South Park Guidebook

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South Park Guidebook

Neighborhoods

South Park is a charming residential area with popular neighborhood restaurants that range from innovative vegan food to upmarket Italian eats. Tree-lined Fern and 30th streets, the main thoroughfares, are also home to indie boutiques and cafes, while nearby Grape Street Dog Park has views over the downtown skyline. The adjacent Golden Hill area is known for its classic bungalow homes and artisanal coffee bars.
119 locals recommend
South Park
119 locals recommend
South Park is a charming residential area with popular neighborhood restaurants that range from innovative vegan food to upmarket Italian eats. Tree-lined Fern and 30th streets, the main thoroughfares, are also home to indie boutiques and cafes, while nearby Grape Street Dog Park has views over the downtown skyline. The adjacent Golden Hill area is known for its classic bungalow homes and artisanal coffee bars.

South Park Food Scene

Speciality coffee roasters since 2012 – Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is thrilled to open a shared concept with their sister “Mutual Friend Ice Cream” to bring incredible coffee, ice cream and donuts to South Park! darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
236 locals recommend
Speciality coffee roasters since 2012 – Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is thrilled to open a shared concept with their sister “Mutual Friend Ice Cream” to bring incredible coffee, ice cream and donuts to South Park! darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com
Progressive Indian cuisine with specialty cocktails, select Indian beers, unique tapas, and spectacular curries and freshly baked naans.
24 locals recommend
CURRYOSITY
3023 Juniper St
24 locals recommend
Progressive Indian cuisine with specialty cocktails, select Indian beers, unique tapas, and spectacular curries and freshly baked naans.
Local bar with laid-back house party vibe features regular events such as game nights, bands & DJs.
97 locals recommend
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern St
97 locals recommend
Local bar with laid-back house party vibe features regular events such as game nights, bands & DJs.
Traceable. Transparent. Fairly Traded. We travel where others dare to voyage. Get your fuel in San Diego and online. sevenseasroasting.com
19 locals recommend
Seven Seas Roasting Company
1947 Fern St
19 locals recommend
Traceable. Transparent. Fairly Traded. We travel where others dare to voyage. Get your fuel in San Diego and online. sevenseasroasting.com
Craft cocktails and chef-driven fare — now open in South Park
37 locals recommend
Fernside
1946 Fern St
37 locals recommend
Craft cocktails and chef-driven fare — now open in South Park
Italian cured meats, imported cheeses, fresh bread, homemade jam, wine, and more. Serving breakfast, panini, and antipasti. We turn up as a wine bar at night!
Enoteca Buona Forchetta
3011 Beech St
Italian cured meats, imported cheeses, fresh bread, homemade jam, wine, and more. Serving breakfast, panini, and antipasti. We turn up as a wine bar at night!
Located in the heart of South Park, Station Tavern provides fresh and delicious comfort food, and offers daily specials, a rotating selection of local and craft beers, and a full bar. Station Tavern’s laid-back atmosphere boasts a large backyard that features communal picnic-table-style dining and a kid-friendly play area with chalkboards and a half-scale trolley. The Station is also dog-friendly—four-legged friends are welcome to hang out in our outdoor dining area.
175 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern St
175 locals recommend
Located in the heart of South Park, Station Tavern provides fresh and delicious comfort food, and offers daily specials, a rotating selection of local and craft beers, and a full bar. Station Tavern’s laid-back atmosphere boasts a large backyard that features communal picnic-table-style dining and a kid-friendly play area with chalkboards and a half-scale trolley. The Station is also dog-friendly—four-legged friends are welcome to hang out in our outdoor dining area.
Mazara Trattoria is located in the friendly neighborhood of South Park and has been a family run business for over 30 years. We offer an extensive menu of pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, calzones, salads and more. In addition, we offer a wide selection of craft beers as well as wines. Whether you call us for a free delivery or stop in to dine, we promise a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Come be a part of our family!
22 locals recommend
Mazara Trattoria
2302 30th St
22 locals recommend
Mazara Trattoria is located in the friendly neighborhood of South Park and has been a family run business for over 30 years. We offer an extensive menu of pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, calzones, salads and more. In addition, we offer a wide selection of craft beers as well as wines. Whether you call us for a free delivery or stop in to dine, we promise a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Come be a part of our family!
Bustling brewpub is known for its extensive selection of beers, housemade sausages & other pub fare.
172 locals recommend
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th St
172 locals recommend
Bustling brewpub is known for its extensive selection of beers, housemade sausages & other pub fare.
At Del Sur Mexican Cantina we strive to bring you quality Mexican food at a reasonable price. We hope to be your home away from home with smiling faces to take care of you. We are kid friendly, vegetarian-friendly and even dog-friendly (on the patio).
20 locals recommend
Del Sur Mexican Cantina
2310 30th St
20 locals recommend
At Del Sur Mexican Cantina we strive to bring you quality Mexican food at a reasonable price. We hope to be your home away from home with smiling faces to take care of you. We are kid friendly, vegetarian-friendly and even dog-friendly (on the patio).
One of South Park’s newest restaurants that people are raving about! Enjoy authentic Italian food and beautiful ambiance.
125 locals recommend
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern St
125 locals recommend
One of South Park’s newest restaurants that people are raving about! Enjoy authentic Italian food and beautiful ambiance.
A locally owned/operated artisan & all-natural chocolatier with a wide array of tantalizing confections, panini, pastries & desserts, espresso & fine tea as well as wine and 8 rotating craft beers on tap.
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern St
77 locals recommend
A locally owned/operated artisan & all-natural chocolatier with a wide array of tantalizing confections, panini, pastries & desserts, espresso & fine tea as well as wine and 8 rotating craft beers on tap.
We offer a wonderful selection of small production wines from around the world, craft beers, and a light food menu.
75 locals recommend
The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th St
75 locals recommend
We offer a wonderful selection of small production wines from around the world, craft beers, and a light food menu.
Cozy, French-inspired, Certified Illy Aristi del Gusto Café that specializes in espresso drinks, crêpes and paninis plus outdoor seating.
71 locals recommend
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th St
71 locals recommend
Cozy, French-inspired, Certified Illy Aristi del Gusto Café that specializes in espresso drinks, crêpes and paninis plus outdoor seating.
Buona Forchetta is a casual dining hot spot where friends and families come to enjoy savory foods and wonderful wine. Our menu caters to all palettes and is sure to provide something even the pickiest eater will appreciate.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta is a casual dining hot spot where friends and families come to enjoy savory foods and wonderful wine. Our menu caters to all palettes and is sure to provide something even the pickiest eater will appreciate.

South Park Health & Beauty

Lulu’s Beauty Shop believes that there should still be luxury in a manicure and pedicure. We believe that it should not cost a small fortune to get a great pedicure.We believe the cleaner, the better. We believe that a great foot massage can do wonders. We believe your time is valuable. We believe that you can look forward to getting a manicure. We believe that there is fashion in nail polish. We believe in providing the finest service and a pristine environment all in the comforts of a hip lounge. We believe we can show you how nail care was intended to be.
8 locals recommend
Lulu's Nail Spa & Boutique
2348 30th St
8 locals recommend
Lulu’s Beauty Shop believes that there should still be luxury in a manicure and pedicure. We believe that it should not cost a small fortune to get a great pedicure.We believe the cleaner, the better. We believe that a great foot massage can do wonders. We believe your time is valuable. We believe that you can look forward to getting a manicure. We believe that there is fashion in nail polish. We believe in providing the finest service and a pristine environment all in the comforts of a hip lounge. We believe we can show you how nail care was intended to be.
Upscale salon in historic South Park, offering Brazilian Blowout and the trendiest colors, cuts, and special event hair.
Southside Salon
2014 30th St
Upscale salon in historic South Park, offering Brazilian Blowout and the trendiest colors, cuts, and special event hair.