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La Mesa is not all that big but it really help to have a major road through La Mesa that can take you from one end to the other in just a few minutes. With Costco and many shops at one end, Grossmont Center in the middle and more great shops at the other end you won't be left wanting much more. In addition to the shopping and dining options, there are also several medical facilities nearby that are all top of the line. Easy freeway access also flanks either end of Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa. It's got all that plus it's clean and neat and growing, too,

College Avenue is aptly named for it's location to San Diego State University. Because it is a major artery through the college area it is busy the majority of the day. I expect because it is so busy and so densely populated, there are also more incidents that require police or medical attention. The stores and restaurants are usually open later but they are also staffed by college student just trying to make a buck. There are also tons of places to eat - fast food, sit down and in between and it is really nice to have all those options. It also has a section that runs through an older neighbrhood with cute houses that are nicely kept. One one end of College there is the 8 freeway - only minutes away from the 15. On the other end is the 94. So, good freeways access- it just might take you awhile to get there. Overall, good street but typical of a college town.

Sweetwater road is really an excellent road - despite sometimes being busy in the evenings, it is a helpful road to have around. It goes from the 54 all the way west to the other side of Bonita, past Plaza Bonita and into National City. It doesn't take long to do the trip. It takes you through Bonita past Rohr Park a and the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - it's very popular for all ages. It can also take you to Willow Road, or Central Avenue to get you to Bonita Road. It's usually not too busy once you get past Central. There is also a Baptist church that you can visit if you are headed that way. Also, because Bonita is a large equestrian community - there is a horse ring and staging area along Sweetwater as well.

University avenue runs parallel to the 94 freeway through San Diego, through Lemon Grove. It is a noisy street but offers plenty of shopping centers and places to eat. Personally, I would not live on University - too noisy and it doesn't feel all that safe. It is super helpful to as an alternate route to the 94 instead of taking College Ave. It is noisy but proves to be very helpful.

Otay Lakes Road has existed for many years and has undergone many transformations but has always remained a major road for Chula Vista. Like it's parallel cousin Olympic Parkway, Otay Lakes Road is a busy street with offshoots into many residential neighborhoods, Eastlake shopping centers and Southwestern College. It goes through Bonita, Chula Vista and ends in Eastlake and you can do that in about 15 minutes. It offers several shopping centers, churches, parks, schools, and easy 125 access.

This street is almost like an expressway in that it is always moving quickly and it takes you from one end of Chula Vista to the other in about 10 - 15 minutes. There are plenty of cross street as well that go North-South to take you to the Bonita area, too. Olympic parkway hasn't been around for long but it was a great addition and is so nice to have. It takes you to the new Otay Ranch Town Center and to the many new shopping centers in Eastlake. It will also take you straght to the Olympic Training Center and Otay Lake - it's really a nice day trip and drive. Great street - it really adds a lot to Chula Vista.

One great thing about this street is the access to major freeways in San Diego - you can get to the 5 and 805 freeways in a cinch. The 125 is only a few minutes away too. This neighborhood is not known for it's gleaming sidewalks but it's average. It is a pretty busy street but it's not impossible to pull out of your driveway. There are parks and schools close by which is nice - but on the downside there isn't a lot of shopping closeby making you go to National City, Bonita or Chula Vista.

3rd Avenue is great - lots of charm, history and still alive with shops and restaurants and bustling with activity. It is one of the original streets in old Chula Vista and is home to many of the civic buildings for Chula Vista- police, fire department, courthouse and county registrar. 3rd Avenue is also host to a weekly Farmer's Market on Thursday, Classic Car Night during the summer, Concerts in the Park, and the annual Christmas Parade in December. Along with the mltiple activities and events, 3rd Avenue also boasts a variety of restaurants - Thai, Sushi, Mexian, Burgers, desserts and coffee shops. If you're in the mood for music, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of music events as well as music stores on 3rd Ave. Antique stores, jewelry stores and bakeries also line the storefronts on 3rd Avenue. Whether you have lived in Chula Vista since the early years or you moved here last week, you will find 3rd Avenue to be a charming and friendly street where you can visit again and again.

This street is really a great spot! You've got excellent access to the 805 Freeway and from there only minutes to the 5, 54 or 125. It's also really close (walking distance) to fairly new shops and restaurants in the Sunbow area. Just past Brandywine begins a whole new world of new construction which really adds value to this area. You are only minutes from the new and fabulous Otay Ranch Town Center and all the new shops in Eastlake. This street is a quiet one with nicely kept homes and friendly neighbors. There seems to be an equal mix of families, retirees and couples. There are schools, parks and shops very close by - you won't be far from much. This area is the gateway to east Chula Vista.

This cute little street in Rolando is a nice family neighborhood. It has a good mix of older residents as well as families with younger children. However, this area is really close to SDSU and also has its share of noisy college kids and rowdy parties on the weekend. Being right of of College Avenue, sometimes there are some pretty quick cars that go flying down the street. There are no sidewalks, but that hasn't stopped me from walking up the the Vons shopping center 10 minutes away. There is a Julian Charter School site on the corner of Lorca and Tarragona but the patrons are usually pretty good about not parking in front of driveways or being too noisy and bothersome. There is also a church at the Corner of Lorca and they are always very friendly and helpful. Neighbors a great and very involved in the Neighborhood Watch program. Another thing to note is that the Fire Station is only a 1/2 mile away and can get a little noisy with the sirens but you get used to it after awhile. This is a good street for families to live on - it's close to parks, shops and restaurants and you can be assured that your neighbors will have your back.