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Neighborhood Hangouts: Shopping in North Park

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A&B Sporting Goods

So, not only does North Park have an old school hardware store, it also has an old school sporting goods store. A&B Sporting Goods is a family owned place - the anti-Sports Authority, if you will. Sure, it might not have the selection and prices that the big boxes have, but it has loads of personality and personal service. Another North Park gem. 3027 University Ave. (between Ohio St & Ray St), San Diego, CA 92104, (619) 295-2825.

Ebey's North Park Vacuum

In our disposable society, we hardly ever repair our appliances anymore - we just toss them in the garbage. Except our vacuum cleaners. But where to go when it breaks? Well, you head to North Park because it still has a vacuum repair and supply shop. Ebey's North Park Vacuum knows how to fix your vacuum. There. Now you know where to go when it goes on the fritz. 2346 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104, (619) 291-1194.

Motorsport Scooters

North Park is one of those neighborhoods that lends itself to getting around in a motor scooter - if you're cool, that is. And Motorsport Scooters is where you go for anything scooter - parts, accessories, new scooters. If you have a vintage Vespa, this is where you're gonna get your parts. 4225 30th Street (between Howard Ave & El Cajon Blvd), San Diego, CA 92104, (619) 280-1718.

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