The Art of Historical Homes in North Park
An anomaly in its North Park neighborhood, this house with a “face-brick” skin over a wooden frame was built in 1924. A river-rock retaining wall makes an impressive entrance for the building that also has a matching foundation. The style
North Park Artists
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A-B Sporting Goods + North Park Icon Joe Schloss
A-B Sporting Goods has anchored the southwest corner of University Avenue and Ray Street for more than fifty years. The store building at 3027 University Avenue was originally constructed in 1916 with two brick ovens, and leased to Merritt Bakery,
Festival of Arts
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION FESTIVAL OF ARTS is a culmination of creativity of all kinds, through all mediums, in a 8-block celebration that draws over 40,000 attendees. Artists create in real-time at the event, using cars, refrigerators, boom
ARTS & CULTURE HAVE A PLACE IN THE NORTH PARK COMMUNITY PLAN
WRITTEN BY: RENÉ VIDALES The North Park Community Plan is a guide for how North Park will grow and develop over the next 20 to 30 years. One important section of the plan is the “Arts and Culture” element. These
Waypoint Public – NORTH PARK’S FAMILY-FRIENDLIEST GASTROPUB
WITH ONE OF SAN DIEGO’S MOST BELOVED CELEBRITY CHEFS, Rich Sweeney, at the helm in the kitchen, and arguably the most well-curated brew menu in America’s Finest Beer City, Waypoint Public would probably be packed every night even if the
Art in the Park
WRITTEN BY: SARAH MCALEAR STROKES OF PAINT GLIDE ON PAPER, GLASSES CLINK, & BEATS VIBRATE THROUGH THE BACK ROOM OF BLUEFOOT BAR & LOUNGE DURING ART IN THE PARK. The back room of Bluefoot plays host to more than just weekend dance
Beer Scene
CRAFT BEER IS INCREDIBLY HOT RIGHT NOW, and if you are in the mood for a cold one, there are more venues than ever where you can slake both your thirst and adventurous gustatory spirit. The most recent data available
Spotlight on Blair Thornley
WRITTEN BY: KELSEY PRINCE We sat down with local artist Blair Thornley, the creator behind the larger-than-life North Park parking structure art, and learned more about her artistic journey. Kelsey Prince: Thanks for sitting down with Explore North Park! Let’s get to
Meet The Makers
DESIGNERS, COOKS, GARDENERS, AND CREATORS all call North Park home, and for some, their products do too. From companies that are sweet as honey, to those who have an incredible eye for design, these are the makers behind some of