Strong Town San Diego

College Area: Coffee and Chat

Join us for a relaxed morning coffee and conversation with Strong Towns San Diego. This informal gathering is a chance to connect with others who care about building a more resilient and financially sustainable city.

Over coffee, we’ll discuss ideas, share experiences, and explore small, incremental actions we can take to make San Diego stronger. Group leaders will share updates and plans for the future, and everyone is welcome to share updates from other boards, organizations, non-profits, or jobs.

Whether you're new to the Strong Towns movement or a seasoned advocate, this is a welcoming space to learn, exchange ideas, and build community. Start your day with inspiring discussions and practical ideas for positive local change!

For more info about who we are head to StrongTowns.org

Nearby Transit:
Buses: 1, 215, 856, 936
Trolley: Green Line to SDSU stop - 1 mile north of Ultreya. Walk or transfer to a bus (215, 856, 936) to go south.

Join Strong Towns San Diego every 2nd Tuesday for our monthly community meeting and happy hour at The Gärten in Morena.

Special Guest: AARP

We gather to welcome new members, share local updates, and plan next steps for building a stronger, more financially resilient San Diego, one small bet at a time.

This is our home base for building a better San Diego, block by block, street by street.

Whether you care about walkability, housing reform, ending highway expansions, or better budgeting at City Hall, you’ll find people here who want to get things done. We share updates, host special guests, and collaborate on real solutions to make our city work better for people.

🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM meeting, happy hour to follow in The Gartën
📍 Location: Back patio of Lost Cause Meadery (find the red door)
🍕 Food & Drink: Come early to grab food or drinks from Pizza Cassette, Lost Cause Meadery, and Oddish Wine—all great local spots worth supporting. Spending money here helps keep places like this alive—welcoming, walkable third spaces that bring people together. 🍻 Note: Beer from Deft Brewing must stay in the front courtyard—we’ll head there for happy hour after the meeting.

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### 💬 Why Monthly Meetings?

These meetings are where we align our priorities, build relationships, and coordinate local action. Other events like Walk & Talks and pop-ups will continue throughout the city, but this is our consistent place to connect, strategize, and support each other.

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### 🚲🚌🚈 Getting There

The Gartën is easily accessible by transit and bike:

• Trolley: 2-minute walk from Morena/Linda Vista (Green Line) and Tecolote Road (Blue Line) stations
• Bus: Served by Routes 105 & 44, both within a block
• Bike: Bike rack and lock-up area available right out front
• Parking: Limited onsite and street parking available, but we encourage you to try walking, biking, or transit if you can!

Strong Towns San Diego - Kearny Mesa Drink 'N Discuss

Drink & Discuss is a casual event focused on the community building aspect of the Strong Towns mission. This event serves to strengthen the social fabric of our community via hanging out, having a good time.

Whether you are new to the movement or a seasoned Strong Town citizen, join us for an open minded chat about how to make our home better for everyone. No knowledge of urbanism is required, this event is for all ages (recommended 21+), knowledge levels, and interests. Non-alcoholic beverage options and food are available.

Join us as we come together to build a better future!

Closest Transit:
Bus: 43, 44