Neighborhoods
San Diego neighborhoods
From the bay in Coronado to the hills of Rancho Bernardo, here is how each area lives, with straight-line distance from downtown San Diego.
- Central San DiegoDowntown San DiegoHigh-rise and loft living between the bay and Balboa Park.Homes in Downtown San Diego →
- Coastal San DiegoLa JollaA coastal community of cliffs, coves and a walkable village.Homes in La Jolla →
- Coastal North CountyDel MarA small beach city with a fairgrounds, a racetrack and bluff-top views.Homes in Del Mar →
- Coastal North CountyEncinitasA coastal city of lagoons, beaches and Highway 101 village life.Homes in Encinitas →
- Coastal North CountyCarlsbadA seaside village, three lagoons and master-planned neighborhoods.Homes in Carlsbad →
- Coastal San DiegoPacific BeachA beach and bay community with a boardwalk, a pier and Mission Bay.Homes in Pacific Beach →
- Coastal San DiegoPoint LomaA peninsula of bay and ocean views, from Shelter Island to Sunset Cliffs.Homes in Point Loma →
- Central San DiegoCoronadoAn island city of Victorian homes, a famous hotel and a long beach.Homes in Coronado →
- Central San DiegoMission ValleyA river valley of condos, shopping centers and easy freeway and trolley access.Homes in Mission Valley →
- Inland North CityRancho BernardoA master-planned inland community along Interstate 15 near Lake Hodges.Homes in Rancho Bernardo →
- Inland North CountyEscondidoAn inland city with a downtown, wineries, groves and the Safari Park.Homes in Escondido →
- South BayChula VistaSan Diego County’s second-largest city, with bayfront, older neighborhoods and new communities.Homes in Chula Vista →
| Neighborhood | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Diego | Central San Diego | Downtown |
| La Jolla | Coastal San Diego | About 10 miles |
| Del Mar | Coastal North County | About 18 miles |
| Encinitas | Coastal North County | About 23 miles |
| Carlsbad | Coastal North County | About 32 miles |
| Pacific Beach | Coastal San Diego | About 8 miles |
| Point Loma | Coastal San Diego | About 6 miles |
| Coronado | Central San Diego | About 2 miles |
| Mission Valley | Central San Diego | About 4 miles |
| Rancho Bernardo | Inland North City | About 21 miles |
| Escondido | Inland North County | About 28 miles |
| Chula Vista | South Bay | About 7 miles |
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