Guidebook for South Park - Our Walkable Neighborhood
Food Scene
Authentic Italian food by Italians! Is really busy, so going early is advised!
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StAuthentic Italian food by Italians! Is really busy, so going early is advised!
Amazing drinks-from the mixed drinks to the hot chocolate! The food and of course, chocolate, are pretty good too :)
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StAmazing drinks-from the mixed drinks to the hot chocolate! The food and of course, chocolate, are pretty good too :)
An AMAZING vegan restaurant right up the block from us! The cocktails are first rate!
140 locals recommend
KINDRED
1503 30th StAn AMAZING vegan restaurant right up the block from us! The cocktails are first rate!
Hard to choose between the lavender-honey and the blueberry mint latte!
146 locals recommend
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveHard to choose between the lavender-honey and the blueberry mint latte!
This restaurant is a non-profit that gives all of its proceeds to charities.
20 locals recommend
Matteo
3015 Juniper StThis restaurant is a non-profit that gives all of its proceeds to charities.
Delicious burgers in a casual and open space! The tater-tots are unforgettable.
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StDelicious burgers in a casual and open space! The tater-tots are unforgettable.
This cafe has been a South Park staple for over 40 years. The coffee cake is truly amazing!
80 locals recommend
Big Kitchen Café
3003 Grape StreetThis cafe has been a South Park staple for over 40 years. The coffee cake is truly amazing!
This food truck was Yelp's 2019 Best Restaurant in America. The lines were long for awhile, but now the business has slowed to a more normal place. The chicken shawarma is my favorite. They even have a vegan option.
9 locals recommend
Shawarma Guys
3012 Grape StreetThis food truck was Yelp's 2019 Best Restaurant in America. The lines were long for awhile, but now the business has slowed to a more normal place. The chicken shawarma is my favorite. They even have a vegan option.
Novel and delicious ice cream flavors and fresh coffee make this place one you should definitely try!
14 locals recommend
Mutual Friend Ice Cream
3004 25th StNovel and delicious ice cream flavors and fresh coffee make this place one you should definitely try!
Subterranean Coffee & Acai
3030 Grape StreetThis is one block away from the Suite
Shopping
Target
3030 Grape StreetHas enough variety to provide what you may need
Thread + Seed - South Park
2220 Fern StA cool clothing boutique
Vinyl Junkies Record shack
2235 Fern StReally cool record shop
Right next store to the ice cream/coffee shop. Books and treats all within 50 feet of each other
16 locals recommend
The Book Catapult
3010-b Juniper StRight next store to the ice cream/coffee shop. Books and treats all within 50 feet of each other
Food Bowl Market & Deli
3035 Cedar StTheir homemade guacamole is the BEST!
Drinks & Nightlife
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern StLots of local flavor-from the drinks to the live music
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th StThey serve natural and organic wines.
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StStop in for a taste of Fall beer in the Golden Rhino room!
Entertainment & Activities
So many museums and places to visit, all in one place! Balboa Park is just minutes away from our home. The San Diego Zoo is here, along with art and science museums.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
So many museums and places to visit, all in one place! Balboa Park is just minutes away from our home. The San Diego Zoo is here, along with art and science museums.
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdRight on the beach and so much fun all in one place!
Lulu's Nail Spa & Boutique
2348 30th StA great place to get spoiled :)
Parks & Nature
San Diego has AMAZING weather! Get out and enjoy it while you visit!
Great pathways for biking or running and open spaces for flying kites. Rent a sailboat or jet ski for some on the water fun!
189 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Great pathways for biking or running and open spaces for flying kites. Rent a sailboat or jet ski for some on the water fun!
If you park near the Coronado Recreation center, on the beach side, there is a little parking lot for the public. The street to turn west on is Avenida de las Arenas. No bathrooms, but you might get good parking and skip some of the crowds closer to the Hotel Del Coronado.
297 locals recommend
Coronado Beach
If you park near the Coronado Recreation center, on the beach side, there is a little parking lot for the public. The street to turn west on is Avenida de las Arenas. No bathrooms, but you might get good parking and skip some of the crowds closer to the Hotel Del Coronado.
La Jolla is the ONLY place in the world the Torrey Pines grow. A beautiful beach, visitor center and hikes abound here!
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadLa Jolla is the ONLY place in the world the Torrey Pines grow. A beautiful beach, visitor center and hikes abound here!
Arts & Culture
Old Town
Fun, iconic place to go back in time in the middle of San Diego.