Readers Poll
Find out what floats your fellow citizens' boats in our annual survey
Best Tourist Attraction
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park
www.sandiegozoo.org
Honorable Mention: Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Sea World
Best Annual Event
San Diego County Fair
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
www.sdfair.com
Honorable Mention: Comic Con, Gay Pride, Over the Line, San Diego Film Festival
Best Annual Music Festival or Event
Street Scene
www.street-scene.com
Honorable Mention: Adams Avenue Street Fair, Gaslamp Jazz Festival, Gator by the Bay, Summer Pops
Best San Diego College or University
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive, College Area
www.sdsu.edu
Honorable Mention: Cal State San Marcos, UC San Diego, University of San Diego
Best San Diego Hotel
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave., Coronado
www.hoteldel.com
Honorable Mention: Hard Rock Hotel, Hotel Se’, The Ivy, Tower 23
Best Hotel Swimming Pool
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave., Coronado
www.hoteldel.com
Honorable Mention: Hard Rock Hotel, The Ivy, Lafayette Hotel, The Pearl
Best San Diego Monument
Coronado Bridge
www.coronado.ca.us
Honorable Mention: Fort Rosecrans Cemetery, Kissing Sailor, Mount Soledad Cross, Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Best San Diego County Beach
Coronado
www.coronado.ca.us
Honorable Mention: Black’s Beach, Moonlight Beach, Swami’s, Windansea
Best Bank or Credit Union
San Diego County Credit Union
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.sdccu.com
Honorable Mention: California Bank & Trust, Mission Federal Credit Union, San Diego National Bank, Union Bank
Best San Diego Theme Park
SeaWorld
500 Sea World Drive, Mission Bay
www.seaworld.com
Honorable Mention: Belmont Park, Knott’s Soak City, San Diego Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo
Best Bail Bond Company
King Stahlman Bail Bonds
1140 Union St., Downtown
www.kingstahlmanbail.com
Honorable Mention: Aladdin Bail Bonds, All Pro Bail Bonds, Empire Bail Bonds, San Diego Bail Bonds
Best San Diego Hair Salon
Electric Chair
4944 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
www.electricchairsalon.com
Honorable Mention: Disconnected, Groom the Salon, Hair Drezzers on Fire, Jet Rhys
Best Barber Shop
Floyd’s Barber Shop
899 Market St., Downtown
www.floydsbarbershop.com
Honorable Mention: Barberside, Lefty’s Barbershop, South Bay Barber, Vince’s Barber Shop
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga One
1150 Seventh Ave., Downtown
www.yogaonesandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Bikram, Core Power, Full Circle, Ginseng
Best Day Spa
La Costa Spa & Resort
2101 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad
www.lacosta.com
Honorable Mention: Bella Tosca, Se Spa, Spa Tiki, Spa Vella
Best Place to get a Massage
Bella Tosca Day Spa & Salon
500 Hotel Circle, Mission Valley
www.bellatosca.com
Honorable Mention: La Costa Resort & Spa, Se Spa, Spa Tiki, Spa Vella
Best Tanning Salon
California Tan
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.californiatan.com
Honorable Mention: Aztec Tan, Hollywood Tans, iTan, Sol Tan
Best Tattoo Parlor
Avalon Tattoo
1035 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
www.avalontattoo.com
Honorable Mention: Black Rose Tattoo, Full Circle Tattoo, Guru Tattoo, Two Roses Tattoo
Best San Diego Tattoo Artist
Bill Canales at Full Circle Tattoo
4861 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
www.fullcircletattoos.com
Honorable Mention: Aaron Vedova (Guru), Chad Hillix (HD), Grizzly Joe (Propaganda), Seth Reynolds (Funhouse)
Best Piercing Place
Enigma
2079 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
www.enigmapropiercing.com
Honorable Mention: Apogee, Church of Steel, Propaganda Tattoo, Studio 1904
Best Workout Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.24hourfitness.com
Honorable Mention: Fit, Frog’s, Pure Fitness, Wavehouse Athletic Club
Best Boxing Gym
Undisputed
3038 University Ave., North Park
www.sdundisputed.com
Honorable Mention: American Boxing MMA Fitness Club, City Boxing, Pacific Beach Boxing, Throwdown
Best Lasik Surgeon
San Diego Eye and Laser Center
3075 Health Center Drive, Suite 403, Linda Vista
www.eyeandlasercenter.com
Honorable Mention: Alpha Laser Center, Global Laser Vision, Lasik Vision Institute, San Diego Eye Institute
Best Chiropractic Center
Chiropractique
2301 El Cajon Blvd., North Park
www.chiropractiquesd.com
Honorable Mention: Adams Ave. Integrative Health, Inner Balance Chiropractic, Leucadia Chiropractic, Spence Chiropractic Center
Best Medical Marijuana Collective
Horizon Collective
www.sacmedicinal.com
Honorable Mention: San Diego Discount Caregivers, San Diego Organic Wellness Association, Tree House Collective, Unified Collective
Best Antique Store
Ocean Beach Antique Mall
4926 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
www.antiquesinsandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Adams Avenue Antiques, Antique Mall La Mesa, Antique Warehouse on Cedros, Antiques on Kettner
Best Smoke Shop
The Black
5017 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention: Crossroads Smoke Shop, Get it On, Da Glassworks, Visions
Best Independent Pet Store
Pet Kingdom
3191 Sports Arena Blvd., Sports Arena
www.petkingdom.com
Honorable Mention: Animal House, Bone Appetite, Natural Pet, Pet Palace
Best Skate Shop
Route 44
2002 El Cajon Blvd., North Park
www.routefortyfour.com
Honorable Mention: Hanger 94, OB Surf & Skate, Overload Skate Shop, Pacific Drive
Best Surf Shop
South Coast
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.southcoast.com
Honorable Mention: Clairemont Surf Shop, Hansens, Mitch’s Surf Shop, Rusty’s Del Mar
Best Bike Shop
Mission Hills Bicycles
141 W Washington St., Mission Hills
www.missionhillsbikes.com
Honorable Mention: Adams Avenue Bicycles, Cal Coast, Discover Bicycles PB, Velo Cult
Best Place to buy Eyewear
Sunglass & Optical Warehouse
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.sunglassoptical.com
Honorable Mention: Hillcrest Optometry, Newport Avenue Optometry, North Park Optometry, Uptown Optometry
Best Adult Bookstore
Hustler Hollywood
929 Sixth Ave., Downtown
www.hustlerhollywood.com
Honorable Mention: Barnett Avenue Adult Superstore, F Street, Romantix, The Crypt
Best San Diego CD Store
M-Theory Music
915 W Washington St., Mission Hills
www.mtheorymusic.com
Honorable Mention: Access Music, Music Trader, Off the Record, Record City
Best North County CD Store
Lou’s Records
434 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
www.lousrecords.com
Honorable Mention: Inner World, Record Paradise, Spin Records, Yard Records
Best Used CD Store
Music Trader
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.musictrader.com
Honorable Mention: Lou’s Records, M-Theory Music, Record City, Thrift Trader
Best Record Store to buy Vinyl
Off the Record
2912 University Ave., North Park
www.offtherecordmusic.com
Honorable Mention: Access Music, Folk Art Rare Records, Record City, Taang Records
Best Music Equipment Store
Guitar Center
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.GuitarCenter.com
Honorable Mention: Buffalo Brothers, Freedom Guitar, Guitar Trader, Old Time Music
Best Craft Store
South Sun Products
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.southsunproducts.com
Honorable Mention: Bead Gallery, The Stamp Addict, The Black Bead, The Bouncing Bead
Best Art Supply Store
Michael’s Arts & Crafts
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.michaels.com
Honorable Mention: Aaron Brothers, Artist & Craftsman Supply, Blick Art Materials, Rhino Art Company
Best Camera Store
George’s Camera
3837 30th St., North Park
www.georgescamera.com
Honorable Mention: Camera Exposure, Nelson Photo, Ritz Camera, San Diego Camera Solution
Best Local Men’s Clothing Store
Kate Ross
3013 University Ave., North Park
www.shopkateross.com
Honorable Mention: Army Survival Gear, House Boi, Luigi Vera, Material
Best Local Women’s Clothing Store
Dream Girls
5054 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
www.shopdreamgirls.com
Honorable Mention: Closet, Kate Ross, Material, Mimi & Red
Best Vintage/Resale Clothing Store
Buffalo Exchange
1007 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach,
and 3862 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.buffaloexchange.com
Honorable Mention: Flashbacks, Frock You, Home, Wear It Again Sam
Best Shoe Store
Boot World
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.bootworld.com
Honorable Mention: Footwear Etc, Forward Footwear, Mint, T.U.K.
Best Place to Buy a Bathing Suit
Gone Bananas
3785 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach
www.gonebananasbeachwear.com
Honorable Mention: Anna Brazil, Pilar’s, Sun Diego, The Good Life Boutique
Best Comic Book Store
Comics n Stuff
577 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon,
and several other locations in San Diego County
Honorable Mention: Comic Gallery, Comickaze, Galactic, On Comic Ground
Best Independent Bookstore
Adams Avenue Books
3502 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
www.adamsavebooks.com
Honorable Mention: 5th Avenue Books, Mysterious Galaxy, Upstart Crow, Warwick’s
Best Furniture Store
Pomegranate Home
1037 University Ave., Hillcrest
www.pomegranate.signonsandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Design Within Reach, Mixture, Nativa, Underground Furniture
Best Auto Dealer
Bob Baker Toyota
6800 Federal Blvd., Lemon Grove
www.bobbakertoyota.com
Honorable Mention: City Volkswagon, Drew Ford, Hoehn Honda, Mossy Nissan
Best Romantic Restaurant
George’s at the Cove
1250 Prospect St., La Jolla
www.georgesatthecove.com
Honorable Mention: Nine-Ten, Bertrand at Mister A’s, The Prado, The Venetian
Best Restaurant to Impress on a First Date
George’s at the Cove
1250 Prospect St., La Jolla
www.georgesatthecove.com
Honorable Mention: Azul La Jolla, Baci, Costa Brava, Oceanaire
Best Breakfast Spot
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.hashhouseagogo.com
Honorable Mention: Brian’s 24, Café 222, The Broken Yolk, The Mission
Best Sunday Brunch
Humphrey’s
2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island
www.humphreysbythebay.com
Honorable Mention: House of Blues Gospel Brunch, The Cottage, Tractor Room, Parkhouse Eatery
Best Late Night Eatery
Brian’s 24
828 Sixth Ave., Downtown
www.brians24.com
Honorable Mention: City Deli, Rudford’s, Saska’s, Studio Diner
Best Cheap Eats
Chicken Pie Shop
2633 El Cajon Blvd., North Park
Honorable Mention: El Zarape, Pokez, Ruby Kitchen, Sushi Deli
Best Cajun Restaurant
Bud’s Louisiana Café
10425 Tierrasanta Blvd., Tierrasanta
www.budscafe.com
Honorable Mention: Chateau Orleans, Gulf Coast Grill, House of Blues, New Orleans Creole Cafe
Best Italian Restaurant
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest
www.ristorante-arrivederci.com
Honorable Mention: Baci Ristorante, Buon Appetito, Old Venice, Vigilucci’s
Best Sushi Restaurant
Harney Sushi
3964 Harney St., Old Town
www.harneysushi.com
Honorable Mention: RA Sushi, Surfside Sushi, Sushi Deli, Zen 5
Best Chinese Restaurant
Mandarin House
6765 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla and
2604 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.mandarinhousesandiego.com
Honorable Mention: China Camp, Red Pearl Kitchen, The China Inn, The Asian Bistro
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Saigon on Fifth
3900 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.saigononfifth.com
Honorable Mention: Dao Son Noodle House, Pho Hoa, Phong Trang, Van Hoa
Best Thai Restaurant
Lotus Thai
906 Market St., East Village,
and 3761 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest
www.lotusthaisd.com
Honorable Mention: Ashoka the Great, Pinto Thai, Pama, Thai Time
Best Indian Restaurant
Bombay
3960 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.bombayrestaurant.com
Honorable Mention: Masala, Monsoon, Royal India, Gourmet India
Best Greek Restaurant
Cafe Athena
1846 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
www.cafeathena.com
Honorable Mention: Country Kabob, Greek Sombrero, Olympic Café, Zorba’s
Best Spanish Restaurant
Cafe Sevilla
555 Fourth Ave., Downtown
www.cafesevilla.com
Honorable Mention: Costa Brava, La Gran Tapa, Tapas Picasso, The Turquoise Café Bar Europa
Best Mexican Restaurant
Old Town Mexican Café
2489 San Diego Ave., Old Town
www.oldtownmexcafe.com
Honorable Mention: Café Coyote, El Zarape, Fidel’s, Mama Testa
Best Taco Shop
El Indio
3695 India St., Middletown
www.el-indio.com
Honorable Mention: Lolita’s Taco Shop, Rubio’s, Santana’s, Wahoo’s
Best Steak House
Donovan’s Steak & Chop House
570 K St., Downtown, and
4340 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
www.donovanssteakhouse.com
Honorable Mention: Black & Blue, Bully’s East, Cowboy Star, Suite & Tender
Best Casino Buffet
The Buffet at Valley View Casino
16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center
www.valleyviewcasino.com
Honorable Mention: Choices Buffet at Pala Casino, Ranch House Buffet at Barona, Oasis Buffet at Sycuan, Harvest Buffest at Viejas
Best Coffeehouse
Claire De Lune
2906 University Ave., North Park
www.clairedelune.com
Honorable Mention: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, The Living Room, Pannikin, Rebecca’s
Best New American Restaurant
Urban Solace
3823 30th St., North Park
www.urbansolace.net
Honorable Mention: Alchemy, Parkhouse Eatery, The Linkery, Whisknladle
Best New Restaurant (opened since Sept. 2008)
Barra Barra Saloon
4016 Wallace Ave., Old Town
Honorable Mention: Blind Lady Alehouse, El Camino, Nature’s Express, Ruby Kitchen
Best Bagel
Big City Bagels
1010 University Ave., Hillcrest
www.bigcitybagels.com
Honorable Mention: City Bagel, Garden State Bagels, Golden Bagel, PL Bagels
Best Donut
VG Donuts
106 Aberdeen Drive, Encinitas
Honorable Mention: Donut Star, Golden Donut, OB Donut Shop, Rose Donut Shop
Best Fish & Chips
Shakespeare Pub
3701 India St., Middletown
www.shakespearepub.com
Honorable Mention: Blue Water Grill, Hooley’s Irish Pub & Grill, Point Loma Seafood, Stout Public House
Best Burger
Hodad’s
5010 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
www.hodadies.com
Honorable Mention: Boomerang’s Gourmet Burger, Lucky Buck’s, Rocky’s, Tioli’s Crazee Burger
Best Burrito
Santana’s
1480 Rosecrans St., Point Loma
www.santanas.com
Honorable Mention: El Indio, Lolita’s Taco Shop, Lucha Libre Taco Shop, Pokez
Best Barbeque
Phil’s BBQ
3750 Sports Arena Blvd., Sports Arena
www.philsbbq.net
Honorable Mention: BBQ House, Bulls Smokin’ BBQ, Kansas City BBQ, West Coast BBQ
Best Seafood
The Fish Market
750 N Harbor Drive, Downtown
www.thefishmarket.com
Honorable Mention: Humphrey’s, Oceanaire, Point Loma Seafood, Sea Rocket Bistro
Best Pizza
Woodstock’s Pizza
6145 El Cajon Blvd., College Area
www.woodstockssd.com
Honorable Mention: Bar Basic, Blind Lady Ale House, Bronx Pizza, Newport Pizza & Ale House
Best Deli
D.Z. Akins
6930 Alvarado Road, La Mesa
www.dzkinsdeli.com
Honorable Mention: City Deli, Grant’s Market, Mona Lisa, Old World Deli
Best Sandwich Shop
Gaglione Brothers
728 Ventura Place, Mission Beach
Honorable Mention: Alex’s Brown Bag, Cheese Shop, Sandwich Emporium, Which Which
Best Vegetarian
Nature’s Express
2949 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.natures-express.com
Honorable Mention: Jiyoti Bihanga, Pokez, Sipz, Veg n Out
Best Bakery
Extraordinary Desserts
1430 Union St., Little Italy, and
2929 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill
www.extraordinarydesserts.com
Honorable Mention: Bread & Cie, Heaven Sent Desserts, Panchita’s, St. Tropez
Best Smoothie
OB Smoothie Bar
5001 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention: Chronic Smoothies, Krakatoa Superfood Smoothie, Nature’s Express, Senor Mango
Best Ice Cream
Gelato Vero
3753 India St., Middletown
Honorable Mention: Bud’s Ice Cream, Caffe Vero, Mariposa, The Daily Scoop
Best Yogurt
Paradise Yogurt
5664 Mission Center Road, Mission Valley,
and 5131 College Ave., College Area
www.paradiseyogurt.com
Honorable Mention: Golden Spoon, Pink Berry, Yog-Art, Yogurtland
Best Dessert
Extraordinary Desserts
1430 Union St., Little Italy,
and 2929 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill
www.extraordinarydesserts.com
Honorable Mention: DZ Akins, Eclipse Chocolat, French Gourmet, Heaven Sent Desserts
Best Grocery Store
Trader Joe’s
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.traderjoes.com
Honorable Mention: Baron’s Marketplace, Beach City Market, Henry’s, Whole Foods
Best Health Food Store
Henry’s
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.henrysmarkets.com
Honorable Mention: Jimbo’s Naturally, Ocean Beach People’s Coop, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods
Best Farmers Market
Hillcrest Farmers Market
3960 Normal St., Hillcrest
www.hillquest.com/hba/farmersmarket.htm
Honorable Mention: La Jolla Farmers Market, Little Italy Mercato, OB Farmers Market, Solana Beach Farmers Market
Best Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.in-n-out.com
Honorable Mention: Chick Fil A, Jack in the Box, Rubio’s, Santana’s
Best New Bar (open since Sept. 1, 2008)
El Dorado
1030 Broadway, Downtown
www.eldoradobar.com
Honorable Mention: The Ruby Room, Vin de Syrah, Tin Can Ale House, Voyeur
Best Wine Bar
Wine Steals
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.winestealssd.com
Honorable Mention: 3rd Corner, Cask Room, Mosaic, Splash Wine Lounge
Best Wine Shop
San Diego Wine Co.
7080 Miramar Road, Mira Mesa
www.sandiegowine.net
Honorable Mention: 3rd Corner, Grape Connections, Vintage Wines, Wine Cellar
Best Tequila Bar
El Agave
2304 San Diego Ave. Suite B, Old Town
www.elagave.com
Honorable Mention: Baja Betty’s, Barra Barra Saloon, Cantina Mayahuel, La Puerta
Best Martini Bar
Starlite
3175 India St., Middletown
www.starlitesandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Altitude Sky Lounge, Martini’s Above Fourth, Suite & Tender, The Imperial House
Best Gaslamp Bar
The Bitter End
770 Fifth Ave., Downtown
www.thebitterend.com
Honorable Mention: Henry’s Pub, Stingaree, Vin de Syrah, Voyeur
Best North County Bar
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave., Solana Beach
www.bellyup.com
Honorable Mention: Tidewater, Yogi’s, Hensley’s Flying Elephant, The Saloon
Best Beach Bar
PB Bar and Grill
860 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
www.pbbarandgrill.com
Honorable Mention: Lahaina’s, Open Bar, RTs Longboard Grill, Sandbar
Best College Bar
PB Bar and Grill
860 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
www.pbbarandgrill.com
Honorable Mention: Firehouse, McGregor’s, PB Shore Club, True North
Best Open Air Bar
Wave House
3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach
www.wavehousesandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Altitude Sky Bar, J Bar, Lahaina’s, Moondoggies
Best San Diego Dive Bar
The Silver Fox
1833 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
www.silverfoxlounge.com
Honorable Mention: Live Wire, Red Wing, Star Bar, Tower Bar
Best North County Dive Bar
Surf and Saddle
123 W Plaza St., Solana Beach
www.surfandsaddle.com
Honorable Mention: Bar Leucadian, Captain Keno’s, Daley Double Saloon, The Shanty
Best Neighborhood Bar
The Waterfront
2044 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy
www.waterfrontbarandgrill.com
Honorable Mention: NuNu’s, Pete’s Place, The Local, The Whistle Stop
Best Gay Bar
Mo’s
308 University Ave., Hillcrest
www.urbanmos.com
Honorable Mention: Bourbon Street, The Brass Rail, Flick’s, Number One Fifth Avenue
Best Dance Club
On Broadway
615 Broadway, Downtown
www.obec.tv
Honorable Mention: Bar West, Stingaree, U-31, Voyeur
Best Jazz Spot
Anthology
1337 India St., Little Italy
www.anthologysd.com
Honorable Mention: Croce’s, Dizzy’s, Gio, The Turquoise Café Bar Europa
Best Bar to be Seen At
Hard Rock Hotel
207 Fifth Ave., Downtown
www.hardrockhotelsd.com
Honorable Mention: The Ivy, Stingaree, Vin de Syrah, Voyeur
Best Irish Pub
The Field
544 Fifth Ave., Downtown
www.thefield.com
Honorable Mention: Dublin Square, Hooley’s Irish Pub and Grille, Ould Sod, Rosie O’Grady’s
Best Strip Club
Déjà Vu
2720 Midway Drive, Sports Arena
www.dejavu.com
Honorable Mention: Cheetah’s, Hong Kong, The Hustler Club, Pure Platinum
Best San Diego Sports Bar
Seau’s
1640 Camino Del Rio N., Mission Valley
www.seau.com
Honorable Mention: Oggi’s, True North, Kristy’s MVP, East Village Tavern & Bowl
Best North County Sports Bar
Yogi’s
2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea
www.yogisbar.com
Honorable Mention: Beachside Bar & Grill, Jimmy O’s, Rookie’s, Pizza Port
Best Place to Play Pool
Dave & Busters
2931 Camino Del Rio N., Mission Valley
www.daveandbusters.com
Honorable Mention: College Billiards, The Hungry Stick, Jolt n Joe’s, Society Billiard Cafe
Best Karaoke Bar
Lamplighter
817 W Washington St., Mission Hills
www.myspace.com/17947143
Honorable Mention: Carriage House Lounge, Charcoal House, Gilly’s, JT’s Pub & Grill
Best Open Mic Night
Lestat’s
3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
www.lestats.com
Honorable Mention: Cosmos Café, First Street Bar & Grill, O’Connell’s, Tiki House
Best Jukebox at a Bar
Live Wire
2103 El Cajon Blvd., North Park
www.livewirebar.com
Honorable Mention: El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, Hamilton’s Tavern, Ruby Room, The Whistle Stop
Best Local Brewery
Karl Strauss
Multiple locations in San Diego County
www.karlstrauss.com
Honorable Mention: Ballast Point, Green Flash, Pizza Port, Stone Brewing Company
Best Domestic Beer
Bud Light
www.budlight.com
Honorable Mention: Budweiser, Coors Light, Miller High Life, Pabst Blue Ribbon
Best Import or Craft Beer
Stella Artois
www.stellaartois.com
Honorable Mention: Bass Ale, Corona, Guiness, Trumer Pills
Best San Diego Brew Pub
Stone Brewery
1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido
www.stonebrew.com
Honorable Mention: Callahan’s, PB Ale House, Rock Bottom, San Diego Brewing Company
Best North County Brew Pub
Pizza Port
135 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach, and
571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad
Honorable Mention: Breakwater Brewing Company, Oggi’s Pizza Encinitas, San Marcos Brewery & Grille, Stone World Bistro Gardens
Best Beer Selection at a Bar
Hamilton’s Tavern
1521 30th St., South Park
www.hamiltonstavern.com
Honorable Mention: Aero Club, The Local, The Tap Room, Toronado
Best Bloody Mary
The Tractor Room
3687 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.thetractorroom.com
Honorable Mention: Baja Betty’s, The Green Flash, The Waterfront, World Famous
Best Margarita
Baja Betty’s
1421 University Ave., Hillcrest
www.bajabettyssd.com
Honorable Mention: Barra Barra Saloon, Café Coyote, Fidels, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Best Happy Hour
La Puerta
560 Fourth Ave., Downtown
www.taco619.com
Honorable Mention: Apertivo (posthumous), Jose’s Courtroom, RA Sushi, The Local
Best Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
1100 Kettner Blvd., Downtown
and 700 Prospect St., La Jolla
www.mcasd.org
Honorable Mention: Hall of Champions, Museum of Natural History, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts
Best Art Event
Artwalk in Little Italy
www.missionfederalartwalk.org
Honorable Mention: Kettner Nights, Thursday Night Thing (MCASD), POP Thursdays (MOPA), Ray at Night
Best Art Gallery
Morrison Hotel
2670 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
www.morrisonhotelgallery.com
Honorable Mention: Planet Rooth Gallery, Ricardo Vela Gallery, The Andrews Gallery, Voz Alta
Best San Diego Movie Theater
Hillcrest Landmark
3965 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
www.landmarktheatres.com
Honorable Mention: Cinema Under the Stars, Ken Cinema, La Paloma Theater, Ultrastar Mission Valley
Best Live Theatre
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park
www.theoldglobe.org
Honorable Mention: Cygnet Theatre, Diversionary Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre
Best Live Music Venue (All Ages)
SOMA
3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Sports Arena
www.somasandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Che Café, House of Blues, Lestat’s West, The Loft @ UCSD
Best Live Music Venue (21+)
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd., Middletown
www.casbahmusic.com
Honorable Mention: Anthology, Belly Up Tavern, House of Blues, The Ruby Room
Best Indoor Concert Venue
4th & B
345 B St., Downtown
www.4thandbevents.com
Honorable Mention: Dreamcatcher at Viejas, North Park Theatre, SOMA, Spreckles Theatre
Best Outdoor Concert Venue
Humphrey’s by the Bay
2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island
www.humphreysbythebay.com
Honorable Mention: SDSU Open Air Theatre, Summer Pops at the Embarcadero, Valley View Casino Concerts, Viejas Concerts in the Park
Best Coffeehouse with Live Music
Lestat’s West
3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
www.lestats.com
Honorable Mention: E Street Café, Java Joe’s (at Cafe Libertalia), Rebecca’s, The Living Room
Best Gaming Casino
Vieijas Casino
5000 Willows Road, Alpine
www.viejas.com
Honorable Mention: Barona Resort & Casino, Harrah’s Rincon, Sycuan Casino, Valley View Casino
Best Bowling Alley
East Village Tavern & Bowl
930 Market St., East Village
www.bowlevt.com
Honorable Mention: Kearny Mesa Bowl, Mira Mesa Bowl, Parkway Bowl, Poway Bowl
Best Public Park
Balboa Park
www.balboapark.org
Honorable Mention: Chicano Park, Kate Sessions Park, Mission Bay Park, Presidio Park
Best San Diego Golf Course
Torrey Pines
11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com
Honorable Mention: Cottonwood Golf Course, Morgan Run Golf Course, Riverwalk Golf Course, Singing Hills Golf Course
Best San Diego Pro Athlete
Ladainan Tomlinson
www.ladainiantomlinson.com
Honorable Mention: Darren Sproles, Heath Bell, Phillip Rivers, Vincent Jackson
Best San Diego Radio Personality
Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw (101.5)
www.dscshow.com
Honorable Mention: AJ in the Morning, Halloran, Mat Diablo, Mikey
Best San Diego Radio Station
FM 94.9
www.fm949sd.com
Honorable Mention: KSDS Jazz 88, 91X, Rock 104.3, Sophie 103.7
Best San Diego TV Personality
Sam the Cooking Guy
www.thecookingguy.com
Honorable Mention: Chrissy Russo, John Coleman, Ruben Galvan, Turko
Best Local TV News Station
KUSI 9/5
www.kusi.com
Honorable Mention : Fox 5, KFMB-TV 8, NBC 7/39, San Diego 6 CW
Best San Diego TV Station
NBC 7/39
www.nbcsandiego.com
Honorable Mention: Fox 5, San Diego 6 CW, KUSI 9/51, KGTV 10
