San Diego California Events. Area focus - Golden Hill

City: San Diego
Area Population: 47,123
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level
Distance from downtown SD: 10 miles east

Greater Golden Hill is an urbanized community consisting of approximately 441 acres, located east of downtown San Diego and adjacent to Balboa Park. It comprises the historic Golden Hill neighborhood, South Park, and the areas north and east of South Park including the Choate' addition and Brooklyn Heights. The Greater Golden Hill Community boundary is Balboa Park and Juniper Street on the north, 32nd Street between Juniper Street and Hawthorn Street, then along Marlton Drive to the 34th Street canyon to Beech Street on the east, State Route 94 on the south and Interstate 5 on the west.

Greater Golden Hill has a long and colorful history which is visible today in the homes representative of Victorian, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Farm House styles. Initial development within the Greater Golden Hill community began in January 1870, with the subdivision of a large parcel of land in the western section, Subdivision Map No. 249 Culverwell and Taggarts Addition extending to 23rd Street. Greater Golden Hill was then at the fringe of San Diego's urban development and offered large lots with views. Following several boom and bust periods, Greater Golden Hill began to come into its own and was one of the most fashionable places to live.

By the early 1920's central Greater Golden Hill was almost completely developed. Since that time a number of changes have occurred, however, the area retains a remarkable number of structures in excess of 60 years of age that are prime examples of architectural styles of their times. The community's location, excellent regional access, view opportunities, and historical characteristics are resources that will encourage development and redevelopment within the community.

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Golden Hill is a neighborhood of San Diego, California, south of Balboa Park North of Sherman Heights/Highway 94 (M. L. King, Jr. Freeway) and East of Downtown.

Golden Hill is one of San Diego's most historic and architecturally eclectic zones, with many pre-1900 homes and apartments. It is in walking distance of Downtown, City College and much of Balboa Park. Auto access is direct from freeways 5 and 94, The major through streets and bus routes are Broadway (East and West), and 25th and 30th Streets (North and South). The Zip code is a portion of 92102. Pedestrianism, like in other urban mesa neighborhoods surrounding Balboa Park, is high relative to the rest of San Diego.

Some consider the now wealthier community of South Park to be part of Golden Hill, but the South Park community name dates back to 1870.

Artists and musicians have long favored the area more so since being priced out of areas like Little Italy, Eastern Downtown and Hillcrest. Golden Hill is home to Black Box Recording Studios, The Habitat Recording Studios, Influx Cafe, Turf Supper Club, Krakatoa & Luigi's Pizza.

Golden Hill is also host to two outdoor concerts a year, The Golden Hill Block Party and Kate Sessions Fest. The Golden Hill Block Party happens the last Saturday prior to Halloween. The Adored have headlined the Golden Hill Block Party. in 2006 year, the Kate Sessions Fest made its debut in Golden Hill Park. Both outdoor concerts are free, all-ages events, organized by local artists and musicians, featuring local bands.

South Park

South Park is a neighborhood of San Diego, California, East of Balboa Park, North of Golden Hill and Grant Hill and South of North Park, the boundary being Juniper Street. The area is part of Greater Golden Hill for San Diego city planning purposes. While some believe that it is part of Golden Hill, the South Park name dates back to the original South Park Addition designation registered on May 17, 1870. Serious development in the neighborhood started around 1905-06 with the extension of streetcar service by the Bartlett Webster developing company.

Predominantly a single-family residence area, with some duplexes and small apartment buildings or bungalow courts, it is noteworthy for its fine and varied collection of Craftsman and Spanish Colonial style homes built in the 1905-1930 period. These include works by Irving Gill, William S. Hebbard, and Richard Requa. South Park is gaining repute for its small businesses, and has long been home to a group of residents diverse in income, age, sexual orientation, and race. Pedestrianism, like in other urban mesa neighborhoods north of Balboa Park, is high relative to the rest of San Diego. The elevation is about 200 feet above sea level but still reasonably flat within most of the area. South Park can be found off 30th Street via car or bicycle, or served by the number 2 line bus. Zip codes are 92102 and 92104.

Elementary schools in the neighborhood are the Albert Einstein Academy Charter School and Brooklyn/Golden Hill Elementary.

Old House Fair

The Old House Fair is an annual community event in South Park, centered on the intersection of 30th Street and Beech Street. It occurs on a Saturday in the middle of June. Vendors are primarily local businesses selling home furnishings and other items of interest for owners of the Craftsman homes in the area. Musical groups also perform on a stage on Beech Street.

Balboa Golf Course
2600 Golf Course Drive
San Diego, CA 92102
(619-235-1138) Map

Balboa Park Golf Course is located near the heart of Downtown San Diego. The facility features an 18 hole championship course and a nine hole executive course. All 27 greens were recently renovated and new cart paths were added. The 18 hole course features views of the City and Coronado from many holes.

Golden Hill Recreation Center
2600 Golf Course Drive
San Diego, CA 92102
(619-235-1138) Map

The Golden Hill playground is one of the oldest in the city, dedicated in July of 1914. The building was the first publicly owned recreation facility in San Diego, paid for with money raised from public subscription by the San Diego Playground Association through the Golden Hill and Brooklyn Heights Improvement Clubs. Facilities: Outdoor basketball courts, hand ball courts, a children’s play area, park areas with picnic facilities and outside restrooms, lighted fields for youth and adult softball and baseball, a gymnasium, one meeting rooms, kitchen and community clubhouse, all available for rental use. Call the center for details.

Stockton Recreation Center
330 32nd Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619-235-1163) Map

The center was dedicated in July of 1978 and is located inside the Martin Luther King Elementary School near the playground. Facilities: Outside there is one multi purpose field, one softball field, two jungle gyms and lighted basketball courts. Inside there are two multi purpose rooms, and a small kitchen.

Post Office
2692 C Street, San Diego, CA 92102
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Police
4690 Market Street, Suite D-20, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-527-3487) Map

Police
2501 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-744-9500) Map

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446 26th Street, #102, San Diego, CA 92102
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945 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
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Mcgill School Of Success (Preschool-3)
3025 Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-239-0632) Map - Website

Brooklyn Elementary School (K-6)
3035 Ash Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-525-7410) Map

Chollas-Mead Elementary School (K-6)
545 45th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-264-3113) Map

Horton Elementary School (K-6)
5050 Guymon Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-264-0171) Map

Kimbrough Elementary School (K-6)
321 Hoitt Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-525-2010) Map

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School (K-6)
415 31st Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-525-7320) Map

Sherman Elementary School (K-5)
301 22nd Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-615-7000) Map

Webster Academy (K-6)
4801 Elm Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-263-6628) Map - Website

Gompers Secondary School (7-9)
1005 47th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-263-2171) Map - Website

Gompers High School (10-12)
1110 Carolina Lane, San Diego, CA 92102
(619-527-5138) Map

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