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Kearny Mesa in San Diego

Things to Do in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

A diverse food scene, especially along Convoy Street, known for its Asian cuisine, including dim sum and sushi. It's also close to major attractions like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, with convenient access to shopping at Fashion Valley Mall.

A diverse food scene, especially along Convoy Street, known for its Asian cuisine, including dim sum and sushi. It's also close to major attractions like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, with convenient access to shopping at Fashion Valley Mall.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Kearny Mesa

  • Zion Market in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Zion Market

    4.4 · 5.7k
    Specialty Store

    Large supermarket carrying Korean products, including fresh produce, meats, whole fish & dry goods.

    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Bookoff San Diego Store in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Bookoff San Diego Store

    4.5 · 2.2k
    Bookstore

    A retail store that began by providing affordable Japanese books to Japanese expatriates and now targets local customers, also selling anime merchandise.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Kearny Mesa

  • Realm Of The 52 Remedies in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Realm Of The 52 Remedies

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· $30–80

    Upscale, Chinese medicine-themed speakeasy bar featuring creative mixed drinks in a swanky interior.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 12 AM
  • Hopnonymous Brewing Company in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Hopnonymous Brewing Company

    4.9 · 367
    Brewery
    Mon
    3 PM – 9 PM
    Tue–Thu
    1 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
  • Steamy Piggy in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Steamy Piggy

    4.8 · 10.0k
    Chinese· $20–30

    Pink walls & hanging planters give this Asian-fusion spot specializing in dumplings a chic vibe.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9:15 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10:15 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10:15 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9:15 PM
  • formoosa in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    formoosa

    4.8 · 3.5k
    Taiwanese· $20–30

    A Taiwanese restaurant in the Convoy District, known for its beef rolls, beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, and other authentic dishes.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Finjan Coffee Shop Co. in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Finjan Coffee Shop Co.

    4.7 · 725
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    A coffee shop serving specialty coffee, including espresso, cold brew, and Turkish coffee, alongside house-made baklava and knafeh.

  • Flama Llama in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Flama Llama

    4.7 · 2.6k
    Peruvian· $20–30
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9:15 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10:15 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10:15 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Menya Ultra in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Menya Ultra

    4.6 · 1.7k
    Ramen· $20–30

    Snug, understated destination for choice ramen & Japanese beer in a busy strip mall.

    Every day
    11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

    4.4 · 4.2k
    Ramen· $20-30

    Ramen both classic & creative, plus rice bowls, snacks, sake & beer, in casual yet stylish environs.

    Every day
    11 AM – 1 AM
  • Tea n More in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Tea n More

    4.5 · 651
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    Airy, comfortable spot to grab coffee, tea & taro slushies along with small snacks & desserts.

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  • The Godfather in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    The Godfather

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Italian· $20–70

    Suited waiters serve traditional Italian dishes in a ritzy setting within a strip mall.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    4 PM – 9 PM
  • Labora in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Labora

    4.7 · 335
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Bud's Louisiana Café in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Bud's Louisiana Café

    4.6 · 1.8k
    Cajun· $20–30

    Catfish, crawfish & Cajun-style po' boys amongst homey, no-frills digs hidden in a business park.

    Mon–Tue
    7 AM – 10 AM, 11 AM – 2 PM
    Wed–Thu
    7 AM – 10 AM, 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 10 AM, 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Poki One N Half in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Poki One N Half

    4.6 · 621
    Hawaiian· $10–20

    Contemporary fast food bar prepping raw seafood poke bowls & burritos to eat in or carry out.

    Every day
    11 AM – 8 PM
  • Hinotez in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

    Hinotez

    4.4 · 1.0k
    Japanese· $20–30

    This relaxed Japanese joint specializes in kitchen entrees, such as ramen, yakitori & rice bowls.

    Every day
    5 PM – 12 AM

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Map of Kearny Mesa with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Realm Of The 52 Remedies
  2. 2Zion Market
  3. 3Bookoff San Diego Store
  4. 4Hopnonymous Brewing Company
  5. 5Steamy Piggy
  6. 6formoosa
  7. 7Finjan Coffee Shop Co.
  8. 8Flama Llama
  9. 9Menya Ultra
  10. 10Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

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