Golden Hill Real Estate | Area Guide

Welcome to Golden Hill

A bustling, historic suburb offering an iconic view of the whole city.

Golden Hill, a community with a populace of over 14,000, is located east of Downtown San Diego and south of Balboa Park, with great proximity to City College. Because of the large number of pre-1900 residential properties, it is one of San Diego's most historical and distinctive architectural neighborhoods.

Golden Hill first got its name in the late 1800s after it emerged as one of San Diego's top upscale districts. The stunning Victorian, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival mansions that line its hillside serve as a reminder of those opulent days. The community's appeal is further enhanced by the gardens surrounding many of these old houses, a treat that is open to all.

What to Love

Strong community ties
Rich heritage
Extensive outdoor opportunities
Breathtaking scenery

Local Lifestyle

With the abundance of coffee shops, restaurants, gardens, and pubs in this area, it is among the best locations to live in California. Golden Hill is a short stroll from both downtown and Balboa Park, and given that the 94 and 15 are widely accessible to locals, over 25 percent of the area enjoys commute times of fifteen minutes or less.

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

Golden Hill has a wide selection of hip amenities, from craft coffee to unique restaurants and breweries. You can dine at 55 Thai or Buono Forchetta, two excellent Italian joints. Family-run Los Reyes Bar & Grill serves authentic fruit and vegetable juice blendings, carnitas, al pastor, and Mexican and seafood dishes. There is also Kingfisher, a recent favorite with a stylish, refined twist on Vietnamese cuisine and decor fit for your Instagram posts.

In addition, there are many grocery stores in Golden Hill, such as Fresh Food, Nutrition Zone, and Hillcrest Farmers Market. You can also check out Krakatoa, Influx Café, Pizzeria Luigi, and Turf Supper Club.

Golden Hill hosts two free recreational events featuring local performers and artists; Kate Sessions Fest and the Golden Hill Block Party, twice a year.

Things to Do

There are lots of outdoor pursuits in this lively neighborhood that are easy to explore on foot. However, riding a bike is the best way to experience Golden Hills.

The San Diego region has consistently glorious weather, as any resident can confirm. You will want to go outside and explore each day when you see the beautiful landscapes. Many hiking routes in the Golden Hill area close to Balboa Park provide spectacular views of the breathtaking countryside.

Enjoy the Balboa Park Golf Course, a difficult par-72 and nine-hole executive-level facility where Sam Snead keeps the course. It is only five minutes from Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District, downtown hotels, and the San Diego Convention Center. It also offers spectacular views of Balboa Park, the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, and Downtown San Diego.

Another way to enjoy the sun is by exploring the Summer Walkabout in South Park. This excursion is a quarterly event that takes place in the evening and features all the distinctive and autonomous establishments in South Park. Here you will find free goodies, musical performances, and discounts. It is dog-friendly and open to the public.

Schools

Living in Golden Hills provides a pool of well-performing schools to take your child to. Among others:

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School ranks in the top 10 percent in California for overall test scores
High Tech High International is one of the top distinguished charter high schools in the U.S.

Around Golden Hill, CA

There's plenty to do around Golden Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

86

Very Walkable

Walking Score

50

Bikeable

Bike Score

44

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Harmonize Healing Arts, Fix Medical Group, and Nate McLaurin.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Harmonize Healing Arts page on Yelp Search 3505 Camino Del Rio S on Google Maps	Active	4.32 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fix Medical Group page on Yelp Search 4029 Pacific Hwy on Google Maps	Active	3.68 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nate McLaurin page on Yelp	Active	2.9 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glenn Matanza Consulting and Coaching page on Yelp Search 5965 Linda Vista Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.79 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A. LaRue Fitness page on Yelp	Active	2.96 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Harrington Kelly page on Yelp Search 2560 1st Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.99 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the AprilEliseMakeup page on Yelp	Beauty	2.9 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lisa Leedy Beauty Design page on Yelp	Beauty	1.84 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skincare By Rose page on Yelp Search 3069 Reynard Way on Google Maps	Beauty	2.46 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Botox By Mitch page on Yelp	Beauty	1.84 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Maximilian Erich Salon page on Yelp	Beauty	3.99 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Suite Skin page on Yelp Search 2802 Juan St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.51 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jessica A Huebner, HHP page on Yelp	Beauty	0.19 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars