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San Diego's Best to Eat, Drink, See & Do! guide
Top 6 locations in Core-Columbia, San Diego
byThere San Diego and
Michal Ben-Ari
Live update: Updated November 5, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Young Blood
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
There San DiegoA true speakeasy is one that is hard to find, and if you don’t have friends that will go on a hunt to find the best cocktails in town, you might not know that Youngblood even exists.
Youngblood’s 3-course cocktail experience and intimate 16-seat bar, floor-to-ceiling bar shelves, custom lighting, and Parisian carpet will seemingly transport you to a different time and place for the evening.
For $65 you will get a 90-minute slot to enjoy the cocktails of the night, chosen by the talented crew behind the bar. Reservations well in advance are highly recommended and can be made online.
To read more about our 10 favorite cocktail bars in San Diego right now, head to our website: https://theresandiego.com/our-10-favorite-cocktail-bars-in-san-diego-right-now/
2. Garibaldi
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:There San DiegoWe asked our readers for their favorite spots for outdoor dining and drinks in San Diego... head to our website for the full list:
https://theresandiego.com/which-restaurants-and-bars-have-the-best-outdoor-patios-in-san-diego/
3. Donut Bar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:There San DiegoDonut Bar in Downtown SD has made headlines with its amazing donuts; voted the Number 1 Donut Shop by USA Today and many more news organizations and blogs.
Donut Bar has also received San Diego Magazine’s “Best of San Diego” Awards.
To find more of the best doughnut shops in San Diego, head to our website: https://theresandiego.com/san-diegos-best-damn-doughnut-shops-by-neighborhood/
4. The Taco Stand
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:There San DiegoTrue to this shop’s slogan, each week we find ourselves counting down the days until we can say “Let’s Taco!” to our friends – you know, without looking like a glutton or something. But lucky for all San Diegans, The Taco Stand has locations downtown, in Encinitas and La Jolla – so perhaps the true solution is to just maintain friendships in different area codes (thanks for the tip, Ludacris)!
But seriously. If you think we’re being a little… dramatic… you need to try these fries. Once you’ve tried this particular mixture of flame grilled 100% Certified Angus Beef goodness, guac, sour cream and cheese, the line out the door of this spot will be making a whole lot more sense to you.
$8.49 can buy you happiness, my friends. Add some shrimp to the mixture for an extra dollar, but feel about one million dollars richer.
Whilst in San Diego, the eating of carne asada fries is somewhat of a religious ritual. We've rounded our top places to get wildly tasty carne asada fries here: https://theresandiego.com/7-places-to-get-wildly-tasty-carne-asada-fries-in-san-diego/
5. Vistal Bar + Restaurant
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:There San DiegoWater views, bay breezes and fireside tables provide the ideal spot to cheers to National Tequila Day at Vistal, the Intercontinental’s signature restaurant. The Bird Across the Bay, made with Volcan Tequila, Angostura Bitters, Fresh Pineapple, Lime and Ginger Beer is a vacation vibe-inducing libation that puts tequila front and center. Boozy and refreshing, this tiki-inspired cocktail even comes in a festive parrot glass. Grab a friend and head to Vistal for this tequila cocktail that may replace your favorite margarita as a tequila-focused drink.
To discover more of San Diego's best tequila havens, head to our website: https://theresandiego.com/national-tequila-day-san-diego-2021/
6. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - Downtown
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:There San DiegoFind the full list of San Diego Museums here: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/museums/
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