Linda Vista has some nicer streets, good views, and has improved over the years. It is surrounded by supposedly nicer areas: Clairemont, Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Bay Park, Old Town, and Serra Mesa.
I have lived in Rancho Bernardo and hated it, so slow and too far from anything cultural. I have lived in Clairemont and was not impressed, did not like the snout house and agree about the tweakers. I considered Mira Mesa, but thought it was overvalued at the time (it was). I suppose if money was no object, we might live in an older single family house with some character in La Jolla or Del Mar. But until then..
I settled on Linda Vista for affordability and easy commutes. I like the mid-century architecture, the diversity, and the sense of community. But there is certainly room for improvement and it remains one of the last pockets of relative affordability North of the 8 freeway and somewhat near the coast. I just get tired of Linda Vista being put down. Have some vision people!
“I settled on Linda Vista for affordability and easy commutes. I like the mid-century architecture, the diversity, and the sense of community”
My parents own a home in 92111 close to Balboa Ave, near the Albertsons. This is where I grew up and currently working in Linda Vista. I’ve known this area for 20 years and it has changed in many ways, some good some bad. There are many homes with nice views of the bay, there are many good neighbors. Linda Vista has a lot of charm and character. There is an Asian/Vietnamese Festival once a year on Linda Vista Rd. There are lots of venders from many ethnic backgrounds serving food from their regions. There is a very strong Vietnamese community pressence. Many stores and restuarants serve traditional Vietnamese meals/food.
There is a lot of low income housing and crime. This weekend while working overtime, two cars had thier tires slashed. Over the 17 years working here I have seen people running through our parking lot with shotguns, hand guns, and machine guns. The police parked their mobile station at the local recreation center to clean up the park. The park was(improved a lot)rampant with gang activity. Linda is home to many Asian, Hispanic and other gangs. At least once a week there is a begger that approaches me for a hand out. This area has been my home for 20 years and I have a lot of love and momories for this area. I just want my child to grow up in an area that is safe. I am just stating the facts. You can raise a family there, my parents did it.
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