Mentioned by Marc Lyman
La Jolla Real Estate and Neighborhood Guide
"The 2,400-bench-seat pavilion, dedicated in 1915 by sugar magnates John D. and Adolph B. Spreckels, holds the 4,518-pipe Spreckels Organ,…"
"Board and Brew has been a staple in Del Mar since 1979 that serves simple sandwiches with no preservatives, no substitutes and no frozen meats. The secret sauce is another hook that tastes good on any sandwich. But try the Baja Chicken with marinated chicken breast, bacon, and melted jack cheese on a toasted French baguette with mayo, tomato and lettuce."
"Fish tacos, shrimp tacos, carne asada and shrimp torta, fisherman's stew at Oscar's Mexican Seafood|© T.Tseng/Flickr. Founded in 2011 by Juan Montes de Oca, Oscar’s Mexican Seafood specialises in Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Popular with tourists and locals alike, this eatery now has a total of three locations in which diners can savour tacos, ceviche and fish stew."
"It’s one step away from being a dive bar sort of restaurant in Mexico. It feels authentic, it’s funky, it’s slightly not as clean as you would like (which is bonus points when talking authentic Mexican taco shop), and the tacos are awesomely great. The basic fish taco is under $2.50 and for five bucks you can get smoked fish, shrimp and scallops - all in the same taco."
"Oscar’s is a small street taco chain with a few locations around San Diego. I’ve had people argue that Oscar’s is actually their favorite, and if you’re more into fish tacos, then maybe I can see why. The fish tacos are pretty amazing."
"Well-heeled seafood lovers abound at this Little Italy fixture, where chef Jason McLeod spins out everything from crab cakes and mussels to whole Maine lobsters straight from the tank. Whatever you do, don’t miss the raw bar, a daily-changing menu of peel-and-eat shrimp, ceviche and, of course, oysters. Opt for at least one round of the Ironside Select, an oyster exclusive to the restaurant, which McLeod grows out of Puget Sound."
"Ironside, Born & Raised, Polite Provisions and False Idol are all part of the same restaurant group Consortium Holdings. You might be sensing a theme here: thoughtful branding, quality food and drink, and impeccable interiors. Ironside stands in as their seafood restaurant with crowd drawing happy hour oysters and cocktails."
"Like a nautical version of the yellow brick road, illuminated anchors embedded in the floors of Ironside Fish & Oyster lead you to the Emerald City of raw bars, where the bounteous platters come in Big, Bigger, Biggest, and Holy Sh*t."
"A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled..."
"This local San Diego chain serves up trendy and modern seafood dishes. Their location in Escondido is a great spot to order jumbo crab cakes or fancy fish tacos alongside a craft beer or cocktail. Don’t forget to check out the dessert menu!"
"Celebrated a birthday lunch there today and just had the best time.. Great food served by effervescent Jan who seemed to absolutely adore her job..."
"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."