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Living in Sherman Heights San Diego

Sherman Heights is the 9th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with 3,340 residents.

Sherman Heights has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Grant Hill, East Village, Golden Hill, Logan Heights, Gaslamp, Cortez and Barrio Logan.

Nearby Sherman Heights Apartments on Redfin

91 Walk Score of Sherman Heights, San Diego, CA

Sherman Heights is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Photo of Our Ladys School in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Our Ladys School

Photo of Villa Montezuma Museum A Victorian Queen Anne Mansion in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Villa Montezuma Museum A Victorian Queen Anne Mansion

Daily errands do not require a car in Sherman Heights San Diego.

Sherman Heights is the 9th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with a Walk Score of 91.

Find apartments in San Diego's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, Harborview and Core-Columbia.

Sherman Heights San Diego Apartments for Rent

Sherman Heights Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Sherman Heights to other San Diego neighborhoods.

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Population

7 Cortez 95 78 55 3,447
8 Marina 94 80 84 5,600
9 Sherman Heights 91 69 60 3,340
10 Normal Heights 89 49 69 10,718
11 Park West 89 59 46 8,269

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 51 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Sherman Heights.

People in Sherman Heights can walk to an average of 4 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Our Ladys SchoolOur Lady's School is the oldest Catholic elementary school in San Diego. For over 100 years they have provided students with a loving environment in which they can develop their mind, body and spirit.

Angie Good
on Our Ladys School

69 Transit Score of Sherman Heights, San Diego, CA

Sherman Heights has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Sherman Heights San Diego apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Sherman Heights has good public transportation and about 2 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Sherman Heights on public transit.

60 Bike Score of Sherman Heights, San Diego, CA

Sherman Heights is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Sherman Elementary School in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Sherman Elementary School

Photo of Our Lady Of Angels in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Our Lady Of Angels

Photo of Sherman Heights Community Center in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Sherman Heights Community Center

Photo of Market & 22nd St. in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Market & 22nd St.

Photo of Square Deal Market in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Square Deal Market

Photo of Dulceria Azteca in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Dulceria Azteca

thumbnail for Villa Montezuma Museum A Victorian Queen Anne MansionThe Villa Montezuma is a magnificent Queen Anne Victorian mansion located in the Sherman Heights Historic District. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Villa Montezuma, aka the Jesse Shepard House, was built in 1887 by master architects Comstock and Trotsche. Jesse Shepard came to San Diego after touring the royal courts of Europe during his career as a musician. While in San Diego he built the Villa Montezuma and began a new career as an author under the pen name Francis Grierson.

Angie Good
on Villa Montezuma Museum A Victorian Queen Anne Mansion

Photo of Market & 21st in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Market & 21st

Photo of Island & 20th in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Island & 20th

Photo of Adalberto's Mexican Food in Sherman Heights, San Diego

Adalberto's Mexican Food

Photo of K Street Market in Sherman Heights, San Diego

K Street Market

thumbnail for Sherman Elementary SchoolRich in history and innovation. With the expertise of dedicated teachers and staff, they prepare students for life in a global society. We are proud to provide them with the latest technology and a strong educational foundation through our unique 50/50 English-Spanish dual-language curriculum.

Angie Good
on Sherman Elementary School

thumbnail for Our Lady Of AngelsDaily Mass:Tuesday through Friday 6:30 pm Spanish Sunday Mass: Sun 7:30 (Spanish), 9 (English), 10:30 am, noon, 6 pm (Spanish) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4 pm

Angie Good
on Our Lady Of Angels

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