Apartamentos de renta en Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA - 149 Alquileres

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.

While it is a residential neighborhood, Tierrasanta is fairly self-contained with plenty of shops, restaurants, and other businesses mixed in with the variety of houses, apartments, and condos. Tierra Santa Shopping Center, located off Santo Road near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, is home to a Vons grocery store. Near the intersection of Tierrasanta Boulevard and Santo Road, Tierrasanta Town Center provides several shops and restaurants, including the popular Gaetano’s.

Tierrasanta is a family-friendly neighborhood with quiet streets and excellent schools. If you are moving to Tierrasanta with a dog, the Murphy Canyon Dog Park is located off Orleck Street. Other notable locations include the Tierrasanta Recreation Center, Tierrasanta Aquatic Center, and Roadrunner Park. Ideal for hikers, trails in Tierrasanta include Seda Nature Trail, North Rueda Canyon, Elanus Canyon, Shepherd Canyon, and Mission Trails Clairemont Mesa Trailhead.