Hidden gems: places in National City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in National City. Ratings are based from 77 places in the city.

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Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu
Martial arts school
👍👍 Gracie South Bay is a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu. The owner (Leticia Ribeiro) is great and they have excellent classes for both kids and adults. One thing I love is that there are almost 3-5 black belts on the mat teaching the kiddos every single day. Don’t be confused with the family friendly e...
5.00 (46 reviews)
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Daygo Performance
Fitness center
5.00 (40 reviews)
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National City Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
5.00 (23 reviews)
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One Legacy Training Center
Martial arts school
👍👍 This is a great place to train, make new friends and just feel like you're walking into a home.  I suffer from anxiety and I always walk out of here feeling my best. Number one it's been a great place for my mental health. Number  two it's been an amazing place for my physical health. We have some o...
5.00 (18 reviews)
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Coated Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Great food, and great service...I always pre order for holidays. Ms. Grace makes delicious dessert basket perfect for household family gifts. She is my go to for my Delicious Macarons. Must try!!!
5.00 (13 reviews)
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Mr. Pulpo Sea Food
Restaurant
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Butcher's Plate
Restaurant
5.00 (9 reviews)
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angkorian pikestaff
Restaurant
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Highlands Community
Apartment complex
👍👍 excellent place excellent services good place to live
5.00 (7 reviews)
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National City Muay Thai Academy
Martial arts school
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Atma Prema Yoga Studio
Yoga studio
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Overlook on 9th
Apartment building
5.00 (6 reviews)
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MixxedFit San Diego
Physical fitness program
👍👍 Love the high energy, fast-paced, choreographed workouts to current songs that make you feel like you in the clubs! The Mixxedfit instructors make it easy for you to grasp the steps all while burning calories and having fun. Strongly recommend Mixxedfit San Diego for adding variety to your bland wo...
5.00 (5 reviews)
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National City Smog
Smog inspection station
👍👍 Called & asked if appointment was necessary spoke with Ron he said we could bring our car no appointment needed. Ron was friendly & the job was 20 minutes & my car passed smog. Close to our home & we would definitely go here again.
4.90 (93 reviews)
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PHOnomenal
Restaurant
👍👍 First visit and WOW!!! Pho that have So much flavor. The Beef Rib pho really is fulfilling. Great presentation on the pho itself. Picture and taste perfectly as it looks. Sugar cane drink is very refreshing, great for a warm afternoon. Thank you to a great team that provided us this amazing experie...
4.90 (90 reviews)
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Hannegan’s House Beer Co & Creamery
Brewery
👍👍 Great selection of beer! Something for everyone 🤩 I'm not much of an IPA fan myself but Andy gave me a taste of "El luiszon" and I was impressed! Not too bitter and packs a punch 👊 cozy spot right off the 5 freeway.
4.90 (65 reviews)
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8th & B Poke
Hawaiian restaurant
👍👍 Best poke in San Diego. The quality of fish is excellent and the flavors are delicious and creative. It is a bit hidden away on B and 8th in National City (actually on B) I come from north county SD just to get the poke here. 8th & B poke is well worth the drive. This is a family owned business and...
4.90 (24 reviews)
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National City Jiu Jitsu Club
Martial arts school
👍👍 I really cant recommend this place more than anything Ihave for a kid or adult.. best place ever.. best teachers... best price... super recommended.. any kid should be taking this class.. super prices for what they do .... all classeses for one price.. super happy with chris and teachers..
4.90 (9 reviews)
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Antójate Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
👍👍 Soooo good! Unique and amazing flavors! 👏
4.80 (121 reviews)
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