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My favorite spots
Chuze Fitness is one of My favorite spots.

1. Chuze Fitness

8.4
1233 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA
Gym and Studio · Mission Valley East · 33 tips and reviews

Dana C.Dana C: Membership is only $10/month. Always has available machines

Target is one of My favorite spots.

2. Target

7.9
5680 Balboa Ave (at Genesee Ave), San Diego, CA
Big Box Store · Clairemont Mesa East · 37 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Never crowded

Costco Wholesale is one of My favorite spots.

3. Costco Wholesale

8.8
2345 Fenton Pkwy (at Friars Rd), San Diego, CA
Warehouse or Wholesale Store · Mission Valley East · 102 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Go there right when it opens, it is not a madhouse.

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies is one of My favorite spots.

4. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

7.9
1025 Camino De La Reina, Mission Valley, CA
Smoothie Shop · Mission Valley East · 18 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Heathier and less coyingly sweet smoothies than Jamba Juice.

Walmart is one of My favorite spots.

5. Walmart

5.3
3382 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
Big Box Store · Serra Mesa · 55 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best Walmart in San Diego, maybe the country. LOL or at least the best one I have been too.

Bronx Pizza is one of My favorite spots.

6. Bronx Pizza

9.3
111 Washington St (btwn 1st & 3rd Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Hillcrest · 136 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best Pizza in San Diego

Sushi Deli 3 is one of My favorite spots.

7. Sushi Deli 3

8.7
7986 Armour St (btwn Convoy & Mercury St.), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 72 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Yummy sushi

Hamilton's Tavern is one of My favorite spots.

8. Hamilton's Tavern

1521 30th St (btwn Beech & Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Pub · South Park · 99 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best beer bar

Caffé Calabria is one of My favorite spots.

9. Caffé Calabria

8.7
3933 30th St (btwn Lincoln & University Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · North Park · 109 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best Italian coffee in San Diego. I wish I could live here.

Starbucks is one of My favorite spots.

10. Starbucks

8.6
2245 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Valley East · 34 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: The one in Murphy Canyon is better but that one will not pull up.

Hodad's is one of My favorite spots.

11. Hodad's

9.1
5010 Newport Ave (at Bacon St), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Ocean Beach · 230 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best cheeseburger you will ever eat and they have Shiner Boch on tap.

Lolita's Taco Shop is one of My favorite spots.

12. Lolita's Taco Shop

8.6
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Ruffner St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 75 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best pollo asada tacos.

Pinto Thai Bistro is one of My favorite spots.

13. Pinto Thai Bistro

7.5
10425 Tierrasanta Blvd #105, San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tierrasanta · 7 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Great Thai food

McDonald's is one of My favorite spots.

14. McDonald's

5.7
9871 Aero Dr (at Murphy Canyon rd), San Diego, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Serra Mesa · 12 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: My kids' favorite.

15. Jen place

San Diego, CA
Home (private) · Tierrasanta · No tips or reviews
Trader Joe's is one of My favorite spots.

16. Trader Joe's

9.2
2401 Truxtun Rd (at Rosecrans St), San Diego, CA
Grocery Store · Naval Training Center · 27 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Thai tuna pouches are yummy.

Phở Fifth Avenue is one of My favorite spots.

17. Phở Fifth Avenue

7.6
3807 5th Ave (btwn University & Robinson Ave), San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hillcrest · 56 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Yummy pho! Their sandwiches are great too.

Babycakes is one of My favorite spots.

18. Babycakes

8.6
3766 5th Ave (btwn Robinson & Pennsylvania Ave), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Hillcrest · 109 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Cupcakes and cocktails, cannot ask for more.

Extraordinary Desserts is one of My favorite spots.

19. Extraordinary Desserts

8.7
2929 5th Ave (btwn Palm & Quince St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Park West · 132 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best desserts and cofffee.

Mission Gorge is one of My favorite spots.

20. Mission Gorge

8.6
1 Father Junipero Serra Trl (at Mission Trails Regional Park), San Diego, CA
Hiking Trail · San Carlos · 16 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Beautiful hiking

Cabrillo National Monument is one of My favorite spots.

21. Cabrillo National Monument

9.2
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
National Park · 87 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Beautiful Landmark

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is one of My favorite spots.

22. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

9.2
4002 Wallace St (at San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Old Town · 136 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Love coming here

La Jolla Shores Beach is one of My favorite spots.

23. La Jolla Shores Beach

9.5
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA
Beach · La Jolla Shores · 136 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Beautiful beach

Yogurtland is one of My favorite spots.

24. Yogurtland

7610 Hazard Center Drive, #505, San Diego, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Mission Valley East · 26 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best fro yo

Whole Foods Market is one of My favorite spots.

25. Whole Foods Market

8.8
711 University Ave (at 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Grocery Store · Hillcrest · 93 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Love this place

Blind Lady Ale House is one of My favorite spots.

26. Blind Lady Ale House

9.0
3416 Adams Ave (at 34th St), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · Adams North · 136 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Great food and beer

Jersey Mike's Subs is one of My favorite spots.

27. Jersey Mike's Subs

7.9
8590 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite #109 (btwn Camino del Este & Qualcomm Way), San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Valley East · 28 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Great subs

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of My favorite spots.

28. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.9
1025 Camino de la Reina Ste 2 (at Mission Center Rd), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 50 tips and reviews
El Indio is one of My favorite spots.

29. El Indio

8.2
3695 India St San Diego (at Winder St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 102 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best carnitas

Los Panchos is one of My favorite spots.

30. Los Panchos

7.4
409 Washington St (at 4th Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Hillcrest · 31 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best quick and cheap mexican

Einstein Bros Bagels is one of My favorite spots.

31. Einstein Bros Bagels

7.2
3675 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 104, San Diego, CA
Bagel Shop · Serra Mesa · 15 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Lox and bagel

NEX Murphy Canyon Mini Mart is one of My favorite spots.

32. NEX Murphy Canyon Mini Mart

6.0
3401 Santo Rd Bldg 1092, San Diego, CA
Convenience Store · Tierrasanta · 4 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Best convenience store and my gas station.