South Park
South Park is the craftsman pocket east of Balboa Park where the walk-score does most of the heavy lifting your dating app cannot. Beer Bar, Communal Coffee, the Saturday walkabout the locals talk about like a holiday: it is a four-by-four grid that behaves like a small town. The honest tradeoff is that small means small. You will see the same faces at Hamilton's, the same dogs at Grape Street Park, and the same ex two coffees in. Bring conversation, not a wide net. Best for people who already know they want walkable and quiet, not surprise.
South Park by the numbers
Median individual income in South Park is about $37.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in South Park pays about $1,940 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
18 spots across South Park
- South ParkActivity
Balboa Park
Park★ 4.8 · 78,811Wheelchair access- Find it
- San Diego, CA
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 78,811 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Balboa Park.
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- Hours
- MonOpen 24 hours
- TueOpen 24 hours
- WedOpen 24 hours
- ThuOpen 24 hours
- FriOpen 24 hours
- SatOpen 24 hours
- SunOpen 24 hours
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pets
- Dog park
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkActivity
Fleet Science Center
Science museum★ 4.5 · 4,395LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 4,395 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Fleet Science Center.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Assisted listening devices · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDining
The Prado at Balboa Park
Californian restaurant★ 4.4 · 3,472Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1549 El Prado Ste 12, San Diego, CA 92101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 3,472 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11:30 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 8 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 8 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 8 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkActivity
San Diego Natural History Museum
Natural history museum★ 4.6 · 3,395LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 3,395 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at San Diego Natural History Museum.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDining
Buona Forchetta - South Park
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,287Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 3,287 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Buona Forchetta - South Park.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Tue12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Wed12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Thu12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDining
Farmer's Bottega
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,698Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 860 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,698 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Farmer's Bottega.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Tue8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Wed8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Thu8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Fri8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Sat8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Sun8 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDining
Piacere Mio
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,598Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1947 Fern St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,598 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Piacere Mio.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 10:30 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 10:30 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDrinks
Station Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,444Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2204 Fern St, San Diego, CA 92104
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,444 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Station Tavern.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkActivity
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Rail museum★ 4.7 · 1,272Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,272 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at San Diego Model Railroad Museum.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 4 PM
- Wed11 AM to 4 PM
- Thu11 AM to 4 PM
- Fri11 AM to 4 PM
- Sat11 AM to 4 PM
- Sun11 AM to 4 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkActivity
Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art
Art museum★ 4.5 · 574Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 574 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu11 AM to 5 PM
- Fri11 AM to 5 PM
- Sat11 AM to 5 PM
- Sun11 AM to 5 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDrinks
counterpoint
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 419Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 830 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 419 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at counterpoint.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat10 AM to 12 AM
- Sun10 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDrinks
Fernside
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 419Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1946 Fern St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 419 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fernside.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 11 PM
- Tue4 to 11 PM
- Wed4 to 11 PM
- Thu4 to 11 PM
- Fri3 PM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkCafés
The Coffee Drop
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 287Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2991 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 287 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Coffee Drop.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 4 PM
- Tue8 AM to 4 PM
- Wed8 AM to 4 PM
- Thu8 AM to 4 PM
- Fri8 AM to 4 PM
- Sat8 AM to 4 PM
- Sun8 AM to 1 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- College students · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- South ParkCafés
Mutual Friend Ice Cream
Dessert shop★ 4.4 · 231Wheelchair access- Find it
- 3004 Juniper St, San Diego, CA 92104
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 231 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mutual Friend Ice Cream.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Tue6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Wed6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Thu6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Fri6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Sat6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sun6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDining
Bock
Beer hall$$$$★ 4.8 · 226LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 1521 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 226 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bock.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 to 11 PM
- Tue3 to 11 PM
- Wed3 to 11 PM
- Thu3 to 11 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12 AM
- Sat12 PM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDining
Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 137Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1216 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Juan Jasper Kitchen & Wine.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue12 to 9 PM
- Wed12 to 9 PM
- Thu12 to 9 PM
- Fri12 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun12 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- South ParkDrinks
Happy Medium
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 134Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 4002 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Happy Medium.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- South ParkDrinks
Enoteca Buona Forchetta
Wine bar★ 4.5 · 45Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 3011 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Enoteca Buona Forchetta.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4:30 to 9 PM
- Thu4:30 to 9 PM
- Fri4:30 to 9 PM
- Sat4:30 to 9 PM
- Sun4:30 to 9 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps