Moving to Golden Hill
Old homes, big views, close to downtown
Golden Hill sits on a hill between downtown and Balboa Park. It’s one of San Diego’s oldest neighborhoods, with Victorian and Craftsman homes, skyline views and a small strip of restaurants on 25th Street.
Older homes and small apartment buildings sit close together on steep streets. Many homes are more than 100 years old, and parking is the thing locals mention most.
Historic homes, skyline views and steep streets between downtown and Balboa Park. Parking is the tough part.
Parking is the tough part
Locals say parking is the hardest thing about Golden Hill, especially around 28th and 30th. Interior blocks and streets near 25th tend to be easier. Plan where the truck goes before moving day.
Plan where the truck goes before moving day.
Live on a steep block?
Golden Hill earns its name. On a steep street, turn the truck’s wheels to the curb and carry bins down slopes instead of rolling a full stack.
Carry bins down slopes instead of rolling a full stack.
Home up a flight of stairs?
Lots of older homes sit above the sidewalk. Stack full bins at the top of the steps, carry them down one at a time and load the dolly at the bottom.
Stack bins at the top, load the dolly at the bottom.
Street sweeping day?
Sweeping tickets are enforced here. Check the posted sweeping day on your block before you park the truck or your car.
Check the posted day before you park.
Close to the 94 and I‑5
The freeways are right there, so a truck can get downtown or north fast. Plan your exit around rush hour on the 94.
Plan your exit around rush hour.
Loading the car too?
Keep laptops, bags and anything valuable out of sight in the car while you go back and forth. It’s a good habit anywhere in central San Diego.
Keep valuables out of sight.
Pre-1900 home, narrow halls?
Golden Hill has some of the oldest homes in San Diego, with narrow halls and tight turns. Bins stack and don’t crush, so they’re easier to carry around tight corners than worn-out boxes.
Bins stack and carry easily around tight corners.