San Diego’s best local businesses

The 1286 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

1286 businesses listed166 added this month16 categories

● Updated Sep 17

What changed this month

Sep 17✓ Best Home Furniture Discount Store re-checked — details verified
Sep 17✓ The Breakfast House re-checked — details verified
Sep 17✓ James Coffee Co. re-checked — details verified
Sep 17✓ Farmer's Table re-checked — details verified
Sep 10– The Hot Seat Salon retired from the list
Sep 10✓ Fleetwood Meadows Vintage re-checked — details verified

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Coronado Cays Yacht Club
Other
Yacht club with views of the water, offering a bar, dining, and event spaces, plus Friday night bands.
30 N Caribe Cay Blvd N (Coronado) · ccyc.org ↗
El Cajon Town & Country
Other
Grocery, vitamins and organic produce retailer offering fresh goods and natural products.
400 N 2nd St (El Cajon) · newmarkmerrill.com ↗
Fashion Valley
Other
Large shopping center with chain department stores, a movie theater & casual dining options.
7007 Friars Rd · simon.com ↗
Liberty Station
Other
Relaxed area offering food shops and markets, as well as gardens and art galleries in a historic Navy base.
2757 Dewey Rd · libertystation.com ↗
One Paseo
Other
Breezy shopping compound offering fashionable stores & services, restaurants & an outdoor courtyard.
3725 Paseo Pl · onepaseo.com ↗
Parkway Plaza
Other
Mall with department stores, restaurants, movie theater & family amenities like a 2-level carousel.
415 Fletcher Pkwy (El Cajon) · visitparkwayplaza.com ↗
Rancho San Diego Towne Center
Other
Scenic outdoor mall home to grocery & department stores, plus casual chain eateries & a cinema.
2891 Jamacha Rd (El Cajon) · shopranchosandiegotownecenter.com ↗
San Diego Engraving
Other
Engraving specialist providing trophies and awards, as well as clothing customization via screen printing and embroidery.
11611 Rancho Bernardo Rd Ste 104 · sdengraving.com ↗
SISTI & CO. | Wedding Planner & Florist
Other
Bespoke wedding planner known for her attention to detail and for providing event design services.
1072 11160 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 106 · sisti.co ↗
The Hub Hillcrest Market
Other
Stylish shopping complex with a variety of vendors, a grocery store & eateries with outdoor seats.
940-1092 University Ave · regencycenters.com ↗

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