After California's statehood in 1850 downtown San Diego was born. The area had an insular existence at first but it came to life after developer Alonzo E. Horton crafted the towns' nucleus near the harbor. From this waterfront purchase sprang industries, shipping, railroad commerce, defense facilities, a large tuna fleet, and orange groves. With the economic strengths the military, agricultural and commercial industries provided, this area flourished. Its central location allows easy access to such tourist attractions as Horton Plaza, major chain stores, and movie theatres. Sea World, an aquatic waterpark, is nearby as is Balboa Park, with its cultural and historical collections of museums and exhibit halls; and the San Diego Zoo, one of the largest in the world. In recent years Seaport Village and a host of resort hotels and residential and senior housing units have been built. In addition, the area features the convention center, which was the site of the 1996 National Republican Convention. Neighboring communities include Old Town, Mission Bay, and Golden Hills.
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Homes for Sale in SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN (92101)
Own a piece of San Diego history in this bright, airy, and CHARMING condo in the iconic El Cortez building! San Diego living at its best in this historic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, rife with...
Live in the center of East Village at this expansive loft in the sought-after M2i building. Soak in western views of downtown through the floor-to-ceiling windows, accentuated by the automatic blinds...
Conveniently located, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence at Park Blvd East allows you to easily access and enjoy all that East Village and Downtown San Diego has to offer! Take in a Padre game, concert...