Concierge Picks: Erin Brady, Tower 23 Hotel

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: November 11, 2008

They've tried all the restaurants, know how to get on every list, and keep the city's top stylists on speed dial. And now San Diego's most elite hotel concierges are spilling some of their insider knowledge out to you. This week we caught up with Tower 23's Erin Brady, an avid Aztecs fan, who dished on her top picks:

On this page:Where to go for the big meal?, Where to go for a budget meal?, Where to go for a total scene?, Where to go for casual drinks?, Where they go for takeout?, Where she recommends taking the kids?, What you should definitely see while you?re here in San Diego?, Where I go on my day off?, Where I take out-of-town guests?.

Where to go for the big meal?

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jordan Restaurant
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    723 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    "JRDN where the great oceanview is exceeded only by Chef David's mouthwatering cuisine!"

Where to go for a budget meal?

  1. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Fred's Mexican Cafe
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    1165 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    "Fred's on Taco Tuesday, you can get out of there with a beer, taco and tip for under $10."

Where to go for a total scene?

Where to go for casual drinks?

  1. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Dog
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    4479 Everts St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    "The Dog in Pacific Beach. It's super casual and they have a huge selection of locally brewed beers."

Where they go for takeout?

  1. 4 Kisses At Melrose Club Wear
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    4508 CASS St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    "Ra-Ka-De-Ka is the new office lunch takeout spot. It's always hard to pick Thai in PB though, because there are so many good ones."

Where she recommends taking the kids?

  1. 5 Birch Aquarium At Scripps Inst
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    9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 (map)

    "You should check out the Scripps Aquarium, so fun and interactive for kids and adults!"

What you should definitely see while you?re here in San Diego?

  1. 6 Hike Bike Kayak
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    2246 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    "Don't miss La Jolla Cove, lots of marine life and always great people watching. If the weather is right, do one of the kayak tours!"

Where I go on my day off?

  1. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tower23 Hotel
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    723 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    "I think I have finally done it all so I just relax and enjoy my life on the beach ... in front of Tower23 hotel, of course!"

Where I take out-of-town guests?