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.
Got a cheeseburger, fries, and Coke for $1.00.
24 things in this story
- Pacific BeachSuburbTony Hawk took the bus here as a kid.
- La Jolla ShoresQuarterAn iconic spot.
- TierrasantaSuburbMiddle-income suburbia with a community park and pool.
- Carl's Jr.Fast foodGot a cheeseburger, fries, and Coke for $1.00.
- Balboa ParkParkElementary school field trip destination, has a fountain.
- San Diego ZooZooElementary school field trip destination.
- Torrey Pines High SchoolPlaceTony Hawk attended high school here.
- Carmel Valley SkateparkSightOne of Tony Hawk's favorites today.
- Linda Vista Skate ParkSightA larger park with more variety in San Diego.
- The Skatepark ProjectPlaceFoundation dedicated to bringing skating to underserved areas.
- AnimaeRestaurantRestaurant in downtown San Diego by Chef Brian Malarkey.
- Novecientos GradosRestaurantRestaurant at San Diego International Airport.
- TaraRestaurantChef at Animae, takes inspiration from Filipino roots.
- Elsewhere
- Chick & HawkRestaurantEncinitas, United StatesEncinitas staple, specialty is The Birdman sandwich.
- Tamarack BeachSightCarlsbad, United StatesSkated here after school.
- 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.
- Prince Memorial SkateparkSightOceanside, United StatesA solid skatepark in Oceanside.
- 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.
- Alga Norte SkateparkSightCarlsbad, United States