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My Cherished San Diego - Hidden Gems, Coffee Shops, and Restaurants🔅

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Places I've been in SD and truly LOVE
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Coffee☕

 
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Beautiful coffee shop in the heart of El Cajon! They have a beautiful chandelier and gorgeous construction. The staff was also so nice!
Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Bakeries - Yelp
 
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This coffee shop has a ton of signature drinks like the incredible rainbow latte. It is super cute inside and also has a drive thru!
S3 Coffee Bar
 
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Unique coffee shop with some of the cutest drinks!
Selva Coffee House
 
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Yummy and cute coffee shop in La Mesa, must try their egg shakshuka!
Public Square
 
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Beautiful coffee shop!!
Lovesong Coffee + Market
 
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Super fun and cute coffee shop! Definitely picture worthy! 💗💗💗
Pink Rose Cafe
 
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A coffee shop with a view 😍
Superbloom Coffee & Juice

Restaurants

 
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Probably my favorite restaurant in SD! ❤ I have gone here so much as a kid and still go with my own little family. Incredible food, lovely atmosphere, big size. Order the manager's favorite spaghetti and choose from 2 different sauces, then it comes ...
The Old Spaghetti Factory
 
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My favorite restaurant in Old Town! Yummy food and a lively atmosphere! Usually they have a guy playing music on the stage so you can listen while you wait👌 I also reccomend sitting outside of course! They also sell huge margarits lol.
Fiesta de Reyes - Where the Fiesta Lives Forever
 
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I love this more casual restaurant with a beautiful view of the bay! This restaurant has a great vibe and I love taking my kids! There are many ponds with fish and turtles to see and walk around, as well as a small beach to visit either before or aft...
Barefoot Bar & Grill
 
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One of SD's famous burger joint! Featured on many youtube/foodie videos! Definitely worth going, burgers are delicious and their shakes are enourmous!!!
Hodad's Ocean Beach
 
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Great atmosphere! Super cute inside with a unique life size tree in the middle of the restaurant, delicious Mexican food and drinks, and music! We loved this place!
Cocina 35 Brunch

Outdoors

 
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Other sources of SD Hidden gems! Good to do research before you visit somewhere so you can have a great experience!
San Diego’s Hidden Gems
 
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I second all these places!! Can't ever be too grateful to be born, raised, and still live here! 🔅
Top 6 Hidden Gems of San Diego That You MUST See!
 
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What an incredible place this is! Go to get a breath of fresh air, meditate with the sound of the ocean, and see views of the water in this peaceful environment. 🧘‍♀️ 🪷 🧘‍♂️
Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens
 
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Torrey Pines Hikes are probably my favorite hikes by the beach, it is so beautiful, a soul recharge!
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
 
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Wear your bathing suite to jump in water at the end (when you reach the waterfall)! Must buy a permit first, no that much money! Check out the site beforehand!
Cedar Creek Falls (via Ramona) - Hiking San Diego County

Other Places

 
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Liberty Station has great vibes! I just love it over there! The market has so many places to grab a bite to eat!
Liberty Station
 
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One of my favorite places to walk around, eat, and visit during Dia de Los Muertos!!!!
Old Town