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962 Garnet Ave., San Diego 92109 • 858-483-6222

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Dining Winners CATEGORY Acai Bowl American Appetizer Bagel Shop Bakery Bar Bay View BBQ Beer Selection Breakfast Brunch Buffet Burger Burrito Cafe Carne Asada Catering Chicken Wings Chinese Restaurant Coffee Shop Desserts Dinner Family Restaurant Fast Food Fish Taco French Frozen Yogurt Greek Happy Hour Ice Cream / Gelato Indian Italian Juice Bar Liquor Store Lunch Margarita Martini Mexican Restaurant Mexican Seafood Most Romantic Music Venu Nachos New Restaurant Ocean View Overall Rest Service Overall Restaurant Patio Service Pet Friendly Restaurant Pizza Place for a B-Day Party Poke Bowl Rice Bowl Sandwich Seafood Sports Bar Steak Sushi Tequila Bar Thai Vegetarian/Vegan Vietnamese / Pho Wine Selection

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GOLD Brazillian Bowls Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge Ambrogia 15 Java Earth Café French Gourmet PB Shore Club Oceana Coastal Kitchen Iron Pig Alehouse / Coaster Saloon Backyard Kitchen & Tap Kono's & Konito's (tie) Waterbar Great Plaza Buffet Miss B's Coconut Club Taco Surf The Olive Cafe Taco Surf French Gourmet Dirty Birds Great Plaza Buffet Koffee Kat French Gourmet Pueblo Woodstocks Pizza Sonic PB Shore Club French Gourmet Yogurt on the Rock's Café Athena Guava Beach Hammond's Ice Cream World Curry Filippi's Pizza Juice Wave Chip's Liquor Barrell Republic Guava Beach JRDN Pueblo Pueblo JRDN Amplified Backstage PB Shore Club Thai 55 Waterbar JRDN JRDN Pacific Beach Fish Shop Pacific Beach Fish Shop Woodstocks Pizza Belmont Park Good Time Poke Flame Broiler Chronic Smoothies / Blazin Grill Pacific Beach Fish Shop Guava Beach JRDN Cannonball Pueblo Lanna Thai NoW Sushi PB Pho & Grill JRDN

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SILVER Ocean Café Backyard Kitchen & Tap Amplified Ale Works Einstein Brothers Olive Cafe Baking Company Duck Dive Barrell Republic The Olive Cafe Grass Skirt Duck Dive La Perla Ocean café Vallarta's Iron Pig Alehouse Duck Dive Better Buzz Coffee Hammonds Ice Cream Backyard Kitchen & Tap Filippi's Pizza In-N-Out Pacific Beach Fish Shop Hammonds Gourmet Ice Cream Amplified Ale Works Miss B's Coconut Club Luigi’s Gelateria Spice Lounge Mama Mia Backyard Kitchen & Tap Duck Dive SD Tap Room Cerveza Jacks Cerveza Jacks French Gourmet Moonshine Beach Taco Surf Rhythm's Chicken & Waffles JRDN Pueblo Waterbar Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge Backyard Kitchen & Tap Filippi's Pizza Woodstocks Pizza Bowl Eater Bowl Eater Steak & Fries Waterbar 710 Beach Club Steak N Fries Sushi Ota Guava Beach Coconut Thai Soul Shine Pho Sao Bien French Gourmet

Shopping & Services Winners CATEGORY Architect Art Gallery Auto Detail Auto Repair Bank Bike Shop Carwash Children's Clothing Chiropractor Computer Repair Contractor / Construction Day Spa Dentist Doctor Dog Grooming Dry Cleaning Eye wear Financial Planner Florist Gift Shop Grocery Store Gym Hair Salon Home Improvement Hotel Insurance Agent Kickboxing Gym Laundry Mat Local Attraction Massage Therapist Mens Clothing New Store Nursery Optometrist /Opthalomogist Paint Store Pawn Shop Pet Hosp / Vet Pet Store Pilates Plumber Resale Shop Shipping / Packing Shoe Store Skate Shop Surf Shop Swim wear Travel Store Water Store Women's Clothing Yoga Facility

GOLD Oasis Architecture Gallery @ Lands End Trophy Auto Spa PB Foreign SDCCU Bicycle Discovery Pacific Beach Car Wash Petite Street LibsChiropractic SD laptops Armstrong Builders Catamaran Day Spa Dr Fremont Dr Moore Sydnee's Pet Grooming Amy's Cleaners Beachworks Schoelette Financial Petals by the Beach Pangaea Sprouts Fitness West Bishop's Ace Hardware Tower 23 Brian McMullen, Allstate 9 Round Dino Coin Laundromat Belmont Park Massage Envy Mission Surf Shop Green Gardens Nursery Park Optomerty Sherwin Williams Pacific Beach Jewelry & Loan Pacific Beach Vet Hospital Noah's Natural Pet Market Tilcia Studio Pilates Bill Howe Plumbing Play it again Sports Beach Mailbox Skecher's Soul Grind Mission Surf Shop Gone Banana's Beachwear Traveler's Depot PB Water Store Fabulous Rag Reach Yoga

SILVER Frontis Architecture Cass Street Auto Comerica Pacific Beach Bike Shop Personalized Chiropractic Murfey Company Kiwi Spa PB Smiles Dr Anderson Mission Beach Pet Salon Carousel Cleaners Dziner Eyes Lotus and Luna Trader Joes Crunch Fitness Paper Doll

Gold Medal Listings DINING Best America Firehouse American Eatery FIREHOUSE Eatery strives to maintain its place as a local legend while entering into a new hemisphere in both design and cuisine. They have integrated the old with the new which customers have come to love. The architecture and design at FIREHOUSE capitalize on natural light and killer ocean views with panoramic glass doors, designed to bring the outside in. The entrance walls are clad with deep shou-sugi-ban wood, which is the Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood and creates a charred effect. The Shou-sugi-ban is juxtaposed with intermittent mirror installations, which reflect the rising tide. Seating is varied and includes a boho-chic fireplace lounge designed by the famed, local design collective, Pow Wow. Upstairs, FIREHOUSE maintains it’s iconic patio vibe with the staple fire pit and of 4 private seating, cabanas. A retractable awning provides shade on hot days and warmth in the winter for all ocean-view dining tables. Firehouse American Eatery 722 Grand Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 274-3100 firehousepb.com

Best Appetizer Ambrogio 15 Ambrogia 15 brings an authentic but unique Milano gourmet pizza, a special dough recipe, and innovative pizza-making process plus high-quality Italian ingredients in a holistic approach to this pizzaria. They focus on sustainable agriculture and farming, along with a deep love for Milano, where owners Andrea, Giacomo, and Luca grew up. These are some of the concepts that make up the Ambrogio 15 project. The idea was born in both Milano and San Diego, in the minds and the hearts of three young Italian guys who decided to leave the corporate world to begin a new adventure of passion, friendship, and a bit of foolishness. Ambrogio 15 926 Turquoise St, Pacific Beach (858) 291-8650 ambrogio15.com

Best Bagel Java Earth Coffee Java Earth Coffee began as owner Debbie’s dream over 8 years ago, and in 2010 she found the perfect location in North Pacific Beach. This journey started well before that, for years Debbie studied culinary techniques through schooling, however, she learned the most growing up in the kitchen with her mother and grandmother. Food and community have always been a passion of Debbie’s, and the Java team puts that love into everything they do. Java has become known for making great coffee, the best acai bowls and avocado toast in Pacific Beach. Everything is made fresh, including their famous pesto and house salsa. Make Java Earth Coffee house part of you daily routine. Java Earth Coffee 4978 Cass St, Pacific Beach (858) 274-0028 javaearthcoffee.com

Best Bakery French Gourmet (See listing under Best French)

Catamaran Rock Box Pacific Beach Dry Cleaner & Laundry Crystal pier Thai Style Massage Cayenne Clothing Eyeloha Dunn Edwards Paint PB Pawn & Jewelry ABC Veterinary Hospitals Mission Beach Pilates Buffalo Exchange Surf N Post South Coast Surf Shop Brazil Anna Local Water Mission Surf Shop Spirit Yoga

Best Bar Pacific Beach Shore Club Steps from the beach, at the intersection of Grand Avenue and the Sand, Pacific Beach Shore Club is your next classical styled beach bar. What will be unique about the restaurant is that no matter where you are standing or sitting you have a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. The open windows provide the freshest ocean breeze possible. Further, by combining the delicious tastes of the sea, prepared with classic Mexican flair, the casual ambiance of a beachfront party will be your destination to take in the California surf culture. Take a seat at their old school Butcher Block bar, enjoying the biggest, coldest schooner full of beer that the beach can offer or enjoy the best view of the Pacif-

ic Ocean on the entire beach. The Pacific Beach Shore Club will provide you with the perfect setting for the ultimate beach dining and drinking experience. Bring back the days when surfing was your job and the beach was your home. Pacific Beach Shore Club 4315 Ocean Blvd, Mission Beach (858) 272-7873 pbshoreclub.com

Best Bay View Oceana Coastal Kitchen Savor Beachfront Dining. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Oceana Coastal Kitchen is the delicious signature restaurant at the Catamaran that offers inspiring views of Mission Bay. With chef-driven cuisine as well as a modern, oceaninspired design, the restaurant offers a memorable beachfront dining experience and coastal California dishes with a Baja influence. Oceana Coastal Kitchen /The Catamaran 3999 Mission Blvd, Mission Beach (858) 488-1081 catamaranresort.com

Best BBQ (tie) Iron Pig Alehouse The Iron Pig Alehouse serves authentic slow cooked, smoked barbecue. Dine in a modern BBQ joint, coupled with an extensive craft beer program to quench your thirst! They serve only the highest quality beef, pork and poultry. Everything is smoked using oak and hickory for hours. The result is melt in your mouth, authentic (and slightly addictive) modern BBQ. Iron Pig Alehouse 1520 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 412-4299 ironpigalehouse.com

Best BBQ (tie) Coaster Saloon Located just steps from the Mission Beach boardwalk and Belmont Park rollercoaster, Coaster Saloon offers delicious BBQ, tasty beers and loads of fun. Enjoy Chef Tim’s Texas-style BBQ featuring high quality meats flavored with housemade rubs and sauces. Try the mouthwatering Coaster Burger or the Saloon Sampler, featuring your choice of 3 meats including Beef Brisket, Baby Back Pork Ribs and more. Pair your BBQ with one of the 40+ refreshing beers on tap and take in a game of billiards or foosball while watching your team on one of the 15 flat screen TVs. Don’t miss out on the fun, food and brews at Coaster Saloon. Hey, ho, let’s go! Coaster Saloon 744 Ventura Pl, MIssion Beach (858) 488-4438 thecoastersaloon.com

Best Beer Selection Backyard Kitchen & Tap Located right along the ever-popular corner of Garnet Avenue and Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach, Backyard Kitchen & Tap thrives with the chic coastal energy so inherently reminiscent of San Diego’s most famous destinations. Backyard’s scratch menu, local brews, award-winning beer list, plus craft cocktails with house-made infusions offer a variety sure to meet the desires of any palate. AllAmerican cuisine, outdoor cabanas, dog-friendly patio seating, cozy fire pits and both an indoor and outdoor bar set the stage for memorable dining and lively late-night entertainment. Backyard Kitchen & Tap 822 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 859-2593 backyardpb.com

Best Breakfast (tie) Konito’s Cafe If you love Kono’s cafe down at the beach, then you are in for a treat! This mini-version is located at Pacific Plaza next to Von’s market. Stop by and check out Konita’s— same great food and service as Kono’s in a second location in Pacific Plaza with lots of parking. Konito’s Cafe 1730 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 230-7355 konoscafe.com

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Kono’s Surf Club Cafe Nobody does breakfast like Kono’s because nobody does potatoes like Kono’s! Served with melted cheese, bell pepper and whatever other topping you can think of. If you like a big view with your morning meal, this is a winner. Cross the boardwalk and sit on the modest patio that overlooks the ocean. And if you like quotes on the wall of your eatery, you’re in the right restaurant. An outdoor coffee kiosk is available next to the restaurant. Kono’s Surf Club Cafe 704 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 483-1669

Best Buffet Great Plaza Buffet The Great Plaza Buffet is the place to go to get your fill of 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.

Waterbar 4325 Ocean Blvd, Pacific Beach (858) 888-4343 waterbarsd.com

Best Burger Miss B’s Coconut Club What you’ll find here is classic, Caribbean-inspired American food with tiki flair. Cubano Roasted Pork, Jerk Chicken and Paella Risotto are in synch with the mambo rhythm of your appetite and the house-ground burger is one like you won’t find anywhere in town. Jumbo Coconut Shrimp and a list of Street Cart items will have you coming back to try them all, whether you order something “to go” from the walk-up counter, stay to eat on our spacious outdoor patio, or take a seat inside. Coconut Club’s décor evokes a celebration of Mission Beach’s nautical and maritime past, which takes form as an inspired interpretation of a 30’s-style sailor tiki club. Rum is the star here, and has a leading role in our creative list of grownup cocktails, which includes shareable, tiki-inspired punches and bowls to drum up conversations and generate a buzz. Miss B’s Coconut Club 3704 Mission Blvd, Mission Beach (858) 381-0855 missbcoconutclub.com

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Waterbar was born of a deep appreciation for and understanding of the freespirited creativity, fresh cuisine, and approachable culture unique to California’s southern coastline. Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Pacific Beach’s premiere oceanfront venue— Waterbar.

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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!

Celebrating 40 Delicious Years Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily 8am-3pm Dinner Tues - Sat 4pm-9pm Bakery opens daily at 7am

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JRDN Come see what's new at the reimagined JRDN restaurant. Refreshed decor, sushi bar and reinvented golden coast menu. The look is fresh, cool, clean and upbeat. The atmosphere transforms from California casual to West Coast hip as the day advances. Each evening, the dramatic setting sun, for which pacific beach is famous, is celebrated by an ambient reflection on a 70-foot long "wave wall" at the back of the restaurant. Color-changing lighting continues this theatrical effect throughout the evening. JRDN at Tower 23 723 Felspar St, Pacific Beach (866) TOWER23 tower23hotel.com

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READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Best Burrito Taco Surf

Best Carne Asada 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, and you get to experiment with a massive choice of toppings. The salsa is one of the best around. You can’t go wrong with the California burrito, topped with hashed browns. Stop in and enjoy the best!

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Taco Surf 4657 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach (858) 272-3877

Best Café/Coffee Shop The Olive Cafe

Best Café/Coffee Shop The Olive Cafe Since 2005, The Olive Cafe has been serving fresh, quality, home cooked food that is sure to keep you coming back. We want The Olive Cafe to be a welcoming place where guests can sip coffee out of their very own mugs, munch on some of Dad's Favorite Pancakes, or play games while sharing a warm scone. Even early in the morning, you'll be welcomed by a friendly face at The Olive Cafe. Across Mission Boulevard you will find Olive Baking Company. This is where bread is made for the Olive Cafe and a number of other local restaurants. Fresh breads and pastries are baked daily. Stop by the Olive Baking Company to check out what sweet treats they're currently offering! The Olive Cafe 805 Santa Clara Place, Mission Beach (858) 488-1224 olivecafe.biz

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BEST JUICE BAR

ORGANIC • JUICES • SMOOTHIES ACAI BOWLS • SHOTS • CLEANSES 3733 Mission Blvd. • 8-3PM Wed-Mon Closed on Tues. j i d

Since 2005, The Olive Cafe has been serving fresh, quality, home cooked food that is sure to keep you coming back. The Olive Cafe is a welcoming place where guests can sip coffee out of their very own mugs, munch on some of Dad's Favorite Pancakes, or play games while sharing a warm scone. Even early in the morning, you'll be welcomed by a friendly face at The Olive Cafe. Across Mission Boulevard you will find Olive Baking Company. This is where bread is made for the Olive Cafe and a number of other local restaurants. Fresh breads and pastries are baked daily. Stop by the Olive Baking Company to check out what sweet treats they're currently offering! The Olive Cafe 805 Santa Clara Place, Mission Beach (858) 488-1224 | olivecafe.biz

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

Best Chicken Wings Dirty Birds Enter into Dirty Birds and you’ll notice the walls are decked out in wave art dedicated to the local surf and beach culture.. You will find the friendly and knowledgeable staff busy serving the melting pot of locals and tourists who come to choose from 10 rotating draft beers, and watching any number of sporting events on one of 13 TV’s. Families can enjoy dinning at one of the tables while playing Jenga after a day at the beach. The aroma of house made wings sauces fill the room and tantalize your taste buds. Make sure you add wings to your order—you won’t regret it. The quaint local vibe has made Dirty Birds a destination for singles or parties and any group in between. Come in and stay a while! Dirty Birds 4656 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach (858) 274-2473 dirtybirdspb.com

Best Chinese Great Plaza Buffet (See listing under Best Buffet)

Best Coffee Shop Koffee Kat The founder of Koffee Kat had the idea to bring to reality a place that takes him back to his childhood. he grew up in South America, raised by a family of

many different ethnicities. As a child, his mother filled his plate with Brazilian, Lebanese, French, American, and Italian food as part of his normal eating habits. The food was always fresh and tasteful, with the addition of coffee and milkshakes, he grew up as a healthy, happy kid. Koffee Kat offers the same kind of variety of savory pastries and desserts— an ethnic variety he grew up with. Koffee Kat 4750 Cass St, Pacific Beach (858) 412.4047 1344 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 247.7464 | Koffeekat.com

Desserts French Gourmet (See listing under Best French)

Best Dinner Pueblo (See listing under Best Mexican)

Family Restaurant Woodstock’s Pizza Woodstock’s Pizza has been making its mark in college towns across California for more than two decades and PB has it’s 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 beer? Yes, they have a great beer selection. Woodstock’s Pizza 1221 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 642-6900 woodstockspb.com

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Best Fast Food Sonic Drive in With Over 3,500 locations coast to coast, Sonic, America's old style drivein is the nation's largest chain of drivein restaurants. Sonic serves approximately 3 million customers each day and offers an eclectic menu of all madeto-order food and drinks with the entire menu served all day long. Satisfied customers are one of the best measures of a company's success, and Sonic maintains one of the highest customer frequency rates in the industry. Have you tried Sonic yet? Sonic Drive in 2736 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 230-7710 pacificdriveins.com/sonic-pacific-beach

Best Fish Taco Pacific Beach Shore Club

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comfortable atmosphere with a lively and fun energy that ensures good times for all. They are just steps away from both the ocean and Sail Bay in beautiful Mission Beach. Guava Beach offers plenty of HDTVs including a 10-foot HD projection screen with surround sound to satisfy all of your sports viewing needs. They have the NFL, NBA, MLB, College Football and Fox Soccer packages, so you don’t have to miss any of the games! The VIP Room has an elevated pool table lounge, gigantic clear-view skylight, two jumbo booths, a plush leather couch, cozy fireplace, and long mahogany bar! They can easily host your next private party. You'll also find free parking in the two bayside lots at Santa Clara Place. Guava Beach 3714 Mission Blvd, Mission Beach (858) 488-6688 guava-beach.com

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Best French The French Gourmet In addition to large event catering, The French Gourmet is equally well known for quaint, fine dining at its restaurant and bakery. The ideal place for that special night out, The French Gourmet is the best spot in Pacific Beach to gather with loved ones or business associates. Guests enjoy the aromas of freshly made dessert pastries, bread, and croissants. They are respectful of classic techniques and dedication to quality year after year. It is their extensive experience and versatility that make them the most delicious choice for all catering occasions. The professional staff can assist you in choosing the perfect meal or dish that best suits your taste and circumstances. The French Gourmet 960 Turquoise St, Pacific Beach (858) 929-1984 thefrenchgourmet.com

Best Frozen Yogurt Yogurt on the Rocks

Best Ice Cream/Gelato Hammonds Ice Cream Here’s the Scoop! Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream offers over 300 flavors of Tropical Dreams super premium ice cream and sorbet made in Hawaii. Super premium means it’s handmade with 18% butterfat, adding a rich and creamy texture you can taste. Oh sure, they've got deep and intense chocolate and pure and delicious vanilla, but have you ever tasted chocolate coconut macadamia nut? Or peanut butter and guava jelly? The dense, creamy and delicious ice cream flavors will make your taste buds stand up and shout for more. And once you've tasted one of Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream flavors, you'll want to try them all. Hammonds Ice Cream 1418 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 230-7433 hamondsgourmet.com

Hammonds Ice Cream

Best IceCream/ Gelato

Here’s the Scoop! Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream offers over 300 flavors of Tropical Dreams super premium ice cream and sorbet made in Hawaii. Super premium means it’s handmade with 18% butterfat, adding a rich and creamy texture you can taste. Oh sure, they've got deep and intense chocolate and pure and delicious vanilla, but have you ever tasted chocolate coconut macadamia nut? Or peanut butter and guava jelly? The dense, creamy, and delicious ice cream flavors will make your taste buds stand up and shout for more. And once you've tasted one of Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream flavors, you'll want to try them all. Hammonds Ice Cream 1418 Garnet Ave. (858) 230-7433 | hamondsgourmet.com

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Yogurt on the Rocks is locally owned and operated by a young San Diego couple. They offer some of the best selfserve yogurts around with lots of toppings to create your own master piece! They’re always adding new flavors, so come by the shop and give them all a taste! Yogurt on the Rocks 1886 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 274-3950 yogurtontherocks.com

Best Greek Cafe Athena Greeks believe that even the simplest meals may become ambrosia when you are in a happy mood. Critics agree that Cafe Athena is a contender for best Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Southern California. The cuisine is shaped by simplicity and spawned by ingenuity. Simple, unpretentious foods such as grains, pasta and legumes are enriched by the pungent, earthy flavors of garlic, onion, eggplant and artichoke, and by the essences of the olive oil, lemons and raisins. Greek cooking which is tied to nature and to the seasons, reflects the simple environment of sun-earth-sea. The cuisine of Greece flourishes because of this quality. You will find the same elemental quality at Cafe Athena! Cafe Athena 1846 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 274-1140 cafeathena.com

Best Happy Hour Guava Beach Bar & Grill Guava Beach Bar & Grill is a locals Bar for everyone. It combines a warm and

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Best Italian Filippi’s Pizza Vincent DePhilippis Born in New York NY, raised in Naples Italy returned to New York City at the age of 18. Vincent DePhilippis and Madeleine Manfredi from Nimes France met in New York NY (Mamma and Papa) married in 1925, then settled in Westchester Pennsylvania. Then moved to San Diego in 1947 where they opened an Italian market named Cash & Carry Italian foods on India Street in San Diego. 1950 was the beginning of what has become a very successful line of family restaurants that are today know as Filippi’s Pizza Grottos that are owned and operated by original family members of the founders. The DePhilippis family would like to welcome you and your family to visit their restaurants to enjoy traditional old Italian family recipes that their family has been serving for 68 years! Filippi’s Pizza 862 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 483-6222 realcheesepizza.com

time again. Vegetarian dishes available plus a great happy hour!

Best Indian World Curry Since 1995, World Curry has been a unique Pacific Beach based restaurant passionately focused on providing customers with handmade delicious curries from across the globe. Using the freshest ingredients, World Curry offers flavorful curries from Thailand, India, Japan, and other countries. Pick a hearty deep red Mussaman curry from northern Thailand. Or, how about a creamy and rich Tikka Masala? Maybe a smooth traditional Japanese brown curry. No matter what flavor you desire, World Curry has the right variety to satisfy your curry cravings. After being in business for over 20 years, they have built a very strong following and have perfected recipes to keep customers coming back time and

World Curry 1433 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 270-4455 worldcurry.com

1950 was the beginning of what has become a very successful line of family restaurants that are today know as Filippi’s Pizza Grottos that are owned and operated by original family members of the founders. The DePhilippis family would like to welcome you and your family to visit their restaurants to enjoy traditional old Italian family recipes that their family has been serving for 68 years! Filippi’s Pizza 862 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 483-6222 realcheesepizza.com

Best Juice Bar Juice Wave Juice Wave’s mission is to refresh and nourish the soul by using the best quality ingredients fresh from local farms

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that reflect the radiant growing season in Southern California and to help save the environment by sustainable practices. Plus, it tastes really good. Juice Wave 3733 Mission Blvd, Mission Bay (240) 246-5126 juicewavesd.com

Best Liquor Store Chip’s Liquor Chip’s Liquir carries a wide variety of Beer, Wine, Premium Spirits and Premium Beef Jerky. You’re place for stocking up for any holiday or party! Chips Liquor 1926 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 273-1536 chipsliquor.com

Best Lunch Barrel Republic Home of the revolutionary self-pour tap system, they are the undisputed mecca for craft beer lovers! With three locations in Pacific Beach, Carlsbad and Oceanside, Barrel Republic promises the ability to pour, share and compare with fellow like-minded San Diego craft beer enthusiasts. With a heavy focus on locally and nationally-renowned craft breweries, the Pacific Beach location offers 44 beer taps and 8 wine taps. The Oceanside location offers 48 beer taps and 8 wine taps, and the Carlsbad location offers an unbeatable 52 beer taps and 6 wine taps! Skip the lines and bartenders with our innovative self-pour system. Simply swipe your personalized wristband over the beer or wine of your choice, fill your glass as much as you’d like, and pay by the ounce at the end of the night for an easy transaction! Pair your frosty brews with a selection of all-American bar fare, from Bacon-Wrapped Pork Belly to Crispy Avocado Grilled Cheese. Curb every unique craving with shares and starters, greens, flatbreads, burgers and sandwiches including the Vegan Wild Mushroom “French Dip” and the everpopular 100% chuck Barrel Burger on a brioche bun. Barrel Republic 1261 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 270-9922 barrelrepublic.com

Best Margarita Guava Beach (See listing under Best Happy Hour)

Best Martini JRDN Come see what's new at the reimagined JRDN restaurant. Refreshed

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 decor, sushi bar and reinvented golden coast menu. The look is fresh, cool, clean and upbeat. The atmosphere transforms from California casual to West Coast hip as the day advances. Each evening, the dramatic setting sun, for which pacific beach is famous, is celebrated by an ambient reflection on a 70-foot long "wave wall" at the back of the restaurant. Color-changing lighting continues this theatrical effect throughout the evening. JRDN at Tower 23 723 Felspar St, Pacific Beach (866) TOWER23 tower23hotel.com

Best Mexican Restaurant Pueblo Just two block from the ocean, Pueblo brings a bit of the Baja coast to PB. In a culinary fashion, Pueblo reunites the two Californias as they once were, into single territorial palate. Just as would be found on the peninsula to our south, Pueblo’s menu offers dishes derived from the coastal communities of Baja— contemporary chef-driven plates fueled by regional ingredients, emphasizing seafood and lighter preparations—yet often influenced by traditional dishes and spices that celebrate Mexico’s culinary heritage. The restaurant's two bars, indoors and on the rooftop deck, pour beer and wine from both sides of the border, and also offer a varied selection of tequila and agave-based spirit cocktails. Their design is airy and modern, yet retains rustic architecture details that inspired the Pueblo name. Pueblo 877 Hornblend St, Pacific Beach (858) 412-3312 pueblopb.com

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15. It was there that he began to develop his palette and love for cooking. Jit knew at an early age that this was his calling and at 19 he opened up his own restaurant in Bangkok. 25 years and 9 different restaurants later 55 Thai Kitchen is born. What makes 55 Thai Kitchen different from his other business ventures is that this is Jit's opportunity to give back. As the restaurants develop and stabilize, it’s short term goal is to regularly provide free meals for the children of the communities they’ve become a part of. They have helped underprivileged children in Thailand as well and for their long term goal, they are working towards setting up a program that turns our profits into financial aid for Thai children in need.

Best Vegetarian/ Vegan NoW Sushi NoW Sushi opened in San Diego’s Mission Beach neighborhood in March 2019 as San Diego’s first all-vegan sushi restaurant. NoW occupies the space formally home to Barefoot Bakery (next door to fully vegan Soulshine restaurant). Customers are raving about their experiences thus far. NoW Sushi 3852 Mission Blvd, (858) 246-6179 veganinsandiego.com

Thai 55 Kitchen 1564 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 900-2146 55thaikitchen.com

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Best Overall Restaurant JRDN (See listing under Best Martini)

Best Overall Service JRDN (See listing under Best Martini)

Best Patio Dining Pacific Beach Fish Shop The Pacific Beach Fish Shop opened with the sole purpose of providing the best service and freshest fish in Pacific Beach. Since then, they’ve become a local favorite as well as a popular destination for the many thousands of visi-

tors to PB. The menu is uniquely tailored, offering you a boatload of fresh fish selections, your preferred seasoning and a choice between having it all tucked within a taco, sandwich, salad or on a plate. You’ll get you hooked on some of the freshest seafood east of the beach. Dine on their comfortable welllit, heated patio, take out, or order from one of the daily catch selections to cook at home. Relax and enjoy one of the 50 San Diego microbrew beers. Family and a dog-friendly atmosphere with plenty of parking. Just look for the 17 ft. marlin hanging around on the corner of Garnet and Kendall and you will have docked upon the finest “catch of the day”. Pacific Beach Fish Shop 1775 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 488-1008 fishshoppb.com

Most Pet Friendly Pacific Beach Fish Shop

Best Poke Bowl Good Time Poke

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Good time poke serves only the freshest and most unique, quality offerings. Seafood options include line-caught albacore, big eye tuna and skuna bay salmon with the option to sear the fish upon request. Special adds-ons include pickled shiitake mushrooms, charred shishito peppers and housemade kimchi, amongst others. Beverages include Hawaiian Sun assorted juices, Underwood wines and tropical canned beers. Pssst… don’t forget Good Time Poke also serves chef Brian’s famous housemade pork belly steam buns. Let the Good Time Poke roll!

Best Pizza Woodstock’s Pizza (See listing under Best Family Restaurant)

Best for Birthday Party Belmont Park Belmont Park is San Diego’s beachfront amusement park and boardwalk offering something for everyone since 1925. Find the info you need to plan your day, whether it’s filled with adventurepacked activities for the whole family or laid-back beachfront dining and drinks with friends.Free Parking and admission, open year round.

Good Time Poke 910 Grand Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 999-0257 goodtimepoke.com

Belmont Park 3146 Mission Blvd, Mission Bay (858) 228-9283 | belmontpark.com

Best Music Venu Amplified Backstage Directly underneath their flagship brewpub Amplified, you will find the Backstage Beer Lounge. This space offers all of the restaurant’s benefits of the beach while also enjoying the vibes of a brewery tasting room. Enjoy a full menu of food or feel free to bring in your own grub. Custom designed by local artist Aubree Miller, the room itself is a work of art. Classic cassette tapes wrap the bar and house one-of-akind light fixtures. There is also full wall of amplifier art pieces, killer black light concert posters, and maybe the biggest amplifier you have ever seen. With the bar stocked with their famous guitar flight boards and 16 taps, you can taste through their lineup until 11, or just grab a pint and chill in between waves at the beach. Free 2-hour parking in the underground garage with validation gives you plenty of time for both. Amplified Backstage 4150 Mission Blvd. 105, Mission Beach (858) 270-5222 amplifiedales.com/backstage

Most Romantic JRDN

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

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Best BBQ Iron Pig Alehouse The Iron Pig Alehouse serves authentic slow cooked, smoked barbecue. Dine in a modern BBQ joint, coupled with an extensive craft beer program to quench your thirst! They serve only the highest quality beef, pork and poultry. Everything is smoked using oak and hickory for hours. The result is melt in your mouth, authentic (and slightly addictive) modern BBQ. Iron Pig Alehouse 1520 Garnet Ave, Pacific BEach (858) 412-4299 ironpigalehouse.com

Best Rice Bowl Flame Broiler Flame Broiler is dedicated to serving you delicious, fast, and healthy food! The Flame Broiler offers a healthy alternative to competing fast food retailers, with a simple menu consisting of healthy, fresh rice bowls. Check it out. Flame Broiler 1088 Garnet Ave, Pacific (858) 274-4704 flamebroilerusa.com

Best Sandwich Chronic Smoothies Blazin Grill Chronic Smoothies started as a small beachside smoothie spot back in 2000 serving up incredible smoothies, acai bowls, and custom sandwiches. They relocated in 2008 just a few doors down and expanded into Chronic Smoothies Blazin Grill— a fun and

relaxed friendly hangout for locals and visitors alike. Now, in addition to their original smoothies and sandwiches, they serve breakfast, delicious lunch salads, specialty burgers, pizzas and a savory dinner menu as well. They use Sambazon Acai berries and only the freshest fruit for smoothies and each sandwich is made to order using preservative and hormone-free Boars Head meats. Chronic Smoothies Blazin Grill 865 Turquoise St, Pacific Beach (858) 488-2529 theblazingrill.com

Best Seafood Pacific Beach Fish Shop (See listing under Best Patio Service)

Sports Bar Guava Beach (See listing under Best Happy Hour)

Best Steak JRDN (See listing Under Best Martini)

Best Tequila Bar Pueblo (See listing under best Mexican)

Best Thai Lanna Thai Sawadee and welcome to Lanna. Lanna Thai offers light, fresh, and healthy Thai food with homemade recipes passed through generations. Their menu provides an extensive selection of the most popular Thai dishes from different regions of Thailand. They will prepare to order cuisine, made from the finest spices and freshest ingredients (no MSG added). They also make use of local produce whenever possible. Thai food uses many herbs and spices to bring out the flavors of each dish. Come enjoy a taste of Thai at Lanna Thai. Lanna Thai 4501 Mission Bay Dr. 1B, Mission Bay (858) 274-8424 lannathaicuisinecom

Best Sushi Canonball

Best Vegetarian/Vegan NoW Sushi

SUSHI WITH A SPLASH! Besides the delicious inventive sushi and California cuisine inspired by Pacific Rim influences, this oceanfront restaurant is also serving up the best view in San Diego! It's never been more enjoyable to sip on refreshing beach craft cocktails while soaking up the essence of the beach. With thoughtful details and accents, this Mission Beach rooftop transports you to a pool-like setting without all the splashing and twice the views. So dive in, there's nothing quite like Cannonball!

NoW Sushi opened in San Diego’s Mission Beach neighborhood in March 2019 as San Diego’s first all-vegan sushi restaurant. NoW occupies the space formally home to Barefoot Bakery (next door to fully vegan Soulshine restaurant). Customers are raving about their experiences thus far.

Cannonball 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach (858) 228-9304 cannonballsd.com

Beach. The menu features a large selection of Vietnamese food, from pho soup and sandwiches to stir-fried rice noodles. They’ll treat you like you are part of the family, cooking for you with the same attention to detail that they use at home. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the best and freshest ingredients. Vietnamese cuisine that is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds, including beef noodle soup, and more. PB Pho and Grill 1007 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 401-6418 pbphogrill.com

Best Wine Selection JRDN (See listing under Best Martini)

SHOPPING & SERVICES Best Architect Oasis Architecture

NoW Sushi 3852 Mission Blvd, Mission Beach (858) 246-6179 veganinsandiego.com

Oasis is a full-service architectural firm specializing in custom residential homes, historic renovations and quality 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—approvals through the actual construction with full service from start to finish.

Best Vietnamese PB Pho and Grill

Oasis Architecture & Design Inc. 1015 Turquoise St. Ste 2, Pacific Beach (858) 273-5632 oasis-ad.com

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READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Best Art Gallery Gallery at Lands End

Best Bank SDCCU

Thayne Yungman, owner of Gallery at Lands End since 2008, still provides impecible custom framing. Did you know they also showcase over 35 different local artists and have a great assortment of gifts! Stop in to see who’s currently being featured and start making your holiday shopping list. You won’t find a better selection of one of a kind treasures.

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.

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

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

Best Bicycle Shop Bicycle Discovery There's a large stock of bikes for all ages on display at this shop also offering rentals and repairs.

Best Auto Detail Trophy Auto Spa Truly passionate about business Trophy Auto Spa’s commitment to you; cherish your vehicle, each and every time they lay our hands on her. Why should you choose Trophy ? Your automobile is a direct extension of who you are. You wouldn’t show up to a meeting in a wrinkled suit or with dirt on your face.Trophy Auto Spa makes sure you are dressed to impress! Trophy Auto Spa 1556 Grand Ave, Pacific Beach (619) 729-0697 trophyautospa.com

Best Auto Repair PB Foreign Car Repair At PB Foreign & Domestic, you’ll feel you’ve left your car in the hands of some pretty knowledgeable folks. Not only has this shop been around since 1981, it’s family owned, which translates to a solid investment in the business’ credibility. The staff will get you rollin’. PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair 1727 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 270-1142 | pbautorepair.com

Bicycle Discover 742 Felspar St, Pacific Beach (858) 272-1706 bicycle-discovery.com

Best Car Wash Pacific Beach Car Wash The Pacific Beach Car Wash Auto Detailing Center is ready to meet all of your car wash and auto detailing needs. Centrally located in the heart of Pacific Beach this car wash was the first built by Shell Oil Company in the US. They have been washing cars there ever since... years of experience and use of only the finest products adds to their longevity. Pacific Beach Car Wash 2075 Balboa Ave. Pacific Beach (858) 272-2844

Best Childrens Clothing Petite Street Children’s Boutique Petite Street Children’s Boutique is your one stop shop for all things baby and children. They have you covered from bath time, feeding time to play-

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time. The most on trend and popular pacifiers, bibs and swaddles to kids favorite trains, trucks, unicorns and mermaids. You can find it all as well as unique things too! There’s something just magical about a neighborhood toy store. Petite Street Children's Boutique 747 Turquoise St. 100, Pacific Beach (858) 539-0052 petitestkids.com

Best Chiropractor Libs Chiropractic Center The Libs — a husband-and-wife team — have run Libs Chiropractic Center since the early 80s. 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 offers Vax-D treatment to treat herniated discs, as well as massage therapy, nutrition consultation and acupuncture. Libs Chiropractic Center 4410 Lamont St, Pacific Beach (858) 483-8500 libschiropractic.com

Best Computer Repair SD Laptops SD Laptops is San Diego’s best full service laptop and desktop repair company. We specialize in residential and small business computer repair. Southern California’s best kept secret in the repair business. We work on PC and MAC. Our services include system security and online privacy solutions, hardware and software repairs and

Best Doctor Dr. Moore The practice was established in 2016 and is shaped by the broad experience and capabilities of their team. They provide a clinic environment that is proactive in approach and easily accessible to all ages and members of ther community. You can trust their expertise for acute injury and illness as well as services focused on a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Moore and staff believe that if you educate and train clients to become more familiar with their particular health and wellness conditions through programs in genetic testing, medical history review and physical evaluation; nutrition, diet and micronutrient testing, it will lead to a healthier lifestyle for patients. Knowing patients and clients in depth, in order to better meet their health care needs is important to Dr. Moore. They utilize the most efficient, proven and current technologies, including the best equipment available to diagnose common acute and chronic conditions. This includes cardiac stress treadmill testing, spirometry and audiometry, and imaging capabilities for x-ray, bone density and ultrasound. Pacific Urgent Care & Wellness Center 975 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 230-7770 pacificucwc.com

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tion services. He recognized that it is the most responsible way to build, the buck starts and stops in the exact same place. When clients become friends, or comes back for work on a second or third project, they know we have done their job, building the highest quality possible, and doing it with integrity and style. Armstrong Builders Inc. 755 Turquoise St. (858) 488-2825 armstrongbuilt.com

Best Day Spa Catamaran Day Spa

Best Water Store PB Water Store Why just go anywhere when you can head to PB Water Store in San Diego for a fantastic water store? With an eye for convenience, PB Water Store is located centrally to available parking. You'll also find plenty of safe spaces to lock up your bike if you prefer to cycle to the store. So when your water supply is looking a little bare, replenish your water with a quick trip to PB Water Store. PB Water Store 4450 Lamont St, Pacific Beach (858) 692-5210

troubleshooting, wireless equipment and network installations, spyware and virus prevention and removal, data backups and transfers, and other forms of on-site computer support that meet today’s increasing demand. SD Laptops 4645 Cass St, #. 201A, Pacific Beach (858) 864-3108 sdlaptops.com

Best Contractor/ Construction Armstrong Builders, Inc. Drive through Pacific Beach, and you’ll

see Armstrong Builders’ designs and construction around every corner. They’ve been building in Coastal San Diego since 1980, remodeling or building custom homes, condos and townhomes from the ground up. They continue to build on their reputation for quality and creativity in design-build remodeling and construction all over San Diego county. They started as a traditional bid-build GC, Tom’s innate design abilities and creative drive led him to become an early adopter/innovator in the designbuild method of delivering construc-

From the gorgeous location to innovative treatments that can’t be found anywhere else, The Catamaran Spa is a truly unique escape. Inspired by South Pacific and Asian healing traditions, guests can look forward to an array of rejuvenating services that feature marine and botanical-based products. Catamaran Resort Hotel 3999 Mission Blvd, Mission Beach (800) 422-8386 catamaranresort.com

Best Dentist Dr. Fremont Dental Arts There are two kinds of medical professionals in this world, those who claim the title and those who practice it. Dr. Fremont and staff have proven time and again that they are true professionals who truly care about their patients. Kindness, honesty and especially for keeping it “light” during the not so comfortable procedures. Clients can actually say they going to the dentist. Dr. Fremont Dental Arts 4527 Fanuel St, Pacific Beach (858) 272-2222 pacificbeachsmile.com

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ural products and personalized options make it easy to create that lifestyle for your pet.

The practice was established in 2016 and is shaped by the broad experience and capabilities of their team. They provide a clinic environment that is proactive in approach and easily accessible to all ages and members of ther community. You can trust their expertise for acute injury and illness as well as services focused on a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Moore and staff believe that if you educate and train clients to become more familiar with their particular health and wellness conditions through programs in genetic testing, medical history review and physical evaluation; nutrition, diet and micronutrient testing, it will lead to a healthier lifestyle for patients. Knowing patients and clients in depth, in order to better meet their health care needs is important to Dr. Moore. They utilize the most efficient, proven and current technologies, including the best equipment available to diagnose common acute and chronic conditions. This includes cardiac stress treadmill testing, spirometry and audiometry, and imaging capabilities for x-ray, bone density and ultrasound.

Sydnees Pet Grooming 929 Turquoise St, Pacific Beach (858) 454-7387 sydneespetgrooming.com

Pacific Urgent Care & Wellness Center 975 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 230-7770 pacificucwc.com

Best Dog Grooming Sydnees Pet Grooming Sydnee’s Pet Grooming is all about creating a healthy and stylish life for your pet. Since many pets have unique physical and emotional needs, their sensitive, friendly and experienced groomers are able to work with every pet, often times establishing long-term relationships. Simple pricing, all-nat-

Best Dry Cleaning Amy’s Cleaners A great local dry cleaning service with great prices, in a great location! The friendly staff will begin to feel like family. Everything you would expect from a neighborhood dry cleaners and a little bit more! Amy’s Cleaners 1015 Turquoise St #4, Pacific Beach 858) 483-1459

Best Eye Wear Beachworks “Life’s better in board shorts!” screams this shop’s website, and the venue oughta know. After all, it’s a Billabong retailer of clothing, flip-flops, swimsuits, sunglasses and beachwear. Your task, meanwhile, is to define Billabong without looking it up. Beachworks 4150 Mission Blvd. #131, Pacific Beach (858) 581-6769 | billabong.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

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Best Architecture Oasis Architecture Oasis is a full-service architectural firm specializing in custom residential homes, historic renovations and quality 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— approvals through the actual construction with full service from start to finish. Oasis Architecture & Design Inc. 1015 Turquoise St. Ste 2, Pacific Beach (858) 273-5632 | oasis-ad.com

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, Pacific Beach (858) 488-380 schoettlefinancial.com

Best Florist Petals by the Beach As a leading florist in San Diego, Petals by the Beach offers top-quality, fresh 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 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. Petals by the Beach 1470 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 270-3000 sandiegopetalsbythebeach.com

Best Gift Shop Pangaea Outpost Since 2004, Pangaea Outpost has provided San Diego locals and visitors with an unforgettable shopping experience. Guests are immersed in a veritable shopping paradise filled with (to name just a few) jewelry, apparel, kids toys, crystals, decor, local art and local artisan creations. Not to mention the huge selection of exotic imports from around the world. Now's the time to discover this vast landscape of treasures. Pangaea Outpost 909 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 581-0555 pangaeaoutpost.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 high-quality, fresh food, as evident by the mountains of farm-fresh produce, all-natural meats, seafood, and freshly baked goods from the bakery. Sprouts Farmers Market 1260 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 270-8200 sprouts.com

Best Gym Fitness West Family-owned health club which has been in business since 1985. They have been a locally owned and family run gym for over twenty seven years. Their simple philosophy in running the business has never changed — to treat customers as they would want to be treated. Their goal is to provide a clean, non-intimidating, hassle-free environment where anybody (regardless of age or conditioning level) will feel comfortable to come in and workout. The workout area holds a large array of well maintained exercise equipment. Enjoy

group exercise classes which include Boot Camp Cross Training, Yoga, Group Cycling, Core N Strength Training, Zumba and Pilates. Fitness West 1880 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 272-9378 fitnesswestpb.com

Best Hair Salon Bishops Cut/Color BISHOPS is an affordable, high-quality, walk-in based hair salon. Bishop offers a full-service menu of cuts, colors, highlights, straight razor shaves, and more. The a-la-carte pricing allows you to choose whether you want a simple trim, or the works. Open to allages, all-races, and all-genders—this is more than just a place to get a haircut, it’s a full-on experience. Their mission statement says it all—We empower you to be whoever you want to be, judgment-free. Be different, together. Bishops 1080 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 281-4698 bishopspacificbeach.com

Best Home Improvement Ace Hardware Pacific Beach Ace Hardware is the best hardware store in Pacific Beach, providing superior service to the neighborhood since opening our doors in 1954. They are an intimate, familyowned business that combines all of the benefits of a small business with the perks of being part of the Ace Hardware family. Whether you are a contractor, homeowner, property manager, or just in need of some tools, they are the go-to destination to get the supplies you need to complete any project. They specialize in hydroponics, plumbing, electrical, and outdoors products, and offer a recently renovated garden center for all of your plant and succulent needs. Pacific Beach Ace Hardware can provide you with the tools you need for any and all projects in Pacific Beach, so stop by. Ace Hardware 1544 Grand Ave. (Haines & Ingraham) Pacific Beach (858) 274-6464 Acesandiego.com

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Best Hotel Tower23 San Diego's only lifestyle hotel on the beach. TOWER23 hotel derives its name from lifeguard tower 23 positioned on Pacific Beach by the hotel. The exclusive resort community of La Jolla is just north of the hotel, while downtown San Diego, the airport, major business centers and popular area attractions are just minutes away. San Diego's vibrant beach life sets the stage for TOWER23's distinctive architecture and style. Tower23 4551 Ocean Blvd, Pacific Beach (858) 270-2323 tower23hotel.com

Best Insurance Agent Brian MC Mullen, Allstate Brian McMullen and family has worked with Allstate Insurance in San Diego since 1975 to help people with their insurance needs. They pride themselves on providing outstanding service and care for the customers. One loyal and satisfied customer has been with them over 70 years. Quality insurance that’s affordable and easy access to Brian in person, over the phone, or through his website might help you understand why Brian and his team create these long-lasting relationships. His proactive working style and professional service Brian will meet your insurance needs. Brian MC Mullen, Allstate Agent 910 Grand, Ste 203, Pacific Bech (858) 274-2377 agents.allstate.com/brian-mc-mullensan-diego-ca.html

Best Kickboxing Gym 9 Round Here's what you can expect at 9 Round. Show up at your convenience — there are no class times. You will be welcomed by a friendly, qualified trainer who will instruct you how to wrap your hands for support when punching. Heart rate training will help you to stay in your target fat burning zone. Trainer shows you how to do each exercise based on your fitness level every three minutes. You then move to the next exercise station. After station nine, your 30-minute full-body workout is over. You’ll have access to 9Round Nutritional Guidance. Enjoy a new

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Best Hair Salon Bishops Cut/Color BISHOPS is an affordable, high-quality, walk-in based hair salon. Bishop offers a full-service menu of cuts, colors, highlights, straight razor shaves, and more. The a-la-carte pricing allows you to choose whether you want a simple trim, or the works. Open to all-ages, all-races, and allgenders—this is more than just a place to get a haircut, it’s a full-on experience. Their mission statement says it all—We empower you to be whoever you want to be, judgment-free. Be different, together. Bishops 1080 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 281-4698 bishopspacificbeach.com

workout routine every day. Easy huh. 9 Round 1416 Garnet Ave Ste A, Pacific Beach (858) 866-7247 9round.com

Dino Coin Laundromat 4977 Cass St, Pacific Beach (858) 270-8410 dinocoinlaundromat.com

Best Laundry mat Dino Coin Laundromat Dino coin laundromat, is a family business. By doing your laundry there, you become part of an extended family. When the owners asked their child to help name the laundromat— why Dino laundry? she said, dinosaurs are cool. With that in mind, they are constantly challenging themrselves to become better and offer you the coolest service. The use Wascomat and Maytag washers and dryers. They also have flat screens televisions, magazines and free Wi-Fi for your entertainment while you wait for your clothes to be ready. There are different size washers depending on your needs. Even super large washers and dryers to accommodate up to READERS CHOICE AWARDS

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Best Local Attraction Belmont Park (See listing under Best Place for Birthday Party)

Best Mens Clothing Mission Surf Shop The iconic location is known as San Diego's first surf shop in its original location, opened over 50 years ago— They off a large selection of products from premium brands such as Oakley, Ray-Ban, SPY, Olukai, Rainbow Sandals, Reef, Salty Crew, Sector 9, Carv-

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er and many others put us at the top of the list for both locals and tourists alike as the destination to gear up for that surf trip or chill time. From a bar of wax to the full kit: shades, flip flops, boardshorts and a tank top, they’ve got you covered. For equipment rentals, they have a full selection of surfboards (hard and soft), boogie boards, wetsuits, skateboards and more! Mission Surf Shop 4320 Mission Blvd, Mission Beach (858) 483-8837 missionsurf.com

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 at the nursery. Green Gardens Nursery 4910 Cass St, Pacific Beach (858) 483-8803 sdgreengardens.com

Best Optometrist Park Optometry Park Optomerty is a successful and growing optometric practice located in the heart of Pacific Beach. The office specializes in many things including advance contact lenses, dry eye syndrome diagnosis and treatment, prio computer exams, laser eye surgery consultations, as well as Dream Lens — a non surgical way to correct your vision. Park Optomerty is one of the few practices in the area that has the ability and the technology to administer this procedure. The office is also a provider for many different vision insurances including EyeMed, Vision Service Plan and Medical Eye Services. They also accept all Medical insurance, PPO’s such as Blue Shield, Medicare, United Health Care, Tricare and many more. They carry a wide variety of quality eyewear and designer frames. They also offer unlimited adjustments for the lifetime of all glasses purchased. Park Optometry 1939 Grand Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 272-2211 parkoptometry.com

Best Paint Store Sherwin Williams 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 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? Sherwin williams 1220 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 581-3607 sherwin-williams.com

Best Pawn Shop Pacific Beach Loan & Jewelry Located in the heart of Pacific Beach on the corner of Garnet and Haines with over thirty years of experience in the jewelry and loan and pawn business. Getting a loan or a pawn at Pacific Beach Loan and Jewelry is always quick and easy and the friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you have about the loan and pawn process. Pacific Beach Loan and Jewelry is open seven days a week and offers flexible terms and fast cash pawns and loans. Fast cash and the lowest prices on everything on the sales floor. They have two additional locations in the greater San Diego area ready to meet you pawn and fast cash needs. Pacific Beach Loan & Jewelry 1471 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 272-9700 pbloanandjewelry.com

Best Pet Hospital / Veterinarian Pacific Beach Vet Hospital Celebrating 60+ years of compassionate and loving healthcare for your pets and YOU! Your full service veterinary hospital Veterinary internal medicine Veterinary surgery (including an available in-house veterinary surgical specialist!). They take all veterinary emer-

READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 gency cases (they never turn away). Radiology and ultrasound, veterinary rehabilitation services and grooming available. Pacific Beach Vet Clinic 1362 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 270-5160 pbvetclinic.com

Best Pet Store Noah’s Natural Pet Market & Pet Wash Noah's is a retail pet supply store with an extensive variety of holistic foods and supplements plus a knowledgeable staff who focuses on customer service. They also stock a wide variety of pet necessities, including collars, leashes, shampoos, toys and training equipment, Noah's is your one-stop shop. A self-wash for dogs is available with waist-high tubs to easily accommodate bathers. Pet owners can choose from an array of all natural shampoos and conditioners that will leave your pet feeling pampered and fresh. They also stock The Virtuous Olive's 100% pure extra virgin olive oils direct from southern Italy. Noah’s Natural Pet Market 4431 Cass St, Pacific Beach (858) 270-8161 noahsnaturalpetmarket.com

Best Plumber Bill Howe Plumbing Bill Howe Plumbing has been serving San Diego County and employing the highest quality plumbers since 1980. Family-owned and operated for more than 30 years, they continue to operate under one roof. Plumbers employed at Bill Howe Plumbing have a variety of certifications and specialties. They operate more than 70 trucks and guarantee the work. His 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 Resale Play It Again Sports Cleaning out your garage? Kids out grown their sports equipment? Play It Again Sports is a chain of sporting goods stores selling new and gently used sporting goods. They will buy your gently used sporting equipment and you will find great sporting equipment without paying full retail. What a great idea! Play It Again Sports 1401 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach (858) 490-0222 playitagainsportssd.com

Best Pilates Tilcia Studios Pilates Reward and rejuvenate your mind, body spirit and senses The correlation of the peaceful movements and precise body maintenance of Pilates mixed with a setting of art depicting serene scenes and motions with a color palette to create warmth and to motivate seemed only too apparent. Tilcia Studios Pilates 4655 Cass St #101, Pacific Beach 858-490-0513 | tilciastudios.com

Best Shipping & Packaging Beach Mailbox and Gifts Beach Mailbox and Gifts has carried on the tradition of friendly and reliable mailbox service at their current location in PB for more than 15 years. Save time — no waiting in long post office lines, drop off a pre-paid package, no charge, make copies, send a fax, print a document, pick-up office supplies without a trip to the office super-store, receive packages when you're not at home, buy stamps — singles or books,

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Best Shoe Store Skechers You already know this shop even if you haven’t been indoors — the big neon sign against the sandy facade gives it away. What you may not know is that Skechers is an actual brand, not just an outlet — its sales of apparel and accessories for everyone make it a hit of the neighborhood even if it didn’t tout low prices. Skechers 4645 Cass St, Ste 102, Pacific Beach (858) 581-6010 skechers.com

Best Skate Shop Soul Grind Soul Grind skate shop is the best skate shop at the beach. They have been selling cruisers, longboards, street boards and accessories since 1993. This is just one of the services they offer along with replacing worn and/or broken parts free of charge with purchase of new parts. They stock a large selection of long boards, cruisers, and street boards. The accessory department includes a wide range of products including but not limited to decks, bearings, trucks, wheels, hardware, bushings, gloves and grip tape. They also offer surfboard, wetsuit, boogie board and skateboard rentals. The store also has an extensive collection of vintage and modern skateboards that define the evolution of modern skate-

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Best Swim Suits Gone Bananas Beachwear San Diego's premier women's swimwear and bathing suit boutique since 1975. Located in the famous Mission Beach District just steps from the Pacific Ocean, Gone Bananas is known as where bikini trends begin. When you live in San Diego, you need a year

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Best Travel Store Traveler’s Depot Whether you plan on backpacking through Europe, surfing in Indonesia, honeymooning in Hawaii, or doing business in China – Traveler’s Depot is the go-to place for everything you need (except the tickets, of course). Traveler’s Depot has been in its present location for 25 years. Every visit is fun and informative, with travel tips and tales shared by customers and staff, alike. It boasts the most complete map section in the county and includes a wall of travel books covering nearly every destination on the globe. With its vast array of products offering extensive

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