Best Places to Live in San Diego, CA

Carlsbad

Carlsbad is a bike-friendly village that is pedestrian-friendly, has a lot of roundabouts, and has access to numerous beach areas. It’s known for its good schools, friendly culture and upscale homes and shops.

The median home price is $721,000, with an increase of 7.1% over the last year. You can take a look at some of the latest real estate listings here.

South Park

South Park is an eclectic, mixed-use neighborhood with plenty of fun shops and quirky restaurants like Cafe Madeleine and Italian restaurant Buona Forchetta.

If you’re looking for fun, downtown vibes combined with laid-back vibe, South Park is where you want to be. The median home price is $425,800. You can see the latest listings here.

La Mesa 

La Mesa is a unique downtown village located in San Diego filled with mom-and-pop shops, as well as antique stores and well-known restaurants like Swami’s.

It’s also known for the “Jewel of the Hills” walking trail, which takes you through numerous public art sites, and its proximity to popular hiking spot Cowles Mountain. The median home price is $468,350. You can see the latest listings here.

Grantville

Grantville is located near Kaiser Permanente and a nearby trolley station. It’s a mixed-use environment that’s quickly growing in popularity, especially as new high-density developments are announced in the area, and a plan is in place to add even more attractions next to the nearby San Diego River.

It’s a great choice if you’re looking for an up-and-coming neighborhood! The median home price is $534,400. You can see the latest listings here.

North Park

With Craftsman homes, artisan coffee shops and unique cultural venues, North Park is a great choice for any home buyer. It has six craft breweries, restaurants like Wow Wow Waffle, and a pedestrian and bike-friendly vibe that’s fun, welcoming and totally unique.

It’s grown quite a bit in the last decade and shows no sign of slowing down. Median home price is $484,500. You can see the latest listings here