
5 Things You Must Do in San Diego WestSan Diego (West) is situated in the western part of the County. The city has been named as one of the major economic centers and is a booming center for agriculture, computer sciences, software development, telecommunications and tourism related industries. 1. Pay a visit to Hillcrest: This is a neighborhood well known for its diverse and localized businesses. Hillcrest is also the commercial home to San Diego’s gay and lesbian population. 2. Take a trip to University Heights: This area is one of San Diego’s oldest communities and is filled with a very fine array of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and has a large recreational park. 3. Enjoy the relaxing pace at Ocean Beach: This is a small, sleepy, unpretentious beach community with a collection of antique stores, bars, and restaurants. This quaint beach town, home to many artists and musicians, prides itself on being one of the few places left in the county where the majority of its shops are privately owned and managed. 4. Enjoy leisure time at North Park: This area is a mixed neighborhood of architectural styles and consists of many art galleries, antiques stores and restaurants. It also has a theater which is the home of Lyric Opera, San Diego, a local performing arts group. 5. Check out Linda Vista: This community has been a major influence in San Diego since 1940 when government agencies housed its workers related to the air-craft industry under a government project. The area is home of the very first mall-type shopping center in the United States, dedicated by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. |