Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
2977 Upas StBreakfast or lunch, specializing in bakery.
Ramen soup is Underbelly's specialty. Sit outside, enjoy the fire pit and communal style tables, and enjoy a beer with your hot soup.
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StRamen soup is Underbelly's specialty. Sit outside, enjoy the fire pit and communal style tables, and enjoy a beer with your hot soup.
Get your street tacos here. Crave carne asada or crickets. Come and get them here.
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Tacos Perla
3000 Upas StreetGet your street tacos here. Crave carne asada or crickets. Come and get them here.
Perfect for a romantic dinner. Beautifully lit, both indoor and outdoor dining. During summer they playblack and white movies against the building for your outdoor dining pleasure. Call ahead.
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Alexander's
3391 30th StPerfect for a romantic dinner. Beautifully lit, both indoor and outdoor dining. During summer they playblack and white movies against the building for your outdoor dining pleasure. Call ahead.
Restaurant and bar. This restaurant is so successful, be sure to call ahead reserving your spot.
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The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StRestaurant and bar. This restaurant is so successful, be sure to call ahead reserving your spot.
Craving sushi. Stop into Zensei Sushi and say, "Hi" to Larry. He is a Sumo figurine I donated. He lives on their counter top.
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Zensei Sushi
3396 30th StreetCraving sushi. Stop into Zensei Sushi and say, "Hi" to Larry. He is a Sumo figurine I donated. He lives on their counter top.
Wow Wow Waffles specializes in 'street waffles'. Outdoor seating.
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Atypical Waffle Company
3519 30th StWow Wow Waffles specializes in 'street waffles'. Outdoor seating.
Fire Horse
3023 Juniper StPan-Asian cousine and drinks. A quick walk into South Park.
City Tacos is new to North Park. I have not been here yet but have heard they were written up in one of the major magazines featuring San Diego restaurants.
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City Tacos
3028 University AveCity Tacos is new to North Park. I have not been here yet but have heard they were written up in one of the major magazines featuring San Diego restaurants.
Exotic dessert restaurant located on a major intersection of North Park (University Ave. and 30th Street)
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Heaven Sent Desserts
Exotic dessert restaurant located on a major intersection of North Park (University Ave. and 30th Street)
Urban Solice serves comfort foods from inventive ingredients. The bartenders are the bomb! I had my first 'mule' cocktail here.
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Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StUrban Solice serves comfort foods from inventive ingredients. The bartenders are the bomb! I had my first 'mule' cocktail here.
Ritual Tavern
4095 30th StRitual Tavern specializes in seafood.
Thai Time North Park
4102 30th StThai food, this restaurant is quiet and cozy.
Young Hickory opened its doors in 2014. You can order anything from beer to Lox & Bagels to an Acai bowl to a Danish. And Bird Rock coffee.
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Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th StYoung Hickory opened its doors in 2014. You can order anything from beer to Lox & Bagels to an Acai bowl to a Danish. And Bird Rock coffee.
Il Postino Restaurant
3959 30th StItalian inspired entrees. Pasta and seafood.
Riki Sushi
3930 30th StSushi.
Coffee from south and central America. Teas and pizza.
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Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StCoffee from south and central America. Teas and pizza.
Oh, it's crazy here. Try a boar, kangaroo, or gator burger here. Of course you can find the standard burger if you are not feeling that craazzzyyy.
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Tioli's Crazy Burger
Oh, it's crazy here. Try a boar, kangaroo, or gator burger here. Of course you can find the standard burger if you are not feeling that craazzzyyy.
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StHambergers and full bar.
Coffee, sandwich and entertainment. Hear locals perform music to poetry. Check ahead for schedule.
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Rebecca's
3015 Juniper StreetCoffee, sandwich and entertainment. Hear locals perform music to poetry. Check ahead for schedule.
Bazinga Eatery, new in 2014. Their specialty is Mac & Cheese. How cleaver!!! Add steak, bacon or broccoli for flare. I'm so excited by their menu, that I'll be dining there tonight. Wine available.
Bazinga Eatery
3382 30th StBazinga Eatery, new in 2014. Their specialty is Mac & Cheese. How cleaver!!! Add steak, bacon or broccoli for flare. I'm so excited by their menu, that I'll be dining there tonight. Wine available.
Sipz
3914 30th StVegetarian Fuzion Cafe.
Influx opened it's third restaruant here in North Park. Featuring healthy breakfast options.
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Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayInflux opened it's third restaruant here in North Park. Featuring healthy breakfast options.
Ripe is a combo veggie grocery store and a sandwich / deli bar. Eat in the sunshine of the patio or take out.
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Ripe North Park
3302 32nd StreetRipe is a combo veggie grocery store and a sandwich / deli bar. Eat in the sunshine of the patio or take out.
Starbucks
1206 28th StOne of the well known Starbucks locations.
Hamilton's is located next to Starbucks and is right next to the historic North Park Theater.
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Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StHamilton's is located next to Starbucks and is right next to the historic North Park Theater.
Asian fusion restaurant and bar. Unique communtiy tables. Share a meal with strangers and become friends.
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Wang's North Park
3029 University AveAsian fusion restaurant and bar. Unique communtiy tables. Share a meal with strangers and become friends.
Grab a sub and this deli and convience store. Fatboy's is a walkable distance from our home.
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Fatboy's
3050 University AveGrab a sub and this deli and convience store. Fatboy's is a walkable distance from our home.
URBN North Park
3085 University AveRestaurnt and bar, specializing in pizza.
If you like Mexican food, this restaurant is a must! Localy owned. Ranchos has truely stepped it up with beautiful decor. Offers vegan options too. Enjoy a walk to/from your home.
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Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StIf you like Mexican food, this restaurant is a must! Localy owned. Ranchos has truely stepped it up with beautiful decor. Offers vegan options too. Enjoy a walk to/from your home.
Retro sandwich shop, an alternative to Subway. Check out The Beatles memoribilia. Within walking distance. Check ahead for hours.
Classic Rock Sandwich Shoppe
3042 North Park WayRetro sandwich shop, an alternative to Subway. Check out The Beatles memoribilia. Within walking distance. Check ahead for hours.
Dine in or out by the fire pits, watch the sites passerbys as you dine.
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West Coast Tavern
2895 University AveDine in or out by the fire pits, watch the sites passerbys as you dine.
Just around the corner. Drink there and take a bag of fresh grounds with you.
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Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StJust around the corner. Drink there and take a bag of fresh grounds with you.
This is a differnet kind of Mexican food. Dine in or on their patio. Call for hours.
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El Comal
3946 Illinois StThis is a differnet kind of Mexican food. Dine in or on their patio. Call for hours.
La Creperie
3773 30th StYou can enjoy watching crepes made you way. The owner speaks french!
Wow. Ramen has arrived in North Park. Do you like variety? They serve duck, octopus, crab, tonkatsu ramen, steamed buns, chicken balls on skewers, and craft beers. Check the menu and their hours.
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THE SAFEHOUSE
2930 University AvenueWow. Ramen has arrived in North Park. Do you like variety? They serve duck, octopus, crab, tonkatsu ramen, steamed buns, chicken balls on skewers, and craft beers. Check the menu and their hours.
Coffee and sandwiches in a suedo-gothic atmosphere. Two locations, the original on Adams Ave in Normal Heights and the second on Park Blvd. in Hillcrest. A must.
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Stepping Stone of California
Coffee and sandwiches in a suedo-gothic atmosphere. Two locations, the original on Adams Ave in Normal Heights and the second on Park Blvd. in Hillcrest. A must.
Come for coffee, stay for the pastries. Wifi hangout. Eclectic atmosphere for the person who enjoys drinking coffee in a unique one of a kind setting. Check hours.
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Claire De Lune Coffee Lounge
2906 University AveCome for coffee, stay for the pastries. Wifi hangout. Eclectic atmosphere for the person who enjoys drinking coffee in a unique one of a kind setting. Check hours.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a neighborhood bar. You get the sense that everyone will know your name. Watch the game and play a game of pool at Bluefoot Bar and Lounge.
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Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th StThis is a neighborhood bar. You get the sense that everyone will know your name. Watch the game and play a game of pool at Bluefoot Bar and Lounge.
Mike Hess Brewery is a quick 5 block walk away.
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Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveMike Hess Brewery is a quick 5 block walk away.
If you want to see the game on multipal games on multiple screens, visit True North Tavern, a full service bar.
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True North Tavern
3815 30th StIf you want to see the game on multipal games on multiple screens, visit True North Tavern, a full service bar.
At Mosaic Wine Bar, you can enjoy a glass of wine with an appitizer and also purchase bottles of wine to go.
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Mosaic Wine Bar
3422 30th StAt Mosaic Wine Bar, you can enjoy a glass of wine with an appitizer and also purchase bottles of wine to go.
A blast from the past. Now you get to play classic coin-op arcade games as an adult while enjoying cocktails or beer.
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StA blast from the past. Now you get to play classic coin-op arcade games as an adult while enjoying cocktails or beer.
Apothocary-esque bar. Offering craft cocktails and micro-brews. Enjoy a pairing of food from next door at Soda & Swine.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StApothocary-esque bar. Offering craft cocktails and micro-brews. Enjoy a pairing of food from next door at Soda & Swine.
Uniques wine tasting set up. Walk there, walk.
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Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveUniques wine tasting set up. Walk there, walk.
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StThis is Modern Times second location.
Thorn St. Brewery frequently hosts a rotating selection of food trucks curbside. Yummy. When you enter the brewery, it looks small. Don't be fooled, head on to the back and see the brew tanks.
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Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StThorn St. Brewery frequently hosts a rotating selection of food trucks curbside. Yummy. When you enter the brewery, it looks small. Don't be fooled, head on to the back and see the brew tanks.
Essentials
Do you need extra supplies, Parkside Market is friendly and helpful.
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Parkside Market
3209 Thorn StDo you need extra supplies, Parkside Market is friendly and helpful.
Fresh & Easy sells groceries and ready to heat meals.
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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
3231 University AvenueFresh & Easy sells groceries and ready to heat meals.
Shopping
Pigment is a unique boutique selling a variety of items you will be sure to want. Perhaps there is someone at home you want to shop for.
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Pigment
3801 30th StPigment is a unique boutique selling a variety of items you will be sure to want. Perhaps there is someone at home you want to shop for.
Kwik Stops
3028 Upas StLiquor Store for all your convience needs
Bottlecraft North Park
3007 University AveWalk away with excellent beers in bottles.
Vons
3610 Adams AveMajor grocery store with ample parking.
Come get groovy second-hand uniques and eclectic clothing, foot ware, and handbags. Thrift Trader also sells used music, etc. Fun for everyone. (2 locations in North Park)
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Thrift Trader
2947 El Cajon BoulevardCome get groovy second-hand uniques and eclectic clothing, foot ware, and handbags. Thrift Trader also sells used music, etc. Fun for everyone. (2 locations in North Park)
7-Eleven
1602 University AveConvience store
Ray's has an iconic 1960's store sign out front. Notice the lava rock building exterior. Grab some flowers from the stand in the parking lot.
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Ray's Liquor Center
3041 30th StRay's has an iconic 1960's store sign out front. Notice the lava rock building exterior. Grab some flowers from the stand in the parking lot.
CVS
3151 University AvePharmacy and convience store.
Walgreens
3222 University AvePharmacy and convience store.
Need a magazine, newspaper or paperback? Ken, Ann & Kent will help you find what you need. This place is super cool. Grab some reading material and go to you favorite coffee shop.
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Paras News
3911 30th StNeed a magazine, newspaper or paperback? Ken, Ann & Kent will help you find what you need. This place is super cool. Grab some reading material and go to you favorite coffee shop.
Arts & Culture
Second Saturday of each month Ray Street opens its doors to the community. Each month is different, sometimes you will find food trucks or a street fair type booths and music in the street.
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Ray Street
Ray StreetSecond Saturday of each month Ray Street opens its doors to the community. Each month is different, sometimes you will find food trucks or a street fair type booths and music in the street.
World Famous San Diego Zoo. Free parking. Be sure to ride Skyfari, for a relaxing aerial view. Special backstage packages available. Ever pet a rhinoceros?
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Zoo di San Diego
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous San Diego Zoo. Free parking. Be sure to ride Skyfari, for a relaxing aerial view. Special backstage packages available. Ever pet a rhinoceros?
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World.
We are so lucky to have WorldBeat so close to us, located in Balboa Park. I take American Tribal Style bellydancing class here on Monday night. Check their calander for events.
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WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park BlvdWe are so lucky to have WorldBeat so close to us, located in Balboa Park. I take American Tribal Style bellydancing class here on Monday night. Check their calander for events.
Everything Else
Holiday Market is not only a liquor store with many convience items, but you can pick up some canned goods or better yet frozen ice cream and popsicles. Nice folks.
Holiday Market
3206 Thorn StHoliday Market is not only a liquor store with many convience items, but you can pick up some canned goods or better yet frozen ice cream and popsicles. Nice folks.
A tasting room featuring house made beers to be enjoyed in an industrial-chic atmosphere.
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Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StA tasting room featuring house made beers to be enjoyed in an industrial-chic atmosphere.
Mister Brown's Barber Shop
3064 University AveNeed a haircut men? This place is a one of a kind. Enjoy the ambiance.
San Diego LGBT Pride
3620 30th StSan Diego Pride LGBT community source. We love our community and North Park.
This area origonaly for children is now home to mom's and pups, Seals that is. Let nature take its course. Located in 'The Jewel' = La Jolla.
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Children's Pool Observation Walkway
Children's Pool Observation WalkwayThis area origonaly for children is now home to mom's and pups, Seals that is. Let nature take its course. Located in 'The Jewel' = La Jolla.
Queen Bee's is a venue for a variety of cultural events, art shows and exercise classes.
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Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center
3925 Ohio StQueen Bee's is a venue for a variety of cultural events, art shows and exercise classes.
A. J. Henley, local owner of this "not your daddy's" barber shop. The day I stopped by to see what this place was about, there were 3 Harley motor cycles parked outside. WOW!
Capitol Barbershop
4379 30th StA. J. Henley, local owner of this "not your daddy's" barber shop. The day I stopped by to see what this place was about, there were 3 Harley motor cycles parked outside. WOW!
Looking to take a yoga class while you are in town. CorePower knows their business.
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CorePower Yoga
3918 30th StLooking to take a yoga class while you are in town. CorePower knows their business.
If you enjoy yoga and don't want to miss your work out, try Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga. They have a second location on Adam's Ave, in Normal Heights. Online schedule.
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Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga - 30th St. in North Park
4081 30th StIf you enjoy yoga and don't want to miss your work out, try Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga. They have a second location on Adam's Ave, in Normal Heights. Online schedule.
Sightseeing
Hotels are open to the public. Walk this elegant and historic hotel from the 1920's. Have lunch/dinner, or enjoy a beverage at the hotel on the shore.
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Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHotels are open to the public. Walk this elegant and historic hotel from the 1920's. Have lunch/dinner, or enjoy a beverage at the hotel on the shore.
Balboa Park is now 100 years old. Enjoy strolling, seeing museums, Sprecles Organ Pavilion, Japanese Gardens, World Beat Center
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Parco Balboa
Balboa Park is now 100 years old. Enjoy strolling, seeing museums, Sprecles Organ Pavilion, Japanese Gardens, World Beat Center