North Park

hip walkable · 92104

North Park is what people mean when they say San Diego has a neighborhood scene. The corridors along 30th and University string together breweries, indie restaurants, vintage shops, and the Observatory's marquee, and the crowd is reliably mid-twenties to mid-thirties, creative-adjacent, and ready to linger over a third pint. The dating geometry works because almost everything is walkable from a bungalow or a converted four-plex, so first dates extend without anyone having to move the car. The honest tradeoff is the ceiling: parking is a sport, the housing stock is older than the rents suggest, and the scene rewards regulars over newcomers.

17,287

singles 22–50

54%

male

$58,670

median income

$1,993

median rent

The data

North Park by the numbers

North Park runs male-heavy, about 54% men to 46% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in North Park is about $58,700.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
California registers voters by party, and countywide San Diego is about 41% Democratic to 27% Republican, with a large 24% no-party-preference bloc.
● Verified · CA SOS Report of Registration, May 2026
The median renter in North Park pays about $1,990 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 17,300 North Park residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

22 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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22 spots across North Park

North Park
Drinks
Polite Provisions
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,093
North Park
Activity
Parkway Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 1,738
Wheelchair access
Find it
1280 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,738 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Parkway Bowl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 11:30 PM
Tue9 AM to 11:30 PM
Wed9 AM to 11:30 PM
Thu9 AM to 11:30 PM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 11:30 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Dining
LEILA
Persian restaurant$$$$★ 3.9 · 969
North Park
Dining
Siamo Napoli Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 955
North Park
Drinks
Seven Grand San Diego
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 948
North Park
Dining
Alexanders on 30th
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 858
North Park
Dining
Et Voilà! French Bistro
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 818
North Park
Dining
Rusticucina
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 788
North Park
Drinks
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 726
North Park
Dining
Bleu Bohème
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 659
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
4090 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 659 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bleu Bohème.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 8 PM
Wed5 to 8 PM
Thu5 to 8 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Dining
Bleu Bohème
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 659
North Park
Drinks
Part Time Lover
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 523
North Park
Drinks
The Rose Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 519
North Park
Dining
Quixote
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 518
North Park
Activity
Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 411
Wheelchair access
Find it
6760 University Ave #100-110, San Diego, CA 92115
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 411 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10:30 PM
Wed12 to 10:30 PM
Thu12 to 10:30 PM
Fri12 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 10:30 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Activity
McGuffie's Live
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.5 · 357
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
8515 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 357 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McGuffie's Live.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Activity
Aztec Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.5 · 296
Wheelchair access
Find it
6075 Aztec Circle Dr, San Diego, CA 92182
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 296 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Aztec Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Activity
Kensington Club
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.3 · 280
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4079 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 280 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kensington Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun6 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Cafés
North Park Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 239
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
3077 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 239 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at North Park Creamery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Dining
Black Radish
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 206
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
2591 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 206 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black Radish.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Drinks
Botanica Art & Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 171
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 171 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Botanica Art & Cocktail Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Park
Cafés
Doh Doh Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 38
Wheelchair access
Find it
5591 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Doh Doh Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps

North Park

North Park by the numbers

Local date spots

Polite Provisions

Parkway Bowl

LEILA

Siamo Napoli Restaurant

Seven Grand San Diego

Alexanders on 30th

Et Voilà! French Bistro

Rusticucina

Bluefoot Bar and Lounge

Bleu Bohème

Bleu Bohème

Part Time Lover

The Rose Wine Bar

Quixote

Nightwalker Caverns Escape Room Adventures

McGuffie's Live

Aztec Lanes

Kensington Club

North Park Creamery

Black Radish

Botanica Art & Cocktail Bar

Doh Doh Coffee

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