Best Diners in Cowles Mountain

We've collected top 10 mentioned diners in Cowles Mountain from other articles such as y Travel Blog, La Jolla Mom, VacationIdea.

Best Diners in Cowles Mountain

Harry's Coffee Shop
Harry's Coffee Shop
4.6 (1068 ratings)
Simple but revered breakfast menu served all day & an old-school diner decor draw eclectic crowds.
7545 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Coffee shopAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantDinerEspresso barRestaurant
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
8 Must-Try Spots in La Jolla for Breakfast & Brunch
"Harry’s Coffee Shop is the oldest, family-owned diner in this neck of the woods. It’s been serving up classic breakfast food (and non-breakfast food like burgers and sandwiches) since its opening in 1960 and has a true locals vibe; it’s definitely a beloved local icon and is a must-visit if this is your first time to La Jolla. Tip: Look for their infamous “Wall of Fame” when you walk in; it’s a tribute to the founder’s, Harry Rudolph himself, love of baseball!"
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Breakfast Spots in San Diego
"There’s a reason Harry’s Coffee Shop is on so many "best diner" lists, including our own. It's been doing San Diego's finest take on a proper NYC greasy spoon in La Jolla since before bell-bottoms were a thing. Harry’s opens at 6am so early birds can get their eggs and bacon at the crack of dawn, but breakfast is served all day for those who can't function before noon -- which is a whole bunch of you."
Hob Nob Hill
Hob Nob Hill
4.4 (1245 ratings)
Restaurant serving generous portions of American comfort cooking in comfy, casual digs since 1944.
2271 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Diner
Mentioned by VacationIdea
23 Best San Diego Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots
"Hob Nob Hill is located in the Bankers Hill Neighborhood of San Diego. The restaurant sits adjacent to popular Balboa Park and the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and has been a staple of America’s Finest City since the 1940s, garnering the attention of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It has regularly received accolades from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association."
Mentioned by 10Best
Beat Cold Weather with These Hearty Eats in San Diego
"Listed in "Gourmet" magazine as one of America's greatest hometown cafes, this local favorite has been around since 1944. Serves up such hearty breakfasts as smoked pork chops and eggs, eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, waffles, and much more. All their baked goods are packaged to go, so you can easily take something along with you for later in the day."
Corvette Diner
Corvette Diner
4.4 (2878 ratings)
Kitschy spot where 1950s-styled waitresses sport beehives & sing while serving burgers & shakes.
2965 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantHamburger restaurantVideo arcade
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
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"It’s a diner that pays homage to every era time has gone by since diners were a thing. From a brightly colored 50s retro diner with a milk bar and vintage care behind the hostess, to the train room with a black and white film showing above each booth, to a modern red room dedicated to corvette car lovers. A radio DJ booth pumps out Frank Sinatra, New York, New York and other classic tunes like Wild Thing, which matches the 70s groove room we dined in."
Mentioned by 10Best
10 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego
"Corvette Diner is a San Diego institution now located in the Point Loma area of Liberty Station. It's a 50s diner the serves up shakes, burgers, fries and other comfort food by sassy wait staff dressed in poodle skirts. Kids love it not only for the retro decor, casual vibe and food, but there's a killer arcade called Gamer's Garage in the back with 50 games and opportunities to win prizes."
Mentioned by TravelMamas.com
Best San Diego Restaurants for Families
"If dancing servers doling out thick milkshakes and tempting diner fare sounds like your family’s jam, you’ll love Corvette Diner at Liberty Station near downtown. This restaurant features themed dining areas representing the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Burgers are the specialty here."
Night & Day Cafe
Night & Day Cafe
4.6 (677 ratings)
Standby offering American & Mexican menus plus beer & wine in narrow digs with stools & a counter.
847 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Mexican restaurantAmerican restaurantDinerRestaurant
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger
4.5 (7743 ratings)
Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
3102 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantDinerFast food restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Faris And Lisa
5 Best Cheap Eats - San Diego
"In-N-Out Burger is just a classic fast food chain out West, it originated in California in 1948. It’s famous because the chain has barely changed since then. Stepping into an In-N-Out Burger will take you back to the 40’s with its interior design, same small menu, similar prices, and high quality!"
Lucky's Lunch Counter
Lucky's Lunch Counter
4.6 (696 ratings)
Classic American breakfast & lunch served in a snug, retro diner hung with vintage baseball photos.
338 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Breakfast restaurantDinerTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop
The Waffle Spot
The Waffle Spot
4.4 (1442 ratings)
Long-running diner at the King's Inn serving breakfast fare amid playful murals.
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantDinerLunch restaurant
Coffee Cup
Coffee Cup
4.6 (206 ratings)
Boisterous mainstay known for inventive takes on brunch classics amid a midcentury-inspired decor.
1109 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Brunch restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopDinerRestaurant
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
8 Must-Try Spots in La Jolla for Breakfast & Brunch
"Next to Burger Lounge, near the heart of the downtown La Jolla, sits Coffee Cup, an assuming storefront with an incredible menu. Many of their dishes are a magical fusion of Asian and Mexican cuisine, utilizing unique ingredients for both their breakfast and lunch entrees. Top breakfast recommendations include: the Pesto Scramble, Soy Chorizo Scramble, Breakfast Enchiladas, and Coffee Cup French Toast."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
The Best Coffee Shops in La Jolla, CA
"The Mexican Mocha is amazing as were all other entrees we tried. Highly recommend this place for breakfast in La Jolla."
Rudford's Restaurant
Rudford's Restaurant
4.4 (2683 ratings)
Circa-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock.
2900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopDessert restaurantNew American restaurant
Mentioned by TripSavvy
Best Diners in San Diego
"If Rudford's had chrome instead of stucco, it would be a genuine diner, because it has the bay windows and mid-century signage. In any case, it's a landmark (and just down the street from the Chicken Pie Shop). Basic comfort fare here, which gets mixed reviews."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
Here Are The Iconic Diners of San Diego
"Equally popular with the early bird special crowd and after-bar party goers; both sets agree that the biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak at this 24-hour diner are first rate."
Maryjane's
Maryjane's
4 (281 ratings)
Buzzy, sleek diner in Hard Rock Hotel serves creative comfort eats & is open late-night on weekends.
207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
American restaurantBarCoffee shopDinerRestaurant
Mentioned by TravelMamas.com
Best San Diego Restaurants for Families
"Sometimes mom and dad want a bloody Mary or mimosa with breakfast. While on vacation, indulge in a greasy, calorie-laden breakfast with a cocktail at MaryJane’s Diner in the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Even their omelets seem imbued with some sort of magic potion (cream, I suspect)."

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Cowles Mountain

Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
4.7 (264 ratings)4.5 (184 ratings)
Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.
92037 California, La Jolla, Coast Blvd, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach
4.8 (533 ratings)
Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.
6600 Neptune Pl, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Public beachParkScenic spotSurf spot
Mentioned by California Beaches
La Jolla Coast Walk Trail
"La Jolla Strand Beach is located along Neptune Place between Palomar Avenue and Gravilla Street in La Jolla. There are several stairs along Neptune Place in this area so you […]"
Heritage Park
Heritage Park
4.6 (75 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92118, USA
Park
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Must-Visit Attractions in San Diego
"At 8 acres (3ha), Heritage Park is smaller than some of San Diego’s vast wilderness reserves. But, this green grassland features six Victorian homes, all of which have been restored and moved here especially for public viewing. The park also contains San Diego’s first synagogue, Temple Beth Israel."

Best Zoo in Cowles Mountain

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
4.7 (39227 ratings)4.5 (25555 ratings)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by sealtours.com
30+ Must See Attractions in San Diego | Top San Diego Attractions
"One of the world’s most famous zoos, the San Diego Zoo offers hours of fascinating entertainment for people of all ages. Of the several thousand animals that live in the zoo, you’ll have an opportunity to see everything from Polar Bears to the Tasmanian Devil and African Wild Dogs—and so much more. The many hundreds of species include rare amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that come from all over the world and are cared for in their natural habitats."
Mentioned by 710 Beach Rentals
San Diego Theme Parks | Amusements Parks in San Diego
"Live life on the wild side when you visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It was always a treat when our parents took us to see the monkeys frolicking in their home, and the zoo is even better today!. Learn about animals from all over the planet and have a blast watching them in their near to natural habitats."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 26 Tourist Attractions in San Diego
"The San Diego Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in America. This is why it is high on our list of things to do in San Diego. The zoo is famous for its open-air cages that allow the animals to live in environments most like those they are meant to dwell in."
Northern Frontier
Northern Frontier
4.7 (202 ratings)
Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Lost Forest
Lost Forest
5 (1 ratings)
Treetops Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Lost Forest is a fun little area packed with extensive trails that wind through exhibits and aviaries. These trails are home to animals from the rainforests of Asia and Africa, and wind their way up into the canopy as well as along the forest floor, with arboreal animals displayed above and ground dwellers below. You’ll find monkeys, barbirusas, tigers, great apes, okapis, and several various species of exotic birds."
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"Guests will feel like there are in the rain forest when they enter the Lost Forest. The Lost Forest is in the northeast corner of the Zoo. Some animals in this area include hippos, tigers, okapi, otters, birds and primates."

Best Breweries in Cowles Mountain

Hillcrest Brewing Company
Hillcrest Brewing Company
4.6 (218 ratings)
LGBT hangout offering pints, growlers & kegs of house-brewed beer, plus stone-fired pizzas & wings.
1458 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
BreweryBar
Mentioned by The Dana on Mission Bay Blog
The Best Breweries in San Diego | The Dana on Mission Bay
"Hillcrest Brewing is more than just a great place to sample a wide variety of specialty beers, some far-above-average tavern food specialties, and a convivial atmosphere. Hillcrest can also lay claim to being the world’s first LGBTQ-owned-and-operated brewery in the world. So be sure to stop in to try a pint from among their deep range of tasty tappers and say hello to their “hunky brewsters."
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Tasting Room and Beer Garden
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Tasting Room and Beer Garden
4.4 (98 ratings)
Chain brewpub offering American bar food with a gourmet twist alongside house-brewed craft ales.
5985 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by San Diego Tours - Food, Drink & History | So Diego Tours
Best Spots For Happy Hour in La Jolla | So Diego Tours
"Brewing beer since 1989 at their Pacific Beach Brewery, they have since opened tasting rooms and restaurants in 10 other locations. Centrally located in the Village, their La Jolla location offers happy hour Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. They have $5 beers, bites and flights and you can enjoy the specials inside or outside on their patio."
Mentioned by Marc Lyman
La Jolla Real Estate and Neighborhood Guide
"– Locals & visitors come for pints of housemade beer, plus burgers, pizza & more in a simple setting. One of the originals in San Diego’s bustling craft beer phenomenon. What’s better than a bubbling fountain in the La Jolla sun?"
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
A Beer Lover’s Guide to La Jolla
"Because it’s in the heart of the downtown village, it’s perfect for when you’re already in the area shopping, checking out local art galleries or hitting nearby La Jolla Cove."
North Park Beer Company
North Park Beer Company
4.4 (333 ratings)
Spacious brewery & taproom serving San Diego-style ales & lagers amid dapper decor.
3038 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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