Bryans Guidebook for Northpark & San Diego
Food Scene
Great for Ramen lovers and just 2 blocks away. Cool outdoor ambience
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StGreat for Ramen lovers and just 2 blocks away. Cool outdoor ambience
Great burgers and other down under eats. 2 blocks away. Happy Hour 4-6PM
Brunch on Weekends
44 locals recommend
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StGreat burgers and other down under eats. 2 blocks away. Happy Hour 4-6PM
Brunch on Weekends
Nice dinner out at this French fusion restaurant. 2 Blocks away.
114 locals recommend
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StNice dinner out at this French fusion restaurant. 2 Blocks away.
coffee and breakfast bagels and sandwiches.
Opens Early 6AM - 2PM
WiFi
123 locals recommend
Influx Cafe
1948 Broadwaycoffee and breakfast bagels and sandwiches.
Opens Early 6AM - 2PM
WiFi
Bangkok Spices Thai Restaurant
3627 30th StGreat for Thai. Within 4 blocks on 30th Street
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetFavorite for Breakfast & Brunch. 7AM-4PM
~6 blocks away
One Door North
3422 30th StTry the $1 oyster and beer happy hour
2 blocks away
Little Italy is a great neighborhood on the west side of downtown for Dinner. Lots of Italian restaurants as well as seafood, steaks, and desserts.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Little Italy is a great neighborhood on the west side of downtown for Dinner. Lots of Italian restaurants as well as seafood, steaks, and desserts.
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StSunset dinner in La Jolla
Poki One N Half
3030 University AveMy favorite Poki bowl ~4 blocks away on University Ave
Alexander's
3391 30th StItalian 2 blocks away
City Tacos
3028 University AveLocal Favorite gourmet Tacos. 4 blocks away. Taco Tuesday Special!
Cori Pastificio Trattoria
2977 Upas StGreat Pasta 2 blocks away
Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveCoffee and donuts
Encontro North Park
3001 University AveBurger and Brussels nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic downtown area with many restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Quick 8-10min uber/lyft away.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Historic downtown area with many restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Quick 8-10min uber/lyft away.
Hillcrest is the LGBTQ area with restaurants, bars, and dance clubs. It is the next neighborhood to the west from Northpark and a short ride away.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal StHillcrest is the LGBTQ area with restaurants, bars, and dance clubs. It is the next neighborhood to the west from Northpark and a short ride away.
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas Stpopular beer brew tasting room 2 blocks away!
North Park Beer Company
3038 University AveCool Brewery in the hood.
Original 40 Brewing Company
3117 University AveLocal Brewery 4 blocks away
True North Tavern
3815 30th StSports Bar and Grill 4 blocks away.
Parks & Nature
The largest Cultural City Park in the world and the jewel of San Diego. It contains many museums, gardens, theaters, historic architecture, and the world famous ZOO. A must see Priority and walking distance or a short Uber ride to the park center.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
The largest Cultural City Park in the world and the jewel of San Diego. It contains many museums, gardens, theaters, historic architecture, and the world famous ZOO. A must see Priority and walking distance or a short Uber ride to the park center.
The view from the National Monument is amazing. Tour the 150+ year old lighthouse. You may see the whales pass by in their migration in the spring.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrThe view from the National Monument is amazing. Tour the 150+ year old lighthouse. You may see the whales pass by in their migration in the spring.
This is one of the largest Japanese Friendship Gardens in the USA. Amazing gardens, koi ponds, waterfalls, and bonsai. Inside Balboa Park.
44 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden
2215 Pan American Rd EThis is one of the largest Japanese Friendship Gardens in the USA. Amazing gardens, koi ponds, waterfalls, and bonsai. Inside Balboa Park.
Old Town San Diego
4002 Wallace StArts & Culture
FIn Balboa Park, this 1915 outdoor Pavillion contains the largest outdoor Pipe Organ in the world. San Diego has a world reknowned civic organist. Free concerts every Sunday 2-3PM.
14 locals recommend
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
2125 Pan American Rd EFIn Balboa Park, this 1915 outdoor Pavillion contains the largest outdoor Pipe Organ in the world. San Diego has a world reknowned civic organist. Free concerts every Sunday 2-3PM.
Famous Theater productions. Many Broadway Shows premiered here.
88 locals recommend
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrFamous Theater productions. Many Broadway Shows premiered here.
Essentials
CVS Pharmacy
3151 University AveTarget
3030 Grape StreetTarget Express ~4 blocks north on University. Food and Essential items.
Barons Market North Park
3231 University AveFood market within 5 blocks
Entertainment & Activities
Popular concert venue in the Historic Northpark theater. 5 blocks walking distance away.
125 locals recommend
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AvePopular concert venue in the Historic Northpark theater. 5 blocks walking distance away.
A must see for the animals as well as being a premier botanical garden of priceless trees and plants, many over a century old.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrA must see for the animals as well as being a premier botanical garden of priceless trees and plants, many over a century old.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAmazing Animal park 30 miles north
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrSmall amusement park on the ocean in Mission Beach. 1925 historic wooden roller coaster
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdSmall amusement park on the ocean in Mission Beach. 1925 historic wooden roller coaster
Sightseeing
This hotel built on the beach of Coronado in 1888 is full of history and a must see. Have a beer and burger on the Pool deck bar, or a cocktail in the historic hotel bar lounge. Be sure to walk the beach as Marilyn Monroe did in the feature film Some Like it Hot!
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveThis hotel built on the beach of Coronado in 1888 is full of history and a must see. Have a beer and burger on the Pool deck bar, or a cocktail in the historic hotel bar lounge. Be sure to walk the beach as Marilyn Monroe did in the feature film Some Like it Hot!
The village of La Jolla is ~10 miles away and has many restaurants and shops. The famous coastline cove contains an underwater marine park and is home to California sea lions, seals, pelicans, and other birds and sea life.
492 locals recommend
La Jolla
The village of La Jolla is ~10 miles away and has many restaurants and shops. The famous coastline cove contains an underwater marine park and is home to California sea lions, seals, pelicans, and other birds and sea life.
San Diego Bay Downtown
39 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises & Events (Whale Watching & Harbor Tours)
970 N Harbor DrSan Diego Bay Downtown
Mission San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission RoadHistoric Jesuit mission for which San Diego is named.