Join us for the inaugural Taste of College Area
Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This self-guided tour of the College Area eateries features 20+ restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, wine bars, and unique eateries in one of San Diego’s most diverse culinary neighborhoods.
EVENT INFO
When
Sunday, September 29, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where
Throughout the College Area & Rolando Neighborhood Commercial Corridor (El Cajon Boulevard between 54th Street & 73rd Street AND on SDSU Campus)
Enjoy savoring samples at all 25+ participating restaurants while touring the College Area on the complementary Old Town Trolleys.
Experience all that the College Area has to offer from this self-guided tour! You can traverse the span of restaurants by riding the complementary Trolleys, riding your bike, walking or any combination.
Enjoy the diversity of cuisines and the various shops & boutiques along the El Cajon Boulevard commercial corridor and those near the San Diego State University campus.
We hope you enjoy the day, meet new people and simply have FUN during the Taste of College Area event!
TICKET COST
Regular Tickets – $40 per person (Saturday, August 24 – until sold out)
VIP Tickets $50 per person (21+ Includes Discounted Drinks at select “oasis” bars & pubs AND an Exclusive Event shot glass while supplies last).
Group Tickets – $35 per person (Minimum 10 tickets)
Keep your Receipt – After purchasing tickets online, print out the receipt, or save it on your phone. Your ticket will not be emailed to you. You can pick up your physical ticket at the will-call booth on the day of the event, located at 6010 El Cajon Boulevard, parking is available on site.
***Bring your receipt and/or a photo ID to claim your ticket.***
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sharing tickets is NOT ALLOWED
RESTAURANTS
Participating Restaurants
Ben & Esther’s Vegan Jewish Deli | Broken Yolk | Cheba Hut | Corbin’s Q* | Cravory Cookies | Dirty Birds* | Epic Wings (2 locations!) | Eureka!* | Handel’s Ice Cream | Himalayan Yak & Yeti | Jersey Mike’s | Kuro Sushi | Majorette* | Oggi’s Pizza | Penelope’s Mexican Food | Sala Thai | Scrimshaw Coffee | The Cravory | The Daily Grind Cafe | The Luau* | Ultreya Coffee & Tea | Woodstock’s Pizza |
* VIP Oasis Locations
TRANSPORTATION BY OLD TOWN TROLLEYS
Experience new or existing neighborhood favorites by our complimentary trolley service provided by Old Town Trolley Tours, or if you choose, by foot, bike or car. In addition to this adventurous tasting tour, guests can experience the neighborhood’s many distinctive boutiques shops that make the College Area a great shopping and dining destination. Come see all that the College Area has to offer!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking for volunteers to help us at the Taste of College Area!
Shifts and tasks are detailed in the graphic above, and on the sign up forms. Must be 18+ years old to volunteer. Volunteers will receive a free ticket to the event & an event t-shirt.
For any questions, email: jasmine@collegeareasd.com
The Taste of College Area is hosted by the College Area Business District with proceeds supporting the other projects & programs carried out throughout the year. The College Area Business District is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the College Area Business District, Office Phone: 619-582-1093
Executive Director, Jim Schneider email: jim@collegeareasd.com or cell: 858-210-2934.