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858-483-6983, 800-748-5894;
www.crystalpier.com
; 4500 Ocean Blvd; d
$185-525; )
Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages
built right on the pier above the water. Almost all 29 cottages have full ocean views and
kitchens; most date from 1936. Newer, larger cottages sleep up to six. Book eight to 11
months in advance for summer reservations. Minimum-stay requirements vary by season.
No air-con. Rates include parking.
Camping
Eating
Despite its border location, San Diego's food scene doesn't have the ethnic breadth of
LA's, but there's a growing locavore and gourmet scene. Reservations are recommended,
especially on weekends.
TOP FIVE CHEAP EATS
Balboa Park
Prado
CALIFORNIAN
mains lunch $12-21, dinner $22-35;
11:30am-3pm Mon-Fri, from 11am Sat & Sun, 5-9pm Sun & Tue-
Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat)
In one of San Diego's most beautiful dining rooms, feast on Cal-eclectic cooking by one of
San Diego's most renowned chefs: bakery sandwiches, chicken and orecchiette pasta, and
