Michelle’s North Park guidebook
Food scene
Casual North Park neighborhood hangout. Diner-inspired food menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday! 30 taps including rotating craft beer, wine, coffee and kombucha. Two patios, pet-friendly and family friendly.
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Working Class
4095 30th StCasual North Park neighborhood hangout. Diner-inspired food menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday! 30 taps including rotating craft beer, wine, coffee and kombucha. Two patios, pet-friendly and family friendly.
Traditional Japanese hot pot with savory flavors, premium thin meats, homemade sauces, and a modern vibe.
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Tabu Shabu North Park
3647 30th StTraditional Japanese hot pot with savory flavors, premium thin meats, homemade sauces, and a modern vibe.
New Zealand–themed spot serving casual fare in a funky space with two shaded patios & a fire pit. You need to try the lamb burger!
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Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StNew Zealand–themed spot serving casual fare in a funky space with two shaded patios & a fire pit. You need to try the lamb burger!
Perfect date night spot. Great food, drinks and service. Limited outdoor seating during COVID, reservations recommended. Can’t get in here, try their sister restaurant next door, One Door North.
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The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StPerfect date night spot. Great food, drinks and service. Limited outdoor seating during COVID, reservations recommended. Can’t get in here, try their sister restaurant next door, One Door North.
If you are going to step out for breakfast/brunch then this is the spot to try. With several locations around the county and queues at all of them, you know that this has to be San Diego’s favorite new addition to the breakfast/brunch scene. Just a short walk away.
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Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveIf you are going to step out for breakfast/brunch then this is the spot to try. With several locations around the county and queues at all of them, you know that this has to be San Diego’s favorite new addition to the breakfast/brunch scene. Just a short walk away.
Shank & Bone
2930 University AveGreat Vietnamese food close by.
Beautiful new Ramen restaurant. Make sure you stop for some To Go beers next door at Modern Times.
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StBeautiful new Ramen restaurant. Make sure you stop for some To Go beers next door at Modern Times.
Cosy spot serving East Coast–style sandwiches, including seafood & vegetarian options.
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Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich
3382 30th StCosy spot serving East Coast–style sandwiches, including seafood & vegetarian options.
Butchery and sandwiches/burgers. Just opened in 2020. 5 minute walk. Part of the TRUST restaurant group. If you have time try out their other restaurants. All excellent.
The Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery
2855 El Cajon BlvdButchery and sandwiches/burgers. Just opened in 2020. 5 minute walk. Part of the TRUST restaurant group. If you have time try out their other restaurants. All excellent.
City Tacos
3028 University AveUpscale tacos!
Bangkok Spices Thai Restaurant
3627 30th StBest Thai food in North Park.
Just a quick 5-minute walk to pizza heaven. Sicilian Thing Pizza is your source for original Sicilian-style thick square pizza and New York style.
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Sicilian Thing Pizza
4046 30th StJust a quick 5-minute walk to pizza heaven. Sicilian Thing Pizza is your source for original Sicilian-style thick square pizza and New York style.
Good home cooking. This North Park gem has been wowing locals with their culinary delights for many years.
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Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdGood home cooking. This North Park gem has been wowing locals with their culinary delights for many years.
Don’t be put off by the deli’s appearance and size, this Lebanese deli opened in 1988 and has had a loyal clientele since. Delicious and cheap. Lots of outdoor seating.
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Mama's Bakery & Deli
4237 Alabama StDon’t be put off by the deli’s appearance and size, this Lebanese deli opened in 1988 and has had a loyal clientele since. Delicious and cheap. Lots of outdoor seating.
Coffee Shops
We were very excited when Moe decided to open their second location just around the corner from us. They know their coffee!
MOE COFFEE
2542 State StWe were very excited when Moe decided to open their second location just around the corner from us. They know their coffee!
Stop in for a cup of coffee or buy a bag of beans for enjoyment at home. Either way you will not be disappointed.
Parabola Coffee
3015 30th StStop in for a cup of coffee or buy a bag of beans for enjoyment at home. Either way you will not be disappointed.
If you like to get a little adventurous in your coffee concoctions this is the place for you. Baristas at the North Park coffee parlour are creating 18 unique, craft coffee cocktails
like Lavender and Banana Bread among others.
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Holsem Coffee
2911 University AveIf you like to get a little adventurous in your coffee concoctions this is the place for you. Baristas at the North Park coffee parlour are creating 18 unique, craft coffee cocktails
like Lavender and Banana Bread among others.
Breweries
Best new addition to the North Park Breweries. Delicious beer.
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North Park Beer Company
3038 University AveBest new addition to the North Park Breweries. Delicious beer.
Great little neighborhood brewery tucked away on Thorn Street. 15+ rotating beers on tap at any given time and they offer a wide range of beer styles. Dog Friendly/Kid Friendly Food Trucks every day!
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Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StGreat little neighborhood brewery tucked away on Thorn Street. 15+ rotating beers on tap at any given time and they offer a wide range of beer styles. Dog Friendly/Kid Friendly Food Trucks every day!
So close it would be rude not to try. Laid-back joint with eclectic, farm-inspired decor offering house made beers & updated pub grub.
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Barn Brewery
2850 El Cajon BlvdSo close it would be rude not to try. Laid-back joint with eclectic, farm-inspired decor offering house made beers & updated pub grub.
There are a lot of good reasons to visit Normal Heights and stopping here on your way is one of them!
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Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StThere are a lot of good reasons to visit Normal Heights and stopping here on your way is one of them!
This one is a 15 minute drive away but as one of the best breweries (in my opinion) in San Diego it had to be put on the list.
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Societe Brewing Company
8262 Clairemont Mesa BlvdThis one is a 15 minute drive away but as one of the best breweries (in my opinion) in San Diego it had to be put on the list.
If you are going to hike Torrey Pines then be sure to make a booking for a post hike beer and food here. Beautiful venue offering house-brewed beer & gastropub fare in an industrial-chic waterfront setting.
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Viewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito DrIf you are going to hike Torrey Pines then be sure to make a booking for a post hike beer and food here. Beautiful venue offering house-brewed beer & gastropub fare in an industrial-chic waterfront setting.
Grocery Stores
Vons
3610 Adams AveJust a quick 5 minute walk away
Worth the 15 minute walk for their produce.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrWorth the 15 minute walk for their produce.
15 minute walk this Mexican market has crazy cheap fresh produce, and freshly made in house tortillas. Also have good ready made food to go.
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Pancho Villa's Farmers Market
3245 El Cajon Blvd15 minute walk this Mexican market has crazy cheap fresh produce, and freshly made in house tortillas. Also have good ready made food to go.
This one is a 25 minute walk or quick drive. International/middle eastern grocery store with a robust meat counter, dry goods, cheap produce and ready made meals.
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North Park Produce
3551 El Cajon BlvdThis one is a 25 minute walk or quick drive. International/middle eastern grocery store with a robust meat counter, dry goods, cheap produce and ready made meals.
Shopping
Great boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
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Kiko + Sven
3723 Adams AveGreat boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
Great boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
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Thread + Seed - South Park
2220 Fern StGreat boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
This one is a little further away in the East Village area of downtown San Diego. But the owner is so nice and the clothes so lovely it is worth a mention.
Wild Dove Boutique
740 Market StThis one is a little further away in the East Village area of downtown San Diego. But the owner is so nice and the clothes so lovely it is worth a mention.
University Heights Sign
Park BoulevardGreat boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
Great boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
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Hunt & Gather
3817 Ray StGreat boutique shopping, great way to explore our surrounding neighborhoods.
North Park favorite shopping. Find the perfect souvenir or gift.
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Pigment
3801 30th StNorth Park favorite shopping. Find the perfect souvenir or gift.
Neighborhoods
Another fun day can be spent exploring Ocean Beach to Sunset Cliffs and on to Cabrillo National Monument for arguably the best views in San Diego. Go at low tide to enjoy the tidal pools found here.
https://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
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Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StAnother fun day can be spent exploring Ocean Beach to Sunset Cliffs and on to Cabrillo National Monument for arguably the best views in San Diego. Go at low tide to enjoy the tidal pools found here.
https://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
No visit to San Diego is complete without a visit to La Jolla and Torrey Pines.
La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village. If you have time stop at Mount Soledad on your way for sweeping 360 views of all of San Diego.
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La Jolla
No visit to San Diego is complete without a visit to La Jolla and Torrey Pines.
La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village. If you have time stop at Mount Soledad on your way for sweeping 360 views of all of San Diego.
Sightseeing
Seaport Village area is a lovely place to spend the day enjoying the harbor views and fresh air.
seaportvillage.com
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrSeaport Village area is a lovely place to spend the day enjoying the harbor views and fresh air.
seaportvillage.com
This is where you will find the majority of San Diego’s museums and the zoo. Though things are different now with COVID, Balboa Park is still a beautiful area to walk through. You can still enjoy the gardens and the beautiful architecture. The zoo is also open and a lovely day can be spent exploring there.
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I-Balboa Park
This is where you will find the majority of San Diego’s museums and the zoo. Though things are different now with COVID, Balboa Park is still a beautiful area to walk through. You can still enjoy the gardens and the beautiful architecture. The zoo is also open and a lovely day can be spent exploring there.
North Park has a wonderful central location for exploring all of San Diego by foot, bike or car. A quick walk from the house will take you to Morley Field where you can enjoy the trails leading you through to Balboa Park. https://www.balboapark.org/trails/morley-field
Or venture further south past the park to see downtown San Diego.
Morley Field Drive
Morley Field DriveNorth Park has a wonderful central location for exploring all of San Diego by foot, bike or car. A quick walk from the house will take you to Morley Field where you can enjoy the trails leading you through to Balboa Park. https://www.balboapark.org/trails/morley-field
Or venture further south past the park to see downtown San Diego.
Perhaps the prettiest beach in San Diego. Just a quick 15 minute drive from the house.
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Coronado
Perhaps the prettiest beach in San Diego. Just a quick 15 minute drive from the house.
Annie's Canyon, formerly known as the “Mushroom Caves,” in San Elijo Lagoon has quickly become one of San Diego's “must-do” hikes. Great lagoon views and a fun climb through the slot canyon
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I-Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailAnnie's Canyon, formerly known as the “Mushroom Caves,” in San Elijo Lagoon has quickly become one of San Diego's “must-do” hikes. Great lagoon views and a fun climb through the slot canyon
A fun way to see San Diego is to hike the 7 bridges. This easy 5-mile urban hike spans some of the city's finest canyons, parks, museums, and more
Park Blvd Bridge. ...
Cabrillo Bridge. ...
1st Avenue Bridge. ...
Quince Street Bridge. ...
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge. ...
Vermont Street Bridge. ...
Georgia Street Bridge.
Cabrillo Bridge
El PradoA fun way to see San Diego is to hike the 7 bridges. This easy 5-mile urban hike spans some of the city's finest canyons, parks, museums, and more
Park Blvd Bridge. ...
Cabrillo Bridge. ...
1st Avenue Bridge. ...
Quince Street Bridge. ...
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge. ...
Vermont Street Bridge. ...
Georgia Street Bridge.