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This February, we honor and celebrate Black History Month by sharing one way you can help - by supporting and visiting local Black owned businesses. Conveniently, these businesses are all near transit so you can go green while showing your support. Use the MTS Trip Planner to get directions to any of the locations listed.
Looking for more ideas? Visit Black Owned San Diego on Instagram for even more ideas on how to shop local!
Barbershop
💈Freshly Faded Barber + Shop
Need a new cut? Freshly Faded Barber + Shop is a black owned barbershop located in the heart of North Park.
2850 El Cajon Blvd, Unit 1, San Diego, CA 92104
Transit Stop: El Cajon Blvd. & 30th St. (Route 2, 215) / El Cajon Blvd. & Utah St. (Route 1, 6)
Clothing
👚Lili Kouture
Upscale selection of African clothing.
4274 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105
Transit Stop: El Cajon Blvd. & 43rd St. (Route 1, 215)
Fitness
💃🏾 Reggae Fit San Diego
Dance Fitness Studio that strives to build strength, character and a safer community amongst women through focused fitness.
6177 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
Transit Stop: College Ave. & University Ave. (Route 7, 10, 856, 936)
Food/Beverage
☕️ The Hamlett Coffee Shop
Coffee and apothecary in Lemon Grove, CA.
7801 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Transit Stop: Lemon Grove Depot (Orange Line)
🍦Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream
Ice cream flights and scoops with two San Diego locations.
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3077 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Transit Stops: University Ave. & Grim Ave. (Route 7) / 30th St. & University Ave. (Route 2) / University Ave. & Iowa St. (Route 10) -
3740 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite 6, San Diego, CA 92110
Transit Stops: Sports Arena Blvd. & Hancock St. (Route 8/9) / Midway Dr. & Duke St. (Route 35)
🧁Hey Sugar Sweets
Desserts, cupcakes, baked goods, coffee, and more.
101 Park Plz, Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92101 (First level of the Park 12 building)
Transit Stops: 12th & Imperial Transit Center (All Trolley Lines) / Park Blvd & 10th Ave. (Route 12, 901, 909)
🍽 Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
Authentic Abyssinian (Eritrean/Ethiopian) food.
4651 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116
Transit Stop: Park Blvd. & Madison Ave. (Route 11)
🍩 Nomad Donuts
Bagel and artisanal donut shop (some vegan), sandwiches, coffee, local craft beers, and more.
3102 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Transit Stops: University Ave. & Grim Ave. (Route 7) / 30th St. & University Ave. (Route 2) / University Ave. & Iowa St. (Route 10)
🍽 Shotcaller Street Soul Food
Soul food, po-boy sandwiches, tacos, mac & cheese, seafood, and more.
220 Euclid Ave., Suite 180, San Diego, CA 92114 T
ransit Stops: Euclid Ave. Transit Center (Orange Line Trolley) / Euclid Ave. & Euclid Health Center (Route 4)
🍽 Streetcar Merchants
Classic Southern dishes and Louisiana favorites.
4002 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Transit Stop: University Ave. & 30th St. (Route 2, 7)
Museums
🏺 Casa Del Rey Moro African Latin Museum
Museum highlighting ancient, colonial, and contemporary periods of African History, on the African continent and throughout the African Diaspora.
2471 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110
Transit Stop: Old Town Transit Center (UC San Diego Blue Line, Green Line)
🏺 San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art
The mission of the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) is to present and preserve the art of African Americans globally and to broaden the knowledge and understanding of the visual arts in Southern California. SDAAMFA is a “museum without walls” featuring online virtual exhibits that are easily accessible to all people along with important physical exhibits. See their website for current exhibitions.
🏺 Worldbeat Cultural Center
The WorldBeat Center is a nonprofit multi-cultural arts organization that is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the African Diaspora & Indigenous cultures of the world.
2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Transit Stop: Park Blvd. & Naval Hospital (Route 7, 215)
Music
🎶 Reggae World
Shop selling music, DVD’s, clothing, and more for all of your reggae needs.
2540 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Transit Stops: University Ave. & Arnold Ave. (Route 7)
Plants
🪴 Eden
Boutique plant nursery and gift shop, sister store to North Park Nursery.
4636 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116
Transit Stops: Park Blvd. & Madison Ave. (Route 11)
🪴 North Park Nursery
North Park Nursery carries a wide range of high-quality interior and exterior plants suitable for Southern California landscapes.
2335 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Transit Stops: University Ave. & Texas St. (Route 7, 10)
Things to Do
📽️ $5 Tickets to the Movies
AMC is offering $5 tickets to select films by Black creators and actors. They will feature $5 tickets to a different movie each week, including “The Woman King” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” to close out the month. For more information, visit AMC Theaters.
🎫 San Diego History Tours
We are a local tour guide business, specializing in giving unique and educational experiences of the city. Tours available for Old Town and Gaslamp Quarter.
Transit Stops: Gaslamp Quarter (Green Line) / Old Town Transit Center (UC San Diego Blue Line, Green Line)
🎫 Sidecar Tours
Book a private wine, food, brewery, or scenic tour in a motorcycle sidecar.
875 Hotel Cir S., San Diego, CA 92108
Transit Stop: Hotel Circle S. & 875 (Route 88)
