Solana Beach Station

105 N. Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Fred C. writes: This station is served by the Coaster and Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train. This is one of three stations in San Diego County that is served by Amtrak, which provides more service than Coaster.

This is another station really close to the beach. It's…

Andiamo

109 S Acacia Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Edenista M. writes: I really like the inventory of this store. The earthly, organic, casually chic tees, lounging pants, and shirts are so comfy and soft looking that you just want to shed your obstructive clothes right there, throw on whatever is in front of you and…

Cokas-Diko San Diego

412 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Tracy C. writes: Cokas Diko has that old-world rustic flavor..wrought iron, roosters, aged surfaces, that whole nine yards you would probably find a barn decorated in.  They have everything from furniture to packaged seashells.  It would be great place to get a gift…

Surfer Baby

240 South Cedros Avenue
inside Leaping Lotus
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Julie G. writes: Well-made and home-made surfer clothes for that little one. You can find Surfer Baby clothes at a variety of specialty shops, however in the Leaping Lotus bazaar they have the complete line displayed. Very, very cute stuff to wear and also to…

Romanesque

240 South Cedros Avenue
inside Leaping Lotus
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Julie G. writes: A great place for that shabby-sheik shopper. Romanesque is a mini-shop in Leaping Lotus and they offer a full display of home decor items all in that country-cottage vintage style. Many items are old but some are reproductions of classics pieces such…

Sprouts n Seedlings

240 South Cedros Avenue
inside Leaping Lotus
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Julie G. writes: Organic baby clothes and bath items made with love. Sprouts and Seedlings has a mini-store inside Leaping Lotus. Their clothes are displayed on a makeshift clothes line to emphasize simplicity. The clothes are all simple yet attractive and probably…

Mission Playground

742 Genevieve Street
Suite O
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Berna .. writes: "The Earth is our Playground, our mission is to preserve it."

This is an environmentally conscious clothing company founded in Solana Beach (San Diego).  They do mainly graphic T-shirts made from organically grown materials, but are branching into…

Solana Beach Barbers

135 S Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Lee F. writes: Oh thank Buddha. I don't ever have to set foot in a SuperCuts again.

I've been looking for a real barber shop for a while. Well. To be fair I haven't so much been "looking" as "hoping I would find". It's lazier, but similar.

Anyway, I have found one.…

Parioli Italian Bistro

647 South Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Julie S. writes: I have driven down the coast a million times and have never seen this place until a good friend of mine invited me here.

I was very impressed, not like most Italian restaurants I've been too, def. not like Buca Di Beppo. Very cozy and romantic. It's…

Chief's Burgers & Brew

124 Lomas Santa Fe Dr
Ste 108
Solana Beach, CA 92075

David B. writes: A typical place to eat a burger and watch some sports on the boob-tube, and I guess it is good for kids too because there were many there drinking soda and playing video games.

This place ends up being a little more expensive than most burger joints…

FORTE

722 Genevieve Street
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Barry S. writes: OK, I have to preface this by saying that I'm comfortable in my masculinity and not afraid to do a review on my experience with a hair stylist.   I had to travel back East for a very important business trip and needed to get cleaned up and…

Worden Williams, APC

462 Stevens Ave.
Suite 102
Solana Beach, CA 92075

ken c. writes: Best client service in North County.

Out of the Blue

315 South Cedros
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Julie G. writes: This store is a museum of all things beautiful and beachy. They specialize in gifts and home furnishings with a coastal flair. Both old and new, their items are soul-candy evoking that serene sense of being you get when spending time at the seaside.…

Santa Fe Christian School

838 Academy Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Ryan V. writes: I turned out perfectly fine (I believe) ... I'm not a fan of Bush 2.0 and if I didn't claim to be hetero, I'd often be mistaken for family ...

Everyone has their own experiences they take from high school (if not grade or middle school) whether…

Java Depot

243 N Highway 101 Ste 8
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Jeshii F. writes: Free WiFi and cyclist friendly a big pluses. The hot chocolate was yummy. The lox bagels were absolutely kickin' with Munster cheese, tomatoes, capers, and onions. The atmosphere was hip and friendly. My mocha was very caffeinated.

Only reasons I…

Juicers

243 N Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

daryn b. writes: Granted, Juicers is way better than Robeks or Jamba Juice. The ingredients are much fresher and it is more of a hang-out (with free wi-fi!). And maybe I might have rated it higher had I not been a former employee, but steer clear of this place on…

Bevmo!

168 S Solana Hills Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Stewart C. writes: My local BevMo -- not the finest selection of fine wines, but the price and selection for low to medium end varieties is fantastic.   You'll find quite a bit to love here when they have their 2nd bottle for 5c sale.

Del Mar Bagel Cafe

512 Via De La Valle
San Diego, CA 92075

dan m. writes: I haven't been here for years so this is a back dated review.  Hopefully the same owners are here!   I used to work down the street and this was my go-to spot.

FOOD
I always got the Tuna Melt.  So much care in this tuna melt!  Just order one and enjoy.…

Baby Mabel's

111 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Julie G. writes: This is a great baby shop featuring really cool hip fashions for both moms and babies. Owned by three sisters who love to shop and are also moms. The three were inspired by their Aunt Mabel who had Audrey Hepburn-style fashion sense which during her…

Wells Park Dog Park

1153 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92090

Tina C. writes: My pooches were giving me smooches after taking them to Wells Park. True the location may not be the cream of the crop so for that I will minus a star. The separate areas were definitely a dog must.  As you walk through the fenced area you will see…

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450 jamacha road
El Cajon, CA 92090

Courtney W. writes: ground control...

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The Restaurant at Rancho Valencia

5921 Valencia Circle
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

Vicky L. writes: Amazing California cuisine hidden away in Rancho Valencia Resort, which in turn is hidden in the ever exclusive Rancho Santa Fe. Great excuse to house-oogle as you drive into the area to find amazing food.

The resort is well decorated and flowers are…

UCSD Biomedical Library

9500 Gliman Dr 0699
Near School of Medicine Building 605, parking P604
La Jolla, CA 92093

Johanan L. writes: 5 stars without a doubt!
This place is great!  They are open until midnight except for Fridays, Saturdays and holidays.  Gosh, I didn't really know about this place until I checked yelp.  I've been looking for a place to get things done in SD 'cause…

Ucsd Bookstore

9500 Gilman Dr Dept 8
La Jolla, CA 92093

Jowen W. writes: This is the place to go for college attire fashionistas. It's where I bought the size XL sweatpants I practically live in, as well as the sexysmart lab coat I save for special occasions. Athletic clothes, lab clothes, hospital clothes, and normal…

UCSD Rimac
Neighborhood: La Jolla

9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093

angie w. writes: After an entire summer of eating and relaxing RIMAC is a good place to get me off my butt.  Yes, I know by my many restaurant reviews it seems all I really do is eat.  But really I am much more interesting than that.  I like to on occasion exercise.…

Jamba Juice

9500 Gilman Dr Dept 1
La Jolla, CA 92093

Jay D. writes: Fast service, decent prices and it's better for you than two slices at Round Table.

Although, I am a bit worried about the sound levels inside, it seems like OSHA should take an interest.  The only thing more piercing than 4-5 whirring blenders is the…

Thai Time
Neighborhood: East Village

936 Second Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Marissa L. writes: I absolutely LOVE Thai Time and since I've eaten here not one Thai restaurant compares to this.  And what even better that it's a small chain!

Come here for the lunch specials.  You will get your money's worth and the portions are generous for one…

Farell's Ice Cream Parlor

XXX Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92101

Marisol R. writes: So many happy memories of this place. The Zoo ice cream extravaganza. The Love-O-Meter. The candy shop. The high school students in white and red serving up the best of my childhood. What happened to Farell's?

Sigh. Sigh. Sigh.

Sunset Cliff's Bridge
Neighborhood: Old Town

Sunset Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine C. writes: This is a very romantic spot. It is hard to access outside of a car, but I still feel a rush of excitement every time I make the cross into Ocean Beach via this bridge. There is a nice view from the bridge of Mission Beach and the Bay.

Oh, I love the…

Baked Bacon Hut

San Diego, CA 92101

Debbie M. writes: You can't go wrong at Paul and Cheree's at breakfast time. Those 2 sure know how to feed my hungry belly after a late night out playing Nintendo Wii. I arrived just in time as Paul was flipping those blueberry pancakes to perfection. Meanwhile the…

San Diego Asian Film Festival

San Diego, CA 92101

Audrey E. writes: (Edited as of 7/27/08.)  Of course I'm biased to give only 3-stars because I used to work (really briefly) for the San Diego Asian Film Foundation as one of the programmers, and prior to that I spent 7 years with the San Francisco Int'l Asian…

La Playa Taco Shop

3973 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

ruth l. writes: So, while my boyfriend and I prepared for our mini-vacation to San Diego, I mentioned that they do something called "carne asada fries" there. I told him that I didn't know precisely what that meant, but that I assumed it to be something like nachos,…

Old Student Center

University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Christine C. writes: I have some of my happiest memories at this place. The old student center is made out of a crusty old group of buildings and it is nestled in the Eucalyptus trees on UCSD's campus.

The Old Student Center is home to some of UCSD's coolest businesses…