San Diego Hidden Gems - A Local's Neighborhood Guide

[@luingalls]

I grew up in Allied Gardens in the 70's - 80's. I had the perfect childhood there. My dad still lives there. I moved to the mountains (Julian). But I've always had the best memories from my Allied Gardens days.

[@olallaeddy]

Miss driving to the top of Cowles Mountain. Was called Black Mountain. Had a lot of deer up there back when I was a kid. Our house in 63 cost 25k across the steet from Gage Elementary School. Huge two story house on Hudson. I moved to Seattle in 75 and bought a beautiful place on Puget Sound. Deer hunting in back yard, Crabbing and Salmon fishing across the street for a little over 100k a few years ago. Olalla Cove. 5 acre minimum property now to build on . Never could afford to move back home to SD. Would have to work every day to live down there.

[@tombesson7293]

This video is a blast from the past when I lived in San Diego in the mid-Seventies. Kensington was my favorite neighborhood with its' one block long CBD and Spanish style houses on English named streets.

[@alexwallace6120]

Thanks for the video.Many yrs ago I lived and worked in Hillcrest.I loved walking aroung and going to different stores and restaurants.It's great that it's the LGBT center of SD.I also lived in Mission Hills,and loved it.I was close to University Ave and Washington st.I used to to take walks and admire all the beautiful homes and their lawns.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Very cool Alex! I just love those neighborhoods

[@sandieserrano2425]

Mission Hills has always been one of the richest neighborhoods in San Diego.. I've lived in North Park and Normal Heights..I love Kensington and University Heights also..I like the vibe of the whole uptown feel

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

It's a very nice area!

[@williamschoemann4209]

You can't beat Mission Hills, if you can afford it. It's heaven on earth. I grew up on Banker's Hill. I can't afford that, either.

[@SharonBoo0305]

Hillcrest is not "hidden", lol. Greetings from Talmadge....one of the most centrally-located, hidden gems in San Diego :)

[@banijha44]

Wow amazing video

[@akapalu]

Thanks for this very informative video! Looking to move later this year and checking into San Carlos, Del Cerro & Allied Garden.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandieserrano2425]

I've lived in Allied Gardens..nice neighborhood..most of the homes were built in the 50s..and it sits right above the Mission Gorge area with restaurants, shops and services

[@akapalu]

Dan, can you make a video on Del Cerro & Allied Gardens? We’re looking for mid-century homes and I think you can only find them (Krisel tracts)in Del Cerro & Allied Gardens? Are there other areas in San Diego that would have Krisel homes or any other mid-century homes?

[@sandieserrano2425]

@@akapalu also try Sierra Mesa which is between the 15 and 805..off of Aero drive

[@akapalu]

@@sandieserrano2425 thank you for the tip!

[@lilyarsecularatne3456]

We are in Rancho Penasqutos; MiraMesa on one side. Otherside is Poway! There are newr communities like 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Good call!

[@CNote415]

Mission Hills seems like the dream, close to all the fun areas in SD. Is there any other neighborhood that is similar to Mission Hills?

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

All the neighborhoods surrounding Balboa Park are similar to that. North Park, Banker's Hill, Hillcrest, South Park, Kensington

[@Greggviking1]

That’s why I moved from San Diego to North Carolina! I can afford to live here!! No regrets-

[@nocturneowl2660]

Worth mentioning Hillcrest. Bought my property in 2008. Loved it here.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Hillcrest is a fantastic neighborhood! Lots of restaurants and coffee shops, and very walkable

[@markoakes8620]

An older home along a tree-lined street under 2.5? Thank you for the video!

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

You bet!

[@SanDiegoSrbin1987]

Great Content.. South Park Area of San Diego would be consider Hidden Gem in my Opinion, and it's worth mentioning...

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

I agree! You should check out the neighborhood tour I did on South Park. One of my favorite places in SD!

[@carolinavalladares4513]

Could you give me some adivise on the best neighborhood to rent a house? Thanks!

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Sure thing! Take a look at my most recent video with Jaycation. We talk about some of our favorite neighborhoods. Another good video option for you is the Reddit guide to San Diego

[@colleeno90210]

i want to know what its like to live in old town

[@encoreempire4038]

I passed by Bird Rock community a while ago

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

It's a great area!

[@scottc6946]

It’s nice if you stay put and don’t have anywhere to commute to

[@Chinyin04]

Brookside- Escondido

[@alexlanious3248]

Kensington and upper Encanto

[@333sh55]

san elihios is soooo beautiful

[@Edmisten_jm]

I lived in Normal Heights for 5 years and I am still kicking myself for leaving.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

That's a great area!

[@marianfrances4959]

Unreal prices!

[@koolaid34]

What would be the best place for commuting to Coronado?

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

I would either look into Chula Vista, Imperial beach, or anywhere off of the i94 within city limits.

[@koolaid34]

@@DanPBestLifeSD Thank you!

[@dabarefootbombshell]

@@DanPBestLifeSD Barrio Logan is where I lived when I needed to get to Coronado. I had an awesome hard wood floor apartment. I tried to buy in the area but the properties available had tiny lots and needed a lot of work. I ended up buying a 1929 California Bungalow in Skyline Hills. It was already remodeled and sat on a 7,580 sqft lot. Paid $412K in 2019.

[@jribe]

San Elijo Hills!!!

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

I love San Elijo Hills!

[@105reiss]

What about University City?

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

It certainly has nice parts, and close proximity to La Jolla, but overall it wouldn't be at the top of my list

[@alanguages]

Too many travelers get caught up in the tourist traps, they don't even consider other areas to explore.

[@gregoriosmith6994]

If u can visualize sd 100 years ago, you should also be able to visualize sd in another 100 years. It took a lot of development to get to where we are today. Hindsight shows us certain errors that could have been avoided. Where will we put another million people? The city heights could be bulldozed and rebuilt with 20 to 25 storey bldgs with grey water collection. Just what do you think this city should look like in another hundred years?

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

I think we will see higher density downtown, the neighborhoods surrounding downtown, and certain coastal communities (although the coastal communities will admittedly be the most challenging). And then of course we will build out further into the outskirts of Ramona, Valley Center, Fallbrook, Escondido, and Chula Vista

[@ReleasingResistance]

La Mesa!!!!

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

I love La Mesa!

[@jeannerogers7085]

LOL, Hillcrest is hardly hidden.

[@DJ-pn9te]

Birdrock is lame not a good place to live and ugly beach. Overpriced closet. Bird rock coffee is not good. Hillcrest is awful... Unless you are gay. Overpriced sewer. San Elijo is nice. Mission Hills is nice.

[@almostastar2]

LEUCADIA!!!

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Such a great area