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City in California, United States
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National City is a city in San Diego County in Southern California.
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).
Opened in 1964. The first location of a national chain of Mexican restaurants.
Originally located in Hollywood. This location was opened in 1940.
Filipino point-point joint serving large portions. Featured on Travel Channel.
Chinese restaurant locally renown for its Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings.
Oldest continuously operating location, within San Diego County, of this international Filipino fast food chain.
Opened in 1958, along what was originally the Mile-of-Bars area of National City. Previous employer of Singer/Actor Tom Waits.
Dive bar with liquor and beer.
A bar serving craft beer and a good place to watch soccer and other sports.
A good, cheap hotel off I-5. Good amenities and good quality for the price.
By trolley
National City has two stops on the San Diego Trolley: 8th Street and 24th Street.
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