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Local Favorite

The best locals’ favorite places in San Diego.

South Beach BeachesBeachesCasualCuisineEat and DrinkFish TacosGreat ViewHappy HourKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationOcean BeachOcean Beach | Eat and DrinkPub GrubSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

South Beach

Lively eatery offering ocean views, seafood-focused Mexican fare & a huge selection of microbrews.
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Pizza Port Ocean Beach BeachesBeachesCasualCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationOcean BeachOcean Beach | Eat and DrinkPet FriendlyPizzaSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Pizza Port Ocean Beach

Local pizza chain known for its craft brews is popular with families, beer fans & surfers alike.
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Empty tables of Margarita's Family restaurant with a woman behind the counter.
Margarita’s Family Restaurant BeachesBeachesCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMexicanOcean BeachOcean Beach | Eat and DrinkOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Margarita’s Family Restaurant

No frills, delicious, authentic Mexican food.
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Ulivo BeachesBeachesCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyItalianKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationOcean BeachOcean Beach | Eat and DrinkOff the MapSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Ulivo

Simple, fresh ingredients are prepared to order, to create authentic regional and seasonal specialties with a variety of flavors.
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Surfrider Pizza BeachesBeachesCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyLocal FavoriteLocationMission BeachMission Beach | Eat and DrinkPizzaSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Surfrider Pizza

A chill joint featuring whole pies & slices, as well as beer by the bottle & housemade sweets.
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The Mission BeachesBeachesBreakfastCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMission BeachMission Beach | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

The Mission

Big takes on brunch items such as French toast, plus lunch, draw crowds to this hip, local hangout.
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Draft BeachesBeachesBurgersCasualCocktailsCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyHappy HourKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMission BeachMission Beach | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Draft

Sleek but casual American bar & grill features small plates plus beer on tap & beach views.
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The Sandbar BeachesBeachesBurgersCasualCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationMission BeachMission Beach | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

The Sandbar

Bi-level, oceanside spot features sports, brew & basic pub grub on to 2 patios or inside.
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Hoboken Pizza BeachesBeachesCasualCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationPacific BeachPacific Beach | Eat and DrinkPizzaSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
April 5, 2019

Hoboken Pizza

Local spot for pastas, pitchers & pizza with coveted people-watching at the open-air window seats.
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Zen 5 BeachesBeachesCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkHappy HourKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationPacific BeachPacific Beach | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsSushi
April 5, 2019

Zen 5

Spacious, easygoing sushi bar known for its large rolls, sake drinks & a reggae-heavy soundtrack.
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