1. The city is the economic center of the San Diego–Carlsbad–San Marcos Metropolitan Area considered congruent with the county. The city was rated the fifth-best place to live in the United States in 2006 by Money magazine. According to Forbes magazine, San Diego is the fifth-wealthiest city in the United States and the 9th safest city in the top 10 list of safest cities in the U.S.
   
   
2. Tourism is a major industry owing to the city's climate, its beaches, and numerous tourist attractions such as Balboa Park, Belmont amusement park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld San Diego. San Diego's Spanish influence is reflected in the many historic sites across the city, such as Mission San Diego de Alcala and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Annual events in San Diego include Comic-Con, the Buick Invitational golf tournament, the San Diego/Del Mar Fair, San Diego Black Film Festival, and Street Scene Music Festival.
   
   
3. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters with most of the annual precipitation falling between November and March. The city has mild, mostly dry weather, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (9-13" annually). Summer temperatures are generally warm, with average highs of 70–78 °F and lows of 55–66 °F. Temperatures exceed 90 °F only four days a year.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

48.02%

6.09%

0.06%

15.00%

31.00%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

ATTORNEYS - LEGAL

1. Art Welsh, CPA - Starwel Tax Service -   11956 Bernardo Plaza, #326 - San Diego, CA 92128
   
   
2. Law Offices of Doc Anthony Anderson III -   401 West A St, Suite 1200 - San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-6580 - (visit website)
   
   
3. Law Offices Of L. Marcel Stewart -   121 Broadway, Suite 349 - San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 702-4123
   
   
4. Law Offices of Stacey L Patterson -  Category: Lawyer -  Stacie Patterson has been a lawyer for over 18 years. During that time, she has proven herself to be a compassionate yet aggressive defense attorney. She understands the trauma associated with being accused of professional wrongdoing or charged with a crime. She works to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Stacie is also recognized for her ability to manage relationships and effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with divergent needs.
   
   Stacie received her B.A. from the University of Chicago. She was then accepted into Yale University where she earned her law degree in 1991.
   
   Since starting her own practice in 2008, Stacie focuses on professional license and criminal defense. Before starting her own law firm, Stacie was a trial attorney with a small litigation firm focused on professional liability defense and white collar criminal defense. She represented individuals under investigation and/or being prosecuted for white-collar offenses in both federal and state court. Prior to that, Stacie worked as a deputy public defender for 11 years, defending individuals charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors including DUIs, drugs, murder, rape, child molestation and domestic violence.    - 110 West C Street, Suite 2200 San Diego 92101  - (visit website)
   
   

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Afro-Centric Barbers -   732 Broadway St, - San Diego, CA (619) 233-8113
   
   
2. Braids Plus -   5971 University Ave, Suite 315 - San Diego, CA (619) 220-0300
   
   
3. Dazzling Divas -   4456 Vandever Ave, - San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 282-2004
   
   
4. Explicit Hair & Nail Studio -   1450 Frazee Rd, - San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 294-3281 - (visit website)
   
   
5. FIX Salon -   1232 30th St. - San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 929-9243
   
   
6. Gentry's Family Barber Shop -   4973 Imperial Ave - San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 262-7423
   
   
7. Locs by Marion -   Located in the North Park area of San Diego CA (619) 201-5521 - (visit website)
   
   
8. Mobile Manicurist -   "The Salon on Wheels" (619) 208-1607
   
   
9. Paris Spa Salon -   4107 Park Blvd, - San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294-4247
   
   
10. SisterLocks -   5663 Balboa Ave, #355 - San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-5116 - (visit website)
    
    
11. Upscale Hair Gallery -  Category: Black Hair Salons -  9910 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego Ca. 92131 (858) 578-4340  - (visit website)
    
    

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. African American Association of Tax Practitioners -  Category: Tax Services -  (619) 470-1234 San Diego, California
   
   
2. African American Business Women of Vision -  Category: Business Experts -  375 Winewood St San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 263-6868
   
   
3. African American Mothers and Daughters -  Category: Family Support -  (619) 421-9427 San Diego, CA
   
   
4. Afrocentric Daycare -   4967 Elm St - San Diego, CA 92102-1356 (619) 2266-2741
   
   
5. Agape Video -   7232 Hagman St - San Diego, CA 92114-3040 (619) 697-0943
   
   
6. Alicia's Fashion Consultations -   15721 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Suite B-80 - San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 451-6553
   
   
7. Anthony Family Daycare -   2033 Winnett St - San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 263-8772
   
   
8. Becks Entertainment -   San Diego DJ for all occasions - San Diego, CA (619) 246-2325 - (visit website)
   
   
9. Black Contractors Association -  Category: Contractor -  6125 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California (619) 263-9791  - (visit website)
   
   
10. Black Infant Health Program -  Category: Health Services -  823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, California, USA 92102 (619) 515-2300 - (visit website)
    
    
11. Candice Matthews - Realtor -   McMillin Realty - San Diego, CA (619) 476-3957
    
    
12. CarCo Gifts & Crafts -   6663K El Cajon Blvd. - San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 337-1000 - (visit website)
    
    
13. Catfish Club -  Category: Recreation -  610 Gateway Center Way, Suite G San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 266-7278 - (visit website)
    
    
14. Curtis Moring Insurance Agency, Inc. -   591 Camino De La Reina Suite 610 - San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 718-7575   - (visit website)
    
    
15. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc - San Diego Alumnae Chapter -  Category: Sorority -  P.O. Box 84781 San Diego, CA 92138-4781 (619) 470-3474
    
    
16. Edye West - Realtor -  Jack Carter Realty, Inc. - 4550 Kearny Villa Road, Ste. 111 - San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 679-4868
    
    
17. Ellen Nash -  Category: Financial Coach -   1229 Watwood Road San Diego, CA (619) 770-8530
    
    
18. It Is Written Bookstore -  Category: Black Bookstore -   6934 Federal Blvd. San Diego, CA 91945 (619) 697-4173
    
    
19. Jennifer A. Smith - Realtor -   American Mortgage Express/American Home Network - San Diego, CA (619) 646-7000
    
    
20. Mahlia Rosemond - Realtor/Loan Officer -   San Diego, CA (619) 892-3099
    
    
21. Paramount Golf Club -  Category: Recreation -  College Grove Center PO Box 152123 San Diego , CA 92195
    
    
22. Ron Jones Real Estate Broker -   5106 Federal Blvd Suite 201 - San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 263-7000
    
    
23. San Diego African American Chamber of Commerce -  Category: Services -  1717 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA (619) 262-2121
    
    
24. San Diego Show All Star Cheer and Dance -  Category: Recreation -  5275 Market Street San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 788-6042
    
    
25. Tayari African-American Adoptions -  Category: Child Services -  995 Gateway Center Way Suite 303 San Diego, CA 92102-4543 (619) 266-6060
    
    
26. Traditions - Wedding & Event Planning -   San Diego, CA (619) 972-4827 - (visit website)
    
    
27. 100 Black Men of San Diego -  Category: Mentoring -  PO Box 740099 San Diego, CA 92174 (619) 270-9422
    
    

CULTURE

1. African American Museum of Fine Arts -  Category: Museum -  3025 Fir St, Ste 27 San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 696-7799
   
   
2. Gaslamp Black Historical Society -  Category: Historical -  P.O. Box 122469 San Diego, CA. 92112-2469 - (visit website)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Awash Ethiopian Restaurant -   4979 El Cajon Blvd - San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 583-9225
   
   
2. Batter Up Restaurant -   342 Euclid Avenue - San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 262-3333
   
   
3. Bayou Flavors Of New Orleans -  Category: Cajun -   329 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 696-8747
   
   
4. Bonnie Jean's Soul Food Restaurant -   1964 54th Street - San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 262-8854
   
   
5. Bud's Louisiana Cafe -  Category: Cajun -   10425 Tierrasanta Blvd. San Diego, CA 92124 (573) 573-2837
   
   
6. Chateau Orleans -  Category: Cajun -   926 Turquoise St. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-6744
   
   
7. Chicken Shack on Wheels -   5102 Imperial Avenue - San Diego, CA92114 (619) 264-1899
   
   
8. Harar Ethiopian Restaurant -   2432 El Cajon Blvd - San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 295-3735
   
   
9. House of Blues -  Category: Soul Food -   1055 5th Ave. San Diego, CA (619) 299-2583
   
   
10. Huffman's Barbecue -   7404 Imperial Avenue - San Diego, CA 92113-2045 (619) 264-3115
    
    
11. Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant -   2820 Market Street - San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 702-9309
    
    
12. J D's Wings and Barbeque -   2844 Main St. - San Diego, CA (619) 501-2948
    
    
13. Louisiana Fried Chicken -  Category: Soul Food, Southern Cooking -   501 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 238-8398  - (visit website)
    
    
14. Magnolia's Authentic Southern Dining -   342 Euclid Ave. - San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 262-6005 - (visit website)
    
    
15. Major's Family Restaurant -   103 S. Meadowbrook Dr - San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 475-3301
    
    
16. New Orleans Creole Cafe -  Category: Creole -   2482 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 542-1698
    
    
17. North Park Produce -   3551 El Cajon Blvd - San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 516-3336
    
    
18. Rib Masters Express -   4297 Market St. - San Diego, CA (619) 262-7993
    
    
19. Sassafras -  Category: Creole -   3667 Indiana St. San Diego, CA (619) 295-4745
    
    
20. Sister Pee Wee's Soul Food -   2971 Imperial Ave - San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 236-0470
    
    
21. Smokin' Joe Barbeque & Delivery -  Category: Barbeque -   888 S Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA (619) 262-2064
    
    
22. Stockdale's Fine Southern Cuisine -   6523 University Avenue - San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 265-1494
    
    
23. SweetPea's Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food -   5405 Redwood St. San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 546-6341
    
    
24. Trina"a Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food -   5841 Market St. San Diego, CA (619) 263-4400
    
    

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Ambassadors for Christ Baptist Church -   310 South 31st Street, San Diego, CA 92113-3315 (619) 531-0141
   
   
2. Antioch Church of God in Christ -   3102 Clay St, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 234-2612
   
   
3. Apostolic Faith Garden of Prayer Church -   6520 Brooklyn Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 264-1370
   
   
4. Ark Baptist Church -   840 Gregory Street, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 233-1768
   
   
5. Bayview Baptist Church -   6134 Benson Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 262-8384 - (visit website)
   
   
6. Believer's Haven Christian Fellowship -   2205 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 232-9800
   
   
7. Bethel Baptist Church -  1962 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 234-5492 - (visit website)
   
   
8. Bethel Memorial A.M.E. Church -   3085 K St, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 232-0510 - (visit website)
   
   
9. Calvary Baptist Church -   719 Crosby St, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 233-6487 - (visit website)
   
   
10. Church of the Loving God -   4202 Delta St, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 527-1152 - (visit website)
    
    
11. Community Baptist Church -   3602 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 262-6841
    
    
12. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church -   1728 South 39th St, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 262-6004
    
    
13. Faith Chapel Church of God in Christ -   4999 Holly St, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 266-2626 - (visit website)
    
    
14. Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ -   616 Raven Street, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 263-6212 - (visit website)
    
    
15. Fountain of Life Church of God in Christ -   3805 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 262-9002 - (visit website)
    
    
16. Good News Baptist Church -   4106 Swift Ave. - San Diego, CA 92104-2216 (619) 280-7335 - (visit website)
    
    
17. Grace Covenant Christian Church -   2885 Clay Ave. - San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 531-0901 - (visit website)
    
    
18. Greater Johnson Baptist Church -   2646 Imperial Ave. - San Diego, CA 92102-4002 (619) 239-1000 - (visit website)
    
    
19. Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church -   4945 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92112 (619) 582-3856
    
    
20. Holy Hands Church of God in Christ -   9380 Activity Road, San Diego, CA 92111
    
    
21. Immanuel Temple Apostolic Church -   3131 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 233-6487 - (visit website)
    
    
22. Inner City Baptist Church -   505 13th Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 239-8105
    
    
23. Inner-City Faith Fellowship -   3982 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 - (visit website)
    
    
24. Mesa View Baptist Church -   12855 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-5553 - (visit website)
    
    
25. Morning Joy Baptist Church -   2857 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1227 (619) 299-9460
    
    
26. Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 3045 South Greely Ave, San Diego, CA 92113-2513 (619) 233-3296 - (visit website)
    
    
27. New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church -   2205 Harrison Ave, San Diego, CA 92170-3489 (619) 234-5506 - (visit website)
    
    
28. Philadelphia Baptist Church -   4071 Beta St, San Diego, CA 92113-4008 (619) 263-3762
    
    
29. Rock Church -   3554 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 226-7625 - (visit website)
    
    
30. Salem Baptist Church -   3251 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113-1539 (619) 232-1447
    
    
31. St. Paul Baptist Church -   7166 Jamacha Road, San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 262-2841
    
    
32. St. Stephen's Church of God in Christ -   5825 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 262-2671 - (visit website)
    
    
33. Shiloh Baptist Church -   2950 K St, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 239-9608
    
    
34. The Anchor Church -   1765 Pentecost Way, San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 264-1166
    
    
35. True Vine Baptist Church -   6860 Madrone Ave, San Diego, CA 92114-4529 (619) 264-2531
    
    
36. Word For Life Ministries -   P.O. Box 152029, San Diego, CA 92195 (619) 501-9379 - (visit website)
    
    
37. 31st Street Seventh-day Adventist Church -   414 South 31st Street, San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 231-3652 - (visit website)
    
    

ENTERTAINMENT

1. ALTITUDE Sky Lounge -   660 K St - San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 450-2437 - (visit website)
   
   
2. C.A.T. Community Actors Theatre -   2957 54th St. San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 264-3391 - (visit website)
   
   
3. eTravel - Layaway Pkgs For Black College Expo,Urban Beach Weekend -   (visit website)
   
   
4. First Friday of San Diego -   San Diego, CA (619) 583-9236
   
   
5. House of Blues San Diego -  1055 Fifth Avenue - San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 299-2583 - (visit website)
   
   
6. San Diego Black Ensemble Theatre (SDBET) -   4143 Cleveland Ave, Suite A - San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 578-3029
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Harlem West Fest
   
   The city’s rich jazz and blues history comes alive with artists in live performances accompanied by exhibits and food downtown. Call (619) 685-7215 for more information.
   
   
   
2. Holiday Jazz & Blues Fest
   
   A festive glow on the second Saturday with the Holiday Jazz & Blues Festival.
   
   
   
3. Mardi Gras
   
   The annual street party and parade begin in mid-February downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter. Call (619) 233-5227 for more information.
   
   
   
4. Martin Luther King Day - (Jan)
   
   At the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park, Martin Luther King Day activities include concerts and more. Call (619) 230-1190 for more information.
   
   
   
5. Mr. Black San Diego Contest
   
   6738 Arroyo Seco Ct. San Diego Ca. (619) 264-6469 - Promoting the positive endeavors of Black Males, creating visibility in the community. Jacob’s Center 404 Euclid Ave. (619) 264-6469 for details.
   
   
   
6. San Diego Black Film Festival - (Feb)   (visit website)
   
   Formerly called the Noir Film Festival, the Black Historical Society of San Diego sponsors the screening of dozens of independent films.