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East Village in San Diego

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.

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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  • Park at the ParkPark at the ParkCity Park
  • CallieCallieMediterranean
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in East Village

  • Park at the Park in East Village, San Diego

    Park at the Park

    4.7 · 530
    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
  • Hey Books! in East Village, San Diego

    Hey Books!

    5.0 · 124
    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
  • FeeLIT in East Village, San Diego

    FeeLIT

    4.8 · 212
    Record Store

    Small shop selling records, local artwork & clothing & hosting live music performances.

  • East Village Market in East Village, San Diego

    East Village Market

    4.9 · 321
    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
    Map

Where to eat & drink in East Village

  • Izola in East Village, San Diego

    Izola

    4.7 · 2.3k
    Bakery· $10–20
    Every day
    7 AM – 2 PM
  • Callie in East Village, San Diego

    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
  • Village Cafe in East Village, San Diego

    Village Cafe

    4.9 · 321
    Café & Bakery· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 in East Village, San Diego

    Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12

    4.8 · 324
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    A downtown San Diego coffee shop that serves locally roasted coffee and breakfast.

    Every day
    7 AM – 2 AM
  • Brewery illustration for East Village Brewing Company

    East Village Brewing Company

    4.9 · 273
    Brewery
    Mon–Wed
    3 PM – 9 PM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 8 PM
  • Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar in East Village, San Diego

    Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar

    4.8 · 224
    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
  • Kos Coffee Co. in East Village, San Diego

    Kos Coffee Co.

    4.8 · 222
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Map
  • Water Grill San Diego in East Village, San Diego

    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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East Village map

Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of East Village with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Izola
  2. 2Park at the Park
  3. 3Callie
  4. 4Hey Books!
  5. 5FeeLIT
  6. 6East Village Market
  7. 7Village Cafe
  8. 8Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12
  9. 9East Village Brewing Company
  10. 10Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar

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