La Jolla Shores (Best Surf Spot)
Tom Hammel
Opinion Editor
Address: Kellogg Park, at El Camino del Oro and Vallecitos
Beyond serving nature as a haven for Leopard Shark breeding every year, La Jolla Shores also houses many of San Diego’s greatest waves. Against the opulent background of San Diego’s Riviera, this surf spot is tucked away from the prevailing southwest winds, allowing it to generate decent swells and smoothly shaped waves in consequence. With a safe sand bottom, ample parking, lifeguarding on the shore and consistently great conditions, La Jolla Shores is the most adaptable for both long and short board surfers, and thus the most enjoyable overall.
2nd Place: Black’s Beach
3rd Place: Pacific Beach
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4.0 Deli (Best Deli)
Chris Pocock
Assistant Features Editor
Address: 5844 Montezuma Road
Phone: 619.281.4040
Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4.0 Deli isn’t the average neighborhood sandwich shop. A host of incredible subs featuring a bevy of different ingredients, 4.0 Deli is a standby for sandwich lovers, or anyone who enjoys a crisp, flavorful bite for lunch. Make sure to try out the “Off the Wall” or “The Godfather,” although any mouthwatering sandwich on the menu is likely to prompt the comment, “Damn, that’s a good sub.”
2nd Place: DZ Akins
3rd Place: Subway
Honorable Mention: Cheba Hut
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Viejas Arena (Best Concert Venue)
Andrew Scoggins
Entertainment Editor
Address: 5500 Canyon Crest Drive
Phone: 619.594.7315
Hours: Dependent on the event
Web: as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena
All Aztec students should be keenly aware of Viejas Arena, especially in the past year, in which the men’s basketball team has been stomping opponents all season long. But Viejas Arena also hosts concerts and other headline events, such as Lady Gaga on March 29, and Linkin Park and The Prodigy on Feb. 20. Snow Patrol and Kings of Leon have also played here in the past and with its exceptional sound system, Viejas Arena is an excellent venue to see live music.
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Woodstock’s Pizza (Best Pizza Place)
Agustin Gonzalez
Assistant Sports Editor
Address: 6145 El Cajon Blvd.
Phone: 619.265.0999
Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Web: woodstockssd.com
Woodstock’s Pizza is the winner of more than seven “best pizza” awards and the spot to go for the best slice near campus. Located next to the Vons on El Cajon Boulevard, Woodstock’s has been serving the College Area since 1984. The big game is always playing on the TVs, and with affordable pizza and beer prices, forget delivery and look no further than Woodstock’s for that next pizza pie.
2nd Place: BJ’s / Bronx Pizza
3rd Place: Oggi’s
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Pacific Beach (Best Beach)
Tom Hammel
Opinion Editor
Address: Two steps off the intersection of Grand and Mission Boulevard
Anyone who’s stepped outside more than once since their arrival at San Diego State has surely noticed two constants at play: gorgeous women and near-perfect weather. Besides the Aquaplex, the greatest meeting place for these two features of America’s Finest City is surely Pacific Beach. That stretch of sand running from the northern end of Mission Bay toward the iconic Crystal Pier serves as a mecca for the San Diego lifestyle, drawing in thousands of juniors and seniors from campus to its surrounding beach community and vibrant bar scene at the turn of each semester.
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Trujillo’s (Best Taco Shop and Best Late Night Munchies)
Chris Pocock
Assistant Features Editor
Address: 5119 College Ave.
Phone: 619.583.4182
Hours: Sunday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 a.m.
For anyone craving a delicious, high-calorie burrito from the gods of late night grub, look no further than Trujillo’s taco shop, right across the street from campus. Trujillo’s, overwhelmingly chosen as a staple among San Diego State students, is nearly always bustling with a thick crowd of 20-somethings, even into the early hours of the morning.
2nd Place: La Casita’s
3rd Place: Rubio’s
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The Living Room (Best Coffee Shop)
Andrew Scoggins
Entertainment Editor
Address: 5900 El Cajon Blvd.
Phone: 619.286.8434
Hours: 6 a.m. – 2 a.m. every day
Web: livingroomcafe.com
Incredibly close to campus on El Cajon Boulevard, The Living Room is nearly the perfect coffee shop. Its comfortable seating and pleasant atmosphere provide a fantastic backdrop to enjoy its delicious teas, coffees and treats. Whether going out for a social occassion or seeking a place to get away from boistrous and rowdy roommates, The Living Room is an incredibly comfortable spot to study or chat with friends.
2nd Place: Starbucks
3rd Place: Lestat’s
Honorable Mention: Peabody’s
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Broken Yolk (Best Breakfast)
Tom Hammel
Opinion Editor
Address: 1851 Garnet Ave.
Phone: 858.270.9655
Hours: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
Web: thebrokenyolkcafe.com
San Diego State’s champion wake-up call delight, the Broken Yolk Special, is free of charge for anyone brave enough to stomach a 12-egg omelet larger than the average human face in less than an hour. The Broken Yolk Café regularly sports a line that run out the door during peak breakfast and lunch hours. Buy the hype and drive down Garnet Avenue; this friendly and affordable café does much more for its customers than cure a hangover.
2nd Place: Daily Grind
3rd Place: Denny’s
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Facebook (Most Addictive Web Site)
Agustin Gonzalez
Assistant Sports Editor
If a description of Facebook is needed, the student has either been living under a rock, doesn’t own a computer, or suffers some mixture of the two. With more than 500 million active users and a movie made about its creation, it’s safe to say Facebook is the most influential social networking site ever, and has been the cause of hours of procrastination during students’ college days.
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Channel 93.3 (Best Radio Station)
Chris Pocock
Assistant Features Editor
A contemporary hit radio station, San Diego’s FM 93.3 is perfect for anyone hoping to “fly like a G6.” FM 93.3 offers listeners a diverse blend of hip-hop and dance music that is sure to bump solid beats out of any car. For anyone looking to get their dance on or for something to fill the silence during a commute, FM 93.3 is sure not to disappoint.
2nd Place: FM 91.1
3rd Place: FM 94.9
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In-N-Out (Best Burger Joint)
Edward Lewis
Sports Editor
Address: 6 locations in San Diego
Phone: 800.786.1000
Hours: 10:30 – 1 a.m.
Web: in-n-out.com
In-N-Out Burger may have a special, secret menu full of peculiar items, but one thing is certain: Its burgers are good, and San Diego State students love them. With a handful of restaurants located just a few miles from campus, Aztecs enjoy double-doubles, “Animal Style” fries and chocolate shakes so much they decided to name In-N-Out Burger the Best Burger Joint yet again.
2nd Place: Hodad’s
3rd Place: Smashburger
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Yogurtland (Best Frozen Yogurt)
Andrew Scoggins
Entertainment Editor
Address: 6165 El Cajon Blvd.
Phone: 619.287.9888
Hours: 11 a.m. – midnight every day
Web: yogurt-land.com
Yogurtland was overwhelmingly chosen as the source for the best frozen yogurt near campus. A delicious little yogurt shop on El Cajon Boulevard, Yogurtland serves delicious treats, both tasty and (if customers don’t load up their bowls with cookie dough, Oreos and brownie bits) healthy with a large selection of flavors that are sugarless but still delicious. Yogurtland also has a large selection of fruit toppings that are sure to be a tasty yet healthful treat for those looking for a dessert that won’t go straight to their thighs.
2nd Place: Yogurt Express
3rd Place: Pinkberry
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Sushi Deli (Best Sushi)
Ruthie Kelly
Editor-in-Chief
Address: 135 Broadway
Phone: 619.233.3072
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Web: sushideliusa.com
The mere mention of sushi deli makes most students’ ears perk up. Known for its delicious rolls and reasonable prices, Sushi Deli is widely loved and an obvious addition to any list of student favorites.
