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.
One of Tony Hawk's favorites today.
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- 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