A Guide to San Diego’s Golden Hill
Just east of San Diego’s waterfront downtown lies Golden Hill, a historic neighborhood known for tree-lined streets dotted with Victorian houses and a quaint hub of restaurants and bars on 25th Street. Golden Hill also marks the southeastern end of Balboa Park and contains the entrance to the Pershing Bikeway, Golden Hill Park and the Balboa Park Golf Course.
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Taking root from the culinary heritage of Vietnam, Kingfisher presents a classic take on authentic Vietnamese-French-influenced food with a California sensibility in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood. With both its food and cocktail program, Kingfisher strives to provide an exciting balance of the soulful and intricate flavors of traditional Vietnamese dishes and ingredients.
Pershing Bikeway and Golden Hill Park
Pershing Bikeway and Golden Hill Park
Part of San Diego’s regional bike program, the Pershing bikeway is a two-lane, buffered bike and walking lane that connects Balboa Park and the North and South Park neighborhoods with Downtown San Diego. The bikeway provides access to and views of Morley Field and its public pool, tennis courts and disc golf course, as well as the Balboa Park Golf Course. At the southern end of the bikeway lies the entrance to Golden HIll Park, with athletic fields, a recreation center, picnic areas and a dog park.
Balboa Golf Course
Balboa Golf Course
Balboa Park Golf Course is a challenging par 72 and a nine-hole executive course, featuring stellar views of Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, Point Loma and the Pacific Ocean. The oldest public golf facility in San Diego, Balboa Park Golf Course also offers a driving range, pro shop, coffee shop, halfway house and practice putting greens. The course borders San Diego’s South Park and Golden HIll neighborhoods, just five minutes away from the San Diego Convention Center, Downtown hotels, Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter.
25th Street Eateries
25th Street Eateries
The heart of Golden Hill’s food and drink scene lies along 25th Street. From the storied dive bar and steak place Turf Supper Club to the modern bistro Counterpoint, Golden Hill offers a mix of restaurants, bars, and shops with a low-key vibe just minutes outside the bustle of downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter and East Village neighborhoods. Don’t miss Landini’s Pizza for a slice, or Dark Horse Coffee Roasters for a cuppa.