Things to do alone in Poway

Old Poway

Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant

Signature hamburgers are served amid quirky, rustic decor at this go-to for classic American chow.

Arts & Culture

Poway Center for the Performing Arts

Spacious venue hosts bands & artists plus a variety of theatrical performances & other events.

Outdoors

Poway Community Park

Outdoors

Mount Woodson Trailhead

Challenging 6.4-mile roundtrip hike offers unusual rock formations & views of downtown & the ocean.

Food & Drink

Villa Capri Trattoria & Wine Bar

Traditional Italian cooking, including pizza & pasta, paired with wine in warm, casual surroundings.

Old Poway

Old Poway Park & Railroad

Bustling park offers a Saturday farmer’s market, vintage train rides, a museum & historic buildings.

Food & Drink

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar

San Diego-style seafood dishes served in fashionable surrounds with an oyster bar & covered patio.

Sabre Springs

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Modern counter serve featuring local, organic cafe meals & artisanal baked goods in a bright space.

Food & Drink

Luna Grill Poway

Kebabs, salads & other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting.

Nightlife

Mainstream Bar & Grill

Low-key tavern offering classic American fare, including breakfast, plus a full bar & patio seating.

Food & Drink

Kaminski's BBQ & Sports Lounge

Sports bar & American eatery for hickory-smoked BBQ, famed wings, sports TV, live music & karaoke.

Old Poway

Smokin J's BBQ

Basic counter-serve featuring smoked meats, sides & housemade pecan pie, plus delivery & take-out.

Nightlife

Poway's Irish Pub

Unfussy option for traditional Irish eats & drinks, plus local bands on weekends & pool tables.

Miramar

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Food & Drink

The King's Craft Coffee Co.

Carmel Mountain Ranch

Mostra Coffee

Food & Drink

Namino Poway

Food & Drink

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.

Food & Drink

The Original Pancake House

Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

Food & Drink

O'Brien's Boulangerie

Old Poway

The Hop Stop

Rancho Bernardo

Veranda Restaurant & Bar

Modern Mediterranean cuisine with California accents in an upscale setting with a sunsplashed patio.

Food & Drink

Franco’s Flapjack Family Restaurant

Outdoors

Lake Poway Park