CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Happy silver anniversary! This year, we are celebrating our 25th San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune readers poll, which recognizes the best San Diego has to offer. What better way to emerge from these challenging times than to recognize our local businesses for all they do?.

WINNERS SAN DIEGO’S BEST U-T READERS POLL 2021
AUTODEALER-DOMESTIC................................................................................................BOB BAKER AUTODEALER-IMPORT ..............................................................................SOUTHBAYVOLKSWAGEN AUTOMANUFACTURER-DOMESTIC........................................................................................... FORD AUTOMANUFACTURER-IMPORT........................................................................................... TOYOTA AUTO PARTS STORE .......................................................................................AUTOZONE AUTO PARTS AUTOSERVICE/REPAIR .............................................................PRESTIGEAUTOWASH&AUTOMOTIVE MOTORCYCLEOROFF-ROADVEHICLEDEALER........................................SAN DIEGOHARLEY-DAVIDSON RVDEALER .

FINANCE
San Diego County Credit Union is proud to be San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institution. As a not-for-profit credit union, wholly owned and operated by its members, SDCCU believes that people come first and profits second. At SDCCU, success is measured by lives positively impacted through sound financial services and community support.

AIRLINE
Alaska Airlines has the most nonstop flights from the West Coast, serving more than 120 destinations throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. The airline offers low fares, awardwinning customer service and sustainability efforts from the ground up.

FAMILY LAW FIRM
Antonyan Miranda specializes in all aspects of family law — complex divorces, custody, restraining orders, litigation, appeals, and contempt; as well as probate litigation.

LIVE THEATER GROUP
La Jolla Playhouse is where artists and audiences come together to create what’s new and next in American Theatre. The Playhouse is well-known for developing and premiering new plays and musicals such as Come From Away, Diana and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

COMMERCIAL BANK
California Bank & Trust is proud to be named San Diego’s Best Bank for 11 years straight and Best Commercial Bank for eight consecutive years in the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune reader’s poll. Leading the way in both categories is a tremendous honor that we take seriously.

COMMUNITY HEROES
We asked our readers for input on selecting businesses that have gone above and beyond for their employees and the community during this past year.

CELEBRITY PICKS
From favorite places to hang out, eat and shop to car dealers and hair stylists, here are recommendations from a few San Diegans in the know..

LOCAL SKYLIGHT COMPANY
Are your skylights looking tired or damaged? With Solatube Home’s premium grade HSE Performance Series skylights, you benefit from features that enhance the health, safety, and efficiency of your home.

SPORTS BAR, NIGHTCLUB, PHO / NOODLE HOUSE
The newest, closest, and most generous casino in San Diego County, has proven to be San Diego’s favorite in several major categories. Jamul Casino offers seven dining options—everything from burgers and tacos to gourmet steakhouse cuisine. The newest, Loft 94 Yakitori | Noodle | Craft, won Best Pho/Noodle House Restaurant in its debut year.

LEGAL FIRM
Banker’s Hill Law Firm, A. P. C. provides legal services in the areas of Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Bankruptcy and Immigration; all tailored to client’s needs. It is our mission to show compassion to clients by listening to their concerns, regardless of their situation or background.

AUTO DEALER - IMPORT
With the roller coaster ride 2020 brought upon us, South Bay Volkswagen is happy to have retained a great portion of its staff and was even able to make some solid additions, contributing to the first ever nomination for San Diego’s Best Auto Dealer in the Import category.

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY
Casa de las Campanas is a Life Plan Community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. For more than 30 years, it has provided a lifestyle focused on personal fulfillment and well-being.

IN-HOME, NON-MEDICAL CARE
All Heart Home Care is a Veteran Owned, licensed home care agency offering Hourly, 24-hour and Live-In home care assistance to the Greater San Diego area. We base our home care services on family values, and we also exemplify principals of respect, integrity, and transparency.

HOSPITAL
Sharp HealthCare’s goal is to offer quality care and services that continuously set community standards and exceed patients’ expectations. Sharp is San Diego’s leading provider working to become the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care.

CHICKEN WINGS
Epic Wings, formerly known as Wings N’ Things, was founded by the Sacco Family in 1982. The Saccos were the first to bring buffalo wings to the West Coast when they opened their initial location in Pacific Beach. Today, they serve authentic, award-winning recipes in 26 locations throughout Southern California and Arizona.

COSMETIC SURGERY GROUP
Belladerma Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Care Center is Southern California’s premier provider of plastic surgery and aesthetic services. It is a boutique facility with a reputation for artistry and aesthetic excellence that provides personalized and exceptional care, comfort and service.

SAN DIEGO'S FAVORITE UNION-TRIBUNE READERS POLL 2021
Fleet Science Center; Museum of Man of Us; Museum of Photographic Arts; San Diego Air & Space Museum; San Diego Automotive Museum; San Diego Natural History Museum;The New Children’s Museum;The San Diego Museum of Art.

WINDOW COVERINGS / SHUTTER COMPANY
Shuttermart has been a San Diego’s Best winner nine times for its excellent window coverings. Specializing in interior shutters, this family-owned and -operated company doubles as both manufacturer and retailer, providing superior shutters and plentiful jobs for the people of San Diego County.

CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Landon Amonette, who was born and raised in San Diego, suffered a traumatic injury when he was 11 years old that left him with debilitating migraine headaches and paralysis of the left side of his face. After seeing many doctors to help relieve his suffering, he started losing hope.

MEDICAL GROUP
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group offers primary and specialty health care that is coordinated, convenient and costeffective. More than 700 physicians and advanced practice providers are available in almost every specialty. Sharp Rees-Stealy’s mission is to improve community health through a caring partnership of patients, physicians and employees.

IN-HOME CARE - NONMEDICAL
LightBridge Hospice & Palliative Care provides comprehensive programs for advanced illness, palliative care, and hospice. The LightBridge team is committed to enhancing quality of life and providing the highest quality of care.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Hamel’s Air Conditioning and Heating is a small, family-owned business where customers are part of our family, not a number. We strive to provide the same level of service we would expect in our own home for each customer we serve. We are able to provide this level of service because we are not the biggest HVAC business in town and never will be.

MEDICAL SPA
Shawnda Dorantes, MSN, FNP-C (family nurse practitioner) is a master nurse injector, cosmetic tattooist and co-owner of Beauty Lounge Medical Spa, a leading, full-service aesthetic facility in San Marcos.

Nelson Photo and Camera
Opened in 1950, Nelson Photo and Camera is the most recognized photo retailer and oldest camera store in San Diego. Locally owned and operated, it has provided photographic products to generations of photo enthusiasts, from amateurs to professionals, including San Diego’s biggest businesses, municipalities and schools.

LATIN AMERICAN
Salud is a Mexican food eatery that originated in San Diego’s historic Barrio Logan, just minutes from Chicano Park. Salud is pure Southern California, from the tattoo-inspired murals to the pinstripe car hoods on the walls. The restaurant’s menu pays homage to the street food of Northern Mexico and has traditional roots with its own Chicano flare.

STORAGE FACILITY
Locally owned and operated since 1972, San Diego Self Storage is the premier storage company in San Diego County. With 20 locations and growing, we have built our business on a strong foundation of customer service and community outreach.

FRENCH RESTAURANT; BAKERY
Thank you, for the honor of being voted San Diego’s Best French Restaurant and Bakery. After more than 42 years, it is reassuring to know that pursuing our passion for delicious food is appreciated.

BEACH BAR
Señor Grubby’s Carlsbad has been a staple in the North County community for 13 years. In recent years, the restaurant has expanded into Oceanside with a second Señor Grubby’s location and started a new venture with Grubby’s Poke & Fish Market in Carlsbad.

LEGAL FIRM
Since 1977, Richard Wildman has found creative solutions to people’s legal problems without going to court. If a lawsuit is filed, he uses cuttingedge, cost-effective legal tactics to obtain quick, favorable results. He is admitted to practice in all four U.

FLOORING/CARPET STORE - LOCAL
Maybe you have a room or two with carpeting you’ve thought of replacing or are thinking of a whole home remodel with luxury vinyl or hardwood. Now is the perfect time to explore the possibilities with new styles and colors arriving daily.

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
L.B.L. is a second-generation construction company, servicing both residential and commercial properties throughout San Diego for over 25 years. L.B.L. specializes in all phases of remodeling, additions, restorations, and maintenance.

LOCAL WINERY & WINE BAR
Have you noticed how busy and stressed people’s lives are between work, family and responsibilities? We are dedicated to helping people unwind, take a break and add a bit of calm in their busy lives. Just off Interstate 15 in Carmel Mountain Ranch lies a hidden gem called Koi Zen Cellars, located inside a business park.

HOUSEKEEPING
Since 2003, Cleanology has arranged housekeeping services all over San Diego County for homeowners, renters, REALTORS and property-management companies.

FOOD & RESTAURANT
At In-N-Out Burger, quality is everything. That’s why in a world where food is often over-processed, prepackaged and frozen, In-N-Out makes everything the old-fashioned way. The company’s commitment to quality starts with its hamburgers, which are made fresh from 100 percent beef.

LOCALFLOORING/CARPETSTORE
At West Coast Flooring Center, we offer remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms. We have many flooring options, including hardwood, carpet, tile, area rugs, waterproof flooring and luxury vinyl plank. We can also help with cabinets and custom granite countertops.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Thank you, San Diego, for voting Action Air Conditioning, Heating and Solar the Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company for 2019, 2020 and 2021! We have served South Orange, South Riverside and San Diego counties since 1975 and pride ourselves in providing honest and friendly service to our Southern California community.

PERSONAL INJURY FIRM
Attorney King Aminpour started college at the age of 11 and finished law school by the time he was 19, then becoming California’s youngest attorney. He is the founder of Attorney King Aminpour & Associates. Over the course of 25 years, Aminpour and his firm have represented more than 17,000 people and recovered over $150 million for their clients.