CaseyGerry Visitor’s Guide To San Diego

CaseyGerry Welcomes You to San Diego!

We’ve been headquartered in San Diego for 72 years, so we know our way around this city pretty well. San Diego has grown considerably since the days it was a sleepy Navy town. In fact, California’s second largest city now offers an array of attractions, restaurants, entertainment and other hot spots for visitors. With perennial blue skies, 70 miles of beaches and a temperate Mediterranean climate, San Diego is an idyllic place to live, work and play.

Urban San Diego is one of the most dynamic metropolitan areas in the country, drawing visitors and residents alike with tantalizing sights and sounds – from colorful Little Italy with its trendy shops and galleries to the downtown waterfront, replete with public art and rich nautical history,

To help you feel more at home here, our attorneys have compiled an overview of their favorite spots to eat and play. Enjoy!

David S. Casey, Jr.

Managing Partner

A native San Diegan, David loves fine dining – especially with an ocean view.

Must Do’s:

Scripps Aquarium – La Jolla
A great place to spend the day. Awe-inspiring marine exhibits with cliff top views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Gaslamp District – Downtown
Exciting historic area with great restaurants and clubs.
Theater – San Diego
La Jolla Playhouse and Old Globe for superb productions.

Best Eats:

Herb and Wood – Little Italy
The branzino is excellent!
Buon Appetito – Little Italy
Another Little Italy spot ideal for pasta aficionados.
Coasterra – Harbor Island
Sweeping waterfront views and great Mexican fare.
Bertrand’s at Mr. A’s – Bankers Hill
A longtime favorite with exceptional cuisine and views.
Eddie V’s – La Jolla
Wonderful fare with an ocean view.
Marine Room – La Jolla
Beachside, about as close to the water as you can get!
Piatti’s – La Jolla Shores
Casual Italian.

Robert Francavilla

Partner

With two boys, Robert has lived in San Diego for decades, and enjoys spending time with his family.

Must Do’s:

Hornblower Cruises – Downtown
With or without kids, a great way to cruise the bay and to see the best of San Diego.
Coronado
Stroll the village, play a round of golf at Coronado municipal golf course or simply hang around the Hotel del Coronado.

Best Eats:

Bertrand’s at Mr. A’s – Banker’s Hill
Great view of the city and amazing lobster salad.
Burger Lounge – Multiple locations in San Diego
The Lounge Burger with a side of fries and a thick, creamy milkshake will make your day.
Puesto – Headquarters at Seaport Village – Downtown
Mexican favorites and a filet mignon taco that is amazing.

Jeremy K. Robinson

Partner

With two young kids, Jeremy gravitates toward family-friendly options.

Must Do’s:

Fleet Science Center – Balboa Park
Lots of great interactive science exhibits and IMAX films.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Escondido
Sister park to the San Diego Zoo, with open space animal enclosures and a real safari atmosphere.

Best Eats:

Corvette Diner – Point Loma’s Liberty Station
A bit loud so not for the super young, but great fun for kids over three and kid-friendly food choices.
Rubio’s – Various San Diego locations
Home of the original fish taco. A San Diego original.

Camille Guerra

Partner

A world traveler, Camille loves music and vegetarian cuisine.

Must Do’s:

Valle de Guadalupe – Baja Mexico
Mexico’s beautiful wine region is just a two-hour drive from San Diego, with excellent restaurants and wineries.
Torrey Pines State Reserve – La Jolla
A gorgeous place to hike any time, but especially before sunset.
Live music – San Diego
Music Box, House of Blues or North Park Observatory.

Best Eats:

Urban India – Downtown
Best Indian lunch buffet.
Plumeria – University Heights
Yummy vegetarian Thai food. Amazing.
Khyber Pass – Hillcrest
San Diego’s first Afghan eatery. A great spot for dinner
Café Gratitude – Little Italy
Delicious vegan fare. Lovely atmosphere and great for lunch.
Starlite Bar – Midtown
Fun spot for happy hour. Best Moscow Mule in San Diego!

David S. Casey III

Associate

The most recent associate to join CaseyGerry, David loves going to concerts and exploring new parts of town.

Must Do’s:

The Casbah – Little Italy
Seminal rock venue just minutes from downtown – great shows just about every night.
The Book Catapult – South Park
Excellent independent bookstore with a great curated selection.

Best Eats:

The Rose – South Park
Wine bar and bottle shop with fantastic pizza in a charming neighborhood.
Kindred – South Park
Vegan bar and restaurant with an eccentric ambiance and great music.
The Grass Skirt – Pacific Beach
Tiki lounge hidden in the freezer of a poke shop – a unique San Diego experience!

Frederick Schenk

Partner

A longtime resident of San Diego, he enjoys travel, both casual and fine dining experiences, and cheering on the San Diego Padres.

Must Do’s:

Balboa Park – Downtown
San Diego’s 1200-acre urban oasis, with 16 museums and attractions such as the San Diego Zoo.

Best Eats:

Truluck’s – La Jolla
Outstanding seafood, including stone crabs, just a 15-minute drive north of downtown.
Island Prime – Harbor Island
High quality prime steaks and seafood along with spectacular bay views of San Diego.
Hodad’s – Ocean Beach
Best burgers in San Diego in a classic California beach community setting.
Lolita’s at the Park – Downtown
One of the most highly-rated Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Amazing carnitas burritos. Go before and after a Padres game.

Gayle M. Blatt

Partner

A beach, music and theater lover, Gayle is married with two college-aged kids.

Must Do’s:

Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay – Harbor Island
Enjoy dinner and a show. Check out the lineup at www.humphreysconcerts.com.
San Diego Civic Theater – Downtown
Book of Mormon is playing July 23-28.
“Bayside Summer Nights” – Embarcadero
San Diego Symphony concerts by the bay. www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Best Eats:

Jack & Giulio’s – Old Town
Italian food in a Mexican Village atmosphere. Try the scampi a la giulio or the shrimp bisque.
DZ Akins – East County
San Diego’s version of a Jewish-style deli. Heaping plates of comfort food with a bakery counter and gift shop.
Barrio Star – Bankers Hill
Modern Mexican soul food. Try the taco plates. Check out Taco Tuesday, Wine Wednesday or Tequila Thursday

Jason Evans

Partner

La Jolla native, avid tennis player and surfer, Jason is also a newlywed.

Must Do’s:

Go Surfing – Coastal San Diego
San Diego has some great waves and 70 miles of coast line.
Cabrillo National Monument – Point Loma
Home of the historic San Diego Lighthouse with learning center, hiking and amazing views.
Sunset Cliffs – Ocean Beach
The sunsets and the scenery here are always spectacular.

Best Eats:

The Fish Shop – Point Loma
A local favorite. Try the spicy dorado taco!
Supannee House of Thai – Point Loma
Located in a strip mall, so you know it’s good.
The Taco Stand – La Jolla, Encinitas, Downtown
Everything is good here, especially all the salsas.

Adam Levine

Associate

Has young kids, but loves a night out with his wife. Born and raised in La Jolla, he and his family now reside in North San Diego County.

Must Do’s:

La Jolla Cove and Cliff Walk – La Jolla
Watch the seals, take in the beautiful ocean views and visit the shell shop cave with the kids.
The New Children’s Museum – Downtown
A new museum dedicated to imagination, creativity and critical thinking. Multiple hands-on art installations.

Best Eats:

Born and Raised – Little Italy
A swank spot and some of the best steak in San Diego!
Sushi Ota – Pacific Beach
Quite simply some of San Diego’s very best sushi. Award-winning Japanese cuisine.

A word about CaseyGerry.

For 72 years, the attorneys and legal staff at CaseyGerry have worked tirelessly to make sure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others receives the justice he or she deserves. Since founder David Casey, Sr. won his first case against the San Diego Transit System in 1947, the firm has established a stellar reputation locally and nationally for expertise in civil litigation and complex personal injury cases.

We are one of the few plaintiff firms with the resources to aggressively litigate high-profile, complicated cases all the way from investigation through appeals. Our attorneys practice in numerous areas, including serious personal injury and wrongful death, maritime, trucking, aviation, product liability, sexual abuse and consumer class actions.

Over the years, we have forged strong relationships with attorneys throughout the United States, working closely with them to represent injured plaintiffs nationwide. On a professional level, the firm boasts an impressive resume few can match: a past president of the California State Bar, two past presidents of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Now AAJ), past presidents of the Consumer Attorneys of California and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, a past president of the California Women Lawyers organization, ABOTA leadership and many others.

As San Diego’s oldest plaintiffs’ law firm, we work hard to achieve outstanding results for our clients who rely on us, not only as skilled attorneys, but also as confidantes and counselors.