Tony Hawk’s San Diego

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson chats with Tony Hawk, the world’s most famous skateboarder.

Hawk, who recently appeared on an episode of Saturday Night Live, has deep roots in San Diego County and plenty of recommendations to share—especially along the North Coast region that includes Carlsbad, Cardiff-by-the Sea, Encinitas, and Del Mar. Hawk also dishes on his forthcoming Chick & Hawk restaurant, a collaboration with former Jeune et Jolie chef Andrew Bachelier.

To top things off, Hawk takes the California Questionnaire, revealing all sorts of personal insights, including his favorite Golden State splurge, his ideal road trip, and his sunrise-to-sunset ultimate dream day.

GUEST

Tony Hawk

RESOURCES

Tony Hawk is a professional skateboarder, burgeoning restaurateur, and owner of the skateboard company Birdhouse.

San Diego

Chick & Hawk

Jeune et Jolie

Del Mar Skate Ranch

Carlsbad

Lofty Coffee Co.

Pelly’s Fish Market

Carlsbad State Beach

North County

Del Mar

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Oceanside

Balboa Park

San Diego Zoo

Animae

Roberto’s Taco Shop

Linda Vista Skate Park

Venice Beach Skatepark

Hidden Fish

Encinitas

Big Sur

Post Ranch Inn

Half Moon Bay

LEGOLAND California

Rudy’s

Beverly Center

Mountain High

Big Bear Lake

ABOUT THE HOST

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now Podcast platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.