Within the city of San Diego, there are over 100 recognized neighborhoods which give prospective buyers plenty to choose from when they are looking for a place to call home. The neighborhood perimeters emerged naturally based on various geographical boundaries such as canyons, hills, bodies of water, and streets — all of which are easily distinguishable by residents.

Today, the most established neighborhoods of San Diego include Downtown, Balboa Park, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, the College Area, Southeast San Diego, Mission Valley, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, San Carlos, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Peñasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, Lake Hodges, Carmel Valley, Del Mar Heights, Torrey Pines, Golden Triangle, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, National City, and Chula Vista.