1020 Fuchsia Ln

Modern apartment complexes with plenty of amenities draw renters to the Otay Mesa West neighborhood of San Diego, which also features numerous single-family homes. Otay Mesa West sits near the south edge of San Diego Bay, and downtown San Diego is 10 miles to the north. Closer to the neighborhood rests the Mexican border crossing and Las Americas Premium Outlets, a huge outlet mall with dozens of nationally recognizable stores.

Get away from the city while you stay in your own neighborhood when you head to the Otay Valley Regional Park. Hiking, bicycling, and horse trails meander through the 200-acre park, and the views from the overlooks stretch all the way to the Coronado Bay Bridge and out to the Pacific Ocean. After your hike, join your neighbors at one of the food trucks typically found lining the park.