Northpark
If the crowds and costs of downtown and the PB scene have you searching for more or less, head to North Park.
This neighborhood is a traditional urban middle class one with older homes and traditional shopping streets. The greatest thing about North Park is exploring the many restaurants, neighborhood bars, cafes and pastry shops in this eclectic neighborhood. When you hear of a cool new or older undiscovered bar it is usually in Northpark.
A highlight of this neighborhood is it’s many art galleries and artist studios. Ray Street is the center for this artistic explosion, where on the second Saturday of each month, Ray at Night attracts more than 1,500 visitors who enjoy artist showings as well as the best tastes and beverages the neighborhood has to offer.
Great bars include AirConditioned, where they have iPod play nights and The Pink Pony featuring a friendly and laid back crowd, while culinary choices include the new Ritual featuring an incredible beer selection with complimentary foods.
Culture +++ (Theatre, Ray Street Galleries, Ray @ Night)
Shopping ++ (Boutiques, Antiques)
Eating ++ (Casual Dining - Cafe Calabria, El Comal Antojitos Bar & Grille, Hawthorne's Restaurant, Heaven Sent Deserts)
Nightlife +++ (Bars, Pubs & Lounges - Air Conditioned, The Pink Pony, )
Nature + (Tree Lined Streets)