Guidebook for San Diego
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports bar popular with young people, good beer selection, DJ's at night, always crowded.
69 locals recommend
True North Tavern
3815 30th StSports bar popular with young people, good beer selection, DJ's at night, always crowded.
3910 30th St
3910 30th StreetNorth Park's version of the wine bar
The Office
3936 30th StQuasi Hipster hangout
Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th StGay-Straight karaoke bar with star wars cantina crowd mix.
Best craft beer selection within walking distance by far. Great backyard patio with picnic tables.
57 locals recommend
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StBest craft beer selection within walking distance by far. Great backyard patio with picnic tables.
Pecs Bar
2046 University AveGay bar with pool tables, patio and friendly crowd
San Diego Eagle
3040 North Park WaySan Diego's version of the iconic gay leather franchise.
U-31
3112 University AvePopular bar with live music
Food Scene
Great front patio to watch the world go by. Small plates, good food, reasonable prices. All around recommended. Also, popular bar scene at night.
52 locals recommend
West Coast Tavern
2895 University AveGreat front patio to watch the world go by. Small plates, good food, reasonable prices. All around recommended. Also, popular bar scene at night.
Good cheap eats, plus whacky bison and other exotic meat burgers in a pub environment.
34 locals recommend
Crazee Burger
3993 30th StGood cheap eats, plus whacky bison and other exotic meat burgers in a pub environment.
3029 University Ave
3029 University AvenueBig Chinese restaurant with hip vibe and bar scene
Craft beers, homemade grass fed sausages, wines in mason jars, wacky infused waters, great room with roll up doors
The Linkery
3794 30th StCraft beers, homemade grass fed sausages, wines in mason jars, wacky infused waters, great room with roll up doors
Peking Restaurant Chop Suey
2877 University Ave1950's decor Chinese Restaurant with good food.
Italian food, reasonable prices, trendy room and presentation
18 locals recommend
Il Postino Restaurant
3959 30th StItalian food, reasonable prices, trendy room and presentation
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StAuthentic Italian Cafe with coffees, flatbreads, and sandwiches
Traditional Italian restaurant complete with red checker table cloth decor, and very reasonable prices.
10 locals recommend
Paesano Italian Food
3647 30th StTraditional Italian restaurant complete with red checker table cloth decor, and very reasonable prices.
Your standard Mexican street food restuarant with decent food and cheap prices.
13 locals recommend
Saguaro's
3753 30th StreetYour standard Mexican street food restuarant with decent food and cheap prices.
This is probably the finest restaurant within walking distance of my house. Great food.
139 locals recommend
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StThis is probably the finest restaurant within walking distance of my house. Great food.
All deserts, something for everyone, for after dinner or the show.
22 locals recommend
Heaven Sent Desserts
All deserts, something for everyone, for after dinner or the show.
Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StExcellent Mexican food. My favorite in the neighborhood.
Filter Coffee & Tea
4096 30th StreetGet your fancy coffee drinks and while away the hours
Starbucks
1206 28th Stneeds no explanation
Large European style coffee bar with night scene open mike kind of feeling.
14 locals recommend
Claire De Lune Coffee Lounge
2906 University AveLarge European style coffee bar with night scene open mike kind of feeling.
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveThe most popular breakfast place by far. Go early.
Rigoberto's Taco Shop
2704 University Avecalorie rich Mexican street food
Trendy presentation of Mexican favorites with grass fed meats, and locavore sensibilities
162 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueTrendy presentation of Mexican favorites with grass fed meats, and locavore sensibilities
3085 University Ave
3085 University AvenueCoal fired pizzas and bar scene with great room.
Essentials
Vons
3610 Adams AveBig grocery chain with everything
Shopping
Ray Street Custom Framing
3807 Ray StHeart of North Park's gallery district
Everything Else
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
3231 University Avenuepre-packaged fresh foods, grocery store
CVS
3151 University Avemy favorite pharmacy and the closest
Walgreens
3222 University AveFor CVS haters
Bar Pink
3829 30th Stpopular with young crowd.
Eveoke Dance Theatre
2811 University AveMore likely to catch hip hop than ballet. Creative independent theatre
Arts & Culture
Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center
3925 Ohio StAlways something going on there.
Big broadway house with travelling shows, concerts, etc.
125 locals recommend
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveBig broadway house with travelling shows, concerts, etc.