Brian and Carla’s guidebook
Coffee
A local favorite for coffee and one of ours. Brian's favorite is the Iced Moroccan Mocha and I dont think you can go wrong with the Best Drink Ever. It's a short walk you can meander down the boardwalk to investigate.
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Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdA local favorite for coffee and one of ours. Brian's favorite is the Iced Moroccan Mocha and I dont think you can go wrong with the Best Drink Ever. It's a short walk you can meander down the boardwalk to investigate.
We go to Pump Coffee at least once a week -- great coffee and a few baked good options (no full breakfast).
Pick up coffee and take it out to the beach!
Pump Coffee
4150 Mission BoulevardWe go to Pump Coffee at least once a week -- great coffee and a few baked good options (no full breakfast).
Pick up coffee and take it out to the beach!
Great quick coffee stop off of Mission Blvd
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Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub
3833 Mission BlvdGreat quick coffee stop off of Mission Blvd
Sightseeing
Amusement park, fun for all ages! Has a larger parking lot, or is a mile walk down the boardwalk from the studio. Has a few local restaurants noted separately.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdAmusement park, fun for all ages! Has a larger parking lot, or is a mile walk down the boardwalk from the studio. Has a few local restaurants noted separately.
Take a walk out to the end of Crystal Pier and watch the local surf scene or daily sunset. You can look back at Pacific Beach (north side) or Mission Beach (south side). During low tide you can see sea life on the pier columns (from under the pier). During the holidays the pier is lit and the location of our local Christmas tree.
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Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierTake a walk out to the end of Crystal Pier and watch the local surf scene or daily sunset. You can look back at Pacific Beach (north side) or Mission Beach (south side). During low tide you can see sea life on the pier columns (from under the pier). During the holidays the pier is lit and the location of our local Christmas tree.
Food scene
One of our favorite breakfast places, makes all of their own baked goods, is outdoors, and within walking distance. Options for both patio eating or quick pick up from the (separate) bakery itself.
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Olive Cafe
805 Santa Clara PlOne of our favorite breakfast places, makes all of their own baked goods, is outdoors, and within walking distance. Options for both patio eating or quick pick up from the (separate) bakery itself.
Do you like poke? Our favorite is within biking distance. Everything is always super fresh and it's a great value for your money.
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Poké Chop
1404 Garnet AveDo you like poke? Our favorite is within biking distance. Everything is always super fresh and it's a great value for your money.
Our go-to local Mexican food is family owned and operated - right across the street! You might run into Brian or I picking up food. Local tip- call your order in ahead of time to beat the line 858-488-7405
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La Playa Taco Shop
3973 Mission BlvdOur go-to local Mexican food is family owned and operated - right across the street! You might run into Brian or I picking up food. Local tip- call your order in ahead of time to beat the line 858-488-7405
A favorite local restaurant and microbrew. It's close and it's good. It turns into a busier bar scene at night, especially on the weekends. I order the kebab plate and whatever Hazy IPA sounds good for the moment.
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Amplified Ale Works Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission BlvdA favorite local restaurant and microbrew. It's close and it's good. It turns into a busier bar scene at night, especially on the weekends. I order the kebab plate and whatever Hazy IPA sounds good for the moment.
World Famous is one block over has some ocean views and half off all appetizers on Monday nights.
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World Famous
711 Pacific Beach DrWorld Famous is one block over has some ocean views and half off all appetizers on Monday nights.
Great ocean views from the front tables. A good place for drinks and appetizers. In the evenings it becomes a busier bar scene.
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Waterbar
4325 Ocean BlvdGreat ocean views from the front tables. A good place for drinks and appetizers. In the evenings it becomes a busier bar scene.
Vegan sushi! Really! And it's good! Substitutes plant based options (like mushrooms, etc.) for your favorite seafood options. We enjoy this place, it is pretty small and it can be popular on weekend evenings (recommend reservations!).
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NoW sushi
3852 Mission BlvdVegan sushi! Really! And it's good! Substitutes plant based options (like mushrooms, etc.) for your favorite seafood options. We enjoy this place, it is pretty small and it can be popular on weekend evenings (recommend reservations!).
A new favorite place, great for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Vegan options. Nice beachy atmosphere in a historic Pacific Beach home. About a mile bike ride from Zanzibar Ct.
This place is great if you need a place to work from, also.
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Palmys Cafe
976 Felspar StreetA new favorite place, great for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Vegan options. Nice beachy atmosphere in a historic Pacific Beach home. About a mile bike ride from Zanzibar Ct.
This place is great if you need a place to work from, also.
Ramen Ryoma Pacific Beach
825 Garnet AvenueOn a cool night we love to pick up Ramen from Ryoma. Vegan options.
Coconut Girl Kitchen
4658 Mission BoulevardOur favorite local Thai. Vegan options.
Sushi from the rooftop with ocean views is pretty great. No pets allowed.
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Cannonball
3105 Ocean Front WalkSushi from the rooftop with ocean views is pretty great. No pets allowed.
Local Indian food. We like the Biriyani and the Vindaloo. This is another walking distance place, a little over half a mile from Zanzibar Court.
Spices Lounge Restaurant
King Fahd RoadLocal Indian food. We like the Biriyani and the Vindaloo. This is another walking distance place, a little over half a mile from Zanzibar Court.
A nice seafood restaurant right across the street from Zanzibar Ct. with bay views. The seafood tower and biscuits are favorites.
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Oceana Coastal Kitchen
3999 Mission BlvdA nice seafood restaurant right across the street from Zanzibar Ct. with bay views. The seafood tower and biscuits are favorites.
Activities
Great local rental place, lots of options from paddleboards, kayaks, to boats and jetpack rentals! .5 miles from Zanzibar Ct.
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Mission Bay Sportcenter
1010 Santa Clara PlGreat local rental place, lots of options from paddleboards, kayaks, to boats and jetpack rentals! .5 miles from Zanzibar Ct.
Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style sternwheeler boat that cruises Mission Bay between the Bahia Resort Hotel and its sister property, the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa (directly across from our location on Zanzibar Court). The Mission Bay boat cruise is scenic way to see the area.
https://www.bahiahotel.com/bahia-belle
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Bahia Belle Cruises
998 W Mission Bay DrOperating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style sternwheeler boat that cruises Mission Bay between the Bahia Resort Hotel and its sister property, the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa (directly across from our location on Zanzibar Court). The Mission Bay boat cruise is scenic way to see the area.
https://www.bahiahotel.com/bahia-belle
The Catamaran has rental options for getting out on the water and regular outdoor movies during the summer. Ask them for the calendar of events (flexible with covid).
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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission BlvdThe Catamaran has rental options for getting out on the water and regular outdoor movies during the summer. Ask them for the calendar of events (flexible with covid).
Great rental options from paddle boards to full size boats by the hour. Walking distance from Zanzibar Ct.
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Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara PlGreat rental options from paddle boards to full size boats by the hour. Walking distance from Zanzibar Ct.