The redevelopment and revitalization of San Diego's downtown neighborhoods is quickly becoming a west coast phenomenon. Emerging as a world-class
Pacific Rim city, the skyline is changing rapidly and incorporating soaring new high-rises amidst colorful and historic treasures from the city's early
beginnings. Without much argument, San Diego enjoys the best weather in the country year round. Ask anyone who lives or visits here to verify that fact. Besides the weather, a world class zoo, beaches and Balboa Park museums to enjoy, there are endless varieties of sports and activities for every interest.
Today there are eight separate districts in this 2.2 square mile downtown, each with a separate and distinctive charm. From Cortez Hill with stunning views
of city and bay to the newly emerging Columbia District in the North Embarcadero there are many diverse and exciting areas to explore. The new Padres
ballpark, Petco Park has sparked the development of East Village, the future SoHo of the west. The beautiful and enlarged Convention Center has
exceeded expectations and attracts groups from all over the country and many for repeat conventions. The expanding cruise ship industry brings visitors
from all over the world, many who vow to return over and over.
Cortez Hill
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Named for the famous El Cortez Hotel, which has been restored and converted to condominiums, this is one of San Diego’s oldest residential neighborhoods. Still populated with many Victorian-style homes, newer condominiums and apartment complexes now dot the area. Elevated above the Core District, this area enjoys beautiful views of Balboa Park, the San Diego Bay and Pacific Ocean as well as sparkling night lights of the city.
The beautiful Discovery condominium complex sits high in the Cortez District and is now being joined by several new projects under construction. Newly finished Cortez Blu shares the neighborhood with several projects under development including Aria, Atmosphere, a condo project with combination of retail space available, and Firenze, another mixed-use project with condo and commercial space.
For those that long to live near the hustle and bustle of the city, but not in it, Cortez neighborhood provides the solution to city living.
