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The Best Ice Cream in San Diego BeachesBeachesCarmel ValleyCarmel Valley | Eat and DrinkCasualCentralCentralCoronadoCoronado | Eat and DrinkCuisineDessertDowntownEat & Drink | FeaturedEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyLiberty StationLiberty Station | Eat and DrinkLocationMission HillsMission Hills | Eat and DrinkMission ValleyMission Valley | Eat and DrinkNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkNorth CountyNorth CountyNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkPacific BeachPacific Beach | Eat and DrinkPoint LomaPoint Loma | Eat and DrinkPopularSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
August 11, 2020

The Best Ice Cream in San Diego

Here’s the scoop: as far as ice cream goes, San Diego’s got plenty of it. If you’re into fancy flavors or just want the classics, there’s a creamery for you. Read on for a few local favorites and start planning…
Alexa Brynne
San Diego
Extraordinary Desserts CasualCuisineDessertDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyGaslamp | Eat and DrinkLocal Favorite
May 6, 2020

Extraordinary Desserts

From coffee cake to crème brûlée, this airy eatery offers a range of desserts, plus savory options.
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Oscar’s Mexican Seafood CasualCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyFish TacosGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteMexicanPacific BeachPacific Beach | Eat and DrinkVibe
January 18, 2020

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood

Relaxed, beach-adjacent outfit serving up classic & modern tacos, tortas, sides & sodas. Cash only.
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El Chingon CasualCocktailsCraft BeerCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocationMexicanSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
January 3, 2020

El Chingon

Lively, two-story destination for Mexican eats & cocktails with tequila & mezcal.
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Kairoa Brewing BurgersCaliforniaCasualCentralCraft BeerCuisineEat and DrinkGreat ViewHillcrestHillcrest | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocationNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkPub GrubSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
October 23, 2019

Kairoa Brewing

New Zealand-inspired brewery, bar and restaurant with rooftop seating and firepit.
ilovesandiego
Great Maple CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkLocationNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
October 23, 2019

Great Maple

Chic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
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Parkhouse Eatery CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkLocationNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
October 23, 2019

Parkhouse Eatery

Cozy eatery serving modern American comfort cuisine inside a converted house with fireplace & patio.
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El Zarape CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkLocationNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
October 23, 2019

El Zarape

Lively spot serves Mexican fare including seafood tacos & burritos among folk art.
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Plumeria CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkLocationNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
October 23, 2019

Plumeria

Vegetarian renditions of Thai dishes, offered with wine & Asian beer in polished, modern environs.
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Small Bar CasualCentralCentralCuisineEat and DrinkLocationNormal HeightsNormal Heights | Eat and DrinkNorth ParkNorth Park | Eat and DrinkSan Diego NeighborhoodsVibe
October 23, 2019

Small Bar

Cozy watering hole with a chill vibe provides craft beer & bar food including fried pickles.
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