National City · San Diego County, CA
Arts & Culture in National City
Scout analyzed 31 National City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
31
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Wellness
Onyx Nails
Food & Drink
The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32 Marina - San Diego
Relaxed American option with marina views offering a menu of familiar fare from morning to night.
Food & Drink
85°C Bakery Cafe-National City
Bakery/cafe chain with roots in Taiwan, offering coffee & tea plus international desserts & breads.
Food & Drink
Cafe La Maze
1940s steakhouse with classic red leather booths & mod light fixtures serving beef & seafood dishes.
Food & Drink
Royal Mandarin
No-frills, counter-serve space with minimal seating offers traditional Chinese entrees & sides.
Outdoors
El Toyon Recreation Center
Food & Drink
Slappy's Burgers and Brews
Outdoors
Kimball Park
Outdoors
Pepper Park
This 5.5-acre park features a playground, a boat launch, picnic tables, a fishing pier & restrooms.
Food & Drink
Kimball Bar & Eatery
Mission Valley West
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Refined quarters in an upscale resort featuring an immersive movie theater, a spa & restaurants.
Food & Drink
Texas Roadhouse
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Food & Drink
Market on 8th
Soaring food court with 8 eateries including pizza, ramen & poke bowls, plus 2 breweries & 2 cafes.
Lake Murray
Barker Way Trailhead
Food & Drink
Oriental Cafe | Chinese
Outdoors
El Toyon Park
Shopping
Plaza Bonita
Shopping
Chào XO Kitchen
Shopping
Sessions by the Bay Cannabis Dispensary and Lounge
Food & Drink
Eat Crispy Burger National City
Food & Drink
Napoleone's Pizza House
Long-standing pizzeria with a nostalgic feel offering a menu of traditional pastas & pies.
Shopping
dd's DISCOUNTS
Retail chain stocking discounted clothing & shoes for adults or kids, plus home decor.
Food & Drink
Manna Heaven BBQ - National City
Barrio Logan
Por Vida
Cool, artsy coffeehouse serving dulce de leche lattes & other Mexico-inspired specialty drinks.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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