Things to do
Things to do in South Park
Four walkable corners of shops and small kitchens, hemmed in by canyons and fiercely protective of the scale.
Things to do
South Park WalkaboutShopping
Four times a year, in March, July, October and December, shops stay open late with music and a free shuttle between business districts.
Grape Street Dog ParkPark
A five-acre off-leash area on the Balboa Park edge with water fountains and a restroom.
1998 28th St.
South Park Historic District streetsLandmark
The original South Park Addition, designated a historic district in 2017, holds Craftsman and Spanish Revival houses by Irving Gill, William Hebbard and Richard Requa.
The Book CatapultShopping
An independent bookstore known for staff picks, author events and book clubs.
3010-B Juniper St.
Vinyl Junkie Record ShackShopping
New and used records, with a $5 Digger's Den for bargain crates.
2235 Fern St.
Bad Madge & Co.Shopping
A vintage and consignment shop with jewelry and mid-century furniture.
2205 Fern St.
Cobalt GalleryArts
A working studio and gallery showing contemporary local artists.
2965 Beech St.
Juniper CanyonTrail
The canyon on South Park's eastern edge carries a native-habitat trail for walkers and birders.
Old House FairArts
A summer fair at 30th and Beech streets focused on historic homes, restoration and neighborhood history.
30th St. and Beech St.
Eat & drink
Buona ForchettaItalian
The Beech Street pizzeria, with more than 30 pies, that became a citywide draw.
Station TavernBurgers and bar
A Fern Street tavern in a building that once served as a trolley stop.
Whistle Stop BarBar
The neighborhood's live music and DJ bar on Fern Street.
Secret SisterSourdough bakery
Breads and pastries built on a starter said to be about 150 years old.
MothershipTiki bar
A space-themed tiki bar on 30th Street with plant-based snacks.
Harland Brewing Co.Brewery
A Beech Street taproom pouring IPAs and lagers with food.
Shawarma GuysMiddle Eastern
A Grape Street shawarma spot featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Annual events
South Park WalkaboutMarch, July, October and December
The neighborhood's signature evening shop crawl.
Old House FairSummer
A long-running fair at 30th and Beech celebrating the district's architecture.