North Park Guidebook
Food + Drink
This is our spot! We are good friends with most of the staff and have been coming here since it first opened. Please let them know that you are staying in our home. We love sitting at the bar and getting the fresh breeze.
Must eats: Fried Green Tomato salad, Pretzel Bites, Burger Sliders, Hummus Plate. Basically everything on the menu.
44 locals recommend
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StThis is our spot! We are good friends with most of the staff and have been coming here since it first opened. Please let them know that you are staying in our home. We love sitting at the bar and getting the fresh breeze.
Must eats: Fried Green Tomato salad, Pretzel Bites, Burger Sliders, Hummus Plate. Basically everything on the menu.
The back patio is gorgeous. Sit back there and take your time with a nice Italian Meal. We recommend the Chicken Picatta, Alfredo, Spicy Cesar and Seafood Pasta.
101 locals recommend
Alexander's
3391 30th StThe back patio is gorgeous. Sit back there and take your time with a nice Italian Meal. We recommend the Chicken Picatta, Alfredo, Spicy Cesar and Seafood Pasta.
French inspired food with a cozy and intimate atmosphere. It's the kind of place that you could stay all night.
114 locals recommend
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StFrench inspired food with a cozy and intimate atmosphere. It's the kind of place that you could stay all night.
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StThis place has an amazing happy hour. Great oysters and other snacks!
27 locals recommend
One Door North
3422 30th StThis place has an amazing happy hour. Great oysters and other snacks!
RAD HABITS Juice Co.
2967 Beech StCan't beat their sandwiches and a cold beer on the patio after a day on the beach.
39 locals recommend
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdCan't beat their sandwiches and a cold beer on the patio after a day on the beach.
Pali Wine Co.
2130 India StUrban Wine Bar in Little Italy with a charming rooftop.
City Tacos
3028 University AveCreative and authentic street tacos for all different tastes
Perfect for groups with kids. There is a cute little play area great food and drinks.
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StPerfect for groups with kids. There is a cute little play area great food and drinks.
Big Kitchen Café
3003 Grape StreetGreat spot for breakfast especially with little ones.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StSaiko Sake and Sushi Bar
2884 University AveThe Friendly Tavern
2632 University AveBlack Radish
2591 University AvenueThe Mission North Park
2801 University AveCrushed North Park
2920 University AvenueCaffè Calabria
3933 30th StSiamo Napoli Restaurant
3959 30th St619 Spirits North Park
3015 Lincoln AvePure Press Juice Bar
4111 30th StreetNorthside Shack
3773 Rosecrans StPomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdNorth Park Beer Company
3038 University AveMike Hess Brewing - Seaport Village
879 West Harbor DriveHoly Matcha
3118 University AvePanchita's Kitchen & Bakery
3803 32nd StEnjoy art and music at this outdoor restaurant and park in Balboa Park Plaza.
81 locals recommend
Panama 66
1450 El PradoEnjoy art and music at this outdoor restaurant and park in Balboa Park Plaza.
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveCommunal Coffee
2335 University AveDark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveSantos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StMorning Glory
550 W Date StJuniper & Ivy
2228 Kettner BlvdBorn and Raised
1909 India StZinqué - San Diego
2101 Kettner BoulevardKettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdNolita Hall
2305 India StThe Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdHerb & Wood
2210 Kettner BlvdClayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange AveClayton's Bakery & Bistro
849 Orange AveHealth + Wellness
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3752 30th StreetShop Good
3027 North Park WayPerfect place to refresh and glow. Ask for the owner Kristy and tell her you are staying with us!
Skin Habit
3570 30th StPerfect place to refresh and glow. Ask for the owner Kristy and tell her you are staying with us!
Girl on the Go! Night Spa
830 25th StActivities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrA fun activity for all type of travelers who want to relax and be outdoors.
66 locals recommend
Morley Field Disc Golf Course
3090 Pershing DrA fun activity for all type of travelers who want to relax and be outdoors.
Coronado Beach
Coronado is of course a must!
Marine Street Beach
Beautiful and secluded beach with great lunch spots nearby.
The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveA nationally recognized interactive museum
A very local beach swimming cove, very peaceful and perfect for a day on the water. Shhhh, don't tell anyone we sent you ;)
12 locals recommend
Kellogs Beach
Point Loma WayA very local beach swimming cove, very peaceful and perfect for a day on the water. Shhhh, don't tell anyone we sent you ;)
Morley Field Playground
2229 Morley Field DrNorth Park Mini Park
3812 29th StreetThere are some cute little sandy spots for swimming with little ones
102 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StThere are some cute little sandy spots for swimming with little ones
Pretty views of the water, places to eat and picnic. Also has an amazing water feature for kids to splash around in
114 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific HwyPretty views of the water, places to eat and picnic. Also has an amazing water feature for kids to splash around in
This is a must visit for families! On the weekends and after school opens up their amazing playground and workout area for the neighborhood to enjoy.
McKinley Elementary School
3045 Felton StThis is a must visit for families! On the weekends and after school opens up their amazing playground and workout area for the neighborhood to enjoy.
Balboa Park
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful hiking & beaches
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdPetco Park
100 Park BlvdBirch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySunset Cliffs
We love to watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
Sunset Cliffs
We love to watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
Speciality Shops
Pigment
3801 30th Stmimi & red boutique
5005 Cass StHOME + HOUND
3813 Ray StreetVerbatim Books
3793 30th StSage Sisters
3013 University AveThread + Seed - South Park
2220 Fern StMarkets
Barons Market North Park
3231 University AveVons
3610 Adams AveTarget
3030 Grape StreetNorth Park Thursday Market
3000 North Park WayFarmer's Market every Thursday afternoon/evening
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveRalphs
101 G StSprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrWhole Foods Market
711 University AveSmart & Final Extra!
6235 El Cajon BlvdNorthgate Market
1950 Main StSepulveda Meats and Provisions
1220 28th StTarget
3030 Grape StreetNeighborhoods
South Park
University Heights
Golden Hill
Old Town
Gaslamp Quarter
Little Italy
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StPacific Beach
Encinitas
Carlsbad
Coronado
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur Rd