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The Neighborhood

Neighborhood

A GUIDE TO
NORTH PARK

nightlife

“What’s in North Park, San Diego?” We're glad you asked.

Self-sufficient and easily walkable, there’s always something to do in this resurging urban neighborhood. Impressive bistros, quaint coffee shops, and easy-going breweries and wine bars line the streets while vintage boutiques and local art exhibitions beckon. Take in a show, check out a festival, take a stroll through a farmer’s market, or just explore the tidy pockets of craftsman style homes. A midtown getaway welcoming to all, this sprawling neighborhood borders Balboa Park and encompasses the soul of the city.

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Restaurants

Carnita’s Snack Shack

2632 University Avenue
(619) 294-7675
Wed-Mon 12pm-12am

When savory meat is on the agenda, don’t be quick to dismiss this tiny North Park spot with a pig statue on its roof; whatever the small structure may lack in taste it more than makes up for... Read More

Entertainment

Hip Cooks

4048 30th Street
(619) 269-8844
Classes vary nightly: see schedule for times

If you like a little action with your dinner date, try signing up for one of the nightly culinary classes at Hip Cooks. The three-hour sessions guide you step by step through all the cooking techniques needed to prepare... Read More

Nightlife

Bar Pink

3829 30th Street
(619) 564-7194
12pm-2am Daily

Originally named for the dancing pink elephants of Dumbo, the décors of this popular North Park lounge still invoke the feel of film’s most famous animated bender, which proves an ideal setting for... Read More

Shopping

Pigment

3827 30th Street
(619) 501-6318
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm

So artfully arranged is this 30th St boutique that you may simply want to take a stroll through the shop to breathe it all in. Pigment touts a mix of locally made goods and globally recognized brands, chiefly that class of decorative... Read More