LOCAL PERSONALITIES WEIGH IN ON THEIR TOP SPOTS
From
favorite places to hang out, eat and shop to car dealers and hair
stylists, here are some recommendations from San Diegans in the know.

TODD GLORIA
Mayor, City of San Diego
Golf Course: Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course (District 1)
San Diego Life & Fun: Liberty Station (District 2)
Library: Central Library (District 3)
Park: Chollas Lake Park (District 4)
Scenic Spot: Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve (District 5)
Food & Restaurant: Convoy District (District 6)
Hiking Trail: Mission Trails Regional Park (District 7)
Cultural Landmark: Chicano Park (District 8)
Food & Restaurant: Little Saigon (District 9)
San Diego Attraction: Balboa Park (Citywide)

STEVEN LUKE
Morning news anchor, NBC 7
Auto Service/Repair: The Truck Shop
Bakery: The French Oven
Coffeehouse: Jaunt Coffee Roasters
Craft Brewery: Alesmith
Pizza: Pazzos
Clothing Store: Ron Stuart Men’s Clothing
Charity: Love Does
Massage: Rehab United
Chiropractor: Chiropractic Orthopedic Group: John Toro
Local Morning News Station: NBC 7, of course!

TANIA LUVIANO
News reporter, NBC Telemundo 20
Seafood Restaurant: Brigantine Port Side
Italian Restaurant: Nado Republic in Coronado
Bar: The Henry Coronado
Hair Stylist: Ashley Gill at Fibre Salon
Best Place to Enjoy the Sunset: Sun Deck at The Hotel del Coronado
Lifestyle Clothing Brand: Shreddy
Spa: The Center for Well Being at The Grand Del Mar
Mexican Food: Albert’s Fresh Mexican food
Dinner with a View: Coasterra
Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Esthetica of San Diego

MARIANA MILLER & Ml JAIL QUINTERO
Morning show hosts, “Mariana y Mijail,” Pulsar 107.3FM
Automotive -Domestic: Bob Stall Chevrolet (Mariana)
Automotive - Import: Mossy Nissan (Mijail)
Entertainment Venue: Sycuan Casino Resort
Entertainment Venue, under 3,000: Live and Up Close @ Sycuan (Mijail)
Pro Sports Team: San Diego Padres (Mijail)
Local Theme Park/Attraction: The San Diego Zoo (Mariana)
Furniture Store: Jerome’s (Mijail)
Healthcare: Palomar Health (Mariana)
Dog Park: Dog Beach in Coronado (Mariana)
Charity: San Diego Humane Society (Mariana)

DELANA BENNETT
Afternoon drive host, Star 94.1
Hike: Oak Grove Old Mission Dam, Mission Trails
Restaurant: Cesarina
Dog Park: Dog Beach in OB
Hand Made Tortilla’s - Grocery Store: Carnival
Salon: Section 2820
Brunch: Caroline’s Seaside La Jolla
Credit Union: San Diego County Credit Union
Gym: Michelle’s Fitness Oasis
Casino: Valley View Casino and Hotel
Fish Taco: Blue Water Seafood and Grill

STEVE BREEN
Editorial cartoonist, The San Diego Union-Tribune
Art Supplies: Blick
Credit Union: California Coast Credit Union
Toy Store: Gepetto's
Seafood: Encinitas Fish Shop
Thai Restaurant: Koon Thai
Indian Restaurant: Tandoori Palace
Pizza: Landini's
Italian Restaurant: Buon Appetito
Mexican Restaurant: Puesto
Mexican Restaurant, if I’m buying: Taco Shop