Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Only open certain times (check google for times), this place is a must if you love some good smoked meat. The Tri-Tip sandwich is legendary.
60 locals recommend
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd StOnly open certain times (check google for times), this place is a must if you love some good smoked meat. The Tri-Tip sandwich is legendary.
Go here if you want breakfast on a budget. Nothing over $5 on the menu. Lucky is an impressive and witty one-man show. He takes your order, makes your food, busses the tables, and is just a great dude. You can't beat the prices here, and you can't beat the conversation potential with all the friendly and interesting regulars. No guarantees here. Anything can happen. But you should go.
Lucky's Breakfast
3804 Grim AveGo here if you want breakfast on a budget. Nothing over $5 on the menu. Lucky is an impressive and witty one-man show. He takes your order, makes your food, busses the tables, and is just a great dude. You can't beat the prices here, and you can't beat the conversation potential with all the friendly and interesting regulars. No guarantees here. Anything can happen. But you should go.
Super close walk from the place, cute quiet atmosphere, excellent coffee and pastries.
47 locals recommend
Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StSuper close walk from the place, cute quiet atmosphere, excellent coffee and pastries.
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StAwesome French food. Stellar truffle fries.
Great ramen, dumplings and beer selection. Cool outdoor setting with fire places.
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StGreat ramen, dumplings and beer selection. Cool outdoor setting with fire places.
Creative and delicious modern breakfast dishes. Worth the wait.
280 locals recommend
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveCreative and delicious modern breakfast dishes. Worth the wait.
City Tacos
3028 University AveExcellent creative tacos
Classic Rock Sandwich Shoppe
3042 North Park WayBest Sandwiches in San Diego. Super hidden local spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent selection of brews, and super cool artsy everything.
106 locals recommend
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StExcellent selection of brews, and super cool artsy everything.
The local sports bar. Very fun place, with a great beer selection and good vibes.
56 locals recommend
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th StThe local sports bar. Very fun place, with a great beer selection and good vibes.
My favorite dive bar in North Park. Best cocktails and cheapest beer deal (2 for $5 Tecates).
59 locals recommend
Bar Pink
3829 30th StMy favorite dive bar in North Park. Best cocktails and cheapest beer deal (2 for $5 Tecates).
North Park Beer Company
3038 University AveGreat beer and atmosphere.
The closest brewery to our property, just a short walk down the alley and to the left. Good people, great beer, and usually a tasty food truck out front.
129 locals recommend
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StThe closest brewery to our property, just a short walk down the alley and to the left. Good people, great beer, and usually a tasty food truck out front.
Parks & Nature
Stunning architecture, flora, and tranquility can be found all over this park. Find the Japanese Friendship Garden!
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Stunning architecture, flora, and tranquility can be found all over this park. Find the Japanese Friendship Garden!
Stunning beauty, technically challenging, super rewarding, this is my favorite hike in the county. Please be warned: this is not for the beginner or even intermediate. Take plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks. Best time to go is December-May. I wouldn't recommend going if the sun is too hot.
10 locals recommend
Three Sisters Falls Trail
Three Sisters Falls TrailStunning beauty, technically challenging, super rewarding, this is my favorite hike in the county. Please be warned: this is not for the beginner or even intermediate. Take plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks. Best time to go is December-May. I wouldn't recommend going if the sun is too hot.
Everyone likes to get a picture of themselves on the famous "Potato Chip Rock." Nice strenuous hike, not for beginners.
203 locals recommend
Potato Chip Rock
Everyone likes to get a picture of themselves on the famous "Potato Chip Rock." Nice strenuous hike, not for beginners.
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
5115 Soledad RdExcellent views of the city and bay.
Moonlight Beach
400 B StBeautiful cliff side beach, lots of neat artsy things to see.
One of the beautiful areas along the Pacific Crest Trail, with several trails that intersect and converge with the PCT itself. My favorite area to go and spend a day in nature.
34 locals recommend
Mount Laguna
One of the beautiful areas along the Pacific Crest Trail, with several trails that intersect and converge with the PCT itself. My favorite area to go and spend a day in nature.
Arts & Culture
Old Town
Some of the best acts come right here to North Park. This venue is great.
125 locals recommend
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveSome of the best acts come right here to North Park. This venue is great.
Essentials
Tons of local items, excellent service, great prices on everything.
65 locals recommend
Barons Market North Park
3231 University AveTons of local items, excellent service, great prices on everything.
CVS
3151 University AveShopping
Pigment
3801 30th StUnique California Americana
Everything here is locally made. One of the coolest stores in the city, and hands down the best place to find a genuine San Diego souvenir.
13 locals recommend
Simply Local
3013 University AveEverything here is locally made. One of the coolest stores in the city, and hands down the best place to find a genuine San Diego souvenir.
This is San Diego's Fisherman's Wharf. Lots of cool shops and good food and buskers.
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrThis is San Diego's Fisherman's Wharf. Lots of cool shops and good food and buskers.
Sightseeing
Some of the most dramatic 360 degree views of San Diego and La Jolla.
146 locals recommend
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SSome of the most dramatic 360 degree views of San Diego and La Jolla.
Mt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix DrIncredible 360 views of eastern San Diego County.
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast Blvd