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Cortez Hill
The best of Cortez Hill, ranked by what locals say in their reviews. 45 places, never pay-to-rank.
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Top 10 in Cortez Hill
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IHT Factor Training – San Diego Downtown
A downtown training gym on Sixth Avenue known among HYROX athletes — and a short walk from the Fifth Avenue trolley station.
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Roxy’s Tacos
A highly rated downtown taco shop on C Street, a short walk from the trolley.
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WetStone Wine Bar- Bankers Hill
Wine bar in Cortez Hill.
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Maestro Lounge
Mediterranean restaurant in Cortez Hill — also a vegan and vegetarian restaurant.
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Adore Coffee House
Coffee shop in Cortez Hill — also a dessert shop.
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Sushi MARU
Sushi restaurant in Cortez Hill — also a Japanese restaurant.
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Sear and Stem Kitchen and Bar
Mediterranean restaurant in Cortez Hill — also a breakfast and brunch spot.
Nearby neighborhoods
Victorian-era downtown district of rooftop bars, steakhouses, nightclubs and the Convention Center, all within a 16-block walk.
Top picks: Good Night John Boy · Tacos El Franc · Wine Girl San DiegoBest Bars & Pubs · 41 here0.6 miColumbia / Core-Columbia17 placesDowntown's waterfront and office core: the USS Midway Museum, Broadway Pier, the County Administration Center and Little Italy next door.
Top picks: Stone Brewing Tap Room – Kettner · Hidden Craft SD · Donut Bar & BakeryBest Coffee Shops · 5 here0.7 miEast Village68 placesPetco Park, Quartyard, the Central Library and a growing block of breweries, coffee roasters and loft-style restaurants.
Top picks: Village Cafe · Monzu Fresh Pasta · Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12Best Coffee Shops · 15 here0.7 miMarina68 placesSeaport Village, the Embarcadero, Pantoja Park and bayfront hotels and restaurants between the Gaslamp and the water.
Top picks: Rolling-Out · Dorothy’s Wine Bar · CAVABest Coffee Shops · 21 here0.9 miBankers Hill141 placesHistoric homes on the edge of Balboa Park, the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge and a quiet strip of chef-driven restaurants on Fifth Avenue.
Top picks: Mnemonic Coffee · Pure Project Balboa Park · Kinme OmakaseBest Hair Salons & Barbers · 14 here0.9 miLittle Italy137 placesPiazza della Famiglia, the Saturday Mercato farmers market, India Street's Italian restaurants and Waterfront Park on the bay.
Top picks: QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches · Bobboi Natural Gelato · Divo Diva CafeBest Coffee Shops · 21 hereBest-of lists with places in Cortez Hill
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