East Village, San Diego: Things to Do & Map

Home to over 700 businesses, with a mix of shops, restaurants, and nightlife options. It stretches from Seventh Avenue to 18th Street, located just east of the Gaslamp Quarter.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in East Village

Park at the Park
★ 4.7 · 532
City Park
Grassy area next to Petco Stadium with a mini baseball diamond, a Tony Gwynn statue & picnic spots.
Mon–Tue
6 AM – 10:30 PM
Wed
5 AM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
6 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
6 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
6 AM – 10:30 PM
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Hey Books!
★ 5.0 · 140
Bookstore
An independent, locally owned bookstore in downtown San Diego's East Village, offering used and new books along with bookish merchandise.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 6 PM
Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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FeeLIT
★ 4.8 · 218
Record Store
Small shop selling records, local artwork & clothing & hosting live music performances.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 7 PM
Sat
12 PM – 7 PM
Sun
1 PM – 5 PM
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East Village Market
★ 4.9 · 324
Market
Quaint campus grocery store offering sundries & snacks, plus ready-to-eat sandwiches & meals.
Mon–Wed
6 AM – 10 PM
Thu
6 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri
6 AM – 10 PM
Sat
7 AM – 10 PM
Sun
7 AM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in East Village

Izola
★ 4.7 · 2.3k
Bakery· $10–20
Every day
7 AM – 2 PM
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Callie
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Mediterranean· $100+
Chef Travis Swikard comes back to his hometown wreathed in glory, having earned his wings helming restaurants for culinary icon Daniel Boulud in New York City. Hip locals can now reap the benefits of the years he spent honing his craft in…
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
5 PM – 10 PM
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Village Cafe
★ 4.9 · 329
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 1:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 1:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 1:30 PM
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Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12
★ 4.8 · 338
Coffee Shop· $10–20
A downtown San Diego coffee shop that serves locally roasted coffee and breakfast.
Every day
7 AM – 2 PM
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East Village Brewing Company
★ 4.9 · 281
Brewery
Mon–Wed
3 PM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar
★ 4.8 · 235
Cocktail Bar· $20–60
A 1920s Taisho Roman-inspired Japanese craft cocktail bar serving drinks in a sophisticated setting.
Mon
5:30 PM – 10 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
5:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun
5:30 PM – 10 PM
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Kos Coffee Co.
★ 4.8 · 232
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 4 PM
Sat
7 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2 PM
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Water Grill San Diego
★ 4.5 · 2.9k
Seafood· $50–100
Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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