TJ Oyster Bar
What started as a tiny stand in Tijuana has transformed into the uber-popular seafood spot where the tostadas, 99-cent fish tacos, and namesake oysters rule.
4246 Bonita Road
Sweetwater Summit Regional Park
The 540-acre park combines valley, bay, and ocean views with mountain vistas and 16 miles of trails.
3218 Summit Meadow Road
Sweetwater Farms
Horseback riding lessons, birthday parties, trail rides, and even equine therapy sessions are available at this facility located in a beautiful, park-like setting.
3051 Equitation Lane
Ono’s Café
Ono’s transports you to a tropical land with a menu of Pacific Rim dishes—think ahi poke and coconut shrimp—and sushi rolls. Happy hour runs until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays.
4154 Bonita Road
Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro
Baja cuisine’s patron saint Javier Plascencia blends Mexican and Mediterranean flavors in this hidden fine dining gem.
4346 Bonita Road
Memelas & Thai Bistro
Tacos and Thai? That’s the culinary crossover at this family-owned spot, where diners can pair pad Thai with salsa verde or drizzle peanut sauce on their tacos.
3001 Bonita Road
Donny’s Café
The friendly neighborhood coffee shop serves breakfast items, sandwiches, and espresso drinks in its indoor and outdoor seating areas.
3901 Bonita Road
Hans and Harry’s Bakery
The Holland-born pastry chefs behind this dessert spot whip up breakfast treats, cakes, and tarts, but it’s their famous strudels that win them lofty praise.
5080 Bonita Road
Bonita Golf Course
The well-maintained 18-hole course is also lined with a path for runners and the stroller set.
5540 Sweetwater Road
Bonita This Month
June 15–18; June 22–25
Kids’ Summer Art Camp
Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
June 20
31st Annual Bonita 5K and Junior 1K
Rohr Park
Katherine Belarmino is the Bonita-residing blogger behind Travel the World.
TJ Oyster Bar