San Diego/Mid-City Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
One of the many decorative neighborhood signs in the area
Mid-City is the eastern part of the city of San Diego, bordered by I-8 and Mission Valley to the north, National City to the south, Downtown, Balboa Park and Hillcrest to the west, and La Mesa to the east. Mid-City has both trendy urban neighborhoods, like Kensington, North Park, Normal Heights, and University Heights, and quieter neighborhoods, such as Golden Hill and South Park. Mid-City consists of a number of interesting neighborhoods - those of particular note are:
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City Heights, a historic and ethnically diverse community, centered around the intersection of Fairmount and University Avenues.
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College Area, on a plateau overlooking Interstate 8 on the northeastern corner of the Mid-City area, home to San Diego State University (SDSU).
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Golden Hill, a small, quiet neighborhood of historic homes, directly east of Downtown and south of Balboa Park.
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Kensington, a trendy neighborhood with many shops and restaurants, centered around Adams Avenue east of Interstate 15.
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Normal Heights, an urban community that's home to plenty of unique stores and festivals, centered along Adams Avenue between Interstates 805 and 15.
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North Park, an urban neighborhood located north of Balboa Park, centered around El Cajon Boulevard and University Avenue near 30th Street.
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South Park, a quiet residential neighborhood southeast of Balboa Park, along 30th/Fern Street north of SR-94.
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Talmadge, a historic neighborhood with eclectic architecture situated between Kensington and SDSU.
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University Heights, a scenic urban neighborhood centered around the intersection of Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue, filled with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and art studios.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about San Diego/Mid-City
