Christina's Guidebook
Coffee + Shopping
Walk into Mission Hills for an excellent cup of coffee at Heartwork Coffee Bar. Round the corner and enjoy sorting through vinyl at M Theory Records.
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Heartwork Coffee Bar
3993 Goldfinch StWalk into Mission Hills for an excellent cup of coffee at Heartwork Coffee Bar. Round the corner and enjoy sorting through vinyl at M Theory Records.
Order a cup of coffee, the pastries are great too. Hang out inside the warehouse setup and browse the tiny shops. Home Ec is my favorite spot!
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James Coffee Co.
2355 India StOrder a cup of coffee, the pastries are great too. Hang out inside the warehouse setup and browse the tiny shops. Home Ec is my favorite spot!
I like this location because it’s a great stop for coffee after a walk through Balboa Park. Grab dessert next door at Extraordinary Desserts or hop into Thread + Seed for shopping.
James Coffee Co.
I like this location because it’s a great stop for coffee after a walk through Balboa Park. Grab dessert next door at Extraordinary Desserts or hop into Thread + Seed for shopping.
You’ll probably find yourself in a long line, but the location is beautiful and the coffee + eats are real good. If you’re a walker, this is a great halfway point to our Hillcrest Farmer Market on Sundays.
Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest
You’ll probably find yourself in a long line, but the location is beautiful and the coffee + eats are real good. If you’re a walker, this is a great halfway point to our Hillcrest Farmer Market on Sundays.
Start your morning in the heart of North Park with some of the best donuts and bagels in town. You’ll find breweries, shopping and more all along University + 30th.
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Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveStart your morning in the heart of North Park with some of the best donuts and bagels in town. You’ll find breweries, shopping and more all along University + 30th.
CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei
Patisserie Melanie
3750 30th StreetLovesong Coffee + Market
Communal Coffee
2335 University AveCommunal Coffee
Longplay HiFi
Food scene
Created and operated by Lee and Melissa, a couple of really sweat humans. We like to walk up for coffee, avocado toast, and breakfast biscuits in the morning. Everything is made fresh with great vegan options too.
Gooseberries kafe
Created and operated by Lee and Melissa, a couple of really sweat humans. We like to walk up for coffee, avocado toast, and breakfast biscuits in the morning. Everything is made fresh with great vegan options too.
Take our back stairs and walk into Hillcrest for a tasty Mexican meal at La Vecindad.
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La Vecindad Neighborhood TACOS
3827 Fifth AveTake our back stairs and walk into Hillcrest for a tasty Mexican meal at La Vecindad.
If you enjoy Urban hiking, walk the Spruce Street Bridge into Balboa Park and enjoy eats + drinks at Panama 66. This unique restaurant is set in an outdoor museum, a great spot for live music in the evenings too!
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Panama 66
1450 El PradoIf you enjoy Urban hiking, walk the Spruce Street Bridge into Balboa Park and enjoy eats + drinks at Panama 66. This unique restaurant is set in an outdoor museum, a great spot for live music in the evenings too!
Checkout the brew scene at Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights with their own local pours by Automatic Brew Co.
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Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveCheckout the brew scene at Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights with their own local pours by Automatic Brew Co.
It’s just super delicious. Don’t get me started on the donut dessert.
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Great Maple
1451 Washington StIt’s just super delicious. Don’t get me started on the donut dessert.
Checkout South Park’s most metal lair at Kindred, promising heavy-metal, vegan eats and eccentric drinks!
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KINDRED
1503 30th StCheckout South Park’s most metal lair at Kindred, promising heavy-metal, vegan eats and eccentric drinks!
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveCrest Cafe
425 Robinson AveSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth Ave
Chocolat Hillcrest
3896 Fifth AveLefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StBronx Pizza
111 Washington StIzakaya Masa
928 Fort Stockton Dr
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton DrTreat Yo’self. James Coffee and shopping at Thread + Seed are next door too.
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveTreat Yo’self. James Coffee and shopping at Thread + Seed are next door too.
Shank & Bone
2930 University AvePho’sho delicious and locally owned in North Park.
The Yasai
2254 India StStunning and incredibly tasty vegan sushi.
Barrel & Board
1027 University Avenue
Khyber Pass Restaurant
523 University Ave
Menya Ultra Hillcrest
690 University AvenueinsideOUT
1642 University AveWolf In The Woods
1920 Fort Stockton DriveExcellent food and wine with a neighborhood coziness.
Veganic Thai Cafe
University AvenueGreat vegan Thai food!
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdFresh sandwiches and salads!
Imakethe yaseLiberty Public
2820 Historic Decatur RdIt’s lovely and designed by local architects Tecture. A sports bar/restaurant with high design, drinks and eats.
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Nolita Hall
2305 India StIt’s lovely and designed by local architects Tecture. A sports bar/restaurant with high design, drinks and eats.
You may need a reservation at this North Park fave, but trying to get a seat at the bar is worth it! Get the Dirty Martini, Spanish Tortilla and Muscles Escabeche!
Mabel's Gone Fishing
You may need a reservation at this North Park fave, but trying to get a seat at the bar is worth it! Get the Dirty Martini, Spanish Tortilla and Muscles Escabeche!
Caroline's Seaside Cafe
Kennel WayCasual breakfast with stellar views.
ARTIFACT at Mingei
Sightseeing
Windansea Beach
Neptune PlCoronado Beach
Sunset Cliffs
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdYou can walk to the trail leading to the bridge from our property. If you enjoy urban hiking, we recommend taking the bridge to Balboa Park for sights, eats and drinks!
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I-Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
West Spruce StreetYou can walk to the trail leading to the bridge from our property. If you enjoy urban hiking, we recommend taking the bridge to Balboa Park for sights, eats and drinks!
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdSan Diego’s home to a roller coaster on Mission Beach.
Great museum with a beautiful restaurant/bar in Balboa Park.
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Mingei International Museum
1439 El PradoGreat museum with a beautiful restaurant/bar in Balboa Park.
It’s a very relaxing walk while you visit Balboa Park.
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Ulwazi Lwamahashi WaseJapan
2215 Pan American Rd EIt’s a very relaxing walk while you visit Balboa Park.
A family friendly beach and a great spot for kayak tours.
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La Jolla Shores Beach
A family friendly beach and a great spot for kayak tours.
Music
The Casbah
2501 Kettner BlvdCatch a show at the iconic Casbah in Little Italy.
Grab dinner in Little Italy and walk over to the Music Box for a live show.
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Music Box
1337 India StGrab dinner in Little Italy and walk over to the Music Box for a live show.
M-Theory Music
827 W Washington StSoda Bar
3615 El Cajon BlvdNightlife
Checkout this speakeasy in Little Italy. Take a quick Lyft/Uber to avoid parking.
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False Idol
675 W Beech StCheckout this speakeasy in Little Italy. Take a quick Lyft/Uber to avoid parking.
Nightlife in University Heights is always a good time at Park & Rec.
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Park & Rec
4612 Park BlvdNightlife in University Heights is always a good time at Park & Rec.
New seats, small theater that serves beer, wine and popcorn!
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Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 Fifth AveNew seats, small theater that serves beer, wine and popcorn!
MOTHERSHIP
2310 30th StreetA cosmic tiki bar in South Park!
Part Time Lover
Vintage
Mid Century
3795 Park BlvdFlashbacks
3849 Fifth AveReeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, i-Germany
Tiny spot with new finds all the time.
It’s my favorite clothing shop in town located on Park in University Heights where you can shop, eat, and drink the day away. Also located in walking distance to Trolley Barn Park if you want to chill outside and have a picnic. Checkout the Normal Heights location or their stall at Sea Hive Station too.
La Loupe Vintage
4646 Park BlvdIt’s my favorite clothing shop in town located on Park in University Heights where you can shop, eat, and drink the day away. Also located in walking distance to Trolley Barn Park if you want to chill outside and have a picnic. Checkout the Normal Heights location or their stall at Sea Hive Station too.
Sport
Register online, park on the back side of the hotel and walk to the registration tent on the water. You’ll basically walk right onto the paddle board! Bins are available to store personal items.
The SUP Connection
2592 Laning RdI’ve personally done it and it was wonderful!
Rent a bike and ride the boardwalk from Mission Beach to Pacific Beach!
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Rays Rentals Mission Beach
3221 Mission BlvdRent a bike and ride the boardwalk from Mission Beach to Pacific Beach!
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon BlvdPool, food + drinks