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3
Longest Drive
124.9 mi
Los Angeles, CA
Quickest Drive
2h 3m
Anaheim, CA
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Traveler Guide to National City, CA
National City is a city in San Diego County in Southern California.
1 In-N-Out Burger, 500 Mile-of Cars Way (one block south of the 24th St trolley station), toll-free: +1 800 786 1000. If you're looking for your In-N-Out fix, this is one of the two most accessible from downtown (the other is near Old Town to the north). (updated Aug 2019) 2 Roberto's Taco Shop, 1406 Highland Avenue. Opened in 1964. The first location of a national chain of Mexican restaurants. (updated Jan 2026) 3 Cafe La Maze, 1441 Highland Avenue, ☏ +1 619 474 3222. M - W 11:00 - 22:00, Th - Su 11:00 - 23:00. Originally located in Hollywood. This location was opened in 1940. (updated Jan 2026) 4 Tita's Kitchenette, 2720 E Plaza Boulevard, Ste E, ☏ +1 619 434 3879. 05:30 - 21:00. Filipino point-point joint serving large portions. Featured on Travel Channel. (updated Jan 2026) 5 Royal Mandarin, 1132 E Plaza Boulevard, #205. 09:00 - 21:00. Chinese restaurant locally renown for its Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. (updated Jan 2026) 6 Jollibee, 1401 E Plaza Boulevard, ☏ +1 619 474 0973. 08:00 - 22:00. Oldest continuously operating location, within San Diego County, of this international Filipino fast food chain. (updated Jan 2026) 7 Napoleone's Pizza House, 619 National City Boulevard, ☏ +1 619 474 2888. M - Th 11:00 - 21:00; F & Sa 11:00 - 22:00; Su 11:00 - 20:00. Opened in 1958, along what was originally the Mile-of-Bars area of National City. Previous employer of Singer/Actor Tom Waits. (updated Jan 2026)
1 Aja Lounge, 2305 Highland Ave, ☏ +1 619-477-9400. Dive bar with liquor and beer. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Hannegan’s House Beer Co & Creamery, 1535 Tidelands Ave Suite C, ☏ +1 619-864-5946, [email protected]. (updated May 2021) 3 Machete Beer House, 2325 Highland Ave, ☏ +1 619-773-6986. A bar serving craft beer and a good place to watch soccer and other sports. (updated Aug 2021)
Holiday Inn Express, 1645 East Plaza Blvd, ☏ +1 619 474-2400. Studio 6 National City/Naval Base Area, 425 Roosevelt Ave (From I-5 North, get off at 8th Street and take a right. Take a left at first light (Roosevelt Ave) and motel is 1/4 mile ahead on the right. From I-5 South, exit at Plaza Blvd. Turn left on Roosevelt Ave, and motel will be a mile ahead on right.), ☏ +1 619-474-8811. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon. A good, cheap hotel off I-5. Good amenities and good quality for the price. $55-$75.
Interstate 5 passes through National City. National City has two stops on the San Diego Trolley: 8th Street and 24th Street.
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