FEBRUARY 2020
INSIDE!
WHERE TO WATCH THE SUPER BOWL 5
VALENTINE’S DAY ROUND-UP 6
WHERE TO BRUNCH PRESIDENT’S DAY 8
SDCCU FESTIVAL OF ARTS IN NORTH PARK
FRIDAY KICKOFF PARTY 11
SDCCU FESTIVAL OF ARTS IN NORTH PARK 12
FARMERS’ MARKET RESTAURANT SPECIALS 14
SAN DIEGO’S ICONIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL 16
NORTH PARK THURSDAY MARKET 19
AIRBNB 20
FEATURED ARTIST 23
PARKING + GETTING TO NORTH PARK 25
FIND WHAT’S INSIDE! 30
FOLLOW US 31
COMING NEXT MONTH:
2020 NORTH PARK MURAL MAP!
IMAGE CREDIT: (RIGHT) ERIC SCIRE
ARTWORK CREDIT: LOREY NASICA & HANA GUNDRUM
TITLE: STILL LIFE
LOCATED AT 3029 UNIVERSITY AVE
IMAGE CREDIT: (COVER) ERIC SCIRE
ARTWORK CREDIT: MARUO DANATE
TITLE: SHANK BONE
LOCATED AT 2930 UNIVERSITY AVE
PHOTO: TRUE NORTH TAVERN
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2ND
WHERE TO WATCH THE SUPER BOWL
Watch the biggest game of the year with food, drinks and plenty of fans in North Park! Check out any of these bars to catch the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2nd! Not interested in the big game? The Super Bowl is a big day for the best commercials! Enjoy some food & drinks while watching the commercials and halftime show.
BARS:
True North Tavern
West Coast Tavern
U-31
Working Class
Bluefoot Bar
California Tap Room
Redwing Bar
619 Spirits North Park
Pete’s Seafood
Bivouac Ciderworks
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VALENTINE’S DAY ROUND-UP
FEBRUARY 14TH
NORTH PARK IS YOUR GO-TO PLACE TO ENJOY THE DAY OF LOVE, WITH HIGH-END, RESTAURANTS FOR A SPECIAL DATE NIGHT, TO A CELEBRATORY NIGHT OUT WITH YOUR OUR LOCAL BREWERIES AND DISTILLERY TASTING ROOMS.
FOODIES
Dunedin
Encontro
Waypoint Public
Soi 30th Thai
Aburi Sushi
Original 40 Brewing
BEER LOVERS
Mike Hess Brewing
North Park Beer Co.
Bottlecraft
FANCY THINGS
Presley & Co. Fine Jewelers
COCKTAIL LOVERS
HIGH-END, ROMANTIC YOUR FRIENDS AT
COCKTAIL LOVERS
619 Spirits
Seven Grand
MUSIC LOVERS
The Observatory
Bar Pink
Smoking Goat
Alexander’s One Door North
Siamo Napoli
ROMANTICS
The Office Bar
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, YOUR BEST FRIENDS, OR EVEN BY YOURSELF (NOTHING BETTER THAN TAKE OUT!) READ MORE ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTH PARK AT EXPLORENORTHPARK.COM!
WHERE TO BRUNCH PRESIDENT’S DAY
Looking for a place to brunch on your Monday off? North Park has you covered!
Spend Monday, February 17th brunching (and drinking!) all throughout the neighborhood at West Coast Tavern, North Park Breakfast Company, Original 40 Brewing, Waypoint Public, Encontro and more!
Make sure to follow them on Instagram to keep up with all the specials!
@westcoasttavern
@breakfastcompanysd
@original40beer
@waypointpublic
@encontronorthpark
MONDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
ENCONTRO 9
PHOTO:
FOOD | MUSIC BEER | 21+
11 FULL DAY EVENT | ART FOOD | MUSIC | BEER FAMILY FUN FREE EVENT!
SDCCU FESTIVAL OF ARTS IN NORTH PARK
Brand new to the SDCCU Festival of Arts this year is a special Friday night kick off party on May 8th! Don’t miss a full concert series, craft beer block, food and more from 6pm to 11pm on Friday May 8th in North Park!
The 24th annual SDCCU Festival of Arts in North Park will be on Saturday, May 9th with local artists, craft beer, food, artisans, live music and more while we celebrate the community for the 24th year, from 11am to 7pm!
For the latest information visit explorenorthpark.com
FRIDAY MAY 8TH
KICKOFF PARTY
SATURDAY MAY 9TH 11AM-7PM
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FARMERS’ MARKET RESTAURANT SPECIALS
We love when local businesses support our weekly farmers’ market! There are plenty of restaurants that offer a healthy & delicious Farmers’ Market special, including Bivouac Ciderworks, 619 Spirits, Tribute Pizza and Saiko Sushi!
For more infomation visit explorenorthpark.com
Make sure to follow them on Instagram to check out their weekly specials.
@bivouaccider
@619spiritsnorthpark
@tributepizza
@saikosushi EVERY THURSDAY
3:00-7:30PM
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PHOTO: BIVOUAC CIDERWORKS
SAN DIEGO’S ICONIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL THE LAFAYETTE
With 70 years to perfect our knowledge, we understand San Diego culture. Tucked snugly in the vibrant North Park neighborhood, the best nightlife, shopping, dining, arts and music scene all begin at our front door. Let The Lafayette Hotel redefine your local experience.
The Lafayette is the perfect destination for an entertaining vacation or a relaxing staycation in San Diego. Escape the day to day hustle of your everyday life with a weekend getaway lounging by the Weissmuller Pool with food and cocktails during the day and heading out to the North Park scene at night for dancing and nightlife. There are plenty of specials for visitors and locals alike, such as the Bed & Brew package, Cali Staycation package and Rise & Shine package. The Lafayette is less than a mile from the vibrant, exciting neighborhood that is North Park and a short drive from plenty of other things to do in San Diego, like the beaches, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and so much more.
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EVERY THURSDAY 3:00-7:30PM
NORTH PARK
THURSDAY MARKET
Shop for the perfect, local gift from the Farmers Market for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 13th! Pick up a bouquet of flowers, desserts, or ingredients to make a romantic dinner at home!
Every Thursday on Ray St. and 30th St. from 3:007:30pm you’ll find our California Certified Farmers Market filled with local farmers, prepared foods & local artisans, and live music!
Do you live local and want to receive weekly coupons & offers from the market? Text NPMARKET to 474747 to join our weekly offers!
@ShopNorthParkMarket
@ExploreNorthPark
AIRBNB
Get a head start on planning your next vacation (or staycation!) in North Park with all of the incredible, local Airbnb rentals. North Park is becoming a go-to destination when visiting San Diego, filled with breweries, restaurants, art, entertainment and more, all walkable from Airbnb’s (including this one).
For more info on all there is to-do on your next Vacation/Staycation, check out our printed issue of the Explore North Park magazine.
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FEATURED ARTIST
LYNN SUSHOLTZ
20 years ago Lynn Susholtz transformed the boarded up grocery store, North Park Produce, into what is now the Art Produce building. It was the first gallery space in North Park and was intended to be a way to bring art and cultural activities to the neighborhood.
Fast forward to 2020, Lynn now runs Art Produce, a non-profit cultural center, and Stone Paper Scissors, a public art and education studio in North Park. She provides cultural opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages, that are accessible and that reflect the social and cultural diversity of North Park.
For more information on Art Produce and the background on Lynn Susholtz, visit explorenorthpark.com for her Q&A!
www.artproduce.org
www.stonepaperscissors.org
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PARKING + GETTING TO NORTH PARK
PARKING
The North Park Garage on 29th St. offers 386 spaces ready for use 24/7. At just $1/hour during the day and $5 after 6pm, it’s one of the best values in the area. From the rooftop you can enjoy a birds-eye view of the mid-city and on a clear day, even a glimpse of the city skyline.
WALKING DRIVING
North Park is an easily walkable neighborhood, with the main action residing at the University Ave. and 30th St. cross street. Head north or south for only a mile to reach all of the exciting businesses we have to offer!
There’s no hassle parking at the 29th St. parking garage, which is only $1 per hour during the day, with plenty of additional street parking. If you’re heading over a short way from the Lafayette, an Uber/Lyft is a less than 5 min. drive!
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ANNUAL EVENTS
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON (WE PROMISE!)
THURSDAY MARKET
// EVERY THURSDAY
www.northparkfarmersmarket.com
Stretching from 29th St to Ray Street along North Park Way. The Thursday Market is open every Thursday from 3PM to 7:30PM, rain or shine! The Market features roughly 45+ independent vendors presenting fresh, locally grown, seasonal, and organic produce and flowers, as well as handmade arts and crafts, and tempting selections of gourmet food.
SDCCU FESTIVAL OF ARTS
www.northparkfestivalofarts.com
// MAY 8-9, 2020
Start your Friday night with the SDCCU Fesitval of Arts Kickoff Party and then spend your Saturday with family and friends exploring the historic and hip North Park neighborhood on University Avenue between 30th and 32nd Street. This free festival has grown into a local tradition that includes unique art, vendor booths, live graffiti art demonstrations, fabulous food, craft beer, and exciting live music performances spread across several stages.
TASTE OF NORTH PARK
www.tasteofnorthpark.com
Stay tuned for all the bites and North Park! Join the newletter al the new restaurants, breweries, to the October 2020 Taste of
For more information upcoming events
ExploreNorthPark.com or head to our
// OCTOBER 10
and sips at the 2020 Taste of newletter to stay in the know about breweries, and live music coming of North Park!
information about events visit ExploreNorthPark.com our facebook!
NORTH PARK LIVE
// NOVEMBER 2020
www.explorenorthpark.com
The second annual North Park Live is happening November 28th, from 12-4pm throughout the North Park community! Come out to support local business while enjoying live music, live street art, and community prize giveaways! Get into the holiday shopping spirit with local small business deals throughout North Park! See the full lineup of musicians and artists online at explorenorthpark.com
TOYLAND PARADE
www.toylandparade.com
// DECEMBER 6, 2020
Unwrap some magic during the holiday season and partake in festive fun at the annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival. North Park will warmly welcome friends and family to bundle up and delight in San Diego’s most joyful parade. December 6, 2020 | 11AM
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True North Tavern | 3815 30th St
West Coast Tavern | 2895 University Ave
U-31 | 3112 University Ave
Working Class | 4095 30th St
Bluefoot Bar | 3404 30th St
California Tap Room | 3812 Ray St
Redwing Bar | 4012 30th St
619 Spirits | 3015 Lincoln Ave
Pete’s Seafood | 3382 30th St
Bivouac Ciderrworks | 3986 30th St
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Dunedin | 3501 30th St
Encontro | 3001 University Ave #3001
Waypoint Public | 3794 30th St
Soi 30th | 3442 30th St
Aburi Sushi | 3396 30th St
Original 40 | 3117 University Ave
Mike Hess Brewing | 3812 Grim Ave
North Park Beer Company | 3038 University Ave
Bottlecraft | 3007 University Ave
619 Spirits | 3015 Lincoln Ave
Seven Grand | 3054 University Ave
The Smoking Goat | 3408 30th St
Alexander’s | 3391 30th St
One Door North | 3422 30th St
Siamo Napoli | 3959 30th St
The Observatory | 2891 University Ave
Bar Pink | 3829 30th St
The Office Bar | 3936 30th St
Presley & Co. Jewelers | 3392 30th St
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West Coast Tavern | 2895 University Ave
North Park Breakfast Company | 3131 University Ave
Original 40 Brewing | 3117 University Ave
Waypoint Public | 3794 30th St
Encontro | 3001 University Ave
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Bivouac Ciderrworks | 3986 30th St
619 Spirits North Park | 3015 Lincoln Ave
Tribute Pizza | 3077 North Park Way
Saiko Sushi | 2884 University Ave
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Art Produce Gallery | 3139 University Ave
Stone Paper Scissors | 3139 University Ave
FIND WHATS INSIDE!
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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF EXPLORE
NORTH PARK explorenorthpark.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Angela Landsberg
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Anna Gamboa
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Eric Scire
WRITER
Carli Bazinett
DESIGNERS
Stephanie Kocsik
Stephanie Norbeck
