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History brings us to the original Spanish center of San Diego, Old Town, centered on Presidio Park - site of the first European settlement in 1769. Heritage Park, nearly 8 acres features 6 restored Victorian houses from the 1880's. Old Town is located just a few miles inland from the beach and is close to Downtown and freeways 8, 5 and 163. Balboa Park with its zoo and museums is not far. Many historic buildings (the first permanent civilian settlement in California) dot the landscape, but few residents.

Old Town real estate contains under 1000 residents and consists of mostly apartments and small cottages. As part of the San Diego City school district, residents take advantage of a system that scores in the 70^th percentile in California. Old Town is bustling with fresh Mexican fare and an ambiance that has been frozen at the turn of the century. Original buildings house gift shops, fine Mexican art, gemstones and jewelry, and restaurants offering traditional Mexican food and music.

Bay Park resides on the water's edge with an elevation of about 125 feet, providing magnificent views of San Diego, Sea World, Mission Bay Park and Fiesta Island. A number of resort, hotels and other attractions make up the commercial and tourist elements near this community. Bay Park real estate, overlooking Mission Bay, began in the 1920s with single family homes on narrow roads. During World War II, housing expanded in coordination with the nearby defense plants.

Bay Park homes built in the 1950s are in abundance and are suited for large cars and family space. Views are great here! Amongst the Bay Park real estate are churches, restaurants, parks (including the large Tecolote Canyon) recreation centers and 4 public schools, which are part of the San Diego City School District. Two colleges, The University of San Diego, and Mesa College (of the City school district) contribute culture to these areas, as they provide classes and activities open to the public.

Loma Portal real estate is adjacent to Point Loma, but is designed for more transient living. Many multi-unit buildings and military housing units are surrounded by stores, including grocery stores, Home Depot, Target, fast food, sit-in restaurants and many small businesses. This area of San Diego is best known for its commerce and for the San Diego Sports Arena, home of the Gulls hockey team and many live concerts.