It is located south of Balboa Park, north of Sherman Heights, Grant Hill and Stockton, and east of downtown.
Golden Hill is one of San Diego's most historic and architecturally eclectic zones, with many pre-1900 homes and apartments.
[citation needed] Street cars, the number 2 line operated until the mid-1950s This neighborhood is also in walking distance of downtown, San Diego City College, and much of Balboa Park.
Pedestrianism, like in other urban mesa neighborhoods surrounding Balboa Park, is high relative to the rest of San Diego.
Golden Hill is home to Black Box Recording Studios, The Habitat Recording Studios, Humberto's Taco Shop, Influx Cafe, Turf Supper Club, Krakatoa & Pizzeria Luigi (which was featured on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives).