Normal Heights is a Mid-City San Diego neighborhood about six miles northeast of downtown.

It’s bordered by I-15 to the east, I-805 to the west, and I-8 to the north.

Locals can commute by bike or bus. The 7 bus cuts through Balboa Park, connecting Normal Heights to downtown.

“It's small, and anywhere you live in the community you can walk to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.” —K.I., resident

Adams Avenue, the neighborhood’s main street, has an eclectic mix of local restaurants, bars, and independent shops.

“We host a restaurant walk and two street fairs annually. People are friendly, and the Avenue is always improving.” —K.I., resident

The neighborhood started out as San Diego’s first “streetcar suburb” when a trolley route was built along Adams Avenue in the early 1900s.

Normal Heights is densely packed with ’70s-era stucco apartments, Craftsman bungalows, and Mediterranean-style homes.

“We have a quiet, safe neighborhood. It's kid and pet-friendly, and there's a park nearby.” —C.G., resident

Adams Park and Ward Canyon Park are the neighborhood’s two green spaces.

“Normal Heights is an awesome community to live in.” —K.I., resident