Moving To San Diego? Top Urban Neighborhoods

by Kirstie Berzanski on October 13, 2011

If you are moving to San Diego and are looking for a urban living experience,  we hope this city information is helpful.  There are so many wonderful options of where to live in San Diego for urban dwellers.

The Top Urban Living San Diego Neighborhoods

#1. Moving To Gaslamp Quarter:

Many professionals decide to live in downtown San Diego, typically referred to as the “Gaslamp” quarter. This area of San Diego is named Gaslamp because all of the cafes, bars and restaurants have outdoor heating lamps on the patios called “gas lamps.” There is nothing better than sitting outside on the patio while amazing aromas from five star food circulate around you. The Gaslamp district always has a buzz in the air with people of all ages having fun enjoying their evenings.

There is a lot to love here if you are just walking around or if you want to indulge at one of the highly rated 200 restaurants that line the  5th and 6th street. Living in Gaslamp enables you to walk from your condo or apartment, go to the grocery store, go to the symphony, see an opera, watch a movie or play, go to a bar or restaurant, see a Padres game, or walk at one of the fabulous parks the are all over the city and the waterfront.

The Gaslamp quarter has something for everyone including museums, the symphony, opera, theater, farmers markets, art and events that take place year round. Many professionals in their 30s and 40s live in this fabulous downtown, in addition to couples who are retired and love the culture of the city.

#2. Little Italy in San Diego

Little Italy is located next to the Gaslamp quarters. You can walk to Gaslamp from Little Italy, but it is about an 15 block distance. Little Italy is home to many young families; even ones with children. Little Italy is close to the famous Balboa park and has a quaint feeling to the area. Most of the living quarters are apartments or condos, with numerous Italian restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques lining the streets.

#5. Coronado

Coronado is urban living at it’s finest. If you want a combination of urban and family living, Coronado can not be beat. This community has the feeling of urban living combined with a small town, family friendly, safe city.  Located across the bridge from downtown San Diego, Coronado offers  walking accessibility to restaurants, shops, stores, parks and beaches not only on the island, but is still just right across the bay to downtown San Diego. In addition, you can actually take a water taxi from Coronado to downtown San Diego for a night on the town.

#3. North Park and South Park

This area has been completely revitalized and is undergoing enormous changes. Many young families live here in older homes that have a lot of character, mature landscaping and a downtown urban feel that is getting nicer and nicer every year.

Although you are not right in the city, this areas boasts an urban city living experience combined with being able to own or rent a house.

#4. Kensington in San Diego

This adorable area of San Diego has beautiful homes that are well manicured and is walking distance to the quaint town of Kensington. A unique little movie theater is there, fabulous restaurants, and family oriented things like a park and a library exist within the city limits.

Other popular urban living areas of San Diego include: Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Balboa Park and University Heights. If you are moving to San Diego and need excellent San Diego movers, contact Discount Movers. Phone: 858-490-0155

If you need moving boxes in San Diego, call us at 1-800-517-0138, or order your moving boxes and moving supplies online.

We hope this information was helpful!

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Are you moving with kids and looking for some tips to make the process go smoothly?

Moving and packing up your moving boxes with babies and/or young children is very difficult. Kids like a routine. Not only that, but we as parents also get used to all of the little routines that we do day to day with our little ones. Therefore,  when a person starts to pack up a home to move, everything gets altered; schedules, environment and nap times, which is difficult.

The good news is that there are some tips you can use if you are moving with kids to make your moving day easier.

#1: Get a Babysitter Several Times While You Are Packing, Not Just On The Move Date
Many people plan on getting a babysitter once they move, which is definitely helpful. However don’t forget about the planning stage all done weeks before your move.

Give yourself some uninterrupted time and hire a babysitter so you can have a moving planning time.


#2: When Moving With Kids, Start Packing Your Moving Boxes Months in Advance.
If you are a parent you know that EVERYTHING takes longer when there are little ones in the home.  If it took you two weeks to pack without children, it might take you two months with children. Give yourself time. This will decrease your stress and make it easier. [click to continue…]

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