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Named for the mythical line on which, geographically, you find Morocco, Japan, India, and yes, San Diego, this is a delightfully sophisticated but not intimidating little place just a few blocks away from the Hillcrest district On a recent trip, we started with b stilla (the Moroccan dish of chicken, sugar, and cinnamon wrapped in phyllo) and a wonderful salad dressed with preserved lemon vinaigrette From there, we had pan-seared halibut with a yellow tomato coulis (perfect), salmon with a roasted-sesame crust on braised veggies (even better), and an Asian duck breast and five-spice sauce (the best of all) Desserts are made with style and care (do try the vanilla-rose ice cream, a special Middle Eastern treat) See map p 490 741 W Washington St % 619-260-0033 Reservations recommended Main courses: $18 $25 AE, DISC, MC, V Open: Mon Thurs 5:30 10 pm, Fri Sat 5:30 11 pm

This is one of a number of cute little cafes and restaurants on Coronado, especially along the main drag heading to and from the Hotel Del It s a popular place for dinner, a cheaper nice-night-out option than some of the hotel dining rooms, with fresh fish and pasta entrees (we prefer the latter; simpler seems to be more successful here) It s classy, but not overwhelmingly so, and most friendly Next door is its pastry cafe, which, despite the Italian name, emphasizes French pastries come here to get your clair fix See map p 486 932 Orange Ave % 619-435-0454 Reservations recommended wwwprimavera1stcom Main courses: $14 $33 AE, DC, DISC, MC, V Open: Daily 5 10 pm

Local-surfer-made-good Ralph Rubio brought home the simple recipe common to Mexican fishing villages batter-dipped, deep-fried fish fillets folded in corn tortillas and garnished with shredded cabbage, salsa, and tangy white sauce and launched the you-can t-eat-just-one Baja-fish tacos craze Wash em down with an ice-cold something Locations are all over San Diego, but the original area is the most fun See map p 492 910 Grand Ave % 858-270-4800 wwwrubioscom No reservations Main courses: Most under $7 MC, V Open: Mon Thurs 10:30 am 10 pm, Fri Sat 10 am 11 pm, Sun 10 am 9 pm

If you don t come early to this tiny cafe, you may have to battle locals for a seat The owner and his son oversee the sushi bar; the former is so dedicated that he gets visibly pained when asked to make some silly roll Why put him through that when you can have this master sushi chef (who serves only fish that meets his exacting standards) or his lovely, knowledgeable son, choose your fish for you You may end up trying Japanese snapper, sea urchin, or giant clam If raw fish isn t your game, try one of their regular meals, reminiscent of what you would find in corner diners all over Japan See map p 490 3975 Fifth Ave % 619-682-4054 No reservations Main courses: Sushi around $4; entrees $8 $18 AE, DISC, MC, V Open: Tues Fri 11:30 am 2 pm, Tues Thurs 4:30 10 pm, Fri Sat 4:30 11 pm, Sun 4:30 9 pm

Enjoy the Italian Mediterranean ambience of this romantic restaurant, where diners are encouraged to relax and linger over such rich dishes as the lobster pot pie, which features 1 2-pound Maine lobster tail, carrots,

Catch a wave before you even hit the sand!

Fun with or without the family is easy to be had at the Wave House (wwwwave housecom) in Mission Beach Tom Lochtefeld, one of the masterminds behind Raging Waters (the water park made famous by Bill and Ted) has created something even more ingenious: A wave machine! Not one of those funky little desk jobbies we re talking two grand-scale replicas of the real thing! Extreme-sports enthusiasts and novices alike enjoy taking their turns on the Bruticus Maximus (where 800 horsepower come together to create the perfect 10-foot barreling wave) and the (tamer) FlowRider, respectively Beyond the technology, there are also outdoor kava bars, yummy food, open-air barbeques, a fire ring, hammocks, tropical palms, and an adjacent fitness center Bring the kids to the Wave House during the week, but you may want to leave them home on the weekends as the more adult kids roll in to party hearty As if the Wave House isn t enough on its own, it s surrounded by the 7-acre Belmont Park (wwwbelmontparkcom), the historic amusement park complete with a big, ol wooden roller coaster, carnival rides and games, cotton candy, an Olympic-size swimming pool, souvenir vendors, and everything else you d expect at the boardwalk

organic corn, asparagus, potatoes, and green beans all nestled together under a pastry puff crown The menu always has plenty of secondi (second courses) of meat and fish, as well, and every pasta dish is available in an appetizer portion (how considerate!) The wine list is a perennial Wine Spectator award-winner See map p 486 1298 Prospect St (on Coast Walk) % 858-454-0709 wwwtrattoria acquacom Reservations recommended for dinner To get there: From Torrey Pines Road, turn right on Prospect Place, which becomes Prospect Street Main courses: $995 $22 lunch, $15 $31 dinner AE, DC, MC, V Open: Daily 11:30 am 2:30 pm, Mon Thurs 5 9 pm, Fri Sat 5 10:30 pm, Sun 5 9:30 pm