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DININGBest AmericaBackyard Kitchen & TapAs its name suggests, Backyard Kitchen & Tap is achic, yet cozily coastal American eatery and naturalfit for the laidback vibe of Pacific Beach. Outdoorareas are celebrated with three cabanas, live walls,fire pits and an indoor/outdoor bar; setting thestage for memorable nights on the patio with livemusic. With homemade specialties any time of dayand an extensive list of craft cocktails and localbeers to choose from, Backyard Kitchen & Tapoffers the perfect culinary experience for every-one. Backyard satisfies every palate with scrump-tious American favorites and spirits. From theirsignature selection of flatbreads to an array of steakand fresh fish entrees, you’ll discover a long list ofreasons to return for more! Backyard Kitchen & Tap832 Garnet Ave. (858) 859-2593backyardpb.com

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The TruckstopHUNT. GATHER. GRILL. Welcome to PacificBeach’s home for farm-fresh, country-style break-fast, BBQ with all the fixin’s and a selection of craftbeer that is sure to rev your engine. Our food is larg-er than your appetite at Truckstop, where we’reknown for serving up a hearty helping of Southernhospitality. Open from 7am until 10pm Daily!, Din-ner starts at 5pm.

The Truckstop4150 Mission Blvd.(858) 274-8785

Best AppetizerFirehouse American Eatery Recently Remodeled. We are proud to announceBoston native Jason Maitland as the new head ofour culinary team at FIREHOUSE, where he has over15 years of experience starting as an apprentice at theneighborhood butcher shop and later ascending as agraduate of the New England Culinary Institute. ChefMaitland moved to San Diego to Sous Chef underCarl Shcroeder, where he eventually transitioned tothe Executive Chef role at a handful of San Diego’s toprestaurants where he has been recognized as “BestChef” and “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Restau-rant” by Ranch & Coast and Riviera Magazine.Firehouse American Eatery + Lounge722 Grand Ave.(858) 274-3100firehousepb.com

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CanonballSushi with a splash! Besides the delicious Californiacuisine Pacific Rim influences and sushi, this ocean-front restaurant is also serving up the best view in SanDiego! It’s never been more enjoyable to sip onrefreshing seasonally inspired beach craft cocktailswhile soaking up the essence of the beach. Withthoughtful details and accents, this Mission Beachrooftop transports you to a pool-like setting withoutall the splashing and twice the views! So dive in,there’s nothing quite like Cannonball Cannonball3105 Ocean Front Walk(858) 228-9304cannonballsd.com

Best BagelsSwell CafeSwell Cafe in Mission Beach is known for its fun latteespressos! The craft coffee is locally roasted and goesperfectly with your gourmet breakfast and lunch.Panini sandwiches, pastries and smoothies are pop-ular here as well. If you’re an acai-granola sort, thisis the place for you .Swell Cafe3833 Mission Blvd.(858) 539-0039theswellcafe.com

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Einstein BrothersGet Bagels Here! Einstein Bros Bagels – the bestbagels, bagel sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, cof-fee & espresso, salads and more.Einstein Brothers1772 Garnet Ave. Ste. FSan Diego, CA 92109

Best BakeryFrench Gourmet(See listing under Best French)

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The Olive Cafe(See listing under Best Cafe)

Best BarThe Duck DiveThe Duck Dive offers an experience unlike any otherin Pacific Beach. The gastropub-inspired loungeoffers patrons an upscale experience in a casual beachatmosphere. The Duck Dive serves high-quality foodand a superior drinking experience with a lineup oflocal microbrew, an extensive craft cocktail menuand contemporary cocktail staples. The restaurantalso has "Lazy Sundays," "Wine Down Wednesdays"and even a kids menu, making it a fun place to eatand drink for the whole family.The Duck Dive4650 Mission Blvd.(858) 273-3825theduckdive.com

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Pacific Beach Shore ClubYou can’t drink on the beach anymore, unless youwant a big fat ticket. The law, however, doesn’t sayyou can’t drink near the beach — and that’s whatmakes Pacific Beach Shore Club’s locale so conve-nient. The flat-screen TVs are only feet from the waterto boot, as are the great happy-hour deals, goldfishraces, karaoke on Sunday, Red Bull slushies and tatertots.Pacific Beach Shore Club4315 Ocean Blvd.(858) 272-7873pbshoreclub.com

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Best Bay ViewOceana Coastal KitchenFeaturing chef-driven, California cuisine as well as amodern, ocean-inspired design. The brand newrestaurant offers a memorable bay-front dining expe-rience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway. Rangingfrom casual to upscale, the airy waterfront restaurantincludes several distinct dining areas such as aquartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother ofpearl and sea glass. The focal point in the main din-ing room is an impressive 800 gallon aquarium, soonthe home to fluorescent tropical jellyfish, while a slid-ing window fully opens to showcase unobstructedviews of Mission Bay. Executive Chef Steven Riemer’splayful interpretation of classic dishes highlights thepurity and flavors of California local produce and acommitment to sustainable ingredients. A cold barwith sushi options, small bites and main dishesinclude the freshest seafood available from the coastof Baja and the Pacific. Oceana Coastal Kitchen offersan all-new alfresco experience for guests, completewith sleek booths and tables with sweeping panoram-ic waterfront views, along with an adjacent loungefeaturing flickering flames from tiki torches and lavarock fire pits.Oceana Coastal Kitchen The Catamaran3999 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-1081catamaranresort.com

Best BBQIron Pig AlehouseThe Iron Pig Alehouse serves authentic slow cooked,smoked barbecue. Their goal is to have you experi-ence what it is like to dine in a modern BBQ joint,coupled with an extensive craft beer program to

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CATEGORY GOLD SILVER Backyard Kitchen & TapFirehouseSwell CafeFrench GourmetDuck DiveOceana Coastal KitchenIron PigThe Tap RoomKono'sGreat Plaza BuffetDuck DiveTaco SurfThe Olive cafeTaco SurfFrench GourmetDirty BirdsGreat Plaza BuffetSwell CafeFrench GourmetThe Patio on Lamont StreetWoodstocks PizzaPacific Beach Fish ShopFrench GourmetYogurt on the Rock'sZgaraGuava BeachBaked BearSpice LoungeMama MiaJuice WaveThe TruckstopGuava BeachJRDNFat FishFat FishJRDNPB Shore ClubOceana Coastal KitchenJRDNThe Patio on Lamont StreetThe Patio on Lamont StreetPacific Beach Fish ShopThe Patio on Lamont StreetWoodstocks PizzaBelmont ParkCheba HutPacific Beach Fish ShopGuava BeachSaska'sOceana Coastal KitchenSaska'sFat FishCoconut ThaiPho Sao BienJRDN

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quench your thirst! They serve only thehighest quality beef, pork and poultry.Everything is smoked using oak andhickory for hours. The result is melt inyour mouth, authentic (and slightlyaddictive) modern BBQIron Pig Alehouse1520 Garnet Ave.(858) 412-4299ironpigalehouse.com

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Backyard Kitchen & Tap(See listing under Best American)

Best Beer SelectionTap RoomOne look at Tap Room’s beer selectionand you will know these folks are serious

about their brews. Far from the standardStellas and Shocktops, the beer list con-tains dozens of unique ales for everypalate. Don’t see the one you’ve beendying to try? Just send in your requestthrough its website, and it will send youan email when it has it on tap. Yeah, youheard it right! You can also check thelive beer page. Tap Room updates whatit is serving and how much is left beforeit moves on to the next delicious draft.How’s that for the perfect beer house?Tap Room1269 Garnet Ave.(858) 274-1010sdtaproom.com

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Best BreakfastKono’s Surf Club CafeIf you like a little dinner with your break-fast, Kono’s is your place. That’s becausenobody does potatoes like this eatery,with cheese, bell pepper and whateverother topping you can think of to boot. Ifyou like a big view with your morningmeal, this is a winner. Cross the board-walk and sit on the modest patio thatoverlooks the ocean. And if you likequotes on the wall of your eatery, you’rein the right restaurant.Kono’s Surf Club Cafe704 Garnet Ave.(858) 483-1669sdbeachlife.com/kono.htm

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The Olive CafeThe Olive Cafe is the perfect spot to graba bite between all your beach activities,especially if you are looking for one of thebest breakfasts in Pacific Beach. Thescones and pastries disappear so quick-ly you may want to call ahead. It offerswireless high-speed access, so bring your

laptop and get hooked up. The Olive Cafe805 Santa Clara Place (858) 488-1224olivecafe.biz

Best BuffetGreat Plaza BuffetThe Great Plaza Buffet is the place to goto get great food on a tight budget. And,with more than 150 items served daily,the restaurant offers something foreveryone in the family. Indulge in crablegs, fried dumplings, lobster rolls, sushi,clams, appetizers or hit the soup andsalad bar. Adding to the buffet’s value, afree drink is included with every meal,and to take things up a notch, the GreatPlaza now has a beer and wine selection.Great Plaza Buffet1840 Garnet Ave.(858) 273-6868greatplazabuffet.com

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Bare Back GrillThose aren’t manhole covers on top ofyour plate, you big silly. Those are thetwo giant organic beef patties that comewith the Bare Big & Dirty, the centraljewel in the Bare Back Grill’s amplyadorned crown. And that’s not a piece ofdriftwood sitting on your placemat, youbig silly again. It’s the menu, hand-cutand laminated by Bare Back co-ownerP.J. Lamont himself. Lamont is one of atrio of New Zealanders who built a lot ofthis place from the ground up. It touts itslighter dishes like chicken and fish sand-wiches with the same enthusiasm it doesits beer, wine and burgers.Bare Back Grill4640 Mission Blvd.(858) 274-7117barebackgrill.com

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Best BurritoTaco SurfThe burrito is to fast Mexican cuisinewhat the hamburger is to the Americanpalate. Each item is incredibly tastywhen its done right — and in the case ofthe former, Taco Surf nailed it. There’snot much to the decor of the place otherthan a pick-up counter and a few smalltables — but the ceiling is lined withsome sweet classic surfboards to fuel thelocal flavor. The burritos, tacos and faji-tas are big and fat, and you get to exper-iment with a massive choice of toppings.You can’t go wrong with the Californiaburrito, topped with hashed browns. Taco Surf4657 Mission Blvd.(858) 272-3877

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Oscars Mexican SeafoodGreat Fresh Mexican eats are the forte ofthis affordabl spot famed for theirceviche, tortas and tacos especially thesmoked fish taco you can douse with"great sauces"; the setup is simple – just"order at the counter and hope there is astool to sit on" – and prepare for lines atpeak hours.Oscars Mexican Seafood748 Emerald & 703 Turquoise (858) 488-6392oscarsmexicanseafood.com

Best Café/Coffee ShopThe Olive Cafe(See listing under Best Breakfast)

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Swell Cafe(See listing under Best Bagel Shop)

Best Carne AsadaTaco Surf(See listing under Best Burrito)

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Guava Beach Bar & GrillGuava Beach Bar & Grill is a locals barfor everyone. It combines a warm andcomfortable atmosphere with a livelyand fun energy that ensure good timesfor all. They are just steps away from theocean and Sail Bay in beautiful MissionBeach. They offer plenty of plasma TVs,including a 10-foot HD projection screenwith surround sound to satisfy all yoursports viewing needs. They have theNFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college footballand Fox soccer packages, so you don'thave to miss any of the games! Withtheir VIP Room, an elevated pool tablelounge, two jumbo booths, a plushleather couch, cozy fireplace, and longmahogany bar there is a comfortablespot for all. You’ll also find free parkingin the bayside lot at Santa Clara.Guava Beach3714 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-6688guava-beach.com

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Gold: Best Beer SelectionTap RoomOne look at Tap Room’s beer selection and you will know these folks are seri-ous about their brews. Far from the standard Stellas and Shocktops, the beerlist contains dozens of unique ales for every palate. Don’t see the one you’vebeen dying to try? Just send in your request through its website, and it willsend you an email when it has it on tap. Yeah, you heard it right! You can alsocheck the live beer page. Tap Room updates what it is serving and how muchis left before it moves on to the next delicious draft. How’s that for the per-fect beer house?

Tap Room1269 Garnet Ave.(858) 274-1010sdtaproom.com

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Best CateringThe French Gourmet(See listing under Best French)

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Iron Pig Alehouse(See listing under Best BBQ

Best Chicken WingsDirty BirdsFor a place with a name like this, thingsinside look immaculate — sweepingwooden beams and stanchions with cool,beachy art on the walls. And Dirty Birdsthrows you a few odd looks, too — turkeychili fries and fried cheese sliders are justa couple quirky entries on the menu. 22different wing flavors.Dirty Birds4656 Mission Blvd.(858) 274-2473dirtybirdspb.com

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Duck Dive(See listing under Best Bar)

Best Chinese Great Plaza BuffetThe Great Plaza Buffet is the place to goto get great food on a tight budget. And,with more than 150 items served daily,the restaurant offers something foreveryone in the family. Indulge in crablegs, fried dumplings, lobster rolls, sushi,clams, appetizers or hit the soup andsalad bar. Adding to the buffet’s value, afree drink is included with every meal,and to take things up a notch, the GreatPlaza now has a beer and wine selection.Great Plaza Buffet1840 Garnet Ave.(858) 273-6868greatplazabuffet.com

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Chop Shop Chop Shop Teriyaki, in Mission Beach,serves up fresh teriyaki bowls and plates,yakisoba plates, salads, teriyaki burgers,fried rice and lettuce wraps. It now offersbeer and wine! Come in today and enjoyMission Beach’s newest and freshestteriyaki restaurant. Call ahead and take-out orders are always welcome, or comehave a seat on the comfy outdoor patio.They look forward to seeing you at ChopShop Teriyaki!Chop Shop 3852 Mission Blvd.(858) 230-6522chopshopteriyaki.com

Best Coffee ShopSwell Cafe(See listing under Best Bagel Shop)

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Better Buzz CoffeeBetter Buzz Coffee has the freshest cof-fee, roasted right here in San Diego. Thisincludes, but not limited to, Organic, FairTrade, Dark Roasts, and one of a kindblends. It is our promise to you that youwill get a 'Better Buzz' with us over anyother coffee business out there. We striveon quality, consistency, and outstandingcustomer service. What are you waitingfor? Get buzzed with Better Buzz Coffee!We take the sting out of your morning. Better Buzz Coffee1909 Garnet Ave.(858) 270-2899betterbuzzcoffee.com

DessertsFrench Gourmet(See listing under Best French)

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The Baked BearThe goal with The Baked Bear is to pro-vide PB with a unique spin on a timeless

dessert. Specializing in custom cookieice cream sandwiches and serving a widerange of other unique desserts the venueprovides freshly baked cookies and pre-mium ice cream at an affordable pricefor everyone. Stop by and experience themost delicious desserts in town.The Baked Bear4516 Mission Blvd.(858) 886-7433thebakedbear.com

Best Dinner The Patio on Lamont Street (See listing under Best Overall Restaurant)

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Family RestaurantWoodstock’s PizzaWoodstock’s Pizza has been making itsmark in college towns across Californiafor more than two decades, and PB final-ly got its own location for families andstudents to enjoy. Here, the secret real-ly is in the sauce, which is baked into thefolded crust for a spicy kick from yourfirst bite to your last. Founders ChuckWoodstock and Mike Chew committedearly on to using only fresh dough andpiling on more toppings than their com-petitors. They also established a family-friendly environment, where parents canenjoy an adult beverage.Woodstock’s Pizza1221 Garnet Ave.(858) 642-6900woodstockspb.com.

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Filippi’s Pizza GrottoFilippi’s has been in San Diego since1950, which makes it older than most ofyou. The thing is, it didn’t start out as apizza restaurant at all. Its origins were inLittle Italy, where Vincent dePhilippis

Oceana Coastal KitchenFeaturing chef-driven, California cuisine as well as a modern, ocean-inspireddesign. Enjoy bay-front dining experience at an iconic PB hideaway. Ranging fromcasual to upscale, the airy waterfront restaurant includes several distinct diningareas such as a quartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother of pearl and seaglass. The focal point in the main dining room is an impressive 800 gallon aquar-ium, soon the home to fluorescent tropical jellyfish, while a sliding window fullyopens to showcase unobstructed views of Mission Bay. Executive Chef StevenRiemer’s playful interpretation of classic dishes highlights the purity and flavorsof California local produce and a commitment to sustainable ingredients. A coldbar with sushi options, small bites and main dishes include the freshest seafoodavailable from the coast of Baja and the Pacific. Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers anall-new alfresco experience for guests, complete with sleek booths and tableswith sweeping panoramic waterfront views, along with an adjacent lounge featur-ing flickering flames from tiki torches and lava rock fire pits.

Gold: Best New RestaurantBay View & Sunday Brunch

Oceana Coastal Kitchen / The Catamaran3999 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-1081 | catamaranresort.com


and Madeleine Stefani ran a deli grocery— the couple’s business savvy fed onitself until Filippi’s pizza took hold. Enjoy15 delicious pizza entries, with moun-tains of the traditional toppings, lasagna,ravioli, spaghetti, soups, salads and subs. Filippi’s Pizza Grotto962 Garnet Ave.(858) 483-6222realcheesepizza.com

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Best Fish Taco Pacific Beach Fish ShopThe Fish Shop is the newest fish marketand grill in Pacific Beach. Appealing to amass audience, they feature fresh grilledfish, served on your choice of taco, sand-wich, salad, or entrée. It offers plenty ofparking, comfortable outdoor patio,never a corkage fee and most local SanDiego microbreweries. The Fish Shop isa destination for locals and fish lovers.Open daily at 11 a.m. The Fish Shop1775 Garnet Ave.(858) 483-4746thefishshoppb.com

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Pacific Beach Shore Club(See listing under Best Bar)

Best FrenchThe French GourmetThe Gourmet’s traditional bakery isrenowned for its outstanding Frenchpastries. It’s also a showcase for full-ser-vice catering and wedding cakes, whichmany consider to be the best in the his-tory of the universe. The selection ofbreads, breakfast pastries, cookies andcakes include the French Gourmetchocolate mousse and the strawberrybagatelle — layers of white sponge cakedabbed with syrup, filled with Bavariancream and fresh strawberries and toppedwith a thin layer of marzipan. Wash it all

down with an espresso drink or a glass ofwine, or keep the experience movingwith pâté, quiche or imported cheese. The French Gourmet960 Turquoise St.(858) 929-1984thefrenchgourmet.com

Best Frozen YogurtYogurt on the RocksYogurt on the Rocks has launched thetraditional self-serve concept into the21st century by creating a lounge-likeWi-Fi for customers. But don’t let thecontemporary atmosphere fool you.This place still serves up everyone’sfavorite flavors like cake batter, choco-late and original tart, in addition tonew twists like kiwi strawberry andpumpkin. Yogurt on the Rocks1886 Garnet Ave.(858) 274-3950yogurtontherocks.com

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YogurtlandYogurtland’s focus is on real flavors, realingredients and real relationships withevery one of their guests. This focus andphilosophy started with the founder,Phillip Chang, who thought that a realexperience began with letting guestschoose what you want. And in 2006 hechanged the frozen yogurt industry for-ever when he opened the first self-serveYogurtland with only the highest quali-ty frozen yogurt and toppings.Yogurtland855 Garnet Ave,(858) 581-1700yogurt-land.com

Best Greek ZgaraJust opened in Pacific Beach. The major-ity of our menu items, dressings, mari-nates and all spreads are made fromscratch, in-house, every day. All sand-

wiches are served with fresh tomatoes,lettuce and onions and pita bread Serv-ing delicious Gyro, succulent pork meat,or boneless chicken, served in pita, breadwith tzatziki and vegetables. Stop by andgive them a try. Zgara 1730 Garnet Ave.(858) 272-2600www.zgaragreekgrill.com

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Vanoos GriletteInspired by their smiley toddler daugh-ter Vanessa (nicknamed Vanoos) whocan be caught joining her parents at theirrestaurant, the owners of the Grilletteare serving up something new to the PBcrowd. They boast their shop as “thehome of homemade food,” where guestscan find authentic Mediterranean bites,hot sandwiches, fresh wraps and mas-sive deli subs.Vanoos Grilette4614 Mission Blvd.(858) 270-1101vanoosgrillette.com

Best Happy HourGuava Beach Bar & Grill(See listing under Best Carne Asada)

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PB Ale HouseOffering micro-brews and macro-tastesthat are sure to add spice and enticingnew flavors to the Pacific Beach neigh-borhood. Now, this world-class micro-brewery and restaurant is better thanever, stacked with fully remodeled inte-rior and an upper deck that offers viewsof the ocean. Not to mention, customerscan enjoy their house-brewed beer andcraft libations at newly remodeledindoor and outdoor bars. The “new”Pacific Beach Alehouse boasts animpressive updated design. Keepingwith the original blueprint, the AleHouseclassic layout remains- customers canenjoy an ocean view on the upstairs deck,watch your favorite game from one oftheir 20 new flat screens, or take in theocean air on the outdoor patio. Alongwith the remodeling, the establishmentis proud to announce a new addition totheir team; award-winning head brewer,Jonathon Rielly. Not to worry, the PBAleHouse menu remains the same withunique offerings such as their famousRattlesnake Flatbread with jalapeno,bacon, chorizo and cheeses. .PB Ale House721 Grand Ave.(858) 581-2337pbalehouse.com

Best Ice Cream/Gelato The Baked Bear(See listing under Best Desserts)

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Backyard Kitchen & TapAs its name suggests, Backyard Kitchen &Tap is a chic, yet cozily coastal Americaneatery and natural fit for the laidback vibe ofPacific Beach. Outdoor areas are celebratedwith three cabanas, live walls, fire pits and anindoor-outdoor bar; setting the stage formemorable nights on the patio with livemusic. With homemade specialties any timeof day and an extensive list of craft cocktailsand local beers to choose from, BackyardKitchen & Tap offers the perfect culinaryexperience for everyone. Backyard satisfiesevery palate with scrumptious Americanfavorites and spirits. From our signatureselection of flatbreads to our array of steakand fresh fish entrees, you’ll discover a longlist of reasons to return for more! At Back-yard, our guests get a feel for the uniquesense of community Pacific Beach locals andvisitors share, as we bring them together fora fun, relaxing and tasty experience. All youhave to do is dust the sand off your heelsand step inside.

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Backyard Kitchen & Tap832 Garnet Ave.(858) 859-2593backyardpb.com

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Gelato Bus Stop Gelato Bus Stop specializing in authen-tic, homemade gelato created using agenerations old recipe brought to SanDiego from Bologna, Italy. They makegelato fresh every day, using all naturalingredients, fat free milk, fresh fruit, andgenerations of gelato making experience.Gelato Bus Stop is the first gelato andcrepe cafe in the PaB community of SanDiego. In fact, they specialize in gelato,homemade, low fat, Italian ice creamthat dates to the mid-16th century.

Gelato Bus Stop1001 Garnet Ave.(619) 578-3828

Best Indian Spice LoungeWith specialty cocktails, selected IndianBeers, unique Small Bites and spectacu-lar Curries and fresh baked Naans, SpiceLounge skillfully translates authenticIndian flavors to the American palate.Signature dishes include Samosasstuffed with mozzarella cheese andspices, Curry Nirvana made from a mix-ture of authentic spices with choppedred onions, bell peppers and freshcoconut; with your choice of chicken,lamb, fish, or shrimp. Using superb tal-ent and exacting precision, Spice Loungeis changing the face of Indian cuisine inPacific Beach. Located just steps from

the Ocean and in always happening PB.Spice Lounge859 Hornblend St. (858) 272-1600spicelounge.com

Best Italian Mamma MiaThe left hand definitely knows what theright one’s doing at this place. Theservers’ suggestions are spot-on — lis-ten and please heed them when they rec-ommend Italian staples like lodigianasalad, lasagna and ravioli al casale. Yousimply can’t go wrong with those choic-es. Neither will you, sir, shirk at the sightand smell of the handmade pasta or theidea of exclusively in-house preparation.There’s quaint all around, surronded byquaint. Mama Mia’s is located in an oldwood house, lending new life to the term“home cooking.” Mamma Mia1932 Balboa Ave.(858) 272-2702mammamiaitalianrestaurant.com

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Filippi’s Pizza Grotto(See listing under Family Restaurant)

Best Juice BarJuice Waveuice Wave’s mission is to refresh andnourish the soul by using the best qual-ity ingredients fresh from local farmsthat reflect the radiant growing season inSouthern California and to help save theenvironment by sustainable practices.Juice Wave3733 Mission Blvd.(240) 246-5126juicewavesd.com

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The Mad BeetThe Mad Beet is the talk of the town inPacific Beach! With a menu that satisfies

every craving from their chocolatepeanut butter banana smoothie, TheArctic Monkey, which boasts 25 grams ofprotein, to the tart spinach apple limejuice, The Wiz’Kaleafa, the whole familywill be happy. So, who gets the credit forthis new success? Owners, Brian & Guy,give all the credit to their outgoing clien-tele who are serious about makinghealthy lifestyle choices and who arenever shy about voicing their opinionswhile being taste testers for spontaneouskitchen creations.In a successful attemptto involve clients in the juicing process,the juicer is practically on their frontcounter where a designated ‘slash zone’has been created. So consider yourselfwarned- once you Drop Your Own Beetyou will be a fan for life!The Mad Beet933 Garnet Ave.(858) 529-5129themadbeet.com

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Backyard Kytchen & Tap(See listing under Best American)

Best MargaritaGuava Beach(See listing under Best Happy Hour)

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Duck Dive(See listing under Best Bar)

Best MartiniJRDN You can actually credit the Tower’s cre-ative wine list to another establishmentin the same hotel. It’s JRDN (or “Jor-dan,” for the purists who prefer the pho-netic pronunciation), a very high-endrestaurant that swears by the magic it

performs on beef and other meats. Redwines go swimmingly with that kind ofthing — and that translates to a compre-hensive selection at the bar (the powersthat be didn’t forget the whites, either).Meanwhile, the bar offers a casual, yetsophisticated experience. The atmo-sphere is warm and inviting and thecrowd is hip yet mellow — everybodygets to enjoy an ocean view while sip-ping signature cocktails and nibbling onsushi.JRDN at Tower 23723 Felspar St.(866) TOWER23tower23hotel.com

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World FamousThe menu at World Famous changesdaily depending on what is fresh at themarket, which speaks volumes about thestaff’s commitment to quality. Not onlyis the food top-notch, but so is the view.Customers seated in the dining room willfeel like they are eating on the beach, andthey can enjoy the beautiful Pacific Oceanas they dive into one of the restaurant’sfamous omelettes, seafood specials orTaco Tuesday offerings. World Famous isthe ideal place for a sunrise breakfast orsunset dinner.

World Famous711 Pacific Beach Dr.(858) 272-3100worldfamous.signonsandiego.com

Best Mexican RestaurantFat Fish CantinaFat Fish Cantina serves up a SouthernCoastal Cuisine with a Latin influence.Here you’ll enjoy great fresh Mexicanfood and drink, especially the danger-ously spicy magarita! Happy hours arefantastic. Daily specials include: Lobsterand chips for $5 on Mondays, Tuesdaysand Thursdays are $1 street tacos, andWednesdays are a favorite with half-price appetizers and $2 margaritas! Theappetizer list includes around 20 differ-ent itmes and amazing Sunday brunch.Fat Fish Cantina4474 Mission Blvd.(858) 490-2877

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Oscars Mexican Seafood(See listing under Best Burrito)

Best Mexican SeafoodFat Fish Cantina(See litting under Best Mexican)

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Oscars Mexican Seafood(see listing under Best Mexican)

Most RomanticJRDN(See listing under Best Martini)

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GalleryGallery at Lands End

4984 Cass St. (858) 270-7820

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Gallery at Lands EndThe Gallery was started in 1973 by Jay and VickiFord. After a brief stint in Ocean Beach, the galleryfound its home at 4984 Cass St. in Pacific Beach.The location is a perfect fit for them. In its earlydays, the gallery was a hot spot for limited editionprints, lithographs, and original works. Due to theamount of artwork going out the door, the galleryopened the frame department and has not lookedback since. In April 2008, the business was sold toThayne Yungman, who had been a doing incredibleframing at the Gallery for two years.

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Patio on Lamont Street(See listing under Best Dinner)

Best NachosPacific Beach Shore Club(See listing under Best Bar)

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Taco Surf(See listing under Best Carne Asada)

Best New RestaurantOceana Coastal Kitchen(See listing under Best Bay View)

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Best Ovean ViewJRDN(See listing under Best Martini)

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Pacific Beach Shore Club(See listing under Best Bar)

Best Overall RestaurantPatio on Lamont Street(See listing in under Best Dinner)

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JRDN(See listing under Best Martini)

Best Overall ServicePatio on Lamont Street(See listing in under Best Dinner)

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JRDN(See listing under Best Martini)

Best Patio DiningPB Fish Shop(See listing under Best Fish Taco)

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Patio on Lamont Street(See listing in under Best Dinner)

Most Pet FriendlyPatio on Lamont Street(See listing under Best New Restaurant)

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PB Fish Shop(See listing under Best Patio Dining)

Best Pizza Woodstock’s Pizza(See listing under Best family restaurant)

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Filippi’s Pizza Grotto(See listing under Best family restaurant)

Best for Birthday PartyBelmont ParkSure to please the entire family, BelmontPark is located on the surf and sand ofMission Beach and offers free parkingand free park admission. Visitors canenjoy traditional and contemporaryamusement park rides, ride the wavemachines at Wave House Beach Club,play laser tag, visit the arcade and mid-way style games, shop and enjoy a wide

array of cuisine throughout the Park,which includes beachfront restaurantsincluding the newly opened rooftoprestaurant and bar Cannonball, as wellas food court style dining like Belmonty'sBurgers and the The Plunge Pizzeria.Belmont Park3146 Mission Blvd.(858) 228-9283belmontpark.com

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Woodstock’s Pizza(See listing under Best Family Restau-rant)

Best Sandwich Cheba HutCheba Hut is a “Toasted” sub conceptthat has been curing munchies since itsstart in 1998. Founder Scott Jenningsdecided to showcase the harmonybetween great tasting food and… well, avery specific counter-culture. The menufeatures over 30 signature sandwiches,as well as a variety of Rice Krispy treats,salads and munchies. Most locationsalso offer craft beer bars that featurelocal beers from neighborhood brew-eries.What really sets Cheba Hut apart,though, can only be experienced in ourshops. We combine home grown foodwith real people in a relaxed environ-ment. Escape the established! Cheba Hut4651 Mission Blvd.(858) 412-4019chebahut.com

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Board & BrewQuality sandwiches and craft beer–

that’s what Board & Brew is all about.For decades, fans of our sandwicheshave spread the word across SouthernCalifornia because they love our simple,straightforward menu and consistenteveryday value. It’s a lot of pressure tolive up to the hype, but we wouldn’t haveit any other way. The food we serve is ourpride and joy. That’s why we never cutcorners or use anything but the freshestingredients. When you grab lunch or

dinner at Board & Brew, you knowyou’re getting our best – every time.Board & Brew4516 Mission Blvd.(858) 270-2739www.boardandbrew.com

Best Seafood Pacific Beach Fish Shop(See entry under Best Fish Taco)

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Cheba Hut4651 Mission Blvd.

(858) 412-4019chebahut.com

Cheba HutCheba Hut is a “Toasted” sub concept that has beencuring munchies since its start in 1998. Founder ScottJennings decided to showcase the harmony betweengreat tasting food and… well, a very specific counter-culture. The menu features over 30 signature sand-wiches, as well as a variety of Rice Krispy treats, sal-ads and munchies. Most locations also offer craft beerbars that feature local beers from neighborhood brew-eries.What really sets Cheba Hut apart, though, canonly be experienced in our shops. We combine homegrown food with real people in a relaxed environment.Escape the established!

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The FisheryIn 1979, fisherman Judd Brown found-ed a shellfish company in the spirit ofthe family members whose sepia-tonedpictures line the walls. In the late 1990s,it morphed into The Fishery, whereproduct sustainability is a company phi-losophy. Wherever possible, the venueprocures its product locally. Its sword-fish, sardines, rockcod, shrimp and Cal-ifornia spiny lobster are seasonal delica-cies coveted by savvy chefs. The Fisheryhas earned a distinction as a beautifulPB landmark, and freshness is the hall-mark of its success. The Fishery5040 Cass St.(858) 272-9985thefishery.com

Sports Bar Guava Beach (See listing under Best Carne Asada)

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DraftTapping into the surf and sand, views tothe west, brews in your hand. Locateddirectly on the Mission Beach board-walk, Draft is serving up 69 beers on tapand 30+ bottles pairing the surf andsand with a wide variety of craft beers.But the appeal doesn’t stop at the#brewsandviews; come hungry andexperience a fresh take on beachside din-ing featuring casual, handcrafted farefrom Executive Chef Brad Wise.Draft3105 Ocean Front Walk858.228.9305belmontpark.com/restaurants/draft/

Best SteakSaska’s Steak & SeafoodJoe Saska opened this simple restaurant60 years ago with the idea of offeringquality steaks and real Roquefort salad

dressing to his customers. Today, Saska’soffers a distinctive dining experience ina quaint, intimate atmosphere. Steakshave always been the main draw to thisplace — the juicy, expertly cooked“Duke” is one of the most delicious inSan Diego. Saska’s also offers an engag-ing variety of fresh seafood entrées inaddition to a great selection of pastas.Parking available too!Saska’s Steak & Seafood3768 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-7311

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Table 926A 2012 San Diego Home & Garden mag-azine silver fork winner, Table 926 hasfast become a popular dining destina-tion for foodies. The upscale yet casualseasonal cuisine reflects the gastronom-ic experiences of chef and owner MattRichman blending california ingredientswith Mediterranean and Latino flavors. Table 926926 Turquoise St.(858) 539-0926table926.com

Best Sunday BrunchOceana Coastal Kitchen(See listing under Best Bay View)

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CrushedBringing an awesome brunch to PacificBeach. Where you can enjoy a variety ofcraft beer, unique mimosas, and greatwine in a neighborhood atmosphere.Our menu offers selections from Amer-ican, Mexican and Italian cuisines and iskiller! Come in at night for mouth water-ing tapas and a drink in a cozy hangout.Open everyday 8 a.m. til midnight.Crushed967 Garnet Ave.(858) 230-6567barcrushed.com

Best SushiSaska’s(See listing under Best Steak)

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Sushi OtaIt is their commitment to bring anauthentic Japanese experience to all oftheir guests. In order for you to enjoyfresh and seasonal menu items, theystrive to provide superior service andtiming. Sushi Chef Ota was born inKumamoto Kyushu, Japan. He workedas a sushi chef in the Japanese cities ofKobe, Tokyo and Osaka. In 1982, whenChef Ota came to San Diego he wasintroduced to local sea urchin. He foundthat it was the best tasting sea urchin hehad ever had and the taste experienceimmediately changed his life. He decid-ed to stay in San Diego and opened SushiOta in 1990.Sushi Ota4529 Mission Bay Dr.(858) 270-5670 sushiota.com

Best Tequila BarFat Fish(See listing under Best Mexican)

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Guava Beach(See listing under Best Happy Hour)

Best Thai Coconut ThaiCoconut Thai is all about balance. Flavor,texture and seasoning is what sets theirfood apart. You’ll find the choices areauthentic as well as traditional Thai andAsian.Coconut Thai Asian Bistro4150 Mission Blvd. #113 (858) 272-2456coconutthaibistro.com

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Lanna ThaiLanna offers authentic Thai food withhomemade recipes passed through gen-erations. The meu provides an extensiveselection of the most popular Thai dish-es from different regions of Thailand.They prepare to order cuisine, madefrom the finest spices and freshest ingre-dients (no MSG added). They also makeuse of local produce whenever possible.Visit Lanna Thai and enjoy the art ofThai cuisine dining expereience today. Lanna Thai 4501 Mission Bay Dr. #1B,(858) 274-842lannathaicuisine.com

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Best Vietnamese Pho Sao BienVietnamese restaurant Pho Sao Bien isknown for its rice noodle soup, calledpho, that visitors from the north raveabout, which is saying something sincethe competition up there is more fiercebetween Vietnamese restaurants. Therestaurant also sells a Vietnamese coffeewith a French influence — served with astrainer and condensed milk on the side.A selection of beer is also available.Lunch goers shouldn’t expect to waitmore than five minutes for their meal,and homebodies can place an order andcarry out their food. Pho Sao Bien1958 Garnet Ave.(858) 272-9612

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Pho Time With bright-green bamboo signage toinitially attract hungry eyes, there is anarray of good eats at this pho spot. Thepho soup aroma wafts inside the restau-rant, which helped earn them a ReadersChoice award this year. The broth is nottoo oily and even referred to as goldenand sparkly, a perfect formed and tastyconcoction. With tender steak and fine-ly-cut tripe and tendon, the Pho Time

soup is a standout. Pho Time1820 Garnet St.(858) 273-1664

Best Wine SelectionJRDN(See listing under Best Martini)

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French Gourmet(See listing under Best French)

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Best ArchitectOasis ArchitectureOasis is a full-service architectural firmspecializing in custom residential homes,historic renovations and quality addi-tions. The staff’s primary goal is tounderstand their client’s vision and helpguide them through the entire develop-ment process, from design to permitsand approvals through the actual con-struction. Oasis Architecture & Design Inc.1015 Turquoise St. Suite 2 (858) 273-5632oasis-ad.com

Best Art GalleryGallery at Lands EndThe Gallery was started in 1973 by Jayand Vicki Ford. After a brief stint inOcean Beach, the gallery found its homein Pacific Beach. The location is a perfectfit for them. In its early days, the gallerywas a hot spot for limited edition prints,lithographs, and original works. Due tothe amount of artwork going out thedoor, the gallery opened the framedepartment and has not looked backsince. In 2008, the business was sold to

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Thayne Yungman, who had been a doingincredible framing at the Gallery for twoyears, his name is on almost everything.Gallery at Lands End 4984 Cass St. (858) 270-7820galleryatlandsend.com

Best Auto Detail Trophy Auto SpaWe are truly passionate about our busi-ness. It’s our commitment to you; wewill cherish your vehicle, each and everytime we lay our hands on her.Whyshould you choose Trophy Auto Spa?Your automobile is a direct extension ofwho you are. You wouldn’t show up to ameeting in a wrinkled suit or with dirt onyour face. At Trophy Auto Spa we makesure you are dressed to impress, and thatdoesn’t just mean clean, we make yourcar sparkle, inside and out!..Trophy Auto Spa1556 Grand Ave. (619) 729-0697trophyautospa.com

Best Auto Repair PB Foreign Car RepairAt PB Foreign & Domestic, you’ll feelyou’ve left your car in the hands of somepretty knowledgeable folks. Not only hasthis shop been open since 1981, it’s fam-ily owned, which translates to a solidinvestment in the business’ credibility.The staff will get you rollin’. After all – it’sa family tradition. PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair1727 Garnet Ave.(858) 480-3637pbautorepair.com

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Cass Street AutomotiveCass Street Automotive is a state-of-the-art, top automotive service and repairfacility located in beautiful PB. Havingbrought his complete bumper-to-bumper approach to auto repair in theMission Hills area, Mission Hills Auto-

motive, with great success, Randy Beginis proud to open Cass Street Automotiveto bring high-quality, effective autorepair to Pacific Beach and La Jolla areas.With two-year, 24,000-mile nationwidewarranty and a master technician takingcare of your car. Keep your car safe andhave peace of mind right here at home.Cass Street Automotive5165 Cass St.(858) 488-0885

Best BankSDCCUIt's not big-bank banking. It's better. SanDiego County Credit Union offers freechecking with e-statements, auto loans,home loans and more. Open an accountat San Diego's best Credit Union – you’llbe glad you did.San Diego County Credit Union1650 Garnet Ave.(877) 732-2848sdccu.com

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Comerica Bank The 160-year old Comerica Bank hasestablished its footprint in southern Cal-ifornia. Within the last nine years, thebank has set up 100 branches in theregion, including seven branches thatopened in San Diego in recent years. Thebranch on Garnet Avenue specializes insmall businesses, and the bank attemptsto be proactive by visiting businesses andresidents at their location, as well asoffering full services to its bankingclients. Comerica Bank 1802 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-4693comerica.com

Best Bicycle ShopRusty Spokes Bike ShopRusty spokes claims to have the mostcomfortable bikes in Pacific Beach!Apparently, our readers agree! The staff

is very friendly and helpful and will try tofit you into a bike for your needs. Follow-up is great. Need a minor adjustment?No problem. Or stop by and fill up thetires. They’ll take good care of you afteryour purchase. Rusty Spokes Vintage Bicycles1344 Garnet Ave.(858) 581-1931softcruiser.com

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Surf MonkeyBikes range from beach cruisers, trikesand tandems, to electric bikes, fat tirebikes, mountain & road bikes. They alsohave a few vintage bikes, even bamboobikes from Africa! *What We Have &Where U Can Go* SURF MONKEY hasall your bike and beach needs! Rent alltypes of bikes andbeach gear. For a newadventure, experience an Electric BikeTour of Scenic San Diego! They also pro-vide full service shop with a bikemechanic on duty. From flat tires to cus-tom build, no job is too big or too small.Come enjoy the neighborhood feel andsee why Surf Monkey is a local favorite!Surf Monkey Bikes853 Grand Ave. (858) 270-6600surfmonkeybikes.com

Best Car Wash Mossy Toyota CarwashIf you're looking for a fast, affordable carwash that will have your vehicle shininglike new, check out our new eco-friend-ly car wash in Pacific Beach! The MossyToyota Eco Wash is WaterSavers andLEED-certified, can accommodate up to85 vehicles in an hour and recycles 95percent of the water used on a per-washbasis. It's an incredibly modern facility,one that will leave your car looking likenew and the environment no worse forthe wear. Eco Wash starts by treatingyour car with a presoak and soap solu-tion, followed by the use of friction

equipment and high-pressure recycledwater designed to clean hard-to-reachparts of your vehicle. The basic washstarts at just $12.95, while options suchas the Ultimate People's Choice washfeatures add-ons like wheel cleaning,Rain-X water-beading treatment andmore, all for under $30! The Eco Washuses just 15 gallons per wash; significant-ly less than the 40-gallon requirement.Compare that to the 150 gallons of watersome people use when washing theircars at home or the 100 gallons of watersome other local carwashes use, and it'sclear that when you take your car to ourPacific Beach car wash, you're making

the eco-friendly choice. environment!Mossy Toyota Carwash4555 Mission Bay Dr (858) 581-4000mossytoyota.com

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La Jolla CarwashLooking for a great affordable car washin the heart of PB? Well, you found it. LaJolla Car Wash has been serving localsfor more than 20 years! Always consis-tent with clean, fast service and a smile.La Jolla Car Wash891 Turquoise St. (858) 488-1900

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ZgaraJust opened in Pacific Beach. The majority of our menu items, dressings,marinates and all spreads are made from scratch, in-house, every day.Allsandwiches are served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce & onions and pita breadServing Delicious Gyro, succulent pork meat, served in pita. bread withtzatziki and vegetables. Chicken Gyro. slowly sizzling boneless chicken,.served in bread withstop by for lunch and give us a try.

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Best Childrens ClothingPetite StreetIt's about embracing petite statures andshowing off our (smaller but equally asstylish) threads. We’re all about docu-menting the details, the more creative,the better. Whether its fashion; food orhomewares, if it’s adorable and little,you’ll find it on Petite Street.Petite Street747 Turquoise St. #100 (858) 539-0052petitestreet.net

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Tula-RuA slightly upscale, gently used children’sclothing store offering unique high qual-ity developmental toys. They strive to pro-

vide the best of both worlds by combiningaffordability, quality, and a pleasant shop-ping experience. a warm, vintage-styleboutique that blends resale with retail,raising the bar in children's consignment!Tula-Ru 5005 Cass St. (858) 272-5622www.tula-ru.com

Best Chiropractor Libs Chiropractic CenterThe Libs — a husband-and-wife team —have run Libs Chiropractic Center sincethe early 80s. Dr. Lori Libs has been prac-ticing since 1979 with a focus on familycare. She continues to study gentle chiro-practic techniques. Dr. David Libs hasbeen a practicing chiropractor since 1982.

He has advanced training in the Gonsteadtechnique and is a qualified medicalexaminer. David specializes in workingwith accident/workers comp cases andsevere lower back pain patients. The cen-ter offers Vax-D treatment to treat herni-ated discs, as well as massage therapy,nutrition consultation and acupuncture.Libs Chiropractic Center4410 Lamont St. (858) 483-8500libschiropractic.com

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Grand Avenue ChiropracticThey believe that true health comes fromwithin and is the result of maintaining ahealthy spine and nervous system, prop-er nutrition, exercise, rest and relaxation,and a positive state of mind. Stop by to seethem and start feeling better.Grand Avenue Chiropractic910 Grand Ave. #109(858) 273-1721grandavenuechiropractic.com

Best Computer RepairSD LaptopsThe goal at SD Laptops is to provideaffordable technical services for restoringyour laptop, notebook, PC or desktopcomputer back to its original workingstate. Pay flat fee of $89 for most repairsand they provides free diagnostics for afast and accurate assessment of the workrequired. You always know what to expect. SD Laptops4645 Cass St., Ste. 201A(858) 864-3108sdlaptops.com

Best Contractor/ ConstructionArmstrong Builders, IncTom Armstrong began at the base level atthe age of 15 as a laborer, carpenter,framer and layout worker and worked hisway up. At 17, he was specializing in stair-

way construction and roofing. A few yearslater, he was supervising constructionphases. Then Tom went solo in the designand remodeling business. The rest is his-tory, as Armstrong has become a trustedname in construction.Armstrong Builders Inc.755 Turquoise St.(858) 488-2825armstrongbuilt.com

Best Day Spa Catamaran SpaAt the Catamaran, the biggest draw mightbe the beautiful studios and suites. Ormaybe the tropical garden. Or perhaps itis the placid setting along Mission Bay’ssandy shores. It could even be the relax-ing day spa. It’s hard to choose the bestfeature, especially when you get them allfor a surprisingly affordable rate. Catamaran Resort Hotel3999 Mission Blvd.(800) 422-8386catamaranresort.com

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Happy HeadThe name is misleading here -- this isactually a foot reflexology and massageplace, where you get to chill while youlearn the difference between Swedish,Thai, deep tissue massages and debatewith yourself over which is best. The shopis also close to attractions like BelmontPark and the Pacific Beach pier, so youjust may need to stop by for some TLCafter a big day Happy Head953 Garnet Ave. (619) 333-0074happyheadmassage.com

Best DentistDr. FremontDr. Fremont grew up in the San Fernan-do Valley and followed his father's foot-steps into the practice of dentistry. Hisdegrees: University of California Santa

Barbara, bachelor of arts/bachelor of sci-ence; University of California San Fran-cisco, doctor of dental science. He likes tostay current with advances in dentistryby regularly attending seminars and studygroups. Dr. Fremont also volunteers histime and skills for various outreach pro-grams.Dr. Fremont4527 Fanuel St.(858) 272-2222

Best DoctorDr. AndersonDr. Anderson opened his own medicalpractice in October 2011 because he want-ed more control over how he took care ofhis patients. He also wanted the latestand greatest in medical technology —from electronic records to digital X-rays.The Anderson Medical Center is built onan urgent-care model, with the ability totreat minor emergencies. But the empha-sis is always put on treating the wholepatient, and getting them as healthful ascan be. Anderson Medical Center1945 Garnet Ave.(858) 224-7977andersonmedicalcenter.com

Best Dog GroomingMission Beach Pet SalonTheir Mission is to make MBPS yourchoice for professional pet groomingand superior pet products by deliveringexceptional customer service while atour clean and safe facility.Mission Beach Pet Salon5010 Cass St. (858) 412-5202mbpets.com

Best Dry CleaningCarousel CleanersServing San Diego residents since 1969with high quality professional service. Ifyou are looking for a high quality dry


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Petite StreetIt's about embracing petite statures andshowing off our (smaller but equally asstylish) threads. We’re all about document-ing the details, the more creative, the better.Whether its fashion; food or homewares, ifit’s adorable and little, you’ll find it on PetiteStreet.

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cleaner or dry cleaning service in thePacific Beach, La Jolla (including BirdRock, Lower Hermosa and MountSoledad) then stop by Carousel Cleanersfor A+ quality and service on the mostdemanding dresses, shirts, slacks andtrousers and specialty tems. Our expertstaff of cleaners will custom clean andpress your clothes and having them lookas good as they day you bought them.Use Our Convenient Drive Through Ser-vice to make your next dry cleaningexperience fast and easy!Carousel Cleaners4888 Cass St. (858) 483-8000pacificbeachdrycleaning.com

Best Eye WearBeachworks“Life’s better in board shorts!” screamsthis shop’s website, and the venue ough-ta know. After all, it’s a Billabong retail-er of clothing, flip-flops, swimsuits, sun-glasses and beachwear. Your task,meanwhile, is to define Billabong with-out looking it up. Beachworks4150 Mission Blvd. #131(858) 581-6769billabong.com

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Dziner EyezAre you one of those people who loves towear the coolest sunglasses, but hatesspending a ton of money because youwill inevitably leave them at the beach orbreak them in half? If so, Dziner Eyez isthe place for you. Not only do they carrythe most fashionable styles of the season,but at their prices you can afford a fewback-up pairs.

Dziner Eyez870 Garnet Ave.(858) 581-3939

Best Financial PlanningSchoettle FinancialTom Schoettle formed Schoettle Finan-

cial to provide high-quality, personal-ized investment services to a limitedgroup of clients. As a fully registered andexperienced firm, Schoettle Finan-cial seeks to build long-term relation-ships with clients. The personal atten-tion and commitment they provideenables clients to accumulate and man-age their wealth and work towardachieving their financial goals. They offertop-quality financial and estate planning,keeping each client’s needs and tax cir-cumstances in mind.Schoettle Financial1010 Turquoise St.(858) 488-380schoettlefinancial.com

Best Florist Spreading the Love PBWelcome to Spreading the Love PB. I'mApril and this little flower shop by thebeach is my latest venture. I've 15 yearsexperience in the florist trade - some ofyou might remember me from Impul-sive Flowers on Garnet Street bySprouts/Henry's. From tiny little bou-quets to large arrangements, I can do itall. So stop by and help spread the love.Spread the Love PB4449 Ocean Blvd.(where Hornblend Street ends at theboardwalk)(858) 263-8814spreadingth-elovepb.handcraftedweb.com.

Petals by the BeachAs a leading florist in San Diego, PetalsBy The Beach offers top-quality flowerarrangements and gifts for any occasion.The expert florists at Petals By TheBeach are committed to designing beau-tiful, quality arrangements and provid-ing exceptional customer service to ourcustomers. It offers reliable San Diegofloral delivery and can even providesame-day delivery services. If you needto deliver across the country, thisdependable florist network offers nation-

wide flower delivery.Petals by the Beach1470 Garnet Ave. (858) 270-3000sandiegopetalsbythebeach.com

Best Furniture StoreUnderground FurnitureYou never know what the future holds.Just ask the peeps over at UndergroundFurniture, where the inventory is clean-lined and modern, like it was in the1950s and ’60s. In all that time, you’veresponded so well that Underground isinviting you to get into the act. You cannow build your own sofa - custom colors,sizes and everything else - if you ask. Underground Furniture1345 Garnet Ave.(858) 581-0229undergroundfurniture.com

Best Gift ShopPangaea OutpostOnce upon a time, Pangaea was the cen-ter of the world, a colossal land massthat contained anything and everythingits inhabitants needed, including thetrinkets. Pangaea’s kept the name andspirit alive with all manner of gifts fromall over the world. Fancy kitchen uten-sils, Eastern cultural artifacts, baubles,bangles and even beads: Pangaea’s theplace to duck into for a look at the worldas it was and is.Pangaea Outpost909 Garnet Ave.(858) 581-0555pangaeaoutpost.com

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Luv Surf Luv Surf s a lifestyle brand, inspired bythe eclectic beach communities of SanDiego. We are beach lovers who embracethe local San Diego culture of surf & sun!We are pet friendly, environmentallyaware, active, and hope that our line ofbeachwear and accessories is a reflec-

tion of our Luv for this great place.Luv Surf (858) 230-6682luvsurfretail.com

Best Grocery StoreSproutsThe Sprouts Farmers Market lives up toits motto of offering “healthy living forless.” The store is colorful, lively and easyto shop and has a unique mix of natural,organic and great tasting mainstreamfoods at affordably low prices. Since theoriginal store opened in 1943, Sproutshas continued to provide high-quality,

fresh food, as evident by the mountainsof farm-fresh produce, all-naturalmeats,seafood, and freshly baked goodsfrom the bakery. Sprouts Farmers Market1260 Garnet Ave.(858) 270-8200sprouts.com

Best Gym Fitness West Family-owned health club which hasbeen in business since 1985. They havebeen a locally owned and family run gymfor over twenty seven years. Their simple

Liquid FoundationLiquid Foundation is a local, core ori-ented surfshop. We are dedicated to thesurfing lifestyle, and to the people whoknow what it is like to live a LiquidFoundation. Our products are all orig-inal designs, and made of top qualitymaterials. For instance, we designeverything from surfing accessories, toa wide array of clothing that fits all ourseasonal needs and desires. LiquidFoundation strives to bring the surfinglifestyle to everyone.

Liquid Foundation3731 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-3260

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philosophy in running the business hasnever changed — to treat customers aswe would want to be treated. Their goalis to provide a clean, non-intimidating,hassle-free environment where anybody(regardless of age or conditioning level)will feel comfortable to come in andworkout. The workout area holds a largearray of exercise equipment. Enjoygroup exercise classes which includeBoot Camp Cross Training, Yoga, GroupCycling, Core N Strength Training,Zumba and Pilates. Fitness West 1880 Garnet Ave.(858) 272-9378fitnesswestpb.com

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Shock FitnessNot just in Pacific Beach, but on PacificBeach, the area’s newest gym, Shock Fit-ness, boasts 15,000 square feet, threeocean-view outdoor workout areas, anexterior that opens up to sea breezes anda shocking $19.99 per month GrandOpening membership special. Shockalso offers unlimited tanning for only$9.99 a month and has a menu of freegroup classes including spin, yoga,Zumba and cross training in a room withocean views.Shock Fitness4150 Mission Blvd.(858) 490-1551fitpassnetwork.com/location/shock-fitness

Best Hair Salon TanglezJanet and Susi are the proud owners ofTanglez, a friendly beach salon that isanything but typical. Between the ninefabulous stylists, there’s every type ofservice: from the latest in color tech-niques and clipping the kids to bee hivesand fixing up the guys. The salon isalways neat, clean and bursting with fun!The stylists use the newest products andare always game to try new things. You’llleave the salon with a smile and the con-fidence that your hair looks amazing. Tanglez5010 Cass St.(858) 270-7313tanglezhair.com

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enVus Salon and Day Spa enVus Salon and Day Spa is dedicated

to service and value. All of our licensedspecialists sincerely enjoy what they doand it is reflective on the smiles andrepeat business of our clients. Wepromise individual attention and valuefor all of our customers.enVus Salon and Day Spa 910 Grand Ave. #111(858) 483-7772

Best Home ImprovementAce HardwareWhether you're looking for a particularproduct or just need advice on a do-it-yourself project, Home Improver Sup-plies Ace Hardware has just what you'relooking for. Our experienced team ofhelpful hardware folks are ready to assistyou in finding just what you need tocomplete the job. Personalized one-on-one customer service from knowledge-able salespeople is what we're all about. Ace Hardware1544 Grand Ave.(Haines St & Ingraham) (858) 274-6464cesandiego.com

Best Hotel Tower23 Tower23 Hotel is San Diego’s only luxu-ry-lifestyle hotel on the beach and one ofCalifornia’s most stylish and contempo-rary urban resorts. The hotel derives itsname from lifeguard tower 23, which ispositioned on Pacific Beach near thehotel and creates a cool haven to enjoyone of America’s best cities. Tower23Hotel is a refreshingly minimalist butplayful, creative study for the urbanbeach resort.Tower234551 Ocean Blvd.(858) 270-2323tower23hotel.com

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The CatamaranAt the Catamaran, the biggest drawmight be the beautiful studios and suites.Or maybe the tropical garden—or per-haps it is the placid setting along MissionBay’s sandy shores. It could even be therelaxing day spa, it’s hard to choose thebest feature, especially when you getthem all for a surprisingly affordablerate.

The Catamaran3999 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-1081catamaranresort.com

Best Insurance AgentBrian MC Mullen, Allstate Brian McMullen and family has workedwith Allstate Insurance in San Diegosince 1975 to help people with theirinsurance needs. They pride themselveson providing outstanding service andcare for the customers. One loyal andsatisfied customers has been with themover 70 years. Quality insurance that’saffordable andeasy access to Brian inperson, over the phone, or through hiswebsite might help you understand whyBrian and his team create these long-lasting relationships. His proactive work-

ing style and professional service Brianwill meet your insurnace needs.Brian MC Mullen, Allstate agent4455 Lamont St. # 1(858) 274-2377agents.allstate.com/brian-mc-mullen-san-diego-ca.html

Best Local AttractionBelmont Park(See listing under Best Place for BirthdayParty)

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Crystal PierSince 1927 Crystal Pier has been a pop-ular vacation destination. Once knownas Pickering's Pleasure Pier and now thehistoric Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach hasbecome a beach lover's haven. On April19, 1936 ten years and one day after theoriginal opening Crystal Pier was oncemore open for business. Along the waythe pier had seen the Crystal ballroomalong with a "Midway" built at the end ofthe pier, lasting only three months. Atone time in its history the Crystal Pierhoused a long area of carnival like attrac-tions leading to the newly constructedCrystal Ballroom, lasting for only threemonths before closing.Crystal Pier4500 Ocean Blvd.(858) 483-6983crystalpier.com

Best Mens ClothingLiquid FoundationLiquid Foundation is a local, core ori-ented surfshop. We are dedicated to thesurfing lifestyle, and to the people whoknow what it is like to live a Liquid Foun-dation. Our products are all originaldesigns, and made of top quality materi-als. For instance, we design everythingfrom surfing accessories, to a wide arrayof clothing that fits all our seasonal needsand desires. Liquid Foundation strives tobring the surfing lifestyle to everyone.Liquid Foundation3731 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-3260liquidfoundationsurfshop.com

Best New StoreMission Beach Rentals On sand, on waves, on wheels – the bestrentals on the beach! Mission BeachRentals, the newest member of the Bel-mont Park family, is offering MissionBeach rentals on paddle boards, wetsuits, beach chairs, umbrellas and somuch more! Be sure to stop in the nexttime you’re at the park – located on theboardwalk and right next to wings nearthe South parking lot.Mission Beach Rentals/Belmont Park3146 Mission Blvd.San Diego, CA 92109(858) 228-9283

Best NurseryGreen Gardens NurseryThe neighborhood stop for a wide choiceof plants, organic and non-organic fertil-izers, imported pottery, specialty foun-tains and garden decor. The Backus fam-ily has run the nursery on Cass Streetfor the last 30 years. Paul Backus offersa complimentary rose consultation tohelp buyers choose the perfect site fortheir thorny plant, prepare soil, set upirrigation and so forth. Green GardensLandscape and Design, a landscapedesign company that serves residentsand businesses, is also run at the nursery.Green Gardens Nursery4910 Cass St.(858) 483-8803sdgreengardens.com

Best Optometrist Eyeloha Optometry Providing the highest level of personaleye care in San Diego. Dr. Lucinda Li iscommitted to providing the highest stan-


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dards of comprehensive vision and eyecare to her patients in a pleasant, car-ing, and fun environment. Should glass-es be needed, Eyeloha Optometry offersan extensive collection of frames that areup-to-date with today's fashion trends.You and your entire family are invited tojoin the Eyeloha ‘ohana and enjoy theHawaiian spirit. Mahalo!Eyeloha1018 Grand Ave.(858) [email protected]

Best Paint StoreDunn EdwardsDunn-Edwards, a paint-industry lead-er since 1925, is a paint manufacturerspecializing in exterior and interiorpaint, as well as professional paint.Dunn Edwards5180 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-8312dunnedwards.com

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Best Pet Hospital /Veterinarian Turquoise Animal HospitalTurquoise Animal Hospital understandsthe profound value you place on yourpet, and it’s prepared to care for itaccordingly. The state-of-the-art labsand surgical facilities are designed forexpert work on dogs, cats and smallerpets – and the hospital goes just abouteverybody one better with its spayingand neutering service, puppy obedienceclasses and ID service, involving chipimplantation for instant identification ofyour animal. Turquoise Animal Hospital950 Turquoise St.(858) 488-0658turquoiseanimalhospital.com

Best Pet Store Noah’s Natural Pet Market & Pet WashNoah’s Natural Pet Market is a self ser-vice pet wash and retail pet supply storefocusing on holistic health. They provideeverything you need to comfortablybathe and groom your dog or cat. Noappointment necessary, no cleaning upand no time limit. They offer a largeselection of holistic, natural dog and catfood, the RAW food diet, dietary supple-ments & treats, plus a wide variety of petproducts, including collars, leashes,shampoo, toys and training equipment.All of the products they sell and enthusi-astically promote are naturally derivedand non-toxic for your 4-legged friends.Noah’s Natural Pet Market4431 Cass St.(858) 270-8161noahsnaturalpetmarket.com

Best Plumber Bill Howe Plumbing Bill Howe Plumbing has been servingSan Diego County and employing thehighest quality plumbers since 1980.Family-owned and operated formorethan 30 years ago, they continue to oper-ate under one roof. Plumbers employedat Bill Howe Plumbing have a variety ofcertifications and specialties. They oper-ate more than 70 trucks and guaranteethe work. His philosophy of providinghigh-quality work and excellent customerservice is what has made Bill Howe ahousehold name. Bill Howe Plumbing 1-800-Bill-HOWE (1-800-245-5469) billhowe.com

Best ResalePlay It Again SportsCleaning out your garage? Kids outgrown their sports equipment? Play ItAgain Sports is a chain of sporting goodsstores selling new and gently used sport-ing goods. They will buy your gently usedsporting equipment and you can findgreat sporting equipment without payingfull retail. What a great idea!Play It Again Sports 1401 Garnet Ave. (858) 490-0222playitagainsportssd.com

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Buffalo ExchangeBuffalo Exchange is more fashionablethan the average thrift store. Its ever-changing inventory includes designerlabels, vintage, jeans, leather and one-of-a-kind items. Eighty percent of itsclothing and accessories come from localcustomers, which means the likelihoodof turning your former favorites intocash is pretty high. Many of the itemsrun under $20, making you to look fab-ulous for a whole lot less.Buffalo Exchange1007 Garnet Ave.(858) 273-6227buffaloexchange.com

BestShipping & PackagingSurf & PostSurf & Post is your one-stop shop forpersonal mailboxes, FedEx and UPSshipping, packaging services, black-and-white and color copies, faxes, and Notaryservices. Surf & Post also offers short-term storage, as well as loan signing ser-vices. Across from the PB Post Office,it’s a far quicker way to send anything.Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ask for Steve! Surf & Post4629 Cass St.(858) 272-8656surfandpost.com

Best Shoe Store Skecher’sYou already know this shop even if youhaven’t been indoors -- the big neon signagainst the sandy facade gives it away.What you may not know is that Skech-er’s is an actual brand, not just an outlet— its sales of apparel and accessories foreveryone make it a hit of the neighbor-hood even if it didn’t tout low prices.Skecher’s

4475 Mission Blvd.(858) 581-6010skechers.com

Best Skate ShopSoul GrindThe part of a skateboard on which theuser stands is called the truck. You’dhave known that if you’d spent any timeat all at Soul Grind, your choice as Pacif-ic Beach’s best skate shop. Skateboardsby Gravity, Sector Nine and otherfamous makers abound here. Skate-boarding lessons may be the most impor-tant in Soul Grind’s slate of services. Soul Grind4627 Mission Blvd.(858) 581-2468soulgrind.com

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Mission Surf Since 1993, Mission Beach Surf Shop hasbeen the one-stop shop for surf andbeach needs. The shop carries top of theline brands like Tavik Swimwear, Sanuk,Oakley, Eaton, Rusty, Dakine and toomany others to mention. They sell surf-boards from legendary shapers likeRusty Priesendorfer, Joe Baugess, MattBiolos and Gary Linden, or can evenbuild a custom made for you. They alsorent surfboards, stand-up paddle boards,body boards, wetsuits and bikes. Mission Surf 4320 Mission Blvd.(858) 483-8837

Best Swim SuitsPilars BeachwearIt does not matter if you are a size 2 or asize 32, Pilar’s Beachwear has been suit-ing up San Diegans for more than thirtyyears. The specialized staff will alwayshelp you find the perfect suit, matchingcover-up, and beach accessories. Openyear round, they offer designer swimwearand cruise wear from over 200 manufac-turers. This is your one-stop-shop forthose weekend trips, holiday cruises, ormonth long vacations to the location ofyour dreams. No matter your size, theknowledgeable staff is here to make sure

your shopping experience is painless andalways fun.Pilars Beachwear3790 Mission Blvd. (858) 488-3056pilarsbeachwear.com

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Gone Bananas BeachwearThis place has one up on the other beachclothing stores in the area. It takes itsfashion cues right off the beach. It’s justoff the boardwalk, after all, and it haseverything you need for a day on thesand — cover-ups, bikinis, one-piecesuits, sandals, beach bags and more. Allthis stuff comes in designer or moreaffordable models. And you’re so close tothe beach that you don’t even have totake your purchase home first.

Gone Bananas Beachwear3785 Mission Blvd.(858) 488-4900 gonebananasbeachwear.com

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