Beach & Bay Press Readers Choice Awards 2013

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE BEACH & BAY PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013

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Dining Winners CATEGORY American Appetizer Bagels Bakery Bar Bay View BBQ Beer Selection Breakfast Buffet Burger Burrito Cafe/Coffee Shop Carne Asada Catering Chicken Wings Chinese Restaurants Desserts Dinner Family Restaurant Fish Taco French Frozen Yogurt Greek Happy Hour Hot Dog Ice Cream / Gelato Italian Lunch Margarita Martini Mexican Restaurant Most Romantic Nacho’s New Restaurant Overall Restaurant Overall Service Patio Dining Pet Friendly Pizza Place for a B-Day Party Sandwich Seafood Sliders Sports Bar Steak Sunday Brunch Sushi Thai Vietnamese / Pho Wine Selection

GOLD Nick's at the Beach Duck Dive Purple Cafe Sugar and Scribe PB Shore Club Atoll at the Catamaran Starkey's BBQ Tap Room Kono's Great Moon Buffet Bareback Grill Taco Surf Olive Cafe Guava Beach French Gourmet Dirty Birds China Inn French Gourmet The Patio on Lamont Street Filippi's PB Fish Shop French Gourmet Yogurt on the Rocks Vanoos Grillette Guava Beach Diego's Dogs & Sliders The Baked Bear Mama Mia Millers Field Guava Beach The Patio on Lamont Street Fat Fish Cantina JRDN PB Shore Club The Patio on Lamont Street Table 926 The Patio on Lamont Street The Patio on Lamont Street The Patio on Lamont Street Woodstock's Pizza Woodstock's Pizza PB's Market & Food Court PB Fish Shop Diego's Dogs & Sliders Miller's Field Saska's Atoll at the Catamaran Sushi Kuchi Narraya Thai Pho Time JRDN

SILVER Firehouse American Eatery Firehouse American Eatery Cafe Mono Baked Duck Dive Tony Roma's Ciro's Olive Cafe Duck Dive La Perla Cafe Mono La Perla Starkey's BBQ Miller's Field The Chop Shop Sugar & Scribe Nick's at the Beach Saska's PB Shore Club Bogart Yogurt California Kebab Ciro's Mr Frosty's Enoteca Adriano PB Shore Club Fat Fish Cantina JRDN Fred's Mexican Cafe World Famous Guava Beach Pacific Beach Cantina Nick's at the Beach Duck Dive PB Fish Shop PB Fish Shop Ciro's Moondoggies Starkey's BBQ The Fishery Sliders Guava Beach JRDN JRDN Zen 5 Kafe Yen Pho Sao Bien French Gourmet

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The People Have Spoken In a community prized for its seaside beauty, bronzed residents and laid-back style, merchants in Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay offer what seems like an endless selection of great restaurants, boutiques, retail shops and services.

With sunsets to die for and the everpopular Crystal Pier and sprawling beaches serving as a Mecca for residents and tourists alike, everything you need can be found right here. There is really no need to shop anywhere else.

With this in mind, we posed the question to readers: Who really is the best-ofthe-best in goods, services and customer relations in our local community? We got our answer when we launched our most recent Readers Choice Awards for the Beach & Bay Press in the pages to follow.

The categories cover the sunniest corner for your coffee wake-up call to the smoothest spot for a soothing nightcap.

What about a tasty craft brew or a tucked-away eatery to take your date? Or perhaps you’re hunting for a skilled mechanic to take care of that pesky “check engine” light or are simply in the mood for a nice, relaxing massage at the end of a long workday.

Gold & Silver Medal Listings DINING Best Overall Restaurant Table 926

Best American Nick’s at the Beach (See listing under Best Overall Service) 000

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Nick’s at the Beach

Firehouse American Eatery + Lounge

This neighborhood restaurant has made a name for itself by serving the best seafood in a comfortable, casual environment. It’s also no stranger to press accolades — a local magazine once rated it the top neighborhood eatery. The sidewalk café can accommodate up to 20 people and the sports bar upstairs touts a large outdoor oceanview deck and 29 TVs. But what’s on the menu counts, too, like the tortilla-crusted mahi mahi, pastas, dinner salads, sandwiches and Chilean sea bass, a huge local favorite. Add the banquet facilities and take-out service, and you’ve got Nicks, now 14 years on and nothing in its way. Visit Nick’s at the Pier in Ocean Beach, too!

Firehouse American Eatery + Lounge 722 Grand Ave. (858) 274-3100 firehousepb.com

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Nick’s at the Beach 809 Thomas Ave. (858) 270-1730 nicksatthebeach.com 000

Petals at the Beach Trader Joes WALKIN SALON by Robert Cromeans The Catamaran

This is why our Readers Choice Awards are important. You voted on your local favorites and made your views known when it comes to merchants who go above and beyond and put reputations on the line for their customers.

These awards recognize the people and places that make our beach communities truly extraordinary. Some of the winners may surprise you, while others have enjoyed sterling reputations for years and even decades.

The results of the voting encompass first and second place in a variety of categories for you to consider the next time you step out to change your insurance policy, get the ailing kitty a little checkup or need that special tie drycleaned for the interview. Remember, the nominees and the winners were chosen by the people who live and work here.

So, browse through this list of highly acclaimed businesses for an inside look at the best in each category, chosen by the customers who are in the know. You may find a few new hidden treasures that you will want to try out. Who knows? You may become one of their best customers.

— Kevin McKay, Beach & Bay Press editor

Best Overall Service The Patio on Lamont Street

Located next to the Pacific Beach fire station and just steps away from the beach, Firehouse mixes downtown-type luxury (leather sofas, fire pit bar, patio seating) with Pacific Beach casual — board shorts, flips-flops and the usual beachtown trademark sartorials. In terms of food, it’s all about appetizers like fondue, quesadillas and mini-corndogs. Along with the sandwiches, salads and lighter dinner fare is a small dessert menu which includes chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Best Appetizer Duck Dive (See listing under Best Overall Service) 000

Firehouse (See listing under Best American)

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Perfect Nails and Spa Dunn Edwards ABC Veterinary Clinic Luv Surf Hydrangea Cove North Shores Printery Buffalo Exchange Beach Mailbox Pacific Drive Skateboard Shop Steve Auto Repair Rail 2 Rail Sun Splash Luv Surf Corepower Yoga

Duck Dive The Duck Dive offers an experience unlike any other in Pacific Beach. The gastropub-inspired lounge offers guests an upscale experience in a casual beach atmosphere. The Duck Dive serves high-quality food and a superior drinking experience with a lineup of local microbrew, an extensive craft cocktail menu and contemporary cocktail staples. The restaurant also has “Lazy Sundays,” “Wine Down Wednesdays” and even a kids’ menu, making it a fun place to eat and drink for the whole family.

The Duck Dive 4650 Mission Blvd.

(858) 273-3825 theduckdive.com

Best Bagels The Purple Cafe This is Pacific Beach's oldest coffee house, established in 1977 and formerly known as Javanican. This laid-back cafe serves up organic coffee, fresh bagels and other delectible delights one might expect at a coffee shop. What you may not know is you can find live music and great atmosphere. Check out the website for music schedule.

The Purple Cafe 4338 Cass St. (858) 412-4802 javanican.com 000

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Sugar & Scribe Bakery 1420 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-1733 000

Baked Not your average place, Baked is a fullservice bakery. Unlike coffee shops, everything is all prepared and baked right in the same place. Cinnamon rolls, espresso coffee, bread, paninis and a whole lot more. All in a living room atmosphere just steps from the beach.

Baked 735 Santa Clara Place (858) 488-3200

Best Chiropractor Libs Chiropractic Center 4410 Lamont St. (858) 483-8500 libschiropractic.com

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Libs Chiropractic Center The Libs — a husband-and-wife team — have run Libs Chiropractic Center since the early 1980s. Dr. Lori Libs has been practicing since 1979 with a focus on family care. She continues to study gentle chiropractic techniques. Dr. David Libs has been a practicing chiropractor since 1982.

He has advanced training in the Gonstead technique and is a qualified medical examiner. David specializes in working with accident/workers comp cases and severe lower back pain patients. The center also offers Vax-D treatment to treat herniated discs, as well as massage therapy, nutrition consultation and acupuncture.

Best Bar Pacific Beach Shore Club You can’t drink on the beach anymore, unless you want a big, fat ticket. The law, however, doesn’t say you can’t drink near the beach — and that’s what makes Pacific Beach Shore Club’s locale so convenient. The flat-screen TVs are only feet from the water to boot, as are the great happy-hour deals, goldfish races, karaoke on Sunday, Red Bull slushies and tater tots.

Pacific Beach Shore Club 4315 Ocean Blvd.

(858) 272-7873 000

The Duck Dive Cafe Mono Cafe Mono in Mission Beach is known for its fun latte art on espresso drinks!

Enjoy locally-roasted, sustainablysourced craft coffee, fresh gourmet breakfast, lunch, panini sandwiches, pastries, smoothies and more.

Cafe Mono 3833 Mission Blvd., (858) 539-0039 cafemonosd.com

Best Bakery Sugar & Scribe Bakery Owner Maeve continues the tradition of the Irish women Rochford-Sugar and Scribe, providing cakes and baked goods of dear Granny Kate, recipes that have survived generations of immigration and wars. Stop by and sample the freshly baked scones, pies, cupcakes or whatever seasonal delictibles Maeve has lovingly prepared. But we have to

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Best Bay View Atoll @ The Catamaran The Catamaran Resort’s Atoll restaurant has already won numerous awards, and one visit to the restaurant makes it easy to see why. It serves traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, as well as more inventive plates like the eggplant portobello

mushroom sandwich. The champagne Sunday brunch is a favorite of many guests. It doesn’t have to be a Sunday, though, to enjoy the beautiful views of Mission Bay and the restaurant's colorful artwork relaxing atmosphere.

The Atoll Restaurant at The Catamaran 3999 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-1081 catamaranresort.com

Best BBQ Starky’s BBQ If you are enjoying a day of fun in Mission Beach and have a craving for BBQ, this is your spot. Here, you’ll find delicious deli-style BBQ sandwiches: tri tip, pulled pork and pulled chicken. It’s all about the sauce! Juicy, fall-off-thebone pork short ribs. Homemade fillyou-up sides include BBQ beans, potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and, of course, a variety of ice cold micro brews.

Starky's BBQ 3231 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-2227 000

Tony Roma’s The fact that Tony Roma’s is the largest casual chain specializing in ribs in the world should be enough proof that the restaurant knows what it’s doing.

Readers agree that Tony Roma’s has the best BBQ in the area. An expanded menu — with fresh salads, mouthwatering steaks and delicious seafood — offers something for anyone, yet time after time, it’s the world-famous barbecue ribs that keep the restaurant topping award lists.

Tony Roma’s 4110 Mission Blvd.

(858) 272-7427 tonyromas.com

Best Beer Selection Tap Room One look at Tap Room’s beer selection and you will know these folks are serious about their brews. Far from the standard Stellas and Shocktops, the beer list contains dozens of unique ales for every palate. Don’t see the one you’ve been dying to try? Just send in your request through its website, and it will send you an email when it has it on tap. Yeah, you heard it right! You can also check the live beer page. Tap Room updates what it is serving and how much is left before it moves on to the next delicious draft. How’s that for the perfect beer house?

Tap Room 1269 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-1010 sdtaproom.com 000

Ciro’s Pizza Ciro’s vision is to provide quality pizza and other italian dishes with a unique style and New York flair. The quality of food and service at Ciro’s is among the best in San Diego. It strives to make sure customers leave happy. The recipes originated from a large Italian family outside of Queens in Rockaway New York. Like them, the owners use nothing but the freshest ingredients and take pride in making lasagna, bufbuffalo wings, dough, pizza sauce, marinara sauce and other pasta dishes homemade daily.

Ciro’s Pizza 967 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-4624

Best Breakfast Kono’s Surf Club Cafe (See listing in photo box on Page 9) 000

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Gallery At Land’s End “Custom Picture Framing Since 1973”

The French Gourmet!

Catering u Restaurant u Bakery u Wine Boutique • Full service or catering-to-go in the cuisine of your choice • California-French Cuisine in a casual setting • Traditional French pastries, baguettes, croissants, pâtés, cheeses, and more!

• $25.95 3-course prix fixe dinner menu

34 Years and Still Going Strong!

Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily 8am-3pm Dinner Tues - Sun 4pm-Close Call for reservations: (858) 488-1725

2013 Readers Choice Winner www.galleryatlandsend.com • 858.270-7820 Located at the corner of Cass & Loring

The Great Plaza Buffet is the place to go to get great food on a tight budget.

And, with more than 150 items served daily, the restaurant offers something for everyone in the family. Indulge in crab legs, fried dumplings, lobster rolls, sushi, clams, appetizers or hit the soup and salad bar. Adding to the buffet’s value, a free drink is included with every meal, and to take things up a notch, the Great Plaza now has a beer and wine selection.

Great Plaza Buffet 1840 Garnet Ave. (858) 273-6868 greatplazabuffet.com

4657 Mission Blvd.

San Diego, CA, 92109

Celebrating our 40th Year in Pacific Beach

Best Buffet Great Plaza Buffet

Catering • Restaurant • Bakery • Wine Boutique

960 TURQUOISE ST. • SAN DIEGO, CA 92109 www.TheFrenchGourmet.com

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Those aren’t manhole covers on top of your plate, you big silly. Those are the two giant organic beef patties that come with the Bare Big & Dirty, the central jewel in the Bare Back Grill’s amply adorned crown. And that’s not a piece of driftwood sitting on your placemat, you big silly again. It’s the menu, hand-cut and laminated by Bare Back co-owner P.J. Lamont himself.

Lamont is one of a trio of New Zealanders who built a lot of this place from the ground up — but that was fine by them, because the final product was that much more genuine. It touts its lighter dishes like chicken and fish sandwiches with the same enthusiasm it does its beer, wine and burgers. It even serves beet root as one of its gazillion toppings!

Bare Back Grill 4640 Mission Blvd.

(858) 274-7117 barebackgrill.com

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Best Burrito Taco Surf The burrito is to fast Mexican cuisine what the hamburger is to the American palate. Each item is incredibly tasty when its done right — and in the case of the former, Taco Surf nailed it.

There’s not much to the decor of the place other than a pick-up counter and a few small tables — but the ceiling is lined with some sweet classic surfboards to fuel the local flavor. The burritos, tacos and fajitas are big and fat to boot, and you get to experiment with a massive choice of toppings. You can’t go wrong with the California burrito, topped with hashed browns.

Taco Surf 4657 Mission Blvd.

(858) 272-3877 000

La Perla Hands-down among locals and many visitors to the area, La Perla serves up one of the best burritos at the beach!

Enjoy a full menu of authentic mexican fare. If you haven’t tried La Perla, give it a try. You won’t be disapointed!

La Perla 745 Emerald St. (858) 274-3038

Best Café/Coffee Shop The Olive Cafe The Olive Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite between all your beach activities, especially if you are looking for one of the best breakfasts in Pacific Beach. The scones and pastries disappear so quickly you may want to call ahead. It offers wireless high-speed

access, so bring your laptop and get hooked up.

The Olive Cafe 805 Santa Clara Place (858) 488-1224 olivecafe.biz 000

Cafe Mono (See listing under Best Bagel)

Best Carne Asada Guava Beach Bar & Grill (See listing in photo box on Page 11) 000

La Perla (See listing under Best Burrito)

Best Catering The French Gourmet (See listing under Best French) 000

Starkey’s BBQ (See listing under Best BBQ)

Best Chicken Wings Dirty Birds For a place with a name like this, things inside look immaculate — sweeping wooden beams and stanchions with cool, beachy art on the walls. And Dirty Birds throws you a few odd looks, too — turkey chili fries and fried cheese sliders are just a couple quirky entries on the menu. Check out the 22 different wing flavors.

Dirty Birds 4656 Mission Blvd.

(858) 274-2473 dirtybirdspb.com 000

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Miller’s Field There's no doubt that Miller's Field is the best sports bar in Pacific Beach.

With 38 TV screens throughout the bar, the day’s hottest game is never hard to find, with everything from UFC to MLB. Just because Miller’s Field is a sports bar, though, doesn't mean the menu is sacrificed. There’s a wide range of options, including gourmet pizzas, the homerun burger, ahi sushi salad, firecracker shrimp, babyback ribs and chicken and waffles. The great food menu just matches Miller’s great happy hour and daily specials and great, fun atmosphere.

Miller’s Field 4465 Mission Blvd.

(858) 483-4143 millersfield.com

Best Chinese China Inn How this place charges almost nothing for its food and at the same time maintains its flashy decor is beyond us. The funksters that populate this place, young and usually without a lot of money, can expect to let go of less than $10 for generous helpings of Chinese staples like egg foo young, chow mein, chop suey and variations on chicken and beef dishes (prices for the imperial lobster and Peking duck are somewhat higher). If you have even less to spend, you’re welcome to spend time at the full bar — cocktails, like the rest of the fare, are anything but pricey.

China Inn 877 Hornblend St. (858) 483-6680 000

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

Best Overall Servivce Best New Restaurant Best Patio Dining, Best Martini Most Pet Friendly The Patio on Lamont Street 4445 Lamont St.

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The Patio on Lamont Street Pacific Beach's newest home for farm-to-table dishes, craft cocktails, locally crafted beer and a pet-friendly environment. A few blocks from the beach, but miles away from a sleepy beach bar, you'll find us welcoming our neighbors with a smile. It’s a cozy and vibrant place where you always feel at home. You'll see craft cocktails being shaken, hear our eclectic wines being described table side, taste excellent local beer and share food you'll be raving about tomorrow. Get ready to relax, enjoy, share.

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Call ahead and take-out orders are always welcome, or come have a seat on the comfy outdoor patio. They look forward to seeing you at Chop Shop Teriyaki!

tional toppings, lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti, soups, salads and subs.

Chop Shop 3852 Mission Blvd.

(858) 230-6522 chopshopteriyaki.com

Saska’s Steak & Seafood

Desserts French Gourmet (See listing under Best French) 000

Sugar & Scribe (See listing under Best Bakery)

Pacific Beach Cantina

Best New Restaurant (Silver) Pacific Beach Cantina 1466 Garnet Ave. 858-270-4030 pbcantina.com

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Home of the mega margarita and best Pacific Beach vibe located in the heart of Pacific Beach just steps from the beach, this legendary spot is as much an institution as PB’s Crystal Pier down the street. Come shake the sand out of your toes and get a drink in your hand from our large selection of drafts, crafts and specialty flavored margs. The outdoor patio bars are the perfect spot to sip an ice-cold cerveza on a sunny afternoon or down chilled tequila shots. Food, fiesta, tequila – this place has it all! PBC is your ultimate sports and entertainment destination. The brand-new audio-visual system has more than 60 extra-large HD LED TVs up to 90 inches, and has all HD satellite sports packages! Join Pacific Beach Cantina all day for Sunday Funday Football.

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Nick’s at the Beach (See listing under Best Overall Service)

Family Restaurant Filippi’s Pizza Grotto Filippi’s has been in San Diego since 1950, which makes it older than most of you. The thing is, it didn’t start out as a pizza restaurant at all. Its origins were in Little Italy, where Vincent dePhilippis and Madeleine Stefani ran a deli grocery — the couple’s business savvy fed on itself until Filippi’s pizza took hold. Enjoy 15 delicious pizza entries, with mountains of the tradi-

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Joe Saska opened this simple restaurant 60 years ago with the idea of offering quality steaks and real Roquefort salad dressing to his customers. Today, Saska’s offers a distinctive dining experience in a quaint, intimate atmosphere. Steaks have always been the main draw to this place — the juicy, expertly cooked “Duke” is one of the most delicious in San Diego. Saska’s also offers an engaging variety of fresh seafood entrées in addition to a great selection of pastas.

Saska’s Steak & Seafood 3768 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-7311

Best Fish Taco Pacific Beach Fish Shop The Fish Shop is the newest fish market and grill in Pacific Beach. Appealing to a mass audience, they feature fresh grilled fish, served on your choice of taco, sandwich, salad, or entrée. It offers plenty of parking, comfortable outdoor patio, never a corkage fee and most local San Diego microbreweries.

The Fish Shop is a destination for locals and fish lovers. Open daily at 11 a.m.

The Fish Shop 1775 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-4746 thefishshoppb.com

PB Shore Club (See entry under Best Bar)

Best French The French Gourmet The Gourmet’s traditional bakery is renowned for its outstanding French pastries. It’s also a showcase for fullservice catering and wedding cakes, which many consider to be the best in the history of the universe. The selection of breads, breakfast pastries, cookies and cakes include the French Gourmet chocolate mousse and the strawberry bagatelle — layers of white sponge cake dabbed with syrup, filled with Bavarian cream and fresh strawberries and topped with a thin layer of marzipan. Wash it all down with an espresso drink or a glass of wine, or keep the experience moving with pâté, quiche or imported cheese.

The French Gourmet 960 Turquoise St. (858) 929-1984 thefrenchgourmet.com

Best Frozen Yogurt Yogurt on the Rocks Yogurt on the Rocks has launched the traditional self-serve concept into the 21st century by creating a lounge-like Wi-Fi for customers. But don’t let the contemporary atmosphere fool you.

This place still serves up everyone’s favorite flavors like cake batter, chocolate and original tart, in addition to new twists like kiwi strawberry and pumpkin. Choose your base, layer on some of the 36 available toppings and

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Yogurt on the Rocks 1886 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-3950 yogurtontherocks.com 000

Bogart Yogurt The length of your sweet tooth doesn’t matter. Bogart Yogurt has you covered better than the rest. The trick, see, is to serve yogurt that doesn’t stand out in the sugar department. That way, you’re free to add toppings to taste. Some of the flavors here change regularly, but there’s always a staple or two. The cake batter flavor will speak to your childhood, when you used to filch from the kitchen; meanwhile, the California Killer Cookies are freshly made and will make quick work of whatever sugar fix you have left.

Bogart Yogurt 910 Grand Ave., Suite 108 (858) 581-0202

Best Greek Vanoos Grillette Inspired by smiley toddler daughter Vanessa (nicknamed Vanoos) who can be caught joining her parents at the new restaurant, the owners of the Grillette are serving up something new to the Pacific Beach crowd. They boast their shop as “the home of homemade food,” where guests will enjoy authentic Mediterranean bites, hot sandwiches, fresh wraps and massive deli subs.

Vanoos Grillette 4614 Mission Blvd.

(858) 270-1101 vanoosgrillette.com 000

California Kebab California Kebab strives to serve its guests quickly prepared, high-quality food that is both healthy and delicious.

The focus on providing fresh produce and quality meats in creative recipes.

Their unique flavor pairings is what makes them a local favorite.

places in town where you can give your ice cream cone an extra special touch by having it dipped in chocolate or caramel.

California Kebab 4150 Mission Blvd 858-270-5222

Mr. Frostie’s 1470 Garnet Ave (858) 274-9977 mrfrosties.com

Best Happy Hour Guava Beach Bar & Grill (See listing under Best Carne Asada) 000

Ciro’s Pizza (See listing under Best Beer Selection)

Best Hot Dog Diego’s Dogs & Sliders Hot dogs and sliders may not seem like much of a gourmet dining option, but Diego's Dogs and Sliders make it so.

The red-rock slider, with angus beef, bacon, fried onion strings and a special sauce is a customer favorite. The Sonoran dog, bacon-wrapped and topped with pinto beans, tomatoes, onions, cotija cheese and salsa is one hot dog you won't soon forget. And the Rosemary fries are the most-recommended way to top off any meal.

Diego’s Dogs & Slider 4150 Mission Blvd.

(858) 581-3647 diegosdogs.com

Best Ice Cream/Gelato The Baked Bear (See listing in photo box on Page 14) 000

Mr. Frostie’s Mr. Frostie’s is the ideal place for a sweet treat on a warm summer day.

Whether you are looking for a classic banana split or a more modern spin like a Butterfinger milkshake, this is the place to be. It’s also one of the only

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Best Italian Mamma Mia The left hand definitely knows what the right one’s doing at this place. The servers’ suggestions are spot-on — listen and heed them when they recommend Italian staples like lodigiana salad, lasagna and ravioli al casale. You simply can’t go wrong with those choices. Neither will you shirk at the sight and smell of the handmade pasta or the idea of exclusively in-house preparation. There’s quaint all around.

Mama Mia’s is located in an old wood house, lending new life to the term “home cooking.”

Mamma Mia 1932 Balboa Ave. (858) 272-2702 mammamiaitalianrestaurant.com 000

Enoteca Adriano As Pacific Beach’s first wine bar, Enoteca Adriano provides an unexpected touch of romance and class in this funloving beach town. Chef Franco Tassone was born in Italy and has parlayed his love of cooking and fine dining into a gem of a restaurant, with authentic Italian entrees and a wine list that offers glasses and bottles from more than 13 regions in Italy. If you have your own favorite bottle, bring it to the restaurant Mondays or Tuesdays when there is no corkage fee.

Enoteca Adriano 4864 Cass St. (858) 490-0085 enotecaadriano.com

Best Hotel Best Day Spa Best Sunday Brunch Catamaran Resort Hotel 3999 Mission Blvd.

(800) 422-8386 catamaranresort.com

Catamaran Spa At the Catamaran, the biggest draw might be the beautiful studios and suites. Or maybe the tropical garden. Or perhaps it is the placid setting along Mission Bay’s sandy shores. It could even be the relaxing day’spa. It’s hard to choose the best feature, especially when you get them all for a surprisingly affordable rate.

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Best Margarita Guava Beach

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Pacific Beach Shore Club

Fat Fish Cantina

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This new restaurant opened up in Pacific Beach where Gringo’s was. It is Southern Coastal Cuisine with a Latin

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influence. Here you’ll enjoy great fresh Mexican food and drink, especially the dangerously spicy magarita! Happy hours are fantastic. Daily specials include: Lobster and chips for $5 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are $1 street tacos, and Wednesdays are a favorite with half-price appetizers and $2 margaritas! The appetizer list includes around 20 different itmes and an amazing Sunday brunch.

Fat Fish Cantina 4474 Mission Blvd.

(858) 490-2877

Best Martini The Patio (See listing under Best Overall Service) 000

JRDN

Best Italian

Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia 1932 Balboa Ave. (858) 272-2702 www.mammamiaitalian restaurant.com

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The left hand definitely knows what the right one’s doing at this place. The servers’ suggestions are spot-on — listen and heed them when they recommend Italian staples like lodigiana salad, lasagna and ravioli al casale. You simply can’t go wrong with those choices. Neither will you shirk at the sight and smell of the handmade pasta or the idea of exclusively in-house preparation. There’s quaint all around, too — Mama Mia’s is located in an old wood house, lending new life to the term “home cooking.”

At the Beach

Award Winning Fresh Seafood • Ocean Views • Late Night Dining www.NICKSATTHEBEACH.com

809 Thomas Ave Pacific Beach, CA 858.270.1730

You can actually credit the Tower’s creative wine list to another establishment in the same hotel. It’s JRDN (or “Jordan,” for the purists who prefer the phonetic pronunciation), a very highend restaurant that swears by the magic it performs on beef and other meats. Red wines go swimmingly with that kind of thing — and that translates to a comprehensive selection at the bar (the powers that be didn’t forget the whites, either). Meanwhile, the bar offers a casual, yet sophisticated experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the crowd is hip yet mellow — everybody gets to enjoy an ocean view while sipping signature cocktails and nibbling on sushi.

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Fred’s Mexican Café

PB Fish Shop

Fred’s is as well known for its vibrant, festive décor as it is for its menu, which includes a burrito that weighs two pounds. Every wall is painted in a bright hue and plastered with artwork, murals and advertisements for premium drinks, and the owners have thrown in sombreros and street signs for good measure. The bright interior is replicated in the outdoor heated patio, so the party will follow you wherever you choose to sit.

(See listing under Best Fish Taco)

Fred’s Mexican Cafe 1165 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-8226 fredsmexicancafe.com

Most Romantic JRDN (See listing under Best Martini) 000

World Famous

Most Pet Friendly The Patio (See listing under Best New Restaurant) 000

PB Fish Shop (See listing under Best Patio Dining)

Best Pizza Woodstock’s Pizza (See listing in photo box on Page 14) 000

Ciro’s Pizza (See listing under Best Happy Hour)

Best for Birthday Party Woodstock’s Pizza (See listing in photo box on Page 14) 000

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Best Nachos Pacific Beach Shore Club (See listing under Best Bar) 000

Guava Beach (See listing under Best Carne Asada)

Best New Restaurant The Patio

Moondoggie’s Moondoggie's is one fun place to be.

The Pacific Beach bar and restaurant specializes is serving up fun with live entertainment including local bands, live comedy and live DJs. The bar also has one of PB's best happy hours and an awesome outdoor patio perfect for partying. There’s also daily specials like Taco Tuesday and San Diego Beer Fest Fridays, daily happy hour and shuffle board, darts and pool to keep the fun going until 2 a.m.

JRDN at Tower 23 723 Felspar St. (866) TOWER23 tower23hotel.com

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Best Mexican Restaurant Fat Fish Cantina

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Moondoggie’s 832 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-6550 www.moondoggies.com

Best Patio Dining The Patio

Best Sandwich PB‘s Market & Food Court

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PB Market & Food Corp Call in Your Order, We’ll have it Ready for You! Check out our Extensive Collection of Craft Beers and Premium Wines 4435-1/2 Cass St. 858-272-8500 Sun-Thurs 8 am-11 pm • Fri & Sat. 8 am-12 pm Deli Hours 8am-7pm (Sun. until 6pm)

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2013 larity due to its premium beer, wine and gourmet sandwiches. You’ll love the fast, friendly service. The large menu board could be overwhelming for the weak at heart! But never fear, the staff will help you make a delicious choice — and there’s always another day to enjoy the fresh ingredients, large proportions, fair prices and outdoor seating. What a great lunch combo.

Sliders Burger

PB’s Market & Food Court 4435 Cass St. (858) 272-8500

Sliders 3219 Mission Blvd, (858) 488-4570

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This little burger joint in Mission Beach is big on flavor and has been compared to many other favorite burger joints in the beach area — like Rockies and Hodad’s for best burger! Servings are generous and the milk shakes are great. You may want to slide on over and see what all the fuss is about and write your own revue.

Sports Bar Miller’s Field (See listing under Best Lunch) 000

Best Seafood Pacific Beach Fish Shop

Guava Beach

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The Fishery In 1979, fisherman Judd Brown founded a shellfish company in the spirit of the family members whose sepia-toned pictures line the walls. In the late 1990s, it morphed into The Fishery, where product sustainability is a company philosophy. Wherever possible, the venue procures its product locally.

Its swordfish, sardines, rockcod, shrimp and California spiny lobster are seasonal delicacies coveted by savvy chefs. The Fishery has earned a distinction as a beautiful PB landmark, and freshness is the hallmark of its success.

The Fishery 5040 Cass St. (858) 272-9985 thefishery.com

Best Sliders Diego’s Dogs & Sliders (See listing under Best Hot Dog) 000

Best Steak Saska’s Steak & Seafood (see listing under Best Family Restaurant) 000

JRDN (See listing under Best Martini)

Best Sunday Brunch Atoll at the Catamaran (See listing in photo box of Page 7) 000

JRDN (See listing under Best Martini)

Best Sushi Sushi Kuchi Sushi Kuchi is definitely on the casual and more affordable side. Serving 99¢ Sake Bombs (every night from 7 p.m. to close) Fun time, great flavor, and good value. Serving huge rolls, stuffed to overflowing, and artfully arranged.

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Plus free edamame appetizer.

Sushi Kuchi 4475 Mission Blvd., #C 858-270-1986 sushikuchi.com 000

Zen 5 Zen 5 strives to provide an atmosphere that promotes their “Rolls & Reggae” tagline, and the combination seems to be working, as the restaurant is almost always full of happy diners. Daily specials keep the menu exciting, and the reggae tunes playing in the background keep the vibes carefree. Those in the mood for sake or Sapporo can get their fix at the restaurant’s daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m.

Zen 5 1130 Garnet Ave. (858) 490-0121 zen5sushi.com

Best Thai Narraya Thai Narraya, the palace of Thai dining, serves up an eclectic experience in a breathtaking ambience just a short stroll from the historic Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. With the unique Khan Thoke traditional seating and an encompassing menu that takes a tour of Thailand’s regional destinations, Narraya is the epitome of excellence in flavorful foods, wonderful wines, and sophisticated service.

Narraya Thai 4475 Mission Blvd., Suite N-Q (858) 490-2245 000

Kafe Yen This unassuming little place serves great selections to a fault, even if Thai isn’t your fare of choice. It serves Indian and Japanese curry, as well as noodle dishes from Malaysia, Singapore and China. You can add chicken, pork,

Kono’s Surf Club Cafe

Best Breakfast Kono’s Surf Club Café 704 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-1669 sdbeachlife.com/ kono.htm

If you like a little dinner with your breakfast, Kono’s is your place. That’s because nobody does potatoes like this eatery, with cheese, bell pepper and whatever other topping you can think of to boot. If you like a little view with your morning meal, this is a winner. Cross the boardwalk and sit on the modest patio that overlooks the ocean.

You’ll see firsthand why you live in Southern California. And if you like quotes on the wall of your eatery, you’re in the right restaurant as well, with a little erudition adding to the flare of the décor. There’s a laid-back surfer vibe amid it all as well, which makes it perfect for Pacific Beach and the surfer crowd that stops off after an early morning on the waves.

beef, seafood and, for the more adventurous, duck to your dish. You can even custom-fit your food to the preferred degree of spiciness.

Kafe Yen 4516 Mission Blvd.

(858) 373-3936 kafeyen.com 000

Best Vietnamese Pho Time With bright-green bamboo signage to initially attract hungry eyes, there is an array of good eats at this pho spot. The pho soup aroma wafts inside the restaurant, which helped earn them a Readers Choice award this year. The broth is not too oily and even referred

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READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2013 to as golden and sparkly, a perfect formed and tasty concoction. With tender steak and finely-cut tripe and tendon, the Pho Time soup is a standout.

Pho Time 1820 Garnet St. (858) 273-1664 000

Pho Sao Bien Vietnamese restaurant Pho Sao Bien is known for its rice noodle soup, called pho, that visitors from the north rave about, which is saying something since the competition up there is more fierce between Vietnamese restaurants. The salad bowl is also popular, which consists of vermicelli noodles topped with lettuce, mint, bean sprouts, peanuts and a choice or combo of chicken, beef, pork, tofu or shrimp. The restaurant also sells a Vietnamese coffee with a French influence — served with a strainer and condensed milk on the side. A selection of beer is also available. Lunch goers shouldn’t expect to wait more than five minutes for their meal, and homebodies can place an order and carry out their food.

Pho Sao Bien 1958 Garnet Ave. (858) 272-9612

Best Wine Selection JRDN

Best Chiropractor Grand Avenue Chiropractic 910 Grand Ave., #109 (858) 273-1721 grandavenuechiropractic.com

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Grand Avenue Chiropractic

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Grand Avenue Chiropractic believes that true health comes from within and is the result of maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system, proper nutrition, exercise, rest and relaxation, and a positive state of mind.

Come and see them and start feeling better.

French Gourmet

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SHOPPING & SERVICES Best Architect Oasis Architecture Oasis is a full-service architectural firm specializing in custom residential homes, historic renovations and quali-

ty additions. The staff’s primary goal is to understand their client’s vision and help guide them through the entire development process, from design to permits and approvals through the actual construction.

Oasis Architecture & Design Inc. 1015 Turquoise St. Suite 2 (858) 273-5632 oasis-ad.com

Best Art Gallery Surfindian Surfindian is a surf gallery and surf boutique located in Pacific Beach, California. At Surfindian, the gallery features art-driven, small batch products that reflect an individualized approach to the art of surfing.

Surfindian 4652 Mission Blvd.

(858) 412-5334 surfindian.com 000

Gallery at Lands End The Gallery was started in 1973 by Jay and Vicki Ford. After a brief stint in Ocean Beach, the gallery found its home at 4984 Cass St. in Pacific Beach.

The location is a perfect fit for them. In its early days, the gallery was a hot spot for limited edition prints, lithographs, and original works. Due to the amount of artwork going out the door, the gallery opened the frame department and has not looked back since. In April 2008, the business was sold to Thayne Yungman, who had been a doing incredible framing at the Gallery for two years, his name is on almost everything.

Gallery at Lands End 4984 Cass St. (858) 270-7820 galleryatlandsend.com

Best Attorney

McGill-Lewis Law Group One thing is certain about the McGillLewis Law Group — it cares about its clients. The full-service law firm is made up of attorneys who have helped earn the group an impeccable reputation by providing the finest legal services. It provides high quality and affordable legal services ranging from preparation of documents, contracts, estate planning and legal counsel.

McGill-Lewis Law Group 4640 Cass St. (858) 433-0153 mcgill-lewis.com

Best Auto Detail PB Auto Detail Pacific Beach Detail Shop truly pays attention to the details. Every car is personally inspected by the owner before the keys are handed back over.

A full detail can be pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for, as your car will look even better than new. The shop has been in business since 1981, and with that comes experience.

PB Auto Detail 4645 Cass St. (858) 581-0211

Best Auto Repair PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair At PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair, you’ll feel you’ve left your car in the hands of some pretty knowledgeable folks. Not only has this shop been open since 1981, it’s family owned, which translates to a solid investment in the business’ credibility. The staff will get you rollin’. After all – it’s a family tradition.

PB Foreign &Domestic Car Repair 1727 Garnet Ave. (858) 480-3637 pbautorepair.com 000

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2013 Cass Street Automotive

to its banking clients.

Cass Street Automotive is a state-ofthe-art, top automotive service and repair facility located in beautiful Pacific Beach. Having brought his complete bumper-to-bumper approach to auto repair in the Mission Hills area, Mission Hills Automotive, with great success, Randy Begin is proud to open Cass Street Automotive to bring highquality, effective auto repair to the north Pacific Beach and La Jolla area.

With two-year, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty and a master technician taking care of your car, you can keep your car safe and have peace of mind right in your neighborhood.

Comerica Bank 1802 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-4693 comerica.com

Cass Street Automotive 5165 Cass St. (858) 488-0885

Rusty Spokes Vintage Bicycles 1344 Garnet Ave. (858) 581-1931 softcruiser.com

Best Bank San Diego County Credit Union It's not big-bank banking. It's better.

San Diego County Credit Union offers free checking with e-statements, auto loans, home loans and more. Open an account at San Diego's best Credit Union – you’ll be glad you did.

San Diego County Credit Union 1650 Garnet Ave. (877) 732-2848 sdccu.com 000

Comerica Bank The 160-year old Comerica Bank has established its footprint in southern California. Within the last nine years, the bank has set up 100 branches in the region, including seven branches that opened in San Diego in recent years. The branch on Garnet Avenue specializes in small businesses, and the bank attempts to be proactive by visiting businesses and residents at their location, as well as offering full services

Best Bicycle Shop Rusty Spokes Bike Shop Rusty spokes claims to have the most comfortable bikes in Pacific Beach!

Apparently, our readers agree! The staff is very friendly and helpful and will try to fit you into a bike for your needs. Followup is great. Need a minor adjustment? No problem. Or stop by and fill up the tires. They’ll take good care of you after your purchase.

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Pacific Coast Bicycle The logo for Pacific Coast Bicycle says it all: a stick drawing of a bicycle in the shape of a Harley Davidson — high handles and a low ride. This bicycle shop is in the know about the latest BMX and cruiser trends, and offers either a cruiser ready to roll, a custommade bike or modifications to your old baby. If you don’t have wheels to ride by the shop, check out some BMX choices online that include the Redline, Free Agent, SE Bikes and Mongoose.

Pacific Coast Bicycle 1637 Garnet Ave. (858) 581-2453 pacificcoastbicycle.com

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you will have to rely more on your feet during your travels, the Depot also stocks comfortable sandals and Keen shoes — a waterproof, non-slip, comfortable shoe for professionals and travelers with weary feet. Your travel destination – Traveler’s Depot.

Traveler’s Depot 1655 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-1421 travelersdepot.com

Best Car Wash La Jolla Carwash Looking for a great affordable car wash in the heart of Pacific Beach? Well, you found it. La Jolla Car Wash has been serving locals for more than 20 years!

Always consistent with clean, fast service and a smile.

La Jolla Car Wash 891 Turquoise St. (858) 488-1900

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Shell Gas Station

Best Happy Hour

Shell has proven to be the quickest, cheapest and get-your-car-cleanest car wash in Pacific Beach. The car wash helps you get in and out quickly.

There's also a vacuum available to allow you to detail your own car. The prices are small. After all, you're paying for just a basic wash, but it basically leaves your car shining.

Guava Beach Bar & Grill Guava Beach Bar & Grill is a locals bar for everyone. It combines a warm and comfortable atmosphere with a lively and fun energy that ensure good times for all. It is just steps away from the ocean and Sail Bay in beautiful Mission Beach. Guava Beach offers plenty of plasma TVs, including a 10-foot HD projection screen with surround sound to satisfy all your sports viewing needs. It has the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football and Fox soccer packages, so you don't have to miss any of the games! With its VIP room, an elevated pool table lounge, two jumbo booths, a plush leather couch, cozy fireplace and long mahogany bar, there is a comfortable spot for all. You’ll also find free parking in the bayside lot at Santa Clara. These folks thought of everything.

Shell Gas Station 2075 Garnet Ave. (858) 272-2844 shell.com

Best Bookstore Traveler’s Depot

Best Carpet Cleaner Same Day Carpet Care

Traveler’s Depot is a wise place to stop before you travel to ensure you have everything for your journey. The store sells luggage, travel books, maps, purses, handbags and backpacks. And since

Same Day Carpet Care is a company that guarantees the quality of its work, leading them to provide you with the best possible cleaning services for your carpet, rugs, upholstery, tile and grout,

Thank You for Honoring Us 5 Years in a Row!

Best Contractor / Construction “I love being an integral part of the community, doing what I do best to make our community a more beautiful place to live.” – Tom Armstrong

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Our mission is to work with you/our clients closely and build from your/their plans or ours to create and build the best quality project that fits your/our client's budget and to get the project done on time and within budget.

We strive to build and/or create/build additions that either blend with the original home or enhance the new theme of the home should that be your/our client's desire.

We strive to build or create that kitchen or bath of your/our client's dreams.

We strive to achieve excellence and satisfaction with every client, current or past. This effort gives comfort to our clients and likely what keeps Armstrong Builders a top builder year after year.

Guava Beach 3714 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-6688 guava-beach.com

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Best Financial Advisor!

SCHOETTLE FINANCIAL Chelsea Front

Arcen Kitchen

Archer Front

1010 Turquoise St., Suite 225 San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-3800 www.SchoettleFinancial.com

CALL, EMAIL OR STEP BY OUR OFFICE 755 Turquoise Street Pacific Beach • 92109

Building America with Pride One of San Diego’s Top Builders Since 1980

858-488-2825

WWW.ARMSTRONGBUILT.COM Info@ArmstrongBuilt.com

Offering strategic investment and advisory services for retirement/college funding/estates/taxes.

Securities and advisory services are offered through Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency), member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other entity.

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READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2013 air ducts and more. The company is thorough, reliable, and competent, traits to ensure customer satisfaction. We believe that quality service isn’t just something that exists in words, but most importantly in execution.

Same Day Carpet Care 4629 Cass St., # 152, North County San Diego (858) 240-4616 South County San Diego (800) 619-2335 samedaycarpetcare.com

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Grand Avenue Chiropractic

Best Computer Repair SD Laptops

Play It Again Sports 1401 Garnet Avenue (858)490-0222 playitagainsportssd.com

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Play It Again Sports 1401 Garnet Ave. (858)490-0222 playitagainsportssd.com

THANK YOU PACIFIC BEACH FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES FOR AUTO REPAIR

SD Laptops 4645 Cass St., Ste. 201A (858) 864-3108 sdlaptops.com

Best Contractor / Construction Armstrong Construction

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Hagberg Home Builders Since 1988, Terry Hagberg of Hagberg Custom Builders has built many custom homes and remodel projects throughout San Diego and beach communities.

When considering Hagberg Custom Builders ‘custom’ does not mean costly – it means personalized - to both your tastes and expectations.

FREE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE if your Service Light is on, stop in and we will do a check and give you a free estimate *

The Internet has changed business, but flowers have not gone out of style. You can just order them through the Internet now. Impulsive Flowers, sold outside Henry’s Market, offers creative arrangements for the usual occasions — weddings and funerals and romantic surprises — but you can also choose from a traditional, contemporary or exotic look, or just skip the petals and go for the gourmet basket. Take time to stop by and smell the roses.

Impulsive Flowers 1260 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-4333 impulsiveflowers.net 000

Petals by the Beach

Anderson Medical Center 1945 Garnet Ave. (858) 224-7977 andersonmedicalcenter.com

Petals by the Beach 1470 Garnet Ave. (858) 270-3000 sandiegopetalsbythebeach.com

PB Urgent care has been taking care of locals for more than 20 years. Dr. Rose and the team of emergency medicine specials can handle most medical situations. Centrally located in Pacific Beach, you’re in good hands.

PB Urgent Care 4490 Fanuel St. (858) 274-9116 pburgentcare.com

Best Financial Planning Schoettle Financial Tom Schoettle formed Schoettle Financial to provide high-quality, personalized investment services to a limited group of clients. As a fully registered and experienced firm, Schoettle Financial seeks to build long-term relationships with clients. The personal attention and commitment they provide enables clients to accumulate and manage their wealth and work toward achieving their financial goals. They offer top-quality financial and estate planning, keeping each client’s needs and tax circumstances in mind.

Schoettle Financial 1010 Turquoise St.

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Best Florist Impulsive Flowers

As a leading florist in San Diego, Petals

By The Beach offers top-quality flower arrangements and gifts for any occasion.

The expert florists at Petals By The Beach are committed to designing beautiful, quality arrangements and providing exceptional customer service to our customers. It offers reliable San Diego floral delivery and can even provide same-day delivery services. If you need to deliver across the country, this dependable florist network offers nationwide flower delivery.

PB Urgent Care

Armstrong Construction Inc. 755 Turquoise St. (858) 488-3465 armstrongbuilt.com

(858) 488-380 schoettlefinancial.com

Dr. Anderson opened his own medical practice in October 2011 because he wanted more control over how he took care of his patients. He also wanted the latest and greatest in medical technology — from electronic records to digital X-rays. The Anderson Medical Center is built on an urgent-care model, with the ability to treat minor emergencies. But the emphasis is always put on treating the whole patient, and getting them as healthful as can be.

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Tom Armstrong began at the base level at the age of 15 as a laborer, carpenter, framer and layout worker and worked his way up. At 17, he was specializing in stairway construction and roofing. A few years later, he was supervising construction phases. Then Tom went solo in the design and remodeling business. In his work, he aims to capture as much sunlight and ocean view as possible. Armstrong had become a trusted name in construction.

Hagberg Home Builders 858-292-5009 hagbergcustombuilders.com

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Cass Street Automotive 5165 Cass St. 858.488.0885 CassStreetAuto.com Mission Hills Automotive* 308 W. Washington St. 619.299.9367

Best Doctor Dr. Anderson

The goal at SD Laptops is to provide affordable technical services for restoring your laptop/notebook, PC or desktop computer back to its original working state. It offers a flat fee of $89 for most repairs and it provides free diagnostics for a fast and accurate assessment of the work required before it move forward with repairs, so you always know what to expect.

PIAS features huge selection of new, as well as used bicycles, sports and fitness equipment.

Enjoy the savings that come from a neighborhood store that has the purchasing power of more than 300 stores in its franchise. Plus, save more by trading in your quality used bikes, sports and fitness equipment.

Best Dentist Dr. Fremont

Dr. Fremont 4527 Fanuel St., (858) 272-2222

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Play It Again Sports

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Dr. Fremont grew up in the San Fernando Valley and followed his father's footsteps into the practice of dentistry. His degrees: University of California Santa Barbara, bachelor of arts/bachelor of science; University of California San Francisco, doctor of dental science. He likes to stay current with advances in dentistry by regularly attending seminars and study groups. Dr. Fremont also volunteers his time and skills for various outreach programs.

Best Chiropractor Libs Chiropractic Center

Best Resale

Best Day Spa Catamaran Spa

UNDERGROUND FURNITURE •Modern Furnishings• •Custom Sofas•

Come See Our Showroom at: 1345 Garnet Ave 858.581.0229

Best Furniture Store Underground Furniture You never know what the future holds.

Just ask the peeps over at Underground Furniture, where the inventory is cleanlined and modern, like it was in the 1950s and ’60s. This place is always trying to keep that aspect in the store, and that’s the way it’s been since its opening more than a decade ago. And in all that time, you’ve responded so well that Underground is inviting you to get into the act. You can now build your own sofa — custom colors, sizes and everything else — if you ask.

Underground Furniture 1345 Garnet Ave. (858) 581-0229 undergroundfurniture.com

Best Grocery Store Sprouts The Sprouts Farmers Market lives up to its motto of offering “healthy living for less.” The store is colorful, lively and easy to shop and has a unique mix of natural, organic and great tasting mainstream foods at affordably low prices.

Since the original store opened in 1943, Sprouts has continued to provide highquality, fresh food, as evident by the mountains of farm-fresh produce, allnatural meats,seafood, and freshly baked goods from the bakery.

Sprouts Farmers Market 1260 Garnet Ave. (858) 270-8200 sprouts.com 000

Trader Joe’s It all started in the 1950s ... Would you believe they started out as a small chain of convenience stores? It's true. Way back in 1958, they were called Pronto Markets. In 1967, the founder, the original Trader Joe, changed the name (yes, to Trader Joe's). Stores got bigger (if you can imagine), decked the walls with cedar planks and donned their crew in cool Hawaiian shirts. Most importantly, they started putting innovative, hard-tofind, great-tasting foods in the “Trader Joe’s” name. That cut costs and saved

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2013 you money. Still does.

Trader Joe’s 1211 Garnet Ave. 858-272-7235 traderjoes.com

Best Hair Salon Tanglez Janet and Susi are the proud owners of Tanglez, a friendly beach salon that is anything but typical. Between the nine fabulous stylists, there’s every type of service: from the latest in color techniques and clipping the kids to bee hives and fixing up the guys. The salon is always neat, clean and bursting with fun! The stylists use the newest products and are always game to try new things. You’ll leave the salon with a smile and the confidence that your hair looks amazing.

Tanglez 5010 Cass St. (858) 270-7313 tanglezhair.com 000

Walkin Salon

by Robert Cromeans A Paul Mitchell Focus salon. Enjoy walk in convenience with A Robert Cromeans Salon experience!

Walkin Salon by Robert Cromeans 969 Garnet Ave. (858) 270-9975 robertcromeans.com

Best Hotel Tower23 Tower23 Hotel is San Diego’s only luxury-lifestyle hotel on the beach and one of California’s most stylish and contemporary urban resorts. The hotel derives its name from lifeguard tower 23, which is positioned on Pacific Beach near the hotel and creates a cool haven to enjoy one of America’s best cities. Tower23 Hotel is a refreshingly minimalist but playful, creative study for the urban beach resort.

Tower23 4551 Ocean Blvd.

(858) 270-2323 tower23hotel.com 000

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Best Jeweler Pangaea

tors can enjoy traditional and contemporary amusement park rides, ride the wave machines at Wave House Beach Club, play laser tag, visit the arcade and midway style games, shop and enjoy a wide array of cuisine throughout the Park, which includes beachfront restaurants including the newly opened rooftop restaurant and bar Cannonball, as well as food court style dining like Belmonty's Burgers and the The Plunge Pizzeria.

perhaps most notably, no ready-to-use paint. Founders Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams set out to invent the product that consumers now use by the gallon every day. Wow! Who knew?

Belmont Park 3146 Mission Blvd.

(858) 228-9283 belmontpark.com

Dunn-Edwards, a paint-industry leader since 1925, is a paint manufacturer specializing in exterior and interior paint, as well as professional paint.

Best Nail Salon French Nail Designs & Spa

Dunn Edwards 5180 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-8312 dunnedwards.com

Always a warm and welcome greeting when entering the Salon! French Nail Designs has been your neighborhood Nail Salon for many years with many satisfied customers. Pink-and-white nails, spa pedicures and manicures and gel nails are just some of the specials they offer. Treat yourself and your nails to a wonderful experience!

French Nail Designs & Spa 909 Grand Ave., Ste 2 858-273-9515 000

Perfect Nails & Spa Full service nail salon and day spa manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, massages – the perfect place to relax after a long day at work. Good service, great prices, happy customers.

Perfect Nails & Spa 1837 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-4728

Best Nursery Green Gardens Nursery The neighborhood stop for a wide choice of plants, organic and nonorganic fertilizers, imported pottery, specialty fountains and garden decor.

The Backus family has run the nursery on Cass Street for the last 30 years.

Paul Backus offers a complimentary rose consultation to help buyers choose the perfect site for their thorny plant, prepare soil, set up irrigation and so forth. Green Gardens Landscape and Design, a landscape design company that serves residents and businesses, is also run through the nursery.

Green Gardens Nursery 4910 Cass S. (858) 483-8803 sdgreengardens.com

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Best Paint Store Sherwin-Williams

Best Local Attraction Belmont Park

Sherwin-Williams is a contemporary paint store with an extraordinary history. Founded in 1866, only one year after the Civil War ended, it entered the market at a time when there was no railroad to the Pacific, no telephones, no electric lights, no automobiles, and

Sure to please the entire family, Belmont Park is located on the surf and sand of Mission Beach and offers free parking and free park admission. Visi-

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Sherwin-Williams 1220 Garnet Ave. (858) 581-3607 sherwin-williams.com 000

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Best Personal Trainer Addie@Addies Studio Specializing in personal training, functional daily living, balance, strength, flexibility and core conditioning, as well as cardiovascular exercise, posture, weight loss, rehabilitation and senior fitness. Having a strong, longstanding relationship with the MS Society, it utilized the MS fitness program to help hundreds of MS clients improve their quality of life. Achieve your fitness goals with Addie.

Best Overall Restaurant Table 926 926 Turquoise St. (858) 539-0926 table926.com

Addie's Studio 4440 Ingraham St. (858) 483-2711 addiesstudio.com

Dr. Kevin M. Scoggin and team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine. Grand Animal Hospital is a full-service Animal Hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care, emergency veterinary services in addition to standard medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care.

Grand Animal Hospital 1033 Grand Ave # A (858) 272-1320 grandanimalhospital.com 000

ABC Veterinary Hospital ABC Veterinary Hospital offers a full range of veterinary services designed to provide the highest level of care for your special pet. The facilities are complete with radiology, dentistry and an in-house laboratory. In addition to general medicine, it provides low-cost spay, neuter and vaccine services, as well as year-round flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Advances in medicine and science technology afforded ABC Veterinary Hospital the opportunity to enhance its exceptional

Table 926 A 2012 San Diego Home & Garden magazine silver fork winner, table 926 has fast become a popular dining destination for foodies. The upscale, yet casual, seasonal cuisine reflects the gastronomic experiences of chef and owner Matt Richman, blending california ingredients with Mediterranean and Latino flavors.

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healthy pet foods and environmentally friendly pet products. The staff at Noah’s are always happy to help out you or your furry friend. Noah’s allots plenty of research to carrying the best foods and supplements on the market, meaning you can have confidence that your pet truly is getting the best.

Noah’s Natural Pet Market & Pet Wash 4431 Cass St. (858) 270-8161 noahsnaturalpetmarket.com

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Best Pizza Woodstock’s Pizza 1221 Garnet Ave. (858) 642-6900 woodstockspb.com

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Woodstock’s Pizza has been making its mark in college towns across California for more than two decades, and Pacific Beach finally got its own location for families and students to enjoy. Here, the secret really is in the sauce, which is baked into the folded crust for a spicy kick from your first bite to your last. Founders Chuck Woodstock and Mike Chew committed early on to using only fresh dough and piling on more toppings than their competitors. They also established a family friendly environment, where parents can enjoy an adult beverage and watch sporting events on large-screen TVs while their children dig into the gooey slices of pie.

care through the field of telemedicine.

Outside specialists in fields like cardiology, orthopedics and radiology can assist in diagnoses. This allows the doctors and staff to care for your pet with the same specialized attention that you would expect for yourself.

ABC Veterinary Hospital 2032 Hornblend St. (858) 952-1255

Best Pet Store Noah’s Natural Pet Market When you care enough about your pet to ensure he or she only gets the best, you go to Noah's Natural Pet Market.

Noah’s is a retail pet supply store and self-service pet wash that focuses on holistic health for your animal. The store carries a variety of all natural,

If you’re looking for leis in San Diego, you’ll find them at Motu Hawaii! Been searching for a ukulele? Motu has them too! You’ll find products from Hawaii and other Pacific Islands like fresh flower leis, ukuleles, Surfah slippers, Island Tat tees, Hinano fashions, aloha shirts and dresses, Hawaiian heirloom jewelry, Tahitian black pearls, CDs, DVDs, auto stickers, hula supplies, toere sticks, Hawaiian print fabric, Hawaiian books, backpacks, gift items, and so much more ... It even has Polynesian dance entertainment & classes!

Motu Hawaii 4150 Mission Blvd., Suite 115 (858) 272-MOTU 000

Luv Surf Luv Surf s a lifestyle brand, inspired by the eclectic beach communities of San Diego. Luv Surf is beach lovers who embrace the local San Diego culture of surf and sun! It is pet friendly, environmentally aware, active and hopes that their line of beachwear and accessories is a reflection of their Luv for this great place.

Luv Surf 3816 Mission Blvd.

(858) 230-66 luvsurfretail.com

Best for Unusual Gifts Hydrangea Cove Hydrangea Cove is a charming shop specializing in unique home and garden accessories with a beach cottage feel. It features coastal-inspired decor, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, books and lovely gifts in a casual and comfortable style for browsing and shopping. Hydrangea Cove was created after Susan Christopher, owner, had extensive searches for items to outfit and decorate her Mission Beach cottage and small garden. Located in the north PB, a few blocks from the ocean this little shop is worth the visit.

Hydrangea Cove 929 Turquoise St. hydrangeacove.com 000

Pangaea Outpost Once upon a time, Pangaea was the center of the world, a colossal land mass that contained anything and everything its inhabitants needed, including the trinkets. Pangaea’s kept the name and spirit alive with all manner of gifts from all over the world.

Fancy kitchen utensils, Eastern cultural artifacts, baubles, bangles and even beads: Pangaea’s the place to duck into for a look at the world as it was and is.

Pangaea Outpost 909 Garnet Ave. (858) 581-0555 pangaeaoutpost.com

Best Plumber Bill Howe Plumbing Bill Howe Plumbing has been serving San Diego County and employing the highest quality San Diego plumbers since 1980. Family-owned and operated since its inception more than 30 years ago, it continues to operate in San Diego under one roof. All plumbers employed at Bill Howe Plumbing have

a variety of certifications and specialties. They operate more than 70 trucks and guarantee the work. Its philosophy of providing high-quality work and excellent customer service is what has made Bill Howe a household name.

Bill Howe Plumbing 1-800-Bill-HOWE (1-800-245-5469) billhowe.com

Best Printer PB Printing PB Printing is a full-service print shop that offers everything from business cards to flyers to posters to stickers, plus a knowledgeable staff that can help you with graphic and web design, logos, branding and direct mail campaigns. The company is committed to the environment, using soy-based inks, Green Seal certified paper and recycling programs.

PB Printing 853 Hornblend St. (858) 273-8335 SDprint.com 000

North Shores Printery No job is too small for the NSP that has served the community since 1980.

North Shores Printery offers services in offset and digital printing, finishing, full capability binding, drilling and folding. A graphic designer can create logos or identity packages for customers. Jay Brewer and Jeremy Sessions manage the store.

North Shores Printery 926 Turquoise St. (858) 488-4871 northshoresprintery.net

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Buffalo Exchange is more fashionable than the average thrift store. Its everchanging inventory includes designer labels, vintage, jeans, leather and oneof-a-kind items. Eighty percent of its clothing and accessories come from local customers, which means the likelihood of turning your former favorites into cash is pretty high. Many of the items run under $20, making you to look fabulous for a whole lot less.

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Surf & Post Surf & Post is your one-stop shop for personal mailboxes, FedEx and UPS shipping, packaging services, blackand-white and color copies, faxes, and

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2013 Notary services. Surf & Post also offers short-term storage, as well as loan signing services. Located across from the Pacific Beach Post Office, it’s a far quicker way to send anything. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ask for Steve!

endary shapers like Rusty Priesendorfer, Joe Baugess, Matt Biolos and Gary Linden, or it can even build a custom made for you. It also rents surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, body boards, wetsuits and bikes.

styles to you. Its swimwear specialists are trained to assist you in finding the perfect swimsuit to flatter your figure!

Surf & Post 4629 Cass St. (858) 272-8656 surfandpost.com

Mission Surf 4320 Mission Blvd.

(858) 483-8837 missionsurf.com

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For more than eight years now, Beach Mailbox has built a solid reputation as the beach area's most trused packing and shipping store, private mailbox rental location and Notary Service.

Rail II Rail Surf Shop was founded in 2007 by David Alexander Woods to better serve the San Diego beach communities, surf, skate and snowboarding needs. Rail II Rail specializes in highend environmental tech products, but is a full-service surf shop that caters to the locals and tourists alike. Located in the heart of Mission Beach, directly adjacent to the Big Dipper roller coaster and beautiful Belmont Park.

Beach Mailbox 864 Grand Ave. (858) 272-887 beachmailbox.com

Best Shoe Store Skecher’s Great shoes, low prices, big sales, huge selection for the entire family – for every season. Skecher’s keeps Pacific Beach in good standing.

Skecher’s 4475 Mission Blvd.

(858) 581-6010 skechers.com

Best Skate Shop Soul Grind The part of a skateboard on which the user stands is called the truck. You’d have known that if you’d spent any time at all at Soul Grind, your choice as Pacific Beach’s best skate shop. Skateboards by Gravity, Sector Nine and other famous makers abound here — and the skateboarding lessons themselves may be the most important in Soul Grind’s slate of services.

Soul Grind 4627 Mission Blvd.

(858) 581-2468 soulgrind.com 000

Pacific Drive Skateboard Pacific Drive Skateboard stocks an impressive line of top name brands of deck shoes, clothing, and of course decks and supplies. The friendly staff will set you up right.

Pacific Drive Skateboard Shop 756 Thomas Ave. (858) 270-336 pacificdrive.com

Rail II Rail Surf Shop 3232 Mission Blvd.

(858) 412-4041 rail2railsurfshop.com

Best Swim Suits Gone Bananas Beachwear This place has one up on the other beach clothing stores in the area. It takes its fashion cues right off the beach. It’s just off the boardwalk, after all, and it has everything you need for a day on the sand — cover-ups, bikinis, one-piece suits, sandals, beach bags and more. All this stuff comes in designer or more affordable models.

And you’re so close to the beach that you don’t even have to take your purchase home first.

Gone Bananas Beachwear 3785 Mission Blvd.

(858) 488-4900 gonebananasbeachwear.com 000

Sunsplash Swimwear Sunsplash Swimwear provides a full selection of international swimwear.

The offerings include runway styles for juniors, gorgeous bikinis, contemporary one-pieces, stunning missy, fun mix-and-match, daring d-cup, lovely long torso, and slimming styles. Sunsplash has it all! The store’s collection is continually being updated and changed with recent swimwear fashions to bring the latest trends and

Traveler’s Depot 1655 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-1421 travelersdepot.com

Best Woman’s Apparel/Accessories Surf Club Surf Shop Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, Surf Club has a wide variety of sandals, swimsuits, surf supplies and more. Stop by and browze around.

Surf Club Surf Shop 952 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-4854 surfclubsurfshop.com

The Baked Bear The goal with The Baked Bear is to provide San Diego with a unique spin on a timeless dessert. The Baked Bear specializes in custom cookie ice cream sandwiches and serves a wide range of other unique desserts. It provides freshly baked cookies and premium ice cream at an affordable price for everyone to enjoy. Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, it creates a welcoming environment for customers to feel at home while they enjoy the most delicious desserts in town.

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(858) 886-7433 thebakedbear.com

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Best Workout Facility/ Health Club Wavehouse Athletic Club At Wavehouse Athletic Club, you not only get access to state-of-the-art equipment, energetic group fitness classes and dedicated personal trainers, but also the chance to swim in The Plunge, San Diego’s largest indoor heated pool and a historic landmark to boot, as well as sessions on the Flowrider, a manmade wave machine that provides both fun and fitness.

Wavehouse Athletic Club 3115 Ocean Front Walk (858) 228-9300 wavehouseathleticclub.com 000

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Corepower Yoga Located just at the intersection of Ingraham Street and Garnet Avenue, the Pacific Beach yoga studio can be conveniently accessed from the I-5.

This location houses one large and luxurious yoga room, as well as a range of amenities, including changing rooms with showers and private lockers. This studio will also feature a full retail boutique showcasing men’s and women’s activewear and accessories for all of your yoga and lifestyle needs

Corepower Yoga 1554 Garnet Ave.

(858) 270-9642 corepoweryoga.com

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Chris's Auto Smog & Repair Center 2920 Damon Ave. (858) 270-1888 000

Steve Auto Repair Auto repair, oil-change stations, smog check stations. You can expect fast turn-around, friendly service and fair prices. People drive for miles to use Steve. That says a lot.

Since 1993, Mission Beach Surf Shop has been the one-stop shop for surf and beach needs. The shop carries topof-the-line brands like Tavik Swimwear, Sanuk, Oakley, Eaton, Rusty, Dakine and too many others to mention. It sells surfboards from leg-

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Traveler’s Depot is a wise place to stop before you travel to ensure you have everything for your journey. The store sells luggage, travel books, maps, purses, handbags and backpacks. And since you will have to rely more on your feet during your travels, the Depot also stocks comfortable sandals and Keen shoes — a waterproof, non-slip, comfortable shoe for professionals and travelers with weary feet.

Ok, so it’s not much to look at, but Chris’s Auto & Smot gets the job done.

It will give you the skinny on what you need to have done up front and the pricing is very fair.

Best Surf Shop Mission Surf

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Best Smog Check Chris's Auto Smog & Repair Center

Steve Auto Repair 1370 Garnet Ave. (858) 274-1195

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