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Normally I'd have pictures from the paddle around the pier, but it was postponed till next year due to unsafe weather conditions. So here is a video of the surf that morning.
Without question, City Heights is the most diverse neighborhood in all of San Diego. It's here where you will find ethnic restaurants and businesses thriving. It might be a mostly poor area, but it's very rich in color and culture.
Most of these were taken along the main thoroughfares of El Cajon Blvd (ECB) and University Ave, in an area where I bet many county residents never knew exists.
The "other" Boulevard Sign spans over ECB
Ethnic businesses abound
Urban overload.....Viet, Mexican, Italian all next door to each other. Saigon is a favorite of mine and Etna's is open till 2:00am every night, and 3:00am on Friday and Sat!
Love this electrical box
Why go to McDonald's when there is a drive-thru Banh Mi joint? Another fave of mine...daily cooked baguettes for $1.00!!
......and let's not forget about the people who live here
Signs of gentrification
City Heights Library, where hearing English being spoken is rare.
Ok, back to the good stuff
The Euclid Tower has a been a neighborhood landmark since the early 1930's. It was gone for a few years but was recently rebuilt.....very cool. The Tower Bar is a hipster hangout that occupies the ground floor.
Some great art deco buildings that could use some TLC
Check out the Egyptian heads on this liquor store
Ornate Cambodian Temple
I'm guessing this neighboring residence is where the buddhist monks live? I saw a bunch of them outside but wasn't comfortable taking their picture.
Looking for that hard to find Cambodian/Khmer DVD or CD? I bet this place will have it. Khmer script is beautiful, isn't it?
Delicious 99cent fish tacos can be had at the Mariscos German Taco Truck. When I say truck, I mean truck!
Walking ice cream vendor
Why do the bad neighborhoods always have the coolest bars?
A diamond in the rough. El Cerrito is a mini-Kensington just to the north of City Heights. Some beautiful streets and old homes.
Back to the main drag
Defunct Ethiopian church
Fresh smoothies
A really good Lao restaurant
If you're not into Eritrean food....
...then try the Ethiopian place down the street
Hope you enjoyed the little trip around the world!
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Did anyone happen to catch the amazing sunset a couple nights ago? I snapped this while driving thru City Heights and the way the Euclid Tower was backlit by the sky reminded me of being in Bangkok once again. I'm referring to Wat Arun if anyone knows what I'm talking about. Just beautiful.
I'm going to be in town this weekend, and was wondering what were the dense, walkable areas to take pictures in? I especially love taking pictures of people and (stellar) architecture. Lastly, any neighborhoods that are particularly artsy or "hipster," that are worth checking out?
I'm going to be in town this weekend, and was wondering what were the dense, walkable areas to take pictures in? I especially love taking pictures of people and (stellar) architecture. Lastly, any neighborhoods that are particularly artsy or "hipster," that are worth checking out?
I'm going to be in town this weekend, and was wondering what were the dense, walkable areas to take pictures in? I especially love taking pictures of people and (stellar) architecture. Lastly, any neighborhoods that are particularly artsy or "hipster," that are worth checking out?
Some areas with denser, walkable areas would be Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Little Italy, Downtown SD with the Gaslamp Quarter. Some of the more artsty, hipster type places would be Hillcrest (gay neighborhood), North Park, Normal Heights, University Heights, and South Park.
PB and MB are great areas for people watching along the boardwalk as well as OB. La Jolla is good for upscale, ritzy people/scene.
Have fun, looking forward to see what you take of SD.
Thanks for the great tour of City Heights. I don't think I have ever heard of it and your photo's were wonderful. I truly enjoyed it.
Thanks! Glad you like them. Not the typical image of San Diego that most people have, but it's definitely real.
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Some areas with denser, walkable areas would be Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Little Italy, Downtown SD with the Gaslamp Quarter. Some of the more artsty, hipster type places would be Hillcrest (gay neighborhood), North Park, Normal Heights, University Heights, and South Park.
PB and MB are great areas for people watching along the boardwalk as well as OB. La Jolla is good for upscale, ritzy people/scene.
I'm with sav858, I really really enjoy your people pics! In addition to the places mentioned above, you might want to check out SD's grittier side by visiting downtown's East Village, maybe jump on the trolley C St. downtown and ride south to the border for some grittier shots. The opposite of gritty would be along the coast along Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, Cedros Ave in Solana Beach, Highway 101 in Encinitas. Mission Beach by the roller coaster is always active, Coronado's Orange Ave always has people milling about. Farmer's Market in Hillcrest and Little Italy on Sat.
Please post your pics on this forum after your trip. Your pics are always outstanding.
Location: Kensington , Maryland / But still having San Diego / Eastlake withdrawal damn it !!!
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Without question, City Heights is the most diverse neighborhood in all of San Diego. It's here where you will find ethnic restaurants and businesses thriving. It might be a mostly poor area, but it's very rich in color and culture.
Most of these were taken along the main thoroughfares of El Cajon Blvd (ECB) and University Ave, in an area where I bet many county residents never knew exists.
All I can say is "Bravo , Bravo , Bravo sdurbanite as usual !!! If San Diego succeeds from California and goes to monarchy system of Government I would nominate you "King of San Diego" !!!
Great job on the pics , keep up the good work for those of us that are in exile !!
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All I can say is "Bravo , Bravo , Bravo sdurbanite as usual !!! If San Diego succeeds from California and goes to monarchy system of Government I would nominate you "King of San Diego" !!! 
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