Images of San Diego (pics, live)

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Great pics sd.u. The truck is worth a (several) visit(s).

[asitshouldbe]

Great Pics sdurbanite. I miss San Diego, we were there this past spring and did alot of driving around exploring the area. Your pictures are so fantastic that I can actually feel myself back in SD, just by looking at your photos. The pictures make me feel warm. It snowed here today and is only 29 degrees, so I was looking for some warm images. Thank You.

[asitshouldbe]

What kind of camera's are people using. I'm looking to buy a new camera this winter that isn't too expensive but takes great pictures.

[njkate]

Wow..awesome photos everyone!!! My first SD visit will be over the Christams holidays and I can not wait....

If anyone knows of a decent pub/restaurant that may be open Christmas Day for lunch after we land please do tell

[Hollywood Inquirer]

Originally Posted by sdurbanite

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!

hey can you post these pic's agian or can you send them to me though direct mesage? I really want to see them. Anyway El Cajon Blvd and university Ave are dense business and living corridors, university ave spans from hillcrest all the way to La Mesa I think same with El Cajon Blvd. And those areas are amazing.

[Hollywood Inquirer]

Originally Posted by Hollywood Inquirer

hey can you post these pic's again or can you send them to me though direct message? I really want to see them. Anyway El Cajon Blvd and university Ave are dense business and living corridors, university ave spans from Hillcrest all the way to La Mesa I think same with El Cajon Blvd. And those areas are amazing.

never mind I had to disk clean my computer there was all kind's of crap on it, but now I can see those pictures and yes city heights is diverse and gritty, and that what makes it a real neighborhood.

[Rose60]

hi Surburbanite Thanks so much for City Heights My late sister had a lovely house on Lantana where Dwight ends She never felt unsafe in that neigbrhood She was only one three white s on the her end of the block Most folks are nice just poor
I lived there for three months after she died and was impressed wht these nice people who work so hard to make a living and help their childen to move onward
Ilived on 35th andl andis in the late 40's early 50's Cherokee just off University in the very early 60's after college and marriage Thanks forthe lovely memories

[Rose60]

Hi surbubanite D you think you could photograph along El Cajon Blvd sometime? There is anice Greek restaruant across from Coco's How about the old hotel on El Cajon Blvd and Missisiisippi and The Red Fox Room 30th and El Cajon Blvd , The college area Nice shopping areas
How about La mesa Blvd and old West and East Main in El Cajon Hint Hint lol Rose
Thanks for al the beautiful pictues You have made an old most 70 year old lady who can no longer travel very happyThrough you I can come home

[sdurbanite]

Originally Posted by Rose60

hi Surburbanite Thanks so much for City Heights My late sister had a lovely house on Lantana where Dwight ends She never felt unsafe in that neigbrhood She was only one three white s on the her end of the block Most folks are nice just poor
I lived there for three months after she died and was impressed wht these nice people who work so hard to make a living and help their childen to move onward
Ilived on 35th andl andis in the late 40's early 50's Cherokee just off University in the very early 60's after college and marriage Thanks forthe lovely memories

Hi Rose60,

I'm so glad you enjoy looking at the pictures (and everyone else's). I'm sure you hate that it's called City Heights these days, when back in the day it was simply known as East San Diego, right? And I would agree that just because City Heights is poor, doesn't mean there aren't hardworking, friendly people to be found. Of course, it has it's share of bad apples, too.

And you won't find a better selection of ethnic restaurants to choose from than in City Heights.

Originally Posted by Rose60

Hi surbubanite D you think you could photograph along El Cajon Blvd sometime? There is anice Greek restaruant across from Coco's How about the old hotel on El Cajon Blvd and Missisiisippi and The Red Fox Room 30th and El Cajon Blvd , The college area Nice shopping areas
How about La mesa Blvd and old West and East Main in El Cajon Hint Hint lol Rose
Thanks for al the beautiful pictues You have made an old most 70 year old lady who can no longer travel very happyThrough you I can come home
11-11-2009 07:20 PM

I'll do my best to snap some shots of the western end of El Cajon Blvd for you since that is my stomping grounds. You be glad to know that the Red Fox Room is still going strong. Same dark wood panels, red vinyl booths and friendly waitresses with names like Maude, Flo, Mitz, and a vibrant sing-a-long piano bar (for those in the know, think Dresden Room in LA, with Marty and Elaine at the piano...lol) Do you remember Hob Nob Hill near Balboa Park? That's also thriving after 65+ years.

I work with another native San Diegan who has fond memories of the North Park, Ramona and Adams Avenue movie theaters, the trolley barn at the end of Park Blvd and Adams Ave, and the Palisade Gardens roller rink on University Ave in North Park.

[Andreams]

Sunset over Windansea in La Jolla



Flying over Qualcomm



A giraffe at the Wild Animal Park



Sunset after leaving a bar in PB



Some pirate ships on San Diego Harbor, while on a visit to the USS Midway



Sigh.....I miss San Diego!