neighborhood: Del Mar

Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014

Warren W. writes: Next year, they should make their theme be "Days of Wonder."

As in....

I wonder just how many new things they can come up with to deep fry.

I wonder how much they are making just from parking revenues alone at $9 per vehicle on a dirt lot.

I wonder who…

Flying Panther Tattoo
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

2323 Broadway
Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92101

Refugio G. writes: Bill Canales came highly recommended for his work.

I went to him with my original piece and he transformed it to make it come to life.

I have nothing but respect for Bill and his beautiful artwork.

He has a loyal lifetime costumer in me and two of my…

Pacific Beach Boardwalk
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

Mission Blvd & Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine C. writes: Yes, this place gets five stars for the people watching. The Pacific Beach boardwalk is home to a plethora of eclectic folk. I love people watching here - you got your beach bums, your actual homeless people, your fitness freaks, your PB stoners, and…

Windancers

1051 S Coast Highway 101 Ste A
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Windancers has been around since 1994 and their presence really adds something different to the downtown Encinitas Mecca of shops along Hwy. 101. They specialize in kites, decorative flags, windsocks and windchimes. This whimsical place is not fancy…

Bessell Surfboards
Neighborhood: La Jolla

515 Westbourne St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Ben B. writes: "Real" surfboards are very personal, which is why I love this "shop". Each and every board that comes from Bessell Surfboards is custom shaped shaped by Tim Bessell. You get EXACTLY the board you want, designed specifically for your style and level…

Seaport Village

879 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

luis .. writes: I like coming here with my uncle Richard to pound a few beers and stroll around while talking about life in general. Of course with my uncle Richard life in general is about how many chicks I'm banging and when the last time I got laid was. To his…

All Vegan
Neighborhood: University Heights

4669 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116

Jeff J. writes: I'm not vegan. Not by a longshot. I'm just a sucker for cool shoes, and this place has a bunch of cool shoes, and they happen to be vegan. So I bought a pair, and I tell everyone that they're vegan, and sometimes I intentionally tell people while I'm…

Ozzfest

Chula Vista, CA 91912

Christina W. writes: I have never seen so much trash in my life ... so many bad tattoos, sunburns and fat people. Ex? Some guy tatted a huge tree with effigies hanging from the branches ... across his chest down to the roots of his belly.

From the minute we walked…

Normal Heights
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

Adams Ave & Hawley Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Francis P. writes: Normal Heights, thank you for being there. I know we haven't been hanging out as much these last few years, but your down-to-earth ways mean that's okay, too. We'll make up for lost time, I promise.

What do you say about the place that has served as…

University Heights
Neighborhood: University Heights

Madison Ave & Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Ken L. writes: One of my favorite neighborhoods in San Diego. It's like a branch off the Hillcrest/North Park tree, and this is where people go to get away from the mentioned neighborhoods. The north end of Park Blvd. is the main area of University Heights, with…

Formality Dance Academy

429 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: If you're serious about dance particularly hip-hop then why not study with the best? This award-winning academy is world-renown for their choreography and dancers some of whom are as young as 7. They do have a 5-7 year-old team which is…

Leucadia 101 Main Street Association

216 N. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: This association began to help preserve and revitalize this historic section of Old-Town Encinitas. Leucadia is primarily an artistic community that still maintains its laid-back vibe. This association helps business owners to thrive yet stay…

Bad Kitty Photography
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5555 Jackson Dr
Ste 204
La Mesa, CA 91942

holly h. writes: I just had my photo shoot and got my pictures back and I am 100% happy with the results. Rocky was my photographer and she did a great job with the make up, posing, and lighting and did a great job bringing out my best features. She made me feel…

Adrienne Abeyta Astrology

California Institute of Open Studies
2333 Camino Del Rio South, Ste. 240
San Diego, CA 92101

Julie G. writes: Adrienne is a faculty member at the California Institute of Open Studies. She is a premiere tarot interpreter, numerologist and astrologist. Adrienne combines intuitive insight with what she calls, cultural sensitivity to guide you to a better…

Golden Touch Cleaners

199 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92023

Sarah L. writes: In the past...I've never been totally satisfied with any certain Dry Cleaner... so I tended to drift around from one dry cleaner to the next... then I found Golden Touch. Their location is really convenient, in central Encinitas, in the Time Keeper's…

Rebel Rents

1900 North Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie G. writes: Okay so you've been dreaming about participating in that tractor pull where you attach one big machine to your belt or maybe tongue depending on what you are into and then you pull it about 100 feet. Well then Rebel Rents is the place for you! You…

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