Arlene's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWe have a world class zoo.
The bird show is spectacular.
967 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe bird show is spectacular.
It is one of the highest points in the county so it has one of the best views. Close to the park is the famous home that rotates 360 degrees.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Mt. Helix
4901 Mt Helix DrIt is one of the highest points in the county so it has one of the best views. Close to the park is the famous home that rotates 360 degrees.
One of the best beach places to view the sunset. Hence the name. Get there early so you can find a spot to park . Then you need to pick the best viewing spot on the cliffs.
580 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Cliffs
One of the best beach places to view the sunset. Hence the name. Get there early so you can find a spot to park . Then you need to pick the best viewing spot on the cliffs.
Food scene
Daily Grind Cafe
6695 El Cajon BlvdGreat place to go for coffee and to study or just hang out. Good Wi-Fi!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Living Room
5900 El Cajon BlvdGreat place to go for coffee and to study or just hang out. Good Wi-Fi!
This taco shop is within walking distance. It is recommended by Guy Fiere, the food critic from the show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” I recommend any of their combination plates. They come with chips, salsa and a drink. It is dine in or dine out.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chuy's Taco Shop
6663 El Cajon BlvdThis taco shop is within walking distance. It is recommended by Guy Fiere, the food critic from the show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” I recommend any of their combination plates. They come with chips, salsa and a drink. It is dine in or dine out.
It has the freshest and best southern and or soul food around. It is noted for its fresh catfish plate. They open at 11 and stay open until 7 Mon thru Wend. They are closed on Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday they open at 12 pm and stay upon till they run out. I haven’t eaten anything there I did not like.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surf and Soul Spot
7229 El Cajon BoulevardIt has the freshest and best southern and or soul food around. It is noted for its fresh catfish plate. They open at 11 and stay open until 7 Mon thru Wend. They are closed on Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday they open at 12 pm and stay upon till they run out. I haven’t eaten anything there I did not like.
I especially like chicken and the shrimp pho. I usually order a child’s portion and two Vietnamese sandwiches. Also have great boa boa drinks.
Pho Superbowl
8342 Parkway DrI especially like chicken and the shrimp pho. I usually order a child’s portion and two Vietnamese sandwiches. Also have great boa boa drinks.
They have an excellent lunch menu. Very reasonably priced. They have an excellent Tom Kah soup and green papaya salad!
Basil Thai Bistro
8680 Navajo RdThey have an excellent lunch menu. Very reasonably priced. They have an excellent Tom Kah soup and green papaya salad!
This is one of the fanciest restaurants in my guidebook. This is the La Mesa location. It is off the 8 fwy going east from the house. They have an excellent happy hour. You can sit at the bar or patio and get some of the Brigantine’s best foods for 1/2 the price. The happy hour prices are $6 at the time of this writing 6/22. I especially like the house salad and the calamari.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte DrThis is one of the fanciest restaurants in my guidebook. This is the La Mesa location. It is off the 8 fwy going east from the house. They have an excellent happy hour. You can sit at the bar or patio and get some of the Brigantine’s best foods for 1/2 the price. The happy hour prices are $6 at the time of this writing 6/22. I especially like the house salad and the calamari.
It is a reasonably priced family owned Italian restaurant. My family has been going there for over thirty years. I especially like the veal parmigiana. They have a meal for two that can feed a family of four. They are reasonably priced. They also have a small bar on the premises. You can get pizza with appetizers at the bar area with a beer or glass of wine. Great homage sausages!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lido's Italian Foods
7252 BroadwayIt is a reasonably priced family owned Italian restaurant. My family has been going there for over thirty years. I especially like the veal parmigiana. They have a meal for two that can feed a family of four. They are reasonably priced. They also have a small bar on the premises. You can get pizza with appetizers at the bar area with a beer or glass of wine. Great homage sausages!
Dog park
A place to take your dog where you can take the dog off the leash and let him run and play with other dogs.
Canine Corners dog park is located within this park. It has three enclosed spaces where you can ring your dog and remove their leash . The areas are broke down by size large, medium and small. They have water there for the dogs. It was one of the only park open during Covid.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry Griffen Park
9550 Milden StCanine Corners dog park is located within this park. It has three enclosed spaces where you can ring your dog and remove their leash . The areas are broke down by size large, medium and small. They have water there for the dogs. It was one of the only park open during Covid.
It it is the best beach dog park around.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Isla Fiesta
1590 E Mission Bay DrIt it is the best beach dog park around.