Eco-Chic: A Green Living Guide to San Diego

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Updated: March 03, 2009

Being green is always in fashion. From natural threads at Migrate Home to all-natural cleaning services at Ecoclean, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in San Diego.

On this page:Eco-Friendly Shopping, Eco-Friendly Services, Healthy Markets, Organic Restaurants.

Eco-Friendly Shopping

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Migrate Home
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    937 S Coast Hwy 101 C-103, Encinitas, CA 92024 (map)

    Stylish boutique in the Lumberyard stocks all eco-friendly products, from designer jeans to jewelry, accessories, housewares, stationery and more.

  2. 2 Cedros Soles
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    143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (map)

    Funky, fun shoe and accessory boutique in the Cedros Design District carries local and national designers, plus organic and vegan designs.

  3. 3 All Vegan
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    4669 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116 (map)

    Organic, vegan, all-natural boutique features shoes, chocolates, gifts and other fun items for the eco-chic crowd.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Caravan Clothing
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    119 N Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028 (map)

    Eclectic Fallbrook boutique carries a range of looks from flowing gypsy styles to southwestern influences, with many organic, all-natural products.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Architectural Salvage
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    1971 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    For history, art and restoration buffs, it's a treasure trove of salvage pieces and a champion of sustainable building and reuse in Little Italy's Design District.

Eco-Friendly Services

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vespa Of San Diego
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    416 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Hillcrest Vespa shop sells all colors and styles of the hip, eco-friendly Italian mini-motos.

  2. 7 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Hangers Cleaners
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    2169 Fenton Pkwy Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92108 (map)

    All natural dry cleaner in Mission Valley uses CO2 and also offers laundry services.

  3. 8 1 Star Rating: Poor Ecoclean Svc
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    PO Box 7203, San Diego, CA 92167 (map)

    Eco-friendly cleaners service homes, offices and special events with all-natural products that help prevent allergies and promote health.

Healthy Markets

  1. 9 Ranchos Natural Foods
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    3918 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Organic market in North Park offers several local growers and products, plus daily lunch and salad buffet.

  2. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended OB People's Market
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    4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    San Diego's only community-owned, co-op grocery store stocks organic produce and dry goods in OB and offers classes and workshops in organic living.

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Henry's Marketplace
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    3315 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110 (map)

    Farm-fresh produce, all natural foods and vitamins, plus a deli serving soups, sandwiches and hot entrees

  4. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cardiff Seaside Market
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    2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007 (map)

    Solana Beach market carries gourmet items and hard-to-find sauces and produce, plus a deli counter, fresh salads, wine and more.

  5. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Windmill Farms
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    6386 Del Cerro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92120 (map)

    Gourmet heathfood market with fresh produce is a neighborhood meeting spot for Del Cerro residents.

Organic Restaurants

  1. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Lean and Green
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    7825 Fay Ave Ste 180, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    Organic cafe specializes in healthy fast food served in eco-friendly containers.

  2. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Spread
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    2879 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Pick your poison from dozens of creamy, chunky spreadable creations that change seasonally and often include a cheesy fondue.

  3. 16 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pokez Mexican Restaurant
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    947 E St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    With its affordable menu, a no-frills dining room, and tons of vegan and vegetarian options, Pokez is downtown's version of a funky, Berkeley-esque Mexican bistro.

  4. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended A R Valentien
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    11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    Regional farm-to-table cuisine, rich wood decor and an elegant terrace mark the restaurant inside the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

  5. 18 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Linkery
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    3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Slow food mecca anchors North Park's local dining scene, with an ever-changing lineup of sustainably produced beef, produce and boutique wine and beer.

  6. 19 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jyoti Bihanga
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    3351 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116 (map)

    Follow the path to culinary enlightenment at Normal Heights' international vegetarian restaurant.

  7. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sipz Cafe
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    5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 (map)

    The only thing shooting is bamboo at this all-vegetarian Asian and Italian restaurant in Clairemont.