San Diego's Next Great Neighborhood: North Park

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: December 14, 2008

We've got your guide to eating, drinking and more in North Park, one of San Diego's most artsy, unique, up-and-coming neighborhoods.

On this page:North Park Restaurants, North Park Nightlife, Shopping and More Things We Love in North Park.

North Park Restaurants

  1. 1 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Linkery
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    3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Slow food mecca anchors North Park's local dining scene, with an ever-changing lineup of sustainably produced beef, produce and boutique wine and beer.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Urban Solace
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    3823 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    A taste of southern comfort in North Park comes by way of updated soul food in a New Orleans-style chateau.

  3. 3 Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasters
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    3933 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    North Park roasting company expands to a cafe with cozy seating, expertly trained baristas and simple paninis.

  4. 4 North Park Sushi
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    3015 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    California rolls, tempura and bottles of hot sake quietly make their way to the heart of North Park.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Ritual Tavern
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    4095 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Wash down a gourmet shepherd's pie with dark German lager in this gothic North Park gastropub.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crazee Burger
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    4201 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    North Park eclectic burger joint serves up over 30 handcrafted burgers, traditional beef to exotic alligator, turkey, ostrich and more.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hawthorn's Restaurant
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    2895 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Contemporary fine dining offers American cuisine paired with a selection of wine right in the heart of North Park's University Ave corridor.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Mission
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    2801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Casually relax in this cafe which features breakfast and lunch dishes with a Chinese-Mexican fusion of flavors.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
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    3448 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    From deep-dish pizza pies to hot dogs, San Diegans craving Chi-town street eats don't have to travel beyond North Park.

  10. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Alexander's On 30th
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    3391 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Italian restaurant family expands into North Park with an intimate, candle-lit dining room and cozy patio.

North Park Nightlife

  1. 11 Beauty Bar
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    4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92125 (map)

    Martinis, manicures, funky tunes and 1960s beauty parlor kitsch make this retro-inspired hangout a modern day must.

  2. 12 Bar Pink
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    3829 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Step into a bubblegum pink world with cheap drinks, live music and tvs that play Dumbo videos behind the bar.

  3. 13 U-31
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    3112 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Top shelf liquors served at reasonable rates make North Park's newest bar 'the' hangout for billiards, bands and photo booth fun.

  4. 14 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Blue Foot Bar & Lounge
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    3404 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    On the border between South and North Park, this neighborhood bar goes from chill happy hour to crazy karaoke with ease.

  5. 15 3 Star Rating: Average The Office
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    3936 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    North Park's once-funky dive bar gets a modern makeover with sleek furnishings, classic cocktails and a return to the historical haunt's probihition roots.

  6. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Air Conditioned
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    4673 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116 (map)

    A cool spot for a hot night. North Park singles sizzle on the dance floor with signature martinis.

Shopping and More Things We Love in North Park

  1. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Disconnected Salon
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    3830 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    North Park boutique specializes in designer denim brands and trendy urban looks with hats, bags, belts, more.

  2. 18 Ballroom Strictly For Fun
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    3982 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Private dance classes taught by an instructor with more than 20 years of dance teaching experience.

  3. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Studio at North Park
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    3800 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    The Studio at North Park offers energetic alternatives for children adults interested in adding a little fun into their day.

  4. 20 Mesh
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    2980 North Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    North Park boutique specializes in designer denim brands and trendy urban looks with hats, bags, belts, more.

  5. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended Kate Ross
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    3013 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Hipster North Park boutique offers jeans, dresses, tops and tees for the edgy-but-still-label-conscious North Park set.