Nancy's South Park/San Diego Guidebook

Nancy
Nancy's South Park/San Diego Guidebook

Food - South Park/Golden Hill

Places to eat in the nearby neighborhoods of South Park and Golden Hill, all within walking distance. I have not included in the list below some of the restaurants in the neighborhood like Del Sur (Mexican) or Curryosity (Indian) at 30th and Juniper, as they are less likely to be used by a solo traveler, but they are also within walking distance and would be good for a meetup with friends.
Really good classic thin crust pizza! Only a few minutes walk away, and open late. Made fresh. Choose slices from many different kinds. They often have vegan slices. Great for solo traveler.
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Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th St
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Really good classic thin crust pizza! Only a few minutes walk away, and open late. Made fresh. Choose slices from many different kinds. They often have vegan slices. Great for solo traveler.
Outdoor seating. Cute French-inspired cafe for breakfast and lunch! Fresh-made sweet and savory crepes, plus salads, paninis, and pastries.
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Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th St
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Outdoor seating. Cute French-inspired cafe for breakfast and lunch! Fresh-made sweet and savory crepes, plus salads, paninis, and pastries.
Local coffee shop. Modernistic decor, good food. Wifi.
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Influx Cafe
1948 Broadway
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Local coffee shop. Modernistic decor, good food. Wifi.
A local Mexican favorite. Filling bean and cheese burrito! (FYI vegans, in SD classic Mexican eateries usually use lard for refried beans-they do here) Pair with a horchata rice drink or a fresh made to order fruit drink for a cheap and filling lunch. Don't overlook the fresh cucumber, sliced fresh radish, spicy pickled carrots, and fresh salsa for the side .
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El Paisa Fresh Mexican Grill
2494 Imperial Avenue
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A local Mexican favorite. Filling bean and cheese burrito! (FYI vegans, in SD classic Mexican eateries usually use lard for refried beans-they do here) Pair with a horchata rice drink or a fresh made to order fruit drink for a cheap and filling lunch. Don't overlook the fresh cucumber, sliced fresh radish, spicy pickled carrots, and fresh salsa for the side .
Outdoor seating. Very near on way to #2 bus stop. Pick up a coffee to start your day. Wifi.
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Starbucks
1206 28th St
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Outdoor seating. Very near on way to #2 bus stop. Pick up a coffee to start your day. Wifi.
Mexican fruit salads, freshly-made to order fruit juices, and Mexican style Tortas (sandwiches). Try El Vampiro (juice named for its blood-red color)--mixed orange juice, carrot juice, beet juice and more.
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Humberto's Taco Shop
1015 25th St
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Mexican fruit salads, freshly-made to order fruit juices, and Mexican style Tortas (sandwiches). Try El Vampiro (juice named for its blood-red color)--mixed orange juice, carrot juice, beet juice and more.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Very popular Italian restaurant. Very good pizzas, pasta, etc. Waiting time on weekends. More expensive than Luigi's. Good for meeting with friends.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
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Indoor and outdoor seating. Very popular Italian restaurant. Very good pizzas, pasta, etc. Waiting time on weekends. More expensive than Luigi's. Good for meeting with friends.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Even indoor seating has lots of air. Popular burger restaurant. Good burgers and fries, including two kinds of house-made veggie burgers, turkey burgers, and sweet potato fries. Open late.
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Station Tavern
2204 Fern St
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Indoor and outdoor seating. Even indoor seating has lots of air. Popular burger restaurant. Good burgers and fries, including two kinds of house-made veggie burgers, turkey burgers, and sweet potato fries. Open late.
Outdoor seating. Local independent coffeehouse in Golden Hill on the way to downtown. In nice old house, has outdoor patio. Try their mixed-fruit smoothie. Also has food items.
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Krakatoa
1128 25th St
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Outdoor seating. Local independent coffeehouse in Golden Hill on the way to downtown. In nice old house, has outdoor patio. Try their mixed-fruit smoothie. Also has food items.
Middle-eastern restaurant in a corner of a strip mall a few blocks away. Unassuming decor. Many halal items. Kabobs, tabbouleh, shwarma, falafel, etc.
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Kabob House
2479 Broadway
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Middle-eastern restaurant in a corner of a strip mall a few blocks away. Unassuming decor. Many halal items. Kabobs, tabbouleh, shwarma, falafel, etc.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Even the indoor seating has lots of air at border of indoor/outdoor. VEGAN. Upscale vegan restaurant, popular and innovative.
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KINDRED
1503 30th St
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Indoor and outdoor seating. Even the indoor seating has lots of air at border of indoor/outdoor. VEGAN. Upscale vegan restaurant, popular and innovative.
Popular restaurant and chocolate store. Interesting food, wonderful hot chocolates in many different flavors and percentages of chocolate from white to dark, they make their own ethically-sources chocolates- all their dark chocolates are vegan. Good brunch items. Nice bar seating area, interesting sparkling fruit drinks. Can buy to go house-made muffins, great flourless chocolate brownies with muscovado sugar or roasted cocoa nibs ($4), huge cookies, house-made chocolates, unexpected and interesting flavors.
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Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern St
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Popular restaurant and chocolate store. Interesting food, wonderful hot chocolates in many different flavors and percentages of chocolate from white to dark, they make their own ethically-sources chocolates- all their dark chocolates are vegan. Good brunch items. Nice bar seating area, interesting sparkling fruit drinks. Can buy to go house-made muffins, great flourless chocolate brownies with muscovado sugar or roasted cocoa nibs ($4), huge cookies, house-made chocolates, unexpected and interesting flavors.
Independent coffee shop close by. Also makes donuts.
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
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Independent coffee shop close by. Also makes donuts.
Tiny offshoot of Buona Forchetta next door. Nice atmosphere. Cappuccinos, cheese plates, little dishes, etc. Better for solo traveler than Buona Forchetta.
Enoteca Buona Forchetta
3011 Beech St
Tiny offshoot of Buona Forchetta next door. Nice atmosphere. Cappuccinos, cheese plates, little dishes, etc. Better for solo traveler than Buona Forchetta.
Local high-quality butchers. Buy some slices of cheese and or meat to make your own sandwich.
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Sepulveda Meats and Provisions
1220 28th St
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Local high-quality butchers. Buy some slices of cheese and or meat to make your own sandwich.
Traditional Mexican bakery. Take a tray and tongs to pick what you like. Cheap. Cash only.
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Panchita's Bakery
2519 C St
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Traditional Mexican bakery. Take a tray and tongs to pick what you like. Cheap. Cash only.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Craft brews and eats.
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South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th St
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Craft brews and eats.
All outdoor seating. Super cute outdoor coffee shop on a patio adjoining a shop with coffee, tea, and savory/sweet items served from a vintage RV. Try a lavender-honey or rose-vanilla latte.
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Communal Coffee
2335 University Ave
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All outdoor seating. Super cute outdoor coffee shop on a patio adjoining a shop with coffee, tea, and savory/sweet items served from a vintage RV. Try a lavender-honey or rose-vanilla latte.
Next to Dark Horse Coffee Roasters. Interesting flavors of ice cream. This is an ice cream shop not just for kids! (Roasted sweet corn was one flavor last time I went in)
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Mutual Friend Ice Cream
3004 25th St
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Next to Dark Horse Coffee Roasters. Interesting flavors of ice cream. This is an ice cream shop not just for kids! (Roasted sweet corn was one flavor last time I went in)
Very nice small family-owned Thai restaurant. See their website. Smaller selection, but well done and at reasonable prices. They make their own Massaman curry from scratch (not from a paste), and make their own condiments. Pad Thai, soups, brown rice with veggies and tofu, mango with sticky rice, bobo tea, etc. In the back of a small local Market, look for the banner over the market entrance.
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55 Thai Kitchen
2601 Broadway
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Very nice small family-owned Thai restaurant. See their website. Smaller selection, but well done and at reasonable prices. They make their own Massaman curry from scratch (not from a paste), and make their own condiments. Pad Thai, soups, brown rice with veggies and tofu, mango with sticky rice, bobo tea, etc. In the back of a small local Market, look for the banner over the market entrance.
Mexican-style paletas, ice-cream, etc.
Anakin’s Ice Cream Parlor
2991 Broadway
Mexican-style paletas, ice-cream, etc.
Coffee house just down from the mini-Target on Grape Street. They roast their own coffee. Nice atmosphere. Good pastries brought in from Cardamom Cafe (local). On Sundays until 2 pm they have tacos for brunch from Chicano Soul Food.
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Seven Seas Roasting Company
1947 Fern St
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Coffee house just down from the mini-Target on Grape Street. They roast their own coffee. Nice atmosphere. Good pastries brought in from Cardamom Cafe (local). On Sundays until 2 pm they have tacos for brunch from Chicano Soul Food.
They describe themselves as an "urban tavern." Beer, wine, food (appetizers, snacks, salads, plates). Open relatively late till midnight , food services till 10 pm Sun-TH, till 11 pm F, Sat
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counterpoint
830 25th St
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They describe themselves as an "urban tavern." Beer, wine, food (appetizers, snacks, salads, plates). Open relatively late till midnight , food services till 10 pm Sun-TH, till 11 pm F, Sat
Been here for decades. Old-time atmosphere. Grill your own meal dinner in a lounge setting, cocktails, beer, jukebox, etc. 21+
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Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
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Been here for decades. Old-time atmosphere. Grill your own meal dinner in a lounge setting, cocktails, beer, jukebox, etc. 21+
Good Italian food. Good for meeting with friends. Not cheap.
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Piacere Mio
1947 Fern St
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Good Italian food. Good for meeting with friends. Not cheap.
Food truck. Only outdoor seating, perch on the retaining wall or eat at folding table set up under a tent. Excellent Mexican seafood food truck, been in this location for many years. On the side of the parking lot in front of the Grape Street mini-Target. Fish tacos (you can get them grilled instead of fried) etc. Many kinds of ceviche from simple for one person ($3.50) to fancy enough for two ($9). Salmon burgers. etc.
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Ocean 97 Seafood
3030 Grape Street
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Food truck. Only outdoor seating, perch on the retaining wall or eat at folding table set up under a tent. Excellent Mexican seafood food truck, been in this location for many years. On the side of the parking lot in front of the Grape Street mini-Target. Fish tacos (you can get them grilled instead of fried) etc. Many kinds of ceviche from simple for one person ($3.50) to fancy enough for two ($9). Salmon burgers. etc.
Food truck. Outdoor seating set up under a tent. #1 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. 2020.! Also voted SD CityBeats 2019 Best Food Truck. Good Middle Eastern food truck. At the side of the parking lot for the Bottle House liquor store across the street from the Target Express on Grape Street. House-made falafel, chicken, vegan chicken, and wagyu beef shwarmas and pitas, dolmas (not made in house), fries, fattoush salad. 3012 Grape St.
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Shawarma Guys
3012 Grape Street
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Food truck. Outdoor seating set up under a tent. #1 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. 2020.! Also voted SD CityBeats 2019 Best Food Truck. Good Middle Eastern food truck. At the side of the parking lot for the Bottle House liquor store across the street from the Target Express on Grape Street. House-made falafel, chicken, vegan chicken, and wagyu beef shwarmas and pitas, dolmas (not made in house), fries, fattoush salad. 3012 Grape St.
Here for 40 years. American food. Eclectic atmosphere, Judy the owner is a local legend. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Cash only
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Big Kitchen Café
3003 Grape Street
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Here for 40 years. American food. Eclectic atmosphere, Judy the owner is a local legend. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Cash only
Nonprofit bakery, restaurant, and small Italian market from Buona Forchetta's owner at Juniper and 30th. All-day breakfast. Donates profits to education projects including local schools. Menu includes breakfast pizzas, frittatas, pancakes, special French toast such as tiramisu broche, salads, and hash. Highly recommend any of Buona Forchetta's restaurants.
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Matteo
3015 Juniper St
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Nonprofit bakery, restaurant, and small Italian market from Buona Forchetta's owner at Juniper and 30th. All-day breakfast. Donates profits to education projects including local schools. Menu includes breakfast pizzas, frittatas, pancakes, special French toast such as tiramisu broche, salads, and hash. Highly recommend any of Buona Forchetta's restaurants.
Small covered shed across from the min-Target on Grape Street, near the food trucks. Coffee and acai. 3030 Grape St. Usually open 7-2
Subterranean Coffee & Acai
3030 Grape Street
Small covered shed across from the min-Target on Grape Street, near the food trucks. Coffee and acai. 3030 Grape St. Usually open 7-2
Food truck. in parking lot of the mini-Target on Grape Street. Focuses on meat. $1.99 Al Pastor tacos on Taco Tuesday. Open noon to 7 pm. NY Carne Asada tacos with hand-made tortillas. Vegetarian/vegan taco also
Sonora Steak Asadero
3030 Grape Street
Food truck. in parking lot of the mini-Target on Grape Street. Focuses on meat. $1.99 Al Pastor tacos on Taco Tuesday. Open noon to 7 pm. NY Carne Asada tacos with hand-made tortillas. Vegetarian/vegan taco also

Shopping - South Park/Golden Hill

Places to shop primarily for food but also other items in South Park and Golden Hill, all walkable. I have not included separately in the list below the small shops on Fern Street in South Park just below 30th St, they are nice to browse on a nice day, all within a few blocks on a tree-lined street. Vintage items, clothing, even a pottery studio.
Small Target Express. If you forgot anything (sunscreen, razors, etc) here is where you can pick up supplies. Also has food staples and frozen items, even a nice selection of beers and wine.
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Target
3030 Grape Street
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Small Target Express. If you forgot anything (sunscreen, razors, etc) here is where you can pick up supplies. Also has food staples and frozen items, even a nice selection of beers and wine.
Small market, has Mexican and some Arabic selections. Small, but you can find many of the foods, fruits, and vegetables you might want here, just a few blocks away. Deli has takeout. Dolma, house made ceviche, many kinds of house made salsa (known for this locally), homemade tortilla chips to go with, sandwiches, baklava, ready to cook pizzas, etc. Also has tacos on most weekends (look for outside sign).
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Food Bowl Market & Deli
3035 Cedar St
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Small market, has Mexican and some Arabic selections. Small, but you can find many of the foods, fruits, and vegetables you might want here, just a few blocks away. Deli has takeout. Dolma, house made ceviche, many kinds of house made salsa (known for this locally), homemade tortilla chips to go with, sandwiches, baklava, ready to cook pizzas, etc. Also has tacos on most weekends (look for outside sign).
Another close by small local market with a variety of foods, fruits, and vegetables. Not quite as close as Food Bowl. Close to #2 bus line.
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Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods
2511 C St
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Another close by small local market with a variety of foods, fruits, and vegetables. Not quite as close as Food Bowl. Close to #2 bus line.
Good small independent bookstore. Impossible not to wander through and find something interesting you might want to read, or give as a gift. Also has children's books, good for gifts.
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The Book Catapult
3010-b Juniper St
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Good small independent bookstore. Impossible not to wander through and find something interesting you might want to read, or give as a gift. Also has children's books, good for gifts.
Vinyl shop. The main vintage and new records are not cheap, but they have an entire "bargain basement" room off the back with $3 records, and they put out piles of free records most weekends. I have a record player so feel free to listen to your special find.
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Vinyl Junkies Record shack
2235 Fern St
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Vinyl shop. The main vintage and new records are not cheap, but they have an entire "bargain basement" room off the back with $3 records, and they put out piles of free records most weekends. I have a record player so feel free to listen to your special find.
Walk up Fern Street and in the surrounding area just behind and you will see in the blocks just above the Target small independent shops for clothing, vintage items, etc. Check out the building complex at 30th and Fern Streets. Also Thread + Seed and Gold Leaf as well as Vinyl Junkies Record Shack There is also a store connected to Communal Coffee
Fern Street
Fern Street
Walk up Fern Street and in the surrounding area just behind and you will see in the blocks just above the Target small independent shops for clothing, vintage items, etc. Check out the building complex at 30th and Fern Streets. Also Thread + Seed and Gold Leaf as well as Vinyl Junkies Record Shack There is also a store connected to Communal Coffee

Sightseeing - Nearby

Our Central Park and Museum Mile for San Diego. Beautiful. Great museums & gardens. Stroll along the Prado. Historic open-air Botanical Building at the Lily Pond & Timken Art Museum (medieval and Russian art, and a Rembrandt if it is not on tour) always free. In the summer you may find musicians and magicians along the Prado walkway. Free organ concert every Sunday at 2 pm at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.
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Балбоа-парк
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Our Central Park and Museum Mile for San Diego. Beautiful. Great museums & gardens. Stroll along the Prado. Historic open-air Botanical Building at the Lily Pond & Timken Art Museum (medieval and Russian art, and a Rembrandt if it is not on tour) always free. In the summer you may find musicians and magicians along the Prado walkway. Free organ concert every Sunday at 2 pm at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.
Close by next to Balboa Park, world-famous Zoo. Large focus on conservation. Open until 9 pm at night during the summer (Memorial Day weekend through to Labor Day weekend), stroll and see the acrobatics show if they have one!
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Зоопарк Сан-Дієго
2920 Zoo Dr
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Close by next to Balboa Park, world-famous Zoo. Large focus on conservation. Open until 9 pm at night during the summer (Memorial Day weekend through to Labor Day weekend), stroll and see the acrobatics show if they have one!
Many travelers have heard of the USS Midway close by, but most haven't heard of the Maritime Museum on the Embarcadero. Beautiful old sailing ship the Star of India, a submarine, and other authentic old vessels and replicas (including a replica from the move Master and Commander).
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Морський музей у Сан-Дієго
1492 N Harbor Dr
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Many travelers have heard of the USS Midway close by, but most haven't heard of the Maritime Museum on the Embarcadero. Beautiful old sailing ship the Star of India, a submarine, and other authentic old vessels and replicas (including a replica from the move Master and Commander).

Bars-Drinks - South Park/Golden Hill

All walkable, in the neighborhoods of South Park or Golden Hill
Our only local wine bar. Their bottle shop has a number of natural wines.
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The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th St
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Our only local wine bar. Their bottle shop has a number of natural wines.
Long-time old-time bar, in South Park from far before any gentrification.
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Whistle Stop
2236 Fern St
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Long-time old-time bar, in South Park from far before any gentrification.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Another old-time, long-time bar, here for decades.
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Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th St
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Another old-time, long-time bar, here for decades.
Nearest liquor store and market two blocks away, across from the Starbucks. Nearest place for a kombucha, hard cider, or beer.
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Golden Hill Liquor
2795 B St
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Nearest liquor store and market two blocks away, across from the Starbucks. Nearest place for a kombucha, hard cider, or beer.
Outdoor and indoor seating. even their indoor seating has lots of fresh air. Sports Bar/Cafe.
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Fernside
1946 Fern St
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Outdoor and indoor seating. even their indoor seating has lots of fresh air. Sports Bar/Cafe.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Local craft brews and restaurant. "Sister brewpub" to Hamilton's Tavern next door. At least 13 local beers on tap.
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South Park Brewing Company
1517 30th St
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Local craft brews and restaurant. "Sister brewpub" to Hamilton's Tavern next door. At least 13 local beers on tap.
Been here for decades. Grill your own meal dinner in a lounge setting, cocktails, beer, jukebox, etc.
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Turf Supper Club
1116 25th St
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Been here for decades. Grill your own meal dinner in a lounge setting, cocktails, beer, jukebox, etc.
Food and drinks in modern atmosphere
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counterpoint
830 25th St
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Food and drinks in modern atmosphere

Food - Outside South Park/Golden Hill

Remarkable desserts. Renowned local place. This is the original location in Banker's Hill. Their second location is in Little Italy on State Street, which also has savory food.
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth Ave
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Remarkable desserts. Renowned local place. This is the original location in Banker's Hill. Their second location is in Little Italy on State Street, which also has savory food.
If you are in Balboa Park, try out this Asian fusion cafe next to the Japanese Friendship Garden. 34+ kinds of teas, decent not too expensive curry bowls, soba noodle dishes, edamame, Japanese snacks to go, etc.
Tea Pavilion
2215 Pan American Way
If you are in Balboa Park, try out this Asian fusion cafe next to the Japanese Friendship Garden. 34+ kinds of teas, decent not too expensive curry bowls, soba noodle dishes, edamame, Japanese snacks to go, etc.
Till 2 pm on Saturdays. One of our best local farmer's markets.
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Фермерський ринок Little Italy Mercato
600 W Date St
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Till 2 pm on Saturdays. One of our best local farmer's markets.
On of our best local farmer's markets. Also many kinds of cultural street food (Thai, African, Korean, French, Mexican, etc) and also some clothing and goods from around the world. People will come here not only to buy fruits or vegetables, but also brunch or lunch. Open till 2 pm on Sundays.
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Фермерський ринок Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
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On of our best local farmer's markets. Also many kinds of cultural street food (Thai, African, Korean, French, Mexican, etc) and also some clothing and goods from around the world. People will come here not only to buy fruits or vegetables, but also brunch or lunch. Open till 2 pm on Sundays.
A public food hall in Liberty Station that has many little stalls in it of all kinds of food from many different cultures. Pick up an Argentinian empanada, Thai food, good cheeses, a French macaroon, etc. Not that close or convenient unless you are renting a car or going to or from the Point Loma area.
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Громадський ринок Ліберті
2820 Historic Decatur Rd
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A public food hall in Liberty Station that has many little stalls in it of all kinds of food from many different cultures. Pick up an Argentinian empanada, Thai food, good cheeses, a French macaroon, etc. Not that close or convenient unless you are renting a car or going to or from the Point Loma area.
Popular house made donut bar downtown. They are open until they sell out.
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Donut Bar
631 B St
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Popular house made donut bar downtown. They are open until they sell out.
1602 State St. Gelato shop in Little Italy. Large variety of house made gelato. Another location on Fifth Ave.
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Pappalecco
1602 State St
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1602 State St. Gelato shop in Little Italy. Large variety of house made gelato. Another location on Fifth Ave.
Favorite Italian cafe in North Park on 30th Street off University. Has a cute parklet outside, one of the first in San Diego. Good sandwiches, coffee, etc.
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Caffè Calabria
3933 30th St
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Favorite Italian cafe in North Park on 30th Street off University. Has a cute parklet outside, one of the first in San Diego. Good sandwiches, coffee, etc.
Popular local ramen restaurant on the edge of North Park. Inside/outside seating. Lots of pork, but also non-pork and vegetarian options. A second location in Little Italy on Fir Street at Kettner. Not in walking distance, take the #2 bus or Uber.
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
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Popular local ramen restaurant on the edge of North Park. Inside/outside seating. Lots of pork, but also non-pork and vegetarian options. A second location in Little Italy on Fir Street at Kettner. Not in walking distance, take the #2 bus or Uber.
In Hillcrest. Bakery and cafe. One of the first in San Diego to make European-style hard-crust bread in an authentic oven. Try a sampler of their breads for breakfast/brunch/lunch, get a sandwich or home made pastry, or buy some bread or a baguette to go. A San Diego icon, it is still one of the best.
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Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University Ave
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In Hillcrest. Bakery and cafe. One of the first in San Diego to make European-style hard-crust bread in an authentic oven. Try a sampler of their breads for breakfast/brunch/lunch, get a sandwich or home made pastry, or buy some bread or a baguette to go. A San Diego icon, it is still one of the best.
Southern California's first Cat Cafe. Locally-roasted Coffee and pastries or sandwiches and you get to interact with adoptable cats from The Rescue House. You can make a reservation for $12 with complimentary food or drink if you are pressed for time (reserve 24 hrs in advance). Evening Cat Yoga classes.
The Cat Cafe
302 Island Ave
Southern California's first Cat Cafe. Locally-roasted Coffee and pastries or sandwiches and you get to interact with adoptable cats from The Rescue House. You can make a reservation for $12 with complimentary food or drink if you are pressed for time (reserve 24 hrs in advance). Evening Cat Yoga classes.
Open-air cafe inside outdoor sculpture garden of the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. One of the best places to eat in Balboa Park. Focus on locally sourced food and drink, including local beer, cocktails, wines. Pretty atmosphere. Open in the evenings and often has live music. not cheap-medium priced. (cheaper than The Prado).
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Panama 66
1450 El Prado
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Open-air cafe inside outdoor sculpture garden of the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. One of the best places to eat in Balboa Park. Focus on locally sourced food and drink, including local beer, cocktails, wines. Pretty atmosphere. Open in the evenings and often has live music. not cheap-medium priced. (cheaper than The Prado).
Vegan cafe inside the World Beat Center in Balboa Park. Flavorful food from around the world. Entrees, hand-held specialties, sandwiches/burritos, soups/salads, desserts, smoothies/juices/coconut. Cheap all items $10 or under, $12 combo 4 entrees & Pita
WorldBeat Cafe
2100 Park Blvd
Vegan cafe inside the World Beat Center in Balboa Park. Flavorful food from around the world. Entrees, hand-held specialties, sandwiches/burritos, soups/salads, desserts, smoothies/juices/coconut. Cheap all items $10 or under, $12 combo 4 entrees & Pita

Health/Fitness - South Park

Fitness Studio run by the owner of South Park Yoga and Wellness across the street. Drop in for a class and get fit while you are in town! Offers an outside circuit training class in the nearby park as well as some classes indoors.
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GFit San Diego
1504 30th St
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Fitness Studio run by the owner of South Park Yoga and Wellness across the street. Drop in for a class and get fit while you are in town! Offers an outside circuit training class in the nearby park as well as some classes indoors.
South Park Yoga and Wellness. Nice yoga studio. Can pay for one class or get 5 class pass. Not cheap, but high quality instruction, in a beautiful and meditative space. Classes for all levels. Offers both in -person classes and Zoom classes. Heather's 9:30 am Sunday Vinyasa (both in-person and also on Zoom) is a personal favorite. 2 week special for new clients if you are staying in San Diego longer term.
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Ginseng Yoga
2985 Beech St
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South Park Yoga and Wellness. Nice yoga studio. Can pay for one class or get 5 class pass. Not cheap, but high quality instruction, in a beautiful and meditative space. Classes for all levels. Offers both in -person classes and Zoom classes. Heather's 9:30 am Sunday Vinyasa (both in-person and also on Zoom) is a personal favorite. 2 week special for new clients if you are staying in San Diego longer term.

Shopping - Outside South Park/Golden Hill

If you are here for a longer stay, this is the closest traditional American supermarket. Additional close supermarket is Ralphs further downtown. Can get here on #2 bus.
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Albertsons
655 14th St
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If you are here for a longer stay, this is the closest traditional American supermarket. Additional close supermarket is Ralphs further downtown. Can get here on #2 bus.
Closest Sprouts. Good if you are here more long-term and wish to stock up on some items beyond the local markets. A health food store with some bulk items, cheaper than Whole Foods. A local favorite, very good quality, excellent sales every week particularly on weekends on fruits. Relatively close Uber/Lyft ride.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont Dr
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Closest Sprouts. Good if you are here more long-term and wish to stock up on some items beyond the local markets. A health food store with some bulk items, cheaper than Whole Foods. A local favorite, very good quality, excellent sales every week particularly on weekends on fruits. Relatively close Uber/Lyft ride.
If you are here for a longer period and have a car, the closest Trader Joe's is in Hillcrest, 1090 University Avenue, Ste G100-107
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Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
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If you are here for a longer period and have a car, the closest Trader Joe's is in Hillcrest, 1090 University Avenue, Ste G100-107