San Diego Neighborhood Guides

Kensington

Historic Spanish and Craftsman homes and the neon Kensington sign over a walkable Adams Avenue village.

Normal Heights

Craftsman bungalows, an artsy vibe, and the walkable Adams Avenue corridor.

University Heights

Classic early-1900s homes on the walkable Park Boulevard corridor, right next to Balboa Park.

North Park

Craftsman and Spanish homes in one of San Diego’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a nationally known craft-beer scene.

South Park

A small, boutique, walkable district of independent shops beside Balboa Park.

Talmadge

Quiet, tree-lined streets, Spanish-style homes, and the historic 1926 entry gates.

Mission Hills

Established, upscale character with historic homes, canyon views, and walkable Washington Street shops.

Hillcrest

Walkable urban village beside Balboa Park with a busy dining and shopping scene.

Bankers Hill

Between Balboa Park and downtown, mixing early 1900s homes with high rise condos.

Downtown

High rise condos and lofts across the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, East Village and the Marina District.

Point Loma

Peninsula neighborhood with bay and ocean views, from Liberty Station to Sunset Cliffs.

Del Cerro

Hillside neighborhood near Lake Murray and Mission Trails with mid century homes and canyon views.