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FeedBest of San Diego: Readers' Picks
For the people, by the people. Editors gave their picks for our “Best of San Diego” in the August issue. Here’s a selection of picks sent in by readers.
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Best Parking Spaces
Costco
2345 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, 619-358-4002, Costco.com
Submitted by: Janis Cadwallader, San Diego
Wide, larger-sized cars reportedly fit easily, doors are easily opened, and there’s even ample room to back out. “No drivers who hog spaces. No door dings!”
Best Consignment Store
Karen’s Consignment Gallery
4051 Voltaire Street, Point Loma, 619-225-8585
Submitted by: Priscilla Grady, El Cajon
“Best high-end furniture anywhere!”
Best Traffic School
I’ll Never Speed Again Comedy
2103 S El Camino Real Ste 108B, Oceanside 760-254-2462
Submitted by: Ken Harrison, Cardiff
“Funny instructors make it enjoyable”
Best Lunch-Hour Hike
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 858-755-2063, torreypine.org
Submitted by: Kathleen Klassen, Escondido
Torrey Pines is lauded for its “breathtaking views,” and a trail that’ll take one from the golf course to the beach and back in an hour
Best Shoeshine
Willie’s Shoe Shine
4990 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
Submitted by: Becky Camp, San Diego
Working out of a humble little building on Newport, “Willy is the best.”
Best Coffee Roaster
Café Moto
2619 National Avenue, Barrio Logan, 619-239-6686, cafemoto.com
Submitted by: Gregory Bada, San Diego
“Local, fair-trade, organic and tasty” sums it up.
Best Springtime Date
Grunion run w/ Birch Aquarium at Scripps
aquarium.ucsd.edu
Submitted by: Jessica Crawford, La Jolla
This unusual mating ritual happens only once a year — and only in Southern California.
Best Festival
Oktoberfest in El Cajon
Germanclubsandiego.org
Submitted by: Mike Anderson, Lakeside
This annual family-friendly gathering is faithfully traditional, with great German food, beer and a real Bavarian band. 
Best Cocktails
Tractor Room
3687 Fifth Avenue, Hillcrest, 619-543-1007, thetractorroom.com
Submitted by: Carly Dove, San Diego
“The drinks are always strong.”
Best Place for Guinness Stout
Ould Sod
3373 Adams Avenue, Normal Heights, 619-284-6594, theouldsod.com
Submitted by: Janine Dolgas, San Diego
For Guinness devotees, the perfect temperature and the perfect pour are a must. Bartenders at the Ould Sod know all about this.
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Reader Comments:
Do you include live theater in your Best of San Diego voting? I just saw The Wizard of Oz at The Coronado Playhouse and it was so enjoyable my cheeks hurt from smiling. The venue is lovely and intimate, the prices reasonable and the talent spectacular! Please nominate this secret jewel as one of San Diego's best!
We were in San Diego for a long week end and walking in down town area we asked one guy looked local and which is good restaurant for dinner he told us few but we picked Royal India Exquisite Indian restaurant because Indian food is our favorite.
At Royal India we experienced friendly atmosphere, fantastic ambiance, nice hostess, good Indian food we ordered Chicken tikka masala and mango pineapple curry with garlic nan simply the best food during our visit to San Diego. I would say the best food of our trip in California. The curries were flavorful and the bread was soft.
The two owners are really nice to customers and created a friendly atmosphere. Food was served quickly and presented very well. Good Indian mojito made with Indian rum.
I suggest to experience this restaurant as a unexpected jewel in the heart of a nice and sophisticated Gaslamp area of San Diego.
Audience wanted. Come out and play, win some great prizes from local casinos
and enjoy the show.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/404333372
Where's the comedy category. i nominate ROAR Theatre as absolutely the funniest show i've seen in my entire life. i didn't know comedy could be so funny!