Marissa’s guidebook
Good Eats in North Park
These restaurants are my personal favorites that are all walking distance from the apartment. Go forth and indulge!
Low-key Thai spot in walking distance from the apartment. This place is my go-to for delicious fresh spring rolls and curries. If you order a Sapporo they'll serve it to you with a frosted glass. Great deals for lunch as well!
19 locals recommend
Thai Time North Park
4102 30th StLow-key Thai spot in walking distance from the apartment. This place is my go-to for delicious fresh spring rolls and curries. If you order a Sapporo they'll serve it to you with a frosted glass. Great deals for lunch as well!
Best coffee in North Park. Also a great pizza spot with a full bar from lunchtime on.
124 locals recommend
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StBest coffee in North Park. Also a great pizza spot with a full bar from lunchtime on.
My favorite pizza in San Diego. Also happens to be one of the closest spots to the apartment reachable by foot in less than 5 minutes. Family friendly tables as well!
76 locals recommend
URBN North Park
3085 University AveMy favorite pizza in San Diego. Also happens to be one of the closest spots to the apartment reachable by foot in less than 5 minutes. Family friendly tables as well!
This place has great California style breakfast offerings with a nice mix of Mexican and American breakfast dishes. My favorite breakfast is the chilaquiles with a nice strong cup of black coffee.
133 locals recommend
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveThis place has great California style breakfast offerings with a nice mix of Mexican and American breakfast dishes. My favorite breakfast is the chilaquiles with a nice strong cup of black coffee.
Fun and creative take on street tacos. Try the Mexicali tacos... steak and mashed potatoes in a warm tortilla can never let you down.
150 locals recommend
City Tacos
3028 University AveFun and creative take on street tacos. Try the Mexicali tacos... steak and mashed potatoes in a warm tortilla can never let you down.
This place stays open until they sell out... which usually doesn't take too long. It's a nice walk straight down 32nd Street into South Park. The only place my boyfriend has ever seen me finish my entire plate of food.
60 locals recommend
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd StThis place stays open until they sell out... which usually doesn't take too long. It's a nice walk straight down 32nd Street into South Park. The only place my boyfriend has ever seen me finish my entire plate of food.
Fun and creative takes on the traditional donut. The flavor combinations alone are enough to excite but the cool thing about this place is their selection of vegan offerings. Donuts for everyone!
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveFun and creative takes on the traditional donut. The flavor combinations alone are enough to excite but the cool thing about this place is their selection of vegan offerings. Donuts for everyone!
Delicious, fun, and just at the end of 30th before getting into South Park. Go at sunset for a beautiful bowl of ramen on their open-air patio and then head next door to Modern Times for drinks.
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StDelicious, fun, and just at the end of 30th before getting into South Park. Go at sunset for a beautiful bowl of ramen on their open-air patio and then head next door to Modern Times for drinks.
Good Eats beyond North Park
San Diego has awesome food. This list is a little scattered but it's just a highlights reel.
Beautiful space in Little Italy serving some of the freshest seafood around.
207 locals recommend
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StBeautiful space in Little Italy serving some of the freshest seafood around.
Great farm-to-table brunch and dinner spot. Sit out on the patio and enjoy a bloody mary or glass of Sangria.
Farmer's Table Little Italy
550 West Date StreetGreat farm-to-table brunch and dinner spot. Sit out on the patio and enjoy a bloody mary or glass of Sangria.
Best little bakery around! Go early and take a breakfast sandwich or pastry to go and then walk a couple minutes down to Calumet Park for an incredible view.
35 locals recommend
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla BlvdBest little bakery around! Go early and take a breakfast sandwich or pastry to go and then walk a couple minutes down to Calumet Park for an incredible view.
Traditional Italian done right, and not too far from the house.
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StTraditional Italian done right, and not too far from the house.
Bypass the tourist offerings in Gaslamp/East Village and head straight to Lola 55 for tacos and drinks. You're welcome.
23 locals recommend
Lola 55
1290 F StBypass the tourist offerings in Gaslamp/East Village and head straight to Lola 55 for tacos and drinks. You're welcome.
CUCINA urbana
505 Laurel StOkay I love Italian food. Maybe I should re-name this list.
Best gelato in San Diego! Take a cup or cone upstairs and enjoy harbor views.
44 locals recommend
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India StBest gelato in San Diego! Take a cup or cone upstairs and enjoy harbor views.
Drinks!
Our craft beer and cocktail game is strong in San Diego.
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StThe drinks are works of art. So is the space.
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveSpeakeasy style spot just a short walk from the house.
Located near the Museum of Modern Art in Balboa Park you can get a nice lunch served with a local beer or fresh cocktail. Enjoy drinks (sorry no food allowed) out on the lawn in the sculpture garden and let the afternoon slip away San Diego style.
81 locals recommend
Panama 66
1450 El PradoLocated near the Museum of Modern Art in Balboa Park you can get a nice lunch served with a local beer or fresh cocktail. Enjoy drinks (sorry no food allowed) out on the lawn in the sculpture garden and let the afternoon slip away San Diego style.
Rooftop bar with harbor views does not disappoint. This place isn't cheap but the quality and the environment is unparalleled. Swanky! And their food is delish too.
168 locals recommend
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdRooftop bar with harbor views does not disappoint. This place isn't cheap but the quality and the environment is unparalleled. Swanky! And their food is delish too.
This place in North Park is more of a dive than anything but it's super mellow for local beers and board games. Best of all is their selection of handmade soft pretzels with all the mustard and beer cheese you could ever hope for.
10 locals recommend
California Tap Room - Pretzels & Pints
3812 Ray StThis place in North Park is more of a dive than anything but it's super mellow for local beers and board games. Best of all is their selection of handmade soft pretzels with all the mustard and beer cheese you could ever hope for.
Microbrewery located in the heart of North Park, good news for all!
108 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveMicrobrewery located in the heart of North Park, good news for all!