UC San Diego

San Diego, California

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Amato's Auto Body

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A neighborhood auto repair shop, Amato's Auto Body serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local auto repair shop doing its thing in San Diego. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up San Diego's retail scene near UC San Diego. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

3848 Sorrento Valley Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (858) 455-6715info@amatosautobody.comWebsiteFacebook
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Bacio di Latte

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In San Diego, California, Bacio di Latte operates as an ice cream shop within easy reach of UC San Diego. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own ice cream shop in San Diego. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate roaster behind this one - just a cafe doing its own thing. Hours at small local cafes can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UC San Diego. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

8867 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CAWebsite
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BenGong's Tea

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Tucked into San Diego, California, BenGong's Tea is a bubble tea shop that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UC San Diego. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local bubble tea shop doing its thing in San Diego. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Hours at small local cafes can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

4575 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122Website
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Bobboi Natural Gelato

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A neighborhood ice cream shop, Bobboi Natural Gelato serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other cafes and coffee shops that make up San Diego's daytime scene near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time.

8008 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA+1 (858) 999-1362WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Burger Lounge

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A neighborhood burger joint, Burger Lounge serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local burger joint doing its thing in San Diego. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up San Diego's dining scene near UC San Diego. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

1101 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 456-0196Website
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Café Milano

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A neighborhood restaurant, Café Milano serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up San Diego's dining scene near UC San Diego. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

711 Pearl St, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 454-3806Website
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Charles Koll

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Located in San Diego, Charles Koll is a local jewelry store popular with students and residents near UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what San Diego has to offer. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

11015 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (619) 298-5655Website
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Chin's Szechwan

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In San Diego, California, Chin's Szechwan operates as a Chinese restaurant within easy reach of UC San Diego. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through San Diego know it as a regular local option near UC San Diego. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up San Diego's dining scene near UC San Diego. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

623 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037Website
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Cinderella Shoe Clinic

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Cinderella Shoe Clinic is a shoe repair shop in San Diego, California, serving the UC San Diego community. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego.

925 Silverado Street, La Jolla, CA 92037Website
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City Tacos

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Tucked into San Diego, California, City Tacos is a Mexican restaurant that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UC San Diego. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local Mexican restaurant doing its thing in San Diego. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego.

11045 Roselle Street, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (858) 217-5374Website
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Cliff Hanger Cafe

Cafes

Cliff Hanger Cafe is one of San Diego's local cafes, located near UC San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Hours at small local cafes can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 452-9858Website
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Computers 2 Kids

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Computers 2 Kids is a thrift store in San Diego, California, serving the UC San Diego community. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own thrift store in San Diego. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

8324 Miramar Mall, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (858) 200-9787info@c2sdk.orgWebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Cove House

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A neighborhood American restaurant, Cove House serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through San Diego know it as a regular local option near UC San Diego. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego.

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Croutons

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Tucked into San Diego, California, Croutons is a fast-food spot that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego.

9254 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121Website
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David & Sons Fine Jewelers

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David & Sons Fine Jewelers is one of San Diego's local jewelry stores, located near UC San Diego. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own jewelry store in San Diego. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up San Diego's retail scene near UC San Diego. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

4485 Villa La Jolla Dr, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 457-7664Website
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Eat Crispy Burger

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In San Diego, California, Eat Crispy Burger operates as a burger joint within easy reach of UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up San Diego's dining scene near UC San Diego. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

4150 Regents Park Row, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 379-1002WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Empanada Kitchen

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In San Diego, California, Empanada Kitchen operates as an argentinian restaurant within easy reach of UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

615 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 732-0023Website
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Entoten

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In San Diego, California, Entoten operates as a pottery shop within easy reach of UC San Diego. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local pottery shop doing its thing in San Diego. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up San Diego's retail scene near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

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Fresheria

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Fresheria brings a restaurant to San Diego, California, just steps from UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

627 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 551-8786Website
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Handle's Homemade Ice Cream

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Handle's Homemade Ice Cream keeps things simple: an ice cream shop doing its own thing in San Diego, a short walk from UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Regulars come back for coffee or a quick bite between classes. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UC San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time.

8861 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 412-4581Website
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Il Giardino di Lilli

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Il Giardino di Lilli is one of San Diego's local cafes, located near UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Seating, wifi, and hours vary spot to spot, which is part of what makes small cafes worth trying. No corporate roaster behind this one - just a cafe doing its own thing. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

7467 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 203-3926Website
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Joel C Ma Hair Studio

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Tucked into San Diego, California, Joel C Ma Hair Studio is a hair salon that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UC San Diego. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own hair salon in San Diego. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what San Diego has to offer. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

4150 Reagents Park Row, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 552-0761Website
Karak House Coffee Co. logo

Karak House Coffee Co.

Cafes

Located in San Diego, Karak House Coffee Co. is a local cafe popular with students and residents near UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other cafes and coffee shops that make up San Diego's daytime scene near UC San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

9254 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121WebsiteInstagram
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La Jolla Boba

Cafes

La Jolla Boba keeps things simple: a bubble tea shop doing its own thing in San Diego, a short walk from UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UC San Diego.

4150 Regents Park Row, La Jolla, CA 92037WebsiteInstagram
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Lashbar

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Lashbar is a beauty salon in San Diego, California, serving the UC San Diego community. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

8813 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 683-3266Website
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Lorna's Italian Kitchen

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A neighborhood Italian restaurant, Lorna's Italian Kitchen serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

3945 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 452-0661Website
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Lucky's Barbershop La Jolla

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Tucked into San Diego, California, Lucky's Barbershop La Jolla is a hair salon that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UC San Diego. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own hair salon in San Diego. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 276-1145hello@barbershopluckys.comWebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Lucrezia

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Lucrezia brings an Italian restaurant to San Diego, California, just steps from UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego.

4301 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 352-6266Website
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Menya Ultra

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Located in San Diego, Menya Ultra is a local noodle restaurant popular with students and residents near UC San Diego. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through San Diego know it as a regular local option near UC San Diego. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of the fun of trying them. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

4577 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 352-6336Website
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Micheline's Pita House

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Micheline's Pita House keeps things simple: a Mediterranean restaurant doing its own thing in San Diego, a short walk from UC San Diego. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through San Diego know it as a regular local option near UC San Diego. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. It sits alongside the other cafes and coffee shops that make up San Diego's daytime scene near UC San Diego. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UC San Diego.

4150 Regents Park Row, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 412-6274Website
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Mom's Pizza and Pasta

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In San Diego, California, Mom's Pizza and Pasta operates as an Italian restaurant within easy reach of UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego.

3422 Tripp Court, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (858) 201-3225Website
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Moment Sushi

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In San Diego, California, Moment Sushi operates as a sushi bar within easy reach of UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of the fun of trying them. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego.

9254 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121themomentsushi@gmail.comWebsiteInstagram
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Nobel Salon

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Located in San Diego, Nobel Salon is a local hair salon popular with students and residents near UC San Diego. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own hair salon in San Diego. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what San Diego has to offer. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego.

7728 Regents Road, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 554-1832Website
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Pacific Cafe and Catering

Cafes

Pacific Cafe and Catering is a cafe in San Diego, California, serving the UC San Diego community. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Hours at small local cafes can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UC San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one cup at a time.

11455 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130+1 (858) 350-2700Website
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Pamir Kabob House

Restaurants

Pamir Kabob House keeps things simple: an afghan restaurant doing its own thing in San Diego, a short walk from UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

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Pizza on Pearl

Restaurants

Pizza on Pearl is one of San Diego's local restaurants, located near UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

617 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 729-0717Website
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Porkyland Mexican Grill

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Located in San Diego, Porkyland Mexican Grill is a local restaurant popular with students and residents near UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego.

Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CAWebsite
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Puesto

Restaurants

Puesto is one of San Diego's local restaurants, located near UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

1026 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 454-1260Website
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Punjabi Tandoor

Restaurants

A neighborhood Indian restaurant, Punjabi Tandoor serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local Indian restaurant doing its thing in San Diego. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of the fun of trying them. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego.

5424 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (858) 643-9370Website
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sandiweb

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sandiweb keeps things simple: a bookstore doing its own thing in San Diego, a short walk from San Diego State University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. San Diego State University students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

5185 Luigi tre, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (800) 518-1233sandiwebsite@gmail.comWebsite
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Sev

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Sev keeps things simple: a beauty salon doing its own thing in San Diego, a short walk from UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

1002, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 263-4444Website
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Spa Hans

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A neighborhood massage studio, Spa Hans serves the campus community around UC San Diego in San Diego. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through San Diego know it as a regular local option near UC San Diego. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up San Diego's retail scene near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego.

10066 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121Website
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Suneva Medical Inc

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Suneva Medical Inc is one of San Diego's local medical supply stores, located near UC San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what San Diego has to offer. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

5870 Pacific Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121+1 (858) 550-9999Website
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Teleferic Barcelona

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Teleferic Barcelona is one of San Diego's local restaurants, located near UC San Diego. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like San Diego depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

4489 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 289-0676Website
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The Amalfi Llama

Restaurants

The Amalfi Llama is one of San Diego's local restaurants, located near UC San Diego. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through San Diego know it as a regular local option near UC San Diego. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around San Diego. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of San Diego favorites.

4575 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122+1 (858) 224-9606Website
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The Cottage

Restaurants

The Cottage is one of San Diego's local restaurants, located near UC San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of the fun of trying them. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego.

7702 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 454-8409Website
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The Melt

Restaurants

In San Diego, California, The Melt operates as a burger joint within easy reach of UC San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own.

8849 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 926-7517Website
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The Nails Club

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The Nails Club is one of San Diego's local beauty salons, located near UC San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives San Diego, California its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what San Diego has to offer. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UC San Diego. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

8861 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA+1 (858) 453-9999Website
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Tree House

Restaurants

Tree House is one of San Diego's local restaurants, located near UC San Diego. Around UC San Diego, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up San Diego's everyday scene. UC San Diego students and San Diego residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of the fun of trying them. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UC San Diego. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

9442 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, CAWebsite
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Who's Next Barbershop is one of San Diego's local hair salons, located near UC San Diego. Like a lot of small businesses around UC San Diego, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. San Diego wouldn't feel quite like San Diego without independently owned spots like this one. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around San Diego, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Part of the fun of a college town like San Diego is finding places like this on your own. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring San Diego.

3251 Holiday Court, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 (858) 587-7979Website