Golden Hill This Month
May 14
Tacotopia, Golden Hill Park
Saturdays
Farmers’ market, B Street between 27th and 28th streets
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
The local roaster boasts three San Diego cafés, but its Golden Hill location—a part of the You Are Here mixed-use space—is the largest of the bunch with a sizable, design-savvy outdoor patio.
811 25th Street
Nok Nok Living
Eames, Danish Modern, Norman Cherner—the gang’s all here. This stylish furniture and home decor boutique is stocked with all the midcentury classics.
830 25th Street
Counterpoint
Go for the charming, locals-only vibe; stay for the gourmet comfort food (Hello, fried cheese curds!) and cocktails blended with house-made bitters.
830 25th Street
Neighborhood Guide: Golden Hill
Best Damn Beer Shop
Best Damn Beer Shop
Best Damn Beer Shop
Inside organic-focused grocer Krisp is a beer emporium stocked with more than a thousand styles.
2511 C Street
Kafe Sobaka Restoran Pomegranate
The borscht, shashlik, and veg-friendly options aren’t the only reasons the cozy spot has earned a cult-like following. Don’t miss details like the Soviet-era posters, a Chekov book to hold your bill, and the cheeky menu (“Pelmeni Siberian Meat Dumplings: Life is no goodski without these.”)
2469 Broadway
Neighborhood Guide: Golden Hill
Girl on the Go! Night Spa
Girl on the Go! Night Spa
Girl on the Go! Night Spa
Can’t duck out of the office for a mani? The spa keeps its doors open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends for waxing, facials, massages, and more. They also use five-free (nontoxic) nail polishes and support local nonprofits, like YMCA San Diego.
830 25th Street
Neighborhood Guide: Golden Hill
Turf Supper Club
Turf Supper Club
At this iconic steakhouse slash dive bar slash speakeasy—open until 2 a.m. every day—diners can sip stiff cocktails while grilling up their own meats on the dining room’s self-service grill.
1116 25th Street
Humberto’s Taco Shop
A modest but tasty taqueria that’s open 24 hours means you’re covered all day, from breakfast burritos to late-night carne asada fries.
1015 25th Street
Pizzeria Luigi
Luigi’s offers a perfect pizza-to-crust ratio by the slice or pie (cash only). Take it outside to their pleasant, tree-lined patio for great people-watching.
1137 25th Street
Neighborhood Guide: Golden Hill
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
