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Diverse and supportive community in the heart of City Heights
Azalea-Hollywood Park, situated in central San Diego along Interstate 805, could be aptly described as a vibrant canvas of urban life with a palpable sense of community. Sculptures created by locals adorn a conservation garden, and eye-catching murals cover a myriad of surfaces. The elementary school sports a "Love Grows Here" mosaic made by the kids, neighbors play rec center sports year round, and holiday carnivals in the park bring everyone together. "We're very community-oriented," says Jorge Mendez, director for the Azalea Recreation Center since 2018. "We have residents like Linda Pennington, a community activist who's lived here a long time, and she leads the canyon cleanups through her Project CLEAN. She's always taking care of the canyons because a lot of backyards face them. She's also always out spreading the word, handing out flyers about all our sports programs."
Manzanita Canyon Open Space is partially in the Azalea-Hollywood Park neighborhood.
Interstates can take you to downtown San Diego.
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Recreation, sports and celebrations in Azalea and Hollywood parks
Two namesake neighborhood parks, Azalea and Hollywood, are community cornerstones, offering indoor and outdoor facilities. Azalea Park is home to the busy Azalea Recreation Center, full-court basketball and a conservation garden. "We run youth sports all year round in a relatively low-income area, so all of our programs are free, except for summer camps," says Mendez. "Kids come here from schools all over — Rosa Parks, Rowan, Clark — and we play competitively against sister rec centers in North Park and other areas."
The park is also an entry point for a nature trail through City Heights that connects Pepper and Manzanita canyons. "It's an urban-suburban trail that loops through canyons and comes out into residential streets in parts," Mendez explains. "You can start anywhere, really, or at the base of Azalea Park and head wherever you want to dump out into different parts of town." Azalea-Hollywood Park has a knack for celebrating local spirit, evidenced by the Water Conservation Garden at Azalea Park. Designed to raise interest in drought-tolerant landscaping using recycled materials, the garden was created by community members who adorned it with original artworks, from a bull made of car parts to botanical theme sculptures and totems. Local dignitaries and spiritual leaders joined neighbors to bless the garden when it opened in 2016.
Hollywood Park is more than just a recreational space, often serving as the community's gathering hub and hosting neighborhood events that encourage social interaction and bonding. "We have birthday parties with bouncy houses or groups playing sports in the grass area," says Mendez, who issues permits for events in Hollywood Park. "And they love it because it feels like a real park, unlike some other recreation spaces in City Heights that are more concrete. They love coming here to an open space with greenery."
Azalea Community Park has great green space for playing with your four legged friend.
Long scenic trails wind through Hollywood Canyon in Azalea-Hollywood Park.
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Single-family homes from $600,000 to $900,000
Various architectural styles from the 1950s through the 1970s are a testament to the neighborhood's evolving landscape. Streets are lined with a collection of well-preserved Craftsman bungalows and California ranch-style homes. Each adds to the character and uniqueness of Azalea-Hollywood Park. There aren't typically many single-family homes for sale, but when they are, they range from the mid $600,000s for a quaint 900-square-foot ranch up to $900,000 for larger two-stories or remodeled duplexes. The ample green space in the neighborhood means that many homes back up to parks and trails.
Azalea-Hollywood Park has a lot of character.
Modest size Ranch range from the mid $600,000s.
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Poplar Liquor in the neighborhood, JOEHNS Coffee café nearby
Other than Poplar Liquor store on Poplar Street for convenient pickup of craft beer and spirits, there are no restaurant rows or commercial plazas in the neighborhood. There's a peaceful vibe within its network of homes, and residents head west into Fairmount Park for pizza and subs at Peppoli's Pizza or drive less than a mile south to Federal Boulevard for classic casual Italian at Trevi Ristorante & Pizzeria.
For specialty beverages and quick bites, there's JOEHNS Coffee. "My partner, Joe, and I opened up this café in 2024 to offer a community space for people to get together," says John Brady, co-founder of JOEHNS Coffee. "So we're locally owned, we live here, and we did all the setup and décor ourselves. We have people come in here to work, and kids are doing their homework; it's great. People really love our Mexican mocha and honey-cinnamon lattes. We also do mini burritos on Fridays and Saturdays." Down the road from JOEHNS, Manolo Farmers Market stocks a hearty selection of multicultural groceries.
Poplar Liquor store on Poplar Street for convenient pickup of craft beer and spirits.
Joehn's Coffee is locally owned and co founded by John Brady.
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Highly regarded San Diego Unified School District
Public schools are within the San Diego Unified School District, which gets an A on Niche. Most kids will start at B-grade Hamilton Elementary, where third-grade students collaborated on a mosaic mural in 2023 that was the school’s first three-dimensional art installation. Clark Middle School earns a B-minus. In 2024, Clark students participated in an arts program led by Mid-City Music educators, with classes including Art Around the World, Comic Sounds and Stories, and Beat Builders. Herbert Hoover High School gets a B-plus and was recognized in 2024 as a Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics of Southern California for its unified sports program that welcomes students of all abilities.
Hoover High School's recent renovations have yielded an impressive campus.
Students are the teachers and staff's highest priority at Clark Monroe.
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Direct connection to interstates 805 and 15, public transit options
Most residents drive to quickly connect with interstates 805 and 15 on the western border. There are also multiple San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus stops in the neighborhood for Route 965, known as the City Heights Circulator. The 32nd and Commercial Street MTS subway station is within a 5-minute drive, and the San Diego International Airport is a 7-mile, 20-minute drive west.
Public transportation are available to the residents of Azalea-Hollywood Park.,
Interstate 805 and Interstate 15 run by Azalea-Hollywood Park.
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Seasonal extravaganzas in Azalea Park
Special events at Azalea Recreation Center are always a hit. "In the spring, we have an egg hunt with My Little Carnival games, My Little Pony rides and prize raffles," says Mendez. "Then we have a fall carnival that brings hundreds of kids out, and our Winter Wonderland is a blast. We blow in 40 tons of snow in the park so kids can sled down the hill, and a separate 10-ton pile of snow just for playing in or making snowballs."
Azalea-Hollywood Park has scenic views of Hollywood Canyon.
Azalea Community Park in Azalea-Hollywood Park offers a playground and multiple picnic tables.
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Parks in this Area
Azalea Community Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Montclair Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Hollywood Neighborhood Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Virgie Hazel McCain and William Henry Carter Mini Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Sunshine Bernardini Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Highland and Landis Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Azalea-Hollywood Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Azalea-Hollywood Park, San Diego sell after 141 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Azalea-Hollywood Park, San Diego over the last 12 months is $790,000, up 168% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Charming 2 bed, 1 bath downstairs unit with bonus room, new flooring, cabinets, and appliances. Private fenced yard, 1 pet ok (restrictions apply). Water included. Convenient location. – ready for move-in soon!
New construction ADU with beautiful finishes throughout including quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances including french door refrigerator and 2 assigned parking spots. Owner pays landscape maintenance.
Welcome to 4233 Pepper Dr a stylishly updated single-story home offering comfort and convenience in the heart of San Diego. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features fresh white paint, a functional layout, and modern finishes throughout. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven, and dishwasher. Beautiful wood
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,480
Median Age
35
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,750
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,213
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.4%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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