LAZE BY THE POOL … OR GO OUT AND DO STUFF!
You may not want to leave the terrace, but if you do, there is plenty to entertain you. Click on the red links for the “best of”, or see our personal list and links below:
RESTAURANTS
MODERATE
Honor Bar. Very good, simple food, no reservations, always popular.
Tre Lune Excellent Italian on Coast Village. Open all day.
Via Vai Good, simple Italian in the Upper Village - excellent pizzas!
Pan e Vino Serious Italian in the Upper Village
Loquita Excellent high end tapas, near the Railway station
Lark Sister restaurant to Loquita, Good food and a fun vibe with sharing plates
Sakana Very good sushi and rolls, on Coast Village Road
Ca’ Dario Excellent Italian on Coast Village Road
Olivers Excellent vegetarian restaurant on Coast Village Road
EXPENSIVE
Lucky’s Some people just adore it, others find it over-rated. Either way, its not cheap, but if you want a steak it’s the place to go. Great bar.
Miramar Hotel Brand new very high end hotel with multiple bars and restaurants, one on the beach. Everyone is talking about it. LA Celebrity sightings, if you are into that.
Stonehouse Restaurant at San Ysidro Ranch Main restaurant in this storied hotel.
Plough and Angel Bistro at San Ysidro Ranch Second restaurant, supposedly informal. Just as expensive as the main one. Very pretty outside eating area under trees. Possible Royal sightings.
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
Brophy Bros Stunning view, great atmosphere. Not gourmet, but good enough. Fresh fish. We love it, as do all our out of town guests.
Jeaninnes Cafe Great for breakfast and lunch
Renauds Patisserie (Coast Village Road) Excellent patisserie, wonderful cakes, great sandwiches
Mesa Burger Excellent burger on Coast Village Road
BEST BEACHES
Butterfly Beach: Great at low tide for a decent walk. Early evening is fabulous. Finish up with a drink at the Four Seasons Biltmore.
Summerland beach: Good for long walks
Jogging and biking: The bike path runs all the way along the beach from the bird sanctuary, past the harbor, to the Mesa, about three miles. Great for beachside walking, running and biking
FAVORITE WINERY
Foley: Of all the wineries in the area, our favorite is Foley Estates. In our opinion, it has the very best Pinot Noirs available. You will not be disappointed.
SPA
The Ritz Carlton Hotel & Resort has a full Spa, situated about 15 minutes drive north on the 101, just outside town.
OTHER YUMMY THINGS
Pressed Juicery - right by Vons at the end of Hot Springs Road and Coast Village Road.
Bree’osh Best croissants this side of Montmartre. Opens early. On Coast Village.
Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Fabulous ice cream.
Low Pigeon Coffee Best coffee this side of Seattle. Beans and ground available.