Live like a local in San Diego guidebook
Neighborhoods
Normal Heights is a lively residential area with many hip cafes, gastropubs, craft beer bars and diverse restaurants, especially along Adams Avenue. The neighborhood is also known for concerts in grassy Trolley Barn Park as well as outdoor movie screenings at Ward Canyon Park, which also has play areas and walking paths. The nearby University Heights area offers Asian, Mexican and Ethiopian eateries
42 locals recommend
Normal Heights
Normal Heights is a lively residential area with many hip cafes, gastropubs, craft beer bars and diverse restaurants, especially along Adams Avenue. The neighborhood is also known for concerts in grassy Trolley Barn Park as well as outdoor movie screenings at Ward Canyon Park, which also has play areas and walking paths. The nearby University Heights area offers Asian, Mexican and Ethiopian eateries
Food scene
Tajima Ramen North Park
3015 Adams AveLocal Spot for excellent Ramen.
Local Brewery outdoor seating and nightly food trucks serving local cuisine.
100 locals recommend
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StLocal Brewery outdoor seating and nightly food trucks serving local cuisine.
Great little Mexican restaurant with many different tequilas. Check out the Yucatan stew on Saturdays.
102 locals recommend
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveGreat little Mexican restaurant with many different tequilas. Check out the Yucatan stew on Saturdays.
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveBrewery and Pizza place
Working Class
4095 30th StAmerican fare with burgers and such.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
Traveler advice
What to pack
It gets cool at night until July
Pack a jacket or sweater for the evenings.