Paul’s Neighborhood Guidebook
Food scene
In our neighborhood
Wonderful neighborhood place for modern Italian food and pizza. Great for summer outdoor dining and kid-friendly. If you're gluten-intolerant, by far the best gluten-free pizza crust our family has tried. 5-minute walk away.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StWonderful neighborhood place for modern Italian food and pizza. Great for summer outdoor dining and kid-friendly. If you're gluten-intolerant, by far the best gluten-free pizza crust our family has tried. 5-minute walk away.
Great space, outdoor seating, good for eating and or/drinking. 5-minute walk away.
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KINDRED
1503 30th StGreat space, outdoor seating, good for eating and or/drinking. 5-minute walk away.
Great, authentic taco shop. We're frequent patrons for takeout here.
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Benny's Mexican Food
1244 30th StGreat, authentic taco shop. We're frequent patrons for takeout here.
Shawarma Guys
3012 Grape StreetFood truck with terrific shawarma.
CURRYOSITY
3023 Juniper StIndian food. Great for takeout.
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StCute, French-inspired, corner café.
Matteo
3015 Juniper StLocal bakery & café
Grocery
Smaller neighborhood grocery store with fresh produce, meats, good beer selection. 5-minute walk away.
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Food Bowl Market & Deli
3035 Cedar StSmaller neighborhood grocery store with fresh produce, meats, good beer selection. 5-minute walk away.
Target Express — a smaller, neighborhood Target with groceries, household supplies, electronics, and a pharmacy, is just a 10-minute walk away.
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Target
3030 Grape StreetTarget Express — a smaller, neighborhood Target with groceries, household supplies, electronics, and a pharmacy, is just a 10-minute walk away.
Neighborhoods
Smaller, historic, and the most charming (in my opinion) neighborhood in San Diego.
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South Park
Smaller, historic, and the most charming (in my opinion) neighborhood in San Diego.
Hip, vibrant community full of restaurants, breweries, cafes, bars, shopping, and parks. Enjoy a sunset picnic with views of the city at Bird Park. Do a walking brewery tour of the neighborhood with its large selection of brewpubs. Visit a book store or get a great cup of coffee on virtually any corner.
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North Park
Hip, vibrant community full of restaurants, breweries, cafes, bars, shopping, and parks. Enjoy a sunset picnic with views of the city at Bird Park. Do a walking brewery tour of the neighborhood with its large selection of brewpubs. Visit a book store or get a great cup of coffee on virtually any corner.
Revitalized, or in the process of revitalizing. East Village has a younger, urban vibe with cafés, art installations, drinking establishments, and is right down the street.
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East Village
Revitalized, or in the process of revitalizing. East Village has a younger, urban vibe with cafés, art installations, drinking establishments, and is right down the street.
Drink
Kid-friendly beer garden with burgers, salads, beer, wine, and cocktails. A neighborhood favorite.
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Station Tavern
2204 Fern StKid-friendly beer garden with burgers, salads, beer, wine, and cocktails. A neighborhood favorite.
Nice coffee garden in South Park. Quick bike ride or a 15-minute walk.
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Communal Coffee
2335 University AveNice coffee garden in South Park. Quick bike ride or a 15-minute walk.
Fernside
1946 Fern StCool neighborhood corner pub.
While up the road in North Park, it's my favorite place to shop for a variety of beers.
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Bottlecraft North Park
3007 University AveWhile up the road in North Park, it's my favorite place to shop for a variety of beers.
Harland - South Park
Great beer and food. They do close early though.
Shopping
The Book Catapult
3010-b Juniper StVinyl Junkies Record shack
2235 Fern StShort Family Hikes in South Park
Neighborhood canyons are uncrowded and full of nature.
There are many small canyons to explore with the family, with the closest being right across the street! Switzer canyon is complete with a tunnel that takes you under 30th street. Adults may have to duck down a bit.
Switzer Canyon Trailhead
3075 Burlingame DrThere are many small canyons to explore with the family, with the closest being right across the street! Switzer canyon is complete with a tunnel that takes you under 30th street. Adults may have to duck down a bit.
Enter via a steep trail at A Street & Edgemont, or at the trailhead at C Street between 32nd and 33rd. Beautiful little nature walk.
32nd Street Canyon
3201 A StEnter via a steep trail at A Street & Edgemont, or at the trailhead at C Street between 32nd and 33rd. Beautiful little nature walk.
Juniper Canyon
Juniper StreetMore family hiking!
Sightseeing
Just a short drive or bus ride away. They do have bike racks should one bike there, but be aware there are a few steep hills.
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San Diegon eläintarha
2920 Zoo DrJust a short drive or bus ride away. They do have bike racks should one bike there, but be aware there are a few steep hills.
Balboa Park
Of course, one can't miss this place.