Situated due north of Downtown, this well-established neighborhood continues to maintain and grow its reputation for luxury lifestyle. Bankers Hill overlooks Balboa Park to the east and San Diego Bay to the south and west. Restaurants line the street along Fourth & Fifth Avenue where rooftop dining is plentiful. Mister A's includes scenic city and bay views. Some of the best Japanese cuisine in San Diego can be found at Azuki. If you are looking for a more casual atmosphere then you best visit the Balboa, their burgers are some of San Diego’s finest. While in Bankers Hill you won’t want to miss the Spruce Street Pedestrian Suspension Bridge, or the conclave of historical victorian homes found along the southwest section of this San Diego community.

San Diego’s coastal cities stretch from the southern Imperial Beach, up through Ocean Beach, Mission & Pacific Beach, wind through idyllic Bird Rock and La Jolla then on to Del Mar, into Encinitas and Solana Beach, up into Carlsbad and Oceanside. Each of these beach towns have their own personality and style to them. Some are small sleepy little beach towns (not to point any fingers, ahem, Ocean Beach), with others constituting some of San Diego’s major tourist attractions (this one’s for you Mission & Pacific Beach!). Some continue to have a large military presence (I’m talking to you, Oceanside), and others feature incredible military history and monuments (Point Loma) If there is one thing to be said about the beach communities in San Diego it is truly that “there is something for everyone”.

Located west of Downtown across the bay on its own peninsula, Coronado is home to the Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base, beautiful beaches, the historic Hotel Del Coronado, the Coronado golf course and some of the most beautiful bayfront in all of San Diego. You can explore the manicured parks along Orange Ave, browse the shops in Coronado Village, and watch seasonal shows from under the main park gazebo in the heart of the community. You can also catch the ferry to and from Downtown to Coronado. Like most of San Diego there are plenty of shopping and food options around the peninsula. Centennial Park offers some of the most iconic views of the San Diego skyline.

Known as America’s Finest City for a reason, in Downtown San Diego you will find the historic Gaslamp Quarter with world class cultural, drinking and dining options. San Diego also offers a variety of performing arts venues, which include the grand Civic Theatre, Spreckels Theater, which was the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi, as well as San Diego’s newest addition: the San Diego Symphony Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. San Diego’s bayfront is lined with luxury living opportunities and no shortage of maritime history. At the Harborside Market every weekend you’ll find the freshest seafood in San Diego, literally right off the boat! With an abundance of nightlife, Downtown also features a few quiet corners for those who prefer to be a short walk away from all the fun.

East County is located about 25 minutes east of downtown and includes the communities of La Mesa, Spring Valley, Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside and beyond. Each community has its own personality. East County as a whole is a fantastic mixture of suburban landscape intertwined with small town vibes.

Golden Hill is located on the southern border of South Park and lies just east of Downtown. It is connected by Broadway, which runs right into the heart of Downtown. Golden Hill is one of San Diego's most historic and architecturally eclectic zones with many pre-1900’s era homes and apartments. The vintage Victorian and Craftsman homes lining the streets are an absolute marvel. There are some excellent food options here as well with the industry favorite Turf Club (where you can grill your own steak in a plush retro environment), Counterpoint, and Mutual Friend Ice Cream, all walking distance from each other.

Grant Hill & Sherman Heights are bordered by Golden Hill to the north, and Downtown to the West, Sherman Heights is one of San Diego's oldest neighborhoods. Prior to the development of the freeways that divide the southeast neighborhoods today, Golden Hill served as the northern boundary. Many older residents of Sherman Heights still consider their homes to be part of Golden Hill. Grant Hill and Sherman Heights continue to offer some of the most exquisite Victorian homes available in San Diego. Located in close proximity to Downtown and Golden hill you are a quick jaunt away from any shopping, dining, or outing your heart desires.

Located just north of Bankers Hill, Hillcrest is the most colorful town in San Diego with its larger-than-life LGBTQ+ flag always proudly flying. Hillcrest has an amazing offering of shops, food, and entertainment located up and down University Ave and neighboring streets. There is never a shortage of activities or fun to be had by all. Popular with San Diegans is the Annual PRIDE parade that runs up University and down 4th Ave into Balboa park. Finally, no San Diego neighborhood would be complete without their weekly Farmers Market and this one is spectacular, offering fresh coffee and produce, jewelry from local artisans, and of course, delicious food.

Located north of the Downtown business district, Little Italy is a classy neighborhood lined with a mixture of Italian Trattorias and modern dining options. Some of San Diego’s most renowned restaurants can be found here,, from Born and Raised to Juniper & Ivy. The neighborhood is pet and pedestrian-friendly and is packed with top notch cocktail bars, breweries, coffee shops, and live music venues. Don’t forget to visit the Little Italy Food Hall for some amazing outdoor dining, or to visit the farmers market each weekend, which brings forth a mix of food, produce, and locally sourced goods to browse and enjoy. Little Italy is a short walk away from the new oceanside Waterfront Park.

Located just North of Bankers Hill and West of Hillcrest, Mission Hills is a prosperous and well-kept neighborhood of San Diego that offers some of San Diego’s finest residential living. The wide, palm tree lined streets look as though they were relocated directly from Beverly Hills. The Historic District runs down Sunset Blvd and into Old Town San Diego. Mission Hills offers some great local dining opportunities with its own little “Village”, on Goldfinch Street & Washington Ave where both quality and comfort can be indulged.

Normal Heights is located on the northeast border of North Park and is separated by the 805 Freeway. Normal Heights was one of the first “streetcar suburbs” of San Diego and offers many casual bars, restaurants. It is also the home of the Original Dark Horse Coffee. Adams Avenue is the main street running through this eclectic part of San Diego and features everything from yoga studios to restaurants and wine bars. When visiting Normal Height be sure to check out Ward Canyon Park, which has some great play areas and walking paths, along with summer night movie offerings.

North County is located south of Los Angeles and is considered by the snobbiest of locals to be an extension of Orange County or Riverside. If you are going to live here, don’t call PAUL. All jokes aside, North County sprawls from the coastal city of Oceanside east to the mountains and over towards the 15 Freeway. It is one of the most populated areas of San Diego county and features many small suburban communities with excellent school districts, but limited dining and entertainment options.

Located just east of Hillcrest, North Park has become one of the main hubs for young professionals and artists. There is no shortage of coffee shops, cocktail and dive bars, craft-beer and indie boutiques pepper the neighborhood throughout. The restaurants in this neighborhood offer a variety of options from brunch, pizza, sushi, vegan and so much more. Like other neighborhoods in this part of San Diego you can catch live music at The Observatory, which originally opened in 1929 as the North Park Theater and has since been renovated into a live music friendly venue with an attached dining establishment.

South Park is located on the east border of Balboa Park and was one of the first suburbs of Downtown San Diego. South Park is a charming neighborhood popular with young families who needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of North Park and Downtown. South Park offers many neighborhood restaurants that range from the highly awarded vegan restaurant Kindred to my favorite burger spot, Fernside. Mature fern trees create a canopy over 30th & Fern street giving South Park the feeling of an established and friendly community. South Park is also home to many indie boutiques, bookstores, barber shops, record stores, and cafes. Nearby Grape Street Dog Park has views of the downtown skyline and Balboa Municipal golf course.

Talmadge is located just East of Normal Heights and borders Kensington. Talmadge received its name from Talmadge sisters, silent film stars in the 1920’s. Talmage has all the charm and location of Kensington but allows its residents a bit more room to stretch their legs. Many Talmadge homes have amazing canyon views with quiet streets and is a highly family-oriented community. Located fairly close to Kensington and Normal Heights there is no shortage of dining options for the whole family.

Located along the northern border of Hillcrest and North Park, University Heights is a laid-back enclave in San Diego that was once home to ostrich farms and the Adams Ave Trolley Barn. Now, University Heights is an artistic hub of the city with live theater brought to you by the Diversionary Theater. Coffee shops galore and some amazing restaurants and breweries are packed into this cozy little part of Americas Finest City. University Heights may not have a farmers market, but it does have summer concerts at the Trolley Barn Park.