Friends having fun at backyard barbecue party

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Clairemont, Bay Park, Bay Ho, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista, and Birdland are all wonderful neighborhoods centrally located in the heart of San Diego. You can get nearly anywhere within a short drive, from the beach to downtown.

Select one of the neighborhoods below for greater insight on its history, demographics, resources, and local favorite spots. While each neighborhood has its own unique characteristics, they also each share a common thread—community. Regardless of which neighborhood you decide to call home, we think you’ll love it.

Clairemont

Bay Park

Bay Ho

Linda Vista

Kearny Mesa

Serra Mesa

Birdland

Move-In Checklist

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Set up utilities: water, electric, internet, cable, phone
Update driver's license
Register to vote at new address
Update address
Update car insurance and vehicle registration
Update renter's or homeowner's insurance
Locate circuit breaker and main water shutoff valve
Introduce yourself to your neighbors

Neighborhood Resource Guide

Our resource guide has all the important information you’ll need as a new resident, whether you’re moving from across town, across the state, or across the country.

San Diego Police Department

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: 858-484-3154

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

Non-emergency: 519-533-4300

Email: sdfd@sandiego.gov

Hospitals

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Address: 7901 Frost Street

Phone: 858-939-3400

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Address: 3003 Health Center Drive