Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Alexander's
3391 30th StUpscale Italian eatery
Casual ambience, family friendly, American (beer/wine)
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Waypoint Public
3794 30th StCasual ambience, family friendly, American (beer/wine)
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StYummy noodles in a modern setting
Taquería, featuring a selection of local and Mexican beer, fresh salsa and some of the city’s best craft tacos (mostly seafood)
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City Tacos
3028 University AveTaquería, featuring a selection of local and Mexican beer, fresh salsa and some of the city’s best craft tacos (mostly seafood)
Cheap Mexican food in a family friendly, quirky and fun setting
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Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StCheap Mexican food in a family friendly, quirky and fun setting
Casual american food in a hip setting at the intersection of heart of North Park
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Encontro North Park
3001 University AveCasual american food in a hip setting at the intersection of heart of North Park
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer and local veggies
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueCounter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer and local veggies
Half-a-block from the house, this place makes excellent artisan pizzas for reasonable prices. They also serve beer and wine.
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Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayHalf-a-block from the house, this place makes excellent artisan pizzas for reasonable prices. They also serve beer and wine.
Fun New Zealand themed restaurant with great outdoor seating and tasty menu. Tip: we recommend the tomatoes and burrata salad.
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Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StFun New Zealand themed restaurant with great outdoor seating and tasty menu. Tip: we recommend the tomatoes and burrata salad.
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveDelicious coffee.
Great coffee, and they also offer breakfast croissants and pastries.
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Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StGreat coffee, and they also offer breakfast croissants and pastries.
Great coffee and also offer a breakfast and lunch menu. Great for work.
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Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th StGreat coffee and also offer a breakfast and lunch menu. Great for work.
Enjoy one of the neighborhood’s oldest diners for a cheap and hearty breakfast topped off with a chinese fortune cookie. NOTE: Cash only and allow yourself at least an hour to eat. Lucky’s is a one-man shop but the experience and environment are worth the wait.
Lucky's Breakfast
3804 Grim AveEnjoy one of the neighborhood’s oldest diners for a cheap and hearty breakfast topped off with a chinese fortune cookie. NOTE: Cash only and allow yourself at least an hour to eat. Lucky’s is a one-man shop but the experience and environment are worth the wait.
Beer, pretzels and one of the friendliest owners you’ll find. (beer)
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California Tap Room - Pretzels & Pints
3812 Ray StBeer, pretzels and one of the friendliest owners you’ll find. (beer)
Best Thai in North Park. Just opened location in a cute converted craftsman style home.
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Bangkok Spices Thai Restaurant
3627 30th StBest Thai in North Park. Just opened location in a cute converted craftsman style home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Phenomenal microbrew in a cool laid back setting. They feature food trucks on site with tasty street food.
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Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AvePhenomenal microbrew in a cool laid back setting. They feature food trucks on site with tasty street food.
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StGreat microbrewery.
Laid back gastropub and karaoke bar. LGBT friendly.
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Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th StLaid back gastropub and karaoke bar. LGBT friendly.
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdFun gastropub on El Cajon Blvd
Fun dive bar. They often feature live music and them nights (prepare to dance like noones watching!)
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Bar Pink
3829 30th StFun dive bar. They often feature live music and them nights (prepare to dance like noones watching!)
gastropub next to the infamous North Park Observatory (music venue)
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West Coast Tavern
2895 University Avegastropub next to the infamous North Park Observatory (music venue)
Rip Current Brewing North Park
4101 30th StGreat Microbrew
Newly opened microbrewery with 1920s aesthetic.
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North Park Beer Company
3038 University AveNewly opened microbrewery with 1920s aesthetic.
Entertainment & Activities
Classic theater that showcases hip hop, rock and roll and indie bands.
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The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveClassic theater that showcases hip hop, rock and roll and indie bands.
Village Theater
820 Orange AveBest traditional movie theater in town.
Parks & Nature
With the boardwalk and famous rollercoaster, this beach is likely the most family friendly San Diego has to offer. Parking can be difficult -- we recommend arriving early (or later in the evening).
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Mission Beach
3000 Mission BoulevardWith the boardwalk and famous rollercoaster, this beach is likely the most family friendly San Diego has to offer. Parking can be difficult -- we recommend arriving early (or later in the evening).
Mission Beach is comparable to Venice Beach of Los Angeles -- eccentric, hippy, wildly itself, and always fun. It's also jam packed with fun bars and restaurants making it our favorite beach in San Diego.
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Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StMission Beach is comparable to Venice Beach of Los Angeles -- eccentric, hippy, wildly itself, and always fun. It's also jam packed with fun bars and restaurants making it our favorite beach in San Diego.
Coronado is likely the cleanest and 'fanciest' feeling beaches in San Diego. It requires taking the coronado bridge to get there -- which is a treat within itself. We recommend picking a spot close to the famous Hotel Del Coronado hotel which features an easily accessible icecream parlor and there are often sand castle sculptures on the beach.
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Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardCoronado is likely the cleanest and 'fanciest' feeling beaches in San Diego. It requires taking the coronado bridge to get there -- which is a treat within itself. We recommend picking a spot close to the famous Hotel Del Coronado hotel which features an easily accessible icecream parlor and there are often sand castle sculptures on the beach.
Iparke yezendlela zezulu ze-Sunset
Ladera StreetFun beachside hiking.
Essentials
Excellent organic / healthfood market. Think Whole Foods.
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Barons Market North Park
3231 University AveExcellent organic / healthfood market. Think Whole Foods.
Shopping
Target
3030 Grape StreetCondensed version of Target.