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Culture and community
Set 6 miles northeast of Downtown San Diego, Teralta West is an urban Mid-City neighborhood known for its cultural diversity, public art and international cuisine. One of the 16 neighborhoods that make up the City Heights region, Teralta West was originally developed in the early 1900s as a commuter suburb set along the San Diego Electric Railway’s route to downtown. By the late 1970s, the Vietnam War brought an influx of nearly 40,000 Southeast Asian refugees to San Diego, many of whom settled in Teralta West and neighboring Teralta East. In the decades since, Vietnamese-owned businesses have steadily popped up along six blocks' worth of El Cajon Boulevard, and in 2013, this compact district was officially established as San Diego's Little Saigon. Today, the north-bordering El Cajon Boulevard and south-bordering University Avenue are essentially a global food tour, with plenty of authentic Mexican, Ethiopian, Thai and Vietnamese eateries. Teralta Park sits just west of the neighborhood, with a sprawling mural that depicts the diversity and cultural solidarity in the surrounding areas.
Teralta West is a residential neighborhood in mid-city San Diego.
Kutthroat Social Club is more than just a barber shop-- it's a place for community to gather.
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Homes from varying decades
There’s a balanced blend of condos, apartment buildings and single-family homes in Teralta West. Craftsman cottages, ranch-style homes and bungalows with flat roofs line the wide streets; windows are often covered by metal security bars. Brightly colored ranch-style homes sit next to condos and apartments with stucco exteriors and red-tile roofs. Some homes here are fixer-uppers that were built anywhere between the 1930s and late ‘80s. Two-bedroom homes are priced between $700,000 and $800,000, while four-bedroom homes fetch for between $900,000 to $1 million. Condos here generally offer two bedrooms; ranging from $400,000 and $500,000.
Multiple architectural styles can be found in Teralta West's residential streets.
Mediterranean homes, though few, can be found in great condition in Teralta West.
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Faith-based learning
Local kids can start school at Central Elementary on Polk Street, which earns a C-plus from Niche, then move on to the B-minus rated Wilson Middle. At the B-plus rated Hoover High, students who meet six requirements of the Avenues for Success services program are offered guaranteed admission to San Diego State University. “Students here can also apply to the Health Sciences High and Middle College in Corridor," Vargas says. "It’s a charter school that offers the opportunity to earn college credits in a career specialty. They have programs for firefighters, health care professionals, social work and a whole lot more.” Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School in Teralta West offers private, faith-based options for kindergarten through Grade 8.
Many students can walk to Hoover High School as the school is located in a residential area.
An entrance view to Wilson Middle School located in Corridor.
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Faces of the community are reflected in local parks
One of the main attractions in the area is Teralta Park. Set in the neighborhood's southwest corner, above Interstate 15, this park offers a wide green space and picnic pavilion, its entrance marked by a decorative fence with colorful nature-themed cutouts. At the park's south end, the 270-foot long, over 7-foot high “Unity in the Community” mural was completed in December of 2022, featuring colorful patterns and powerful messages that symbolize the area's cross-cultural solidarity. On the neighborhood's eastern side, City Heights Square mini park is paved with a large collage of photo tiles that tell the story of the community; set in a checkerboard pattern, these tiles are topped with concrete seating areas and comfortable benches.
As of Summer 2024, the Little Saigon Foundation is working to enhance the district with the "Umbrella Tree" project, placing unique umbrella tree sculptures in front of local Vietnamese businesses. “These sculptures will highlight the community's cultural stories and assets,” says Tram Lam, President of the Little Saigon Foundation. “The project is progressing with a design selected by the board and Hoover High students, and is currently undergoing a detailed study. The permit process may take 3-6 months, with fabrication expected to take 18-24 months.”
The Unity Mural in Teralta Park features imagery from the community.
Murals adorn Teralta West's public spaces.
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El Cajon and University for international dining
The neighborhood's northern border, El Cajon Boulevard, is often referred to as San Diego's "vein of activity," lined for miles with independently owned businesses. Here, Vallarta Taco Shop serves up street tacos and cold Modelo by the bucket, while Pho Vân’s extensive Vietnamese menu features charbroiled pork and pan-fried rice noodles. Less than a mile from the neighborhood, Sin Lee Wholesale Asian Grocery is known for the Little Saigon mural painted on its side.
Teralta West's southern border, University Avenue, is lined with international spots like Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant and Trang's Seafood Market. Residents can start their mornings here with a latte from the Ethiopian-owned Yohed Coffee, or an omelet banh mi at Saigon Sandwiches & Coffee Tea House. The open-air Fashion Valley Mall is 6 miles west via Interstate 8, featuring nearly 200 stores, including Macy’s and Nordstrom, as well as popular restaurants like P.F. Chang’s and NoRTH Italia. For a night out, locals can head to the AMC 20 at the Westfield Mission Valley.
Pho Van is a popular Pho restaurant in Teralta West.
El Super is Teralta West's largest grocer which features Mexican staples.
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A quick route to downtown
Orange Avenue bisects Teralta West from east to west, leading to Interstate 15 in less than a mile. Downtown San Diego is about 10 miles away via the 15 or the #7 MTS (San Diego Metropolitan Transit System) bus, which stops at University Avenue and Chamoune. The closest hospital is the Alvarado Medical Center, set 5 miles north. The San Diego International Airport is about 9 miles east.
Metro Transport Service busses whisk Teralta West residents around greater San Diego.
Teralta West features views of Mt. Helix to the east.
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