Dining

Here are a few of our favorite restaurants in La Jolla:

More Dining in La Jolla

La Jolla Open Aire Market
La Jolla Elementary School playground
Corner of Girard and Genter

Chedi Thai

Barbarella

Osteria Romantico

Carino’s

Whisk’n’Ladle

Donovan’s

Eddie V’s

Dining in San Diego and Coronado Island

Urban Solace

Cucina Urbana

Spiro’s Gyros

Peohi’s

Il Fornaio

Luigi’s

World Famous

Isabel’s Cantina

Mission

Richard Walker’s Pancake House

Broken Yolk

San Diego Area Attractions

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is a real naval aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy for 47 years. Large and very impressive, it has real jets and real airplanes up on the flight deck, that…

Pacific Surf School

A surf school created to teach beginners the experience of surfing and water safety.

National Comedy Theatre

The National Comedy Theatre is San Diego’s nationally acclaimed improv comedy show. The National Comedy Theatre is the longest running show in San Diego.

Balboa Park

One of the most popular urban parks in the United States, this bucolic paradise is packed with an array of attractions, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is truly one of America’s treasures.

Torrey Pines State Reserve

Although this park is located within San Diego’s city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles of unspoiled beaches, chaparral, elegant Torrey Pine trees and a lagoon vital to many species of migrating birds.

Cabrillo National Monument

Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is home to the world’s oldest sailing vessel that still sails – “The Star of India”. This beautiful square rigger can be visited on the waterfront in downtown San Diego.

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

A lookout point above San Diego Bay and home of the Cabrillo monument.

Gaslamp Quarter

A 16-block national historic district that offers visitors a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as an eyeful of Victorian architecture.

Lips

The ultimate drag show/dining expience

Coronado Bridge

A beautiful bridge connecting San Diego to Coronado.

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey to the wonders that exist beyond the ocean’s door. A place where up-close encounters connect you to the energy, excitement and mystery of the sea and sea life. A world of fascinating days, captivating nights and exhilarating adventure. Plus, Sesame Street presents Lights, Camera, Imagination!, a new 4-D movie and the all-new Sesame Street Bay of Play, an all-new play area with three family-friendly rides.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Historic site in downtown San Diego that recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872.

Mormon Battalion Historic Site

Come experience the long march from Iowa to San Diego with the Mormon Battalion. Learn why this group of Latter-day Saint men and women joined the U.S. Army and what they accomplished during and after their march.

Seaport Village

Seaport Village is a 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago. It includes 54 shops and 13 casual dining eateries. Carousel.

Belmont Park

Famous for its historic wooden roller coaster, “The Big Dipper,” this amusement park offers fun for all ages.

Fort Rosecrans Cemetery

Situated in San Diego County on the Fort Rosecrans Military reservation, the cemetery is located approximately 10 miles west of San Diego, overlooking the bay and the city.

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

Over 1,200 tropical and flowering varieties of plants are to be found beneath the domed, wooden-lath structure of the Botanical Building at Balboa Park.

San Diego Wine Country

Did you know that San Diego has a Wine Country? A good number of visitors to San Diego enjoy a day trip to visit the attractions and activities that are located in San Diego’s backcountry. There are actually 19 active wineries in San Diego. Wineries With Tasting Rooms That Are Open to the Public:

Bernardo Winery (13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego California 92128)

Wine Varietals: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Riesling, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Port, Sherry, Muscatel.

Tasting Room Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm/Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm

Jazz Happy Hour on Sundays from 2pm – 5pm/Certified Farmers Market on Fridays from 9am – 12pm

For more information: (858) 487-1866 or info@bernardowinery.com

Orfila Vineyards & Winery (13455 San Pasqual Road Escondido, CA 92025)

Wine Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Viognier, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Rosé of Syrah, Muscat Canelli, Tawny Port

Tasting Room Hours: Open daily from 10am – 6pm (Closed major holidays: New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

For more information: (760) 738-6500, extension 22

San Pasqual Winery (5151 Santa Fe Street, Suite H, San Diego CA 92109

Wine Varietals: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Syrah, Tempranillo, Passion fruit wine, Zinfandel Tawny Port

Tasting Room Hours: Saturdays from 12pm – 4pm

For more information: (858) 270-7550 or info@sanpasqualwinery.com

Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum (29013 Champagne Boulevard, Escondido CA 92026)

Wine Varietals: Merlot, Sangiovese, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Syrah; as well as blush/rose, dessert wines and California Champagne.

Tasting Room Hours: Friday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm

For more information: (760) 749-1666

Twin Oaks Valley Vintners (1575 Mulberry Drive, San Marcos California 92069)

Wine Varietals: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Room Hours: Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Please note that the tasting room is located at a meat and sausage market in San Marcos, T&H Prime Meats and Sausage (735 East Mission Road, San Marcos, California 92069).

For more information: (760) 471-9192 or info@tandhsausage.com

J. Jenkins Winery (1255 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian CA 92036)

Wine Varietals: Dolcezza, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, , Merlot, Syrah, Meritage, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Vin Gris De Syrah

Tasting Room Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 5pm

For more information: (760)-765-3267

Menghini Winery (1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian CA, CA 92036)

Wine Varietals: Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Room Hours: Monday – Thursday from 10am – 4pm/Friday – Saturday from 10am – 5 pm

For more information: (760) 765-2072 or grapes@menghiniwinery.com

Schwaesdall Winery (17677 Rancho de Oro Road, Ramona California 92065)

Wine Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Cuvee De Oro, Merlot, Mourvedre, Gato Grande, Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Port, Muscat Cannelli

Tasting Room Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 6pm

For more information: (760) 789-7547 or john@schwaesdallwinery.com

Lenora Winery (251 Steffy Lane, Ramona California 92065)

Wine Varietals: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Grenache, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Room Hours: Lenora Winery’s wine tasting room is located at 632 Main Street in the antique district of historic old town Ramona. Tastings are held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11am – 6pm.

For more information: (760) 788-7388 or give_me_five@yahoo.com.

Hawk Watch Winery (27054 Chihuahua Valley Road, Warner Springs CA 92086)

Wine Varietals:Sauvignon Blanc, White Grenache, Orange Muscat, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Meritage

Tasting Room Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 5pm

For more information: (951) 326-4692 or info@hawkwatchwinery.com.

Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Winery (34680 Highway 79 South, Warner Springs CA 92086)
Wine Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, Viognier, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Room Hours: Wednesdays, Thursday, Sunday’s from 10am – 5pm. Also open most Monday holidays

For more information: (760) 782-0778 or shadownose@earthlink.net

Hacienda de las Rosas Winery (2764 Calhoun Street, San Diego CA 92110)

Wine Varietals: Cabernet, Tempranillo, Merlot, Petite Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Concord, Port

Tasting Room Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 11:30am – 7pm/Friday – Saturday from 11:30am – 9pm

For more information: (760) 788-3918 or haciendawine@aol.com.