Condé Nast TravelerJul 28, 2026
San Diego, According to Local Legend Tony Hawk
From his favorite bites to the essential skate parks, it's all too easy for Hawk.
24 things in this story
- Prince Memorial SkateparkSightA solid skatepark in Oceanside.
- Elsewhere
- Pacific BeachSuburbSan Diego, United StatesTony Hawk took the bus here as a kid.
- La Jolla ShoresQuarterSan Diego, United StatesAn iconic spot.
- Chick & HawkRestaurantEncinitas, United StatesEncinitas staple, specialty is The Birdman sandwich.
- 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.
- Moonlight BeachParkEncinitas, United StatesWent surfing here after learning a new trick.
- Linda Vista Skate ParkSightSan Diego, United StatesA larger park with more variety in San Diego.
- 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.
- The SeabirdRestaurantEncinitas, United StatesA dark horse menu item at Chick & Hawk.
- 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
