Things to Do in East Village, San Diego

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.

Park at the ParkCity Park
CallieMediterranean
Hey Books!Bookstore

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Top things to do in East Village

Park at the Park
★ 4.7 · 524
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 · 111
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 · 212
Record Store
Small shop selling records, local artwork & clothing & hosting live music performances.
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Where to eat & drink in East Village

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 · 314
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 1:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 1:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 1:30 PM
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Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12
★ 4.8 · 320
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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Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar
★ 4.8 · 223
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 · 211
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 · 2.8k
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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