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.
A dark horse menu item at Chick & Hawk.
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