Condé Nast TravelerJul 28
San Diego, According to Local Legend Tony Hawk
From his favorite bites to the essential skate parks, it's all too easy for Hawk.
Went surfing here after learning a new trick.
24 things in this story
- Chick & HawkRestaurantEncinitas staple, specialty is The Birdman sandwich.
- Moonlight BeachParkWent surfing here after learning a new trick.
- The SeabirdRestaurantA dark horse menu item at Chick & Hawk.
- Elsewhere
- Pacific BeachSuburbSan Diego, United StatesTony Hawk took the bus here as a kid.
- La Jolla ShoresQuarterSan Diego, United StatesAn iconic spot.
- TierrasantaSuburbSan Diego, United StatesMiddle-income suburbia with a community park and pool.
- Carl's Jr.Fast foodSan Diego, United StatesGot a cheeseburger, fries, and Coke for $1.00.
- Balboa ParkParkSan Diego, United StatesElementary school field trip destination, has a fountain.
- San Diego ZooZooSan Diego, United StatesElementary school field trip destination.
- Torrey Pines High SchoolPlaceSan Diego, United StatesTony Hawk attended high school here.
- Tamarack BeachSightCarlsbad, United StatesSkated here after school.
- Carmel Valley SkateparkSightSan Diego, United StatesOne of Tony Hawk's favorites today.
- Del Mar Skate RanchSightDel Mar, United StatesLocal haunt growing up, perfect wall in a pool.
- Linda Vista Skate ParkSightSan Diego, United StatesA larger park with more variety in San Diego.
- Prince Memorial SkateparkSightOceanside, United StatesA solid skatepark in Oceanside.
- The Skatepark ProjectPlaceSan Diego, United StatesFoundation dedicated to bringing skating to underserved areas.
- Brower ParkParkNew York, United StatesSkatepark in Crown Heights, NYC.
- Allerton ParkParkNew York, United StatesBronx Skate Park in the Bronx, NYC.
- Mount Prospect ParkParkNew York, United StatesUpcoming project in Brooklyn, NYC.
- Atelier MannaRestaurantLeucadia, United StatesChef Andrew Bachelier's restaurant in Leucadia.
- AnimaeRestaurantSan Diego, United StatesRestaurant in downtown San Diego by Chef Brian Malarkey.
- Novecientos GradosRestaurantSan Diego, United StatesRestaurant at San Diego International Airport.
- TaraRestaurantSan Diego, United StatesChef at Animae, takes inspiration from Filipino roots.
- Alga Norte SkateparkSightCarlsbad, United States