The Hidden History of San Diego: 5 Facts You Didn’t Know

San Diego isn’t just about beaches and sunshine; it’s a city built on fascinating stories, hidden history, and unique neighborhoods. In this video, I’ll share five surprising facts about how San Diego developed and why these neighborhoods still matter today:

✔️Sears Kit Homes by Rail – Craftsman bungalows in Kensington, North Park, and Mission Hills that once cost $1,500 are now worth millions.
✔️Mission Hills – A neighborhood designed with the City Beautiful movement in mind, featuring winding streets, green ravines, and historic architecture.
✔️Alvarado Estates – A hidden mid-century modern enclave near San Diego State, once complete with its own private airstrip.
✔️Switzer Canyon – Once filled in with landfill, now restored as a nature preserve right in the middle of the city.
✔️La Jolla’s Red Rest & Red Roost – Two stubborn 1890s cottages still standing in a neighborhood of multi-million-dollar homes.

Whether you’re a local curious about San Diego’s history or you’re relocating and exploring neighborhoods, this video gives you an insider look at what makes San Diego unique beyond the postcard views.

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0:00 – Beyond the Beaches: San Diego’s Untold Story
0:34 – Fact #1: Craftsman Homes by Rail
1:13 – Fact #2: Mission Hills, a Planned Community
2:13 – Fact #3: Alvarado Estates & Its Hidden Airstrip
3:40 – Fact #4: Switzer Canyon Buried & Reborn
4:11 – Fact #5: La Jolla’s Two Stubborn Red Cottages
4:48 – Recap of San Diego’s Strange Neighborhood Stories
5:24 – Upcoming: Spreckels Mansion Mystery in Coronado
5:38 – Thinking of Moving to San Diego? Free Relocation Guide

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I LOVE San Diego!! While visiting from the Atlanta area in 2004 I immediately fell in love with the beautiful city and it's perfect climate. What a blessing to live here! I specialize full time in Residential Real Estate in San Diego County. My 2 dogs and cat are my furry kids as my 2 kids are grown. I love yoga, golf, hiking, cycling, volunteer work and helping people buy and sell Real Estate. I am a lifelong Tennessee Volunteer fan! My highly experienced, responsive team is waiting to assist you sell or buy a home. I have appeared as a guest Real Estate Expert on KCBQ 1170 Real Estate radio & 1700 ESPN radio. To stay current in this always changing industry I stay very active and well connected in the community. Honestly, I just feel so blessed to do what I do. Pick up the phone and give me a call. Let's chat!

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