11233 Tierrasanta Blvd Unit 30

Spanish for “holy ground,” you know you’re stepping somewhere special when you arrive to Tierrasanta. This San Diego neighborhood is sometimes called the “island in the hills,” and it does have a somewhat removed feel to it, even though it’s just eight minutes away from Downtown San Diego. The neighborhood borders Mission Trails Regional Park, which sits on the east side of Tierrasanta. This vast park covers 7,220 acres and has an impressive 60 miles of walking trails. It also contains Mission Trails Golf Course, Old Mission Dam, campgrounds, and Hollis Lake.

Tierrasanta provides cozy, tree-lined streets, a variety of canyons, and gentle hills with terrific views. The neighborhood has a fascinating history, dating back to the late 1700s when it was part of the Mission San Diego de Alcala ranch. Several famous people claim Tierrasanta home, including skateboarder Tony Hawk and Grey’s Anatomy star Sara Ramirez.