30th Street (San Diego)
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30th Street is a major north-south road in San Diego, California
on the east side of Balboa Park. It connects several of the densest urban communities of Central San Diego
and has a high rate of pedestrian activity. In recent years, 30th Street has become known nationally for its prominent craft beer culture.
in 1870 and North Park
in 1893, along what would eventually become the 30th Street corridor. In 1905, the Bartlett Webster developing company extended streetcar service through South Park, ushering in a period of rapid growth. In 1912, North Park's first high-rise, known today as the Western Dental Building, was built on the corner of 30th Street and University Avenue.
To accommodate transit between these quickly developing neighborhoods, the 30th Street trolley bridge, a wood and steel truss bridge
, was built in 1908 across Switzer Canyon
. In 1956, the aging original bridge was demolished and replaced in 1957 with the 30th Street causeway that remains to this day.
Between the 1930s and the 1950s, the intersection of 30th Street and University Avenue in North Park was one of San Diego's major city centers. However, as was seen in many urban areas throughout the United States, white flight
and suburbanization
in the latter half of the 20th century devastated many communities along the 30th Street corridor. The early 2000s have witnessed a resurgence in these historic neighborhoods due to new urbanism
. Across its communities, 30th Street has seen many shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants open in the last decade contributing to high rates of pedestrian activity.
, North Park
, South Park
, Burlingame
, and Golden Hill
. Throughout these neighborhoods, 30th Street features high levels of pedestrian activity relative to most of San Diego due to its density of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. South of the 94 freeway
, 30th Street also connects Grant Hill
and Logan Heights
. In North Park, 30th Street runs along side of the Ray Street Arts District
.
named San Diego the best beer city in the United States and said that "30th Street in North and South Parks is easily the nation's best beer boulevard." The magazine pointed out that San Diego now has more microbreweries than Portland, Oregon
, and went on to say that it "is the new beer capital of the U.S." and that "the variety of beers across the city is the most eclectic in the country."
As more microbreweries have opened throughout San Diego county, 30th Street has become the spotlight for the region's craft beer. Numerous bars along the street cater to aficionados and specialize in local brews, including Hamilton's Tavern, Toronado, The Linkery, and Ritual Tavern. 30th Street also hosts or participates in numerous annual events that spotlight craft beer, including San Diego Beer Week and the North Park Festival of the Arts. The street is the namesake of Green Flash Brewing Company
's 30th Street Pale Ale.
In 2010, Food & Wine Magazine
highlighted 30th Street through North Park and South Park as a top craft beer destination and said that San Diego has "one of the most dynamic beer scenes in America and arguably the world."
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
on the east side of Balboa Park. It connects several of the densest urban communities of Central San Diego
Central San Diego
Central San Diego is an urban region in San Diego, California. It comprises the core urban neighborhoods surrounding Balboa Park and Downtown San Diego...
and has a high rate of pedestrian activity. In recent years, 30th Street has become known nationally for its prominent craft beer culture.
History
San Diego's first suburbs began appearing in the late 19th century, including South ParkSouth Park, San Diego, California
Central portion of San Diego and neighborhood boundariesSouth Park is a neighborhood in San Diego, California located east of Balboa Park, and borne out of its southern neighbor Golden Hill. "South Park" is also north of Grant Hill and south of North Park, the boundary being Juniper Street...
in 1870 and North Park
North Park, San Diego, California
North Park is a neighborhood in San Diego, California, USA. It is situated to the northeast of Balboa Park, bounded on the north by the canyons overlooking Mission Valley, on the south by Switzer Canyon and the South Park neighborhood, on the east by Interstate 805 and City Heights, and on the...
in 1893, along what would eventually become the 30th Street corridor. In 1905, the Bartlett Webster developing company extended streetcar service through South Park, ushering in a period of rapid growth. In 1912, North Park's first high-rise, known today as the Western Dental Building, was built on the corner of 30th Street and University Avenue.
To accommodate transit between these quickly developing neighborhoods, the 30th Street trolley bridge, a wood and steel truss bridge
Truss bridge
A truss bridge is a bridge composed of connected elements which may be stressed from tension, compression, or sometimes both in response to dynamic loads. Truss bridges are one of the oldest types of modern bridges...
, was built in 1908 across Switzer Canyon
Switzer Canyon
Switzer Canyon is a canyon in San Diego, California. It is situated to the east of Balboa Park and serves as the boundary between the neighborhoods of North Park and South Park in Central San Diego...
. In 1956, the aging original bridge was demolished and replaced in 1957 with the 30th Street causeway that remains to this day.
Between the 1930s and the 1950s, the intersection of 30th Street and University Avenue in North Park was one of San Diego's major city centers. However, as was seen in many urban areas throughout the United States, white flight
White flight
White flight has been a term that originated in the United States, starting in the mid-20th century, and applied to the large-scale migration of whites of various European ancestries from racially mixed urban regions to more racially homogeneous suburban or exurban regions. It was first seen as...
and suburbanization
Suburbanization
Suburbanization a term used to describe the growth of areas on the fringes of major cities. It is one of the many causes of the increase in urban sprawl. Many residents of metropolitan regions work within the central urban area, choosing instead to live in satellite communities called suburbs...
in the latter half of the 20th century devastated many communities along the 30th Street corridor. The early 2000s have witnessed a resurgence in these historic neighborhoods due to new urbanism
New urbanism
New Urbanism is an urban design movement, which promotes walkable neighborhoods that contain a range of housing and job types. It arose in the United States in the early 1980s, and has gradually continued to reform many aspects of real estate development, urban planning, and municipal land-use...
. Across its communities, 30th Street has seen many shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants open in the last decade contributing to high rates of pedestrian activity.
Neighborhoods
Running north and south on the east side of Balboa Park, 30th Street connects several dense and historic neighborhoods, including University HeightsUniversity Heights, San Diego, California
University Heights is a neighborhood in Central San Diego, California centered around Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. The area is filled with a number of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and artist's studios primarily on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Live entertainment can be found most...
, North Park
North Park, San Diego, California
North Park is a neighborhood in San Diego, California, USA. It is situated to the northeast of Balboa Park, bounded on the north by the canyons overlooking Mission Valley, on the south by Switzer Canyon and the South Park neighborhood, on the east by Interstate 805 and City Heights, and on the...
, South Park
South Park, San Diego, California
Central portion of San Diego and neighborhood boundariesSouth Park is a neighborhood in San Diego, California located east of Balboa Park, and borne out of its southern neighbor Golden Hill. "South Park" is also north of Grant Hill and south of North Park, the boundary being Juniper Street...
, Burlingame
Burlingame, San Diego, California
Burlingame is a neighborhood in San Diego, California bordered by North Park to the North and East, and by South Park to the South, although over the last decade Burlingame has increasingly been considered a sub-neighborhood of South Park...
, and Golden Hill
Golden Hill, San Diego, California
Golden Hill is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It is located south of Balboa Park, north of Sherman Heights/Highway 94 , and east of Downtown....
. Throughout these neighborhoods, 30th Street features high levels of pedestrian activity relative to most of San Diego due to its density of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. South of the 94 freeway
California State Route 94
State Route 94 in the U.S. state of California is the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway from Interstate 5 in Downtown San Diego to the end of the freeway portion past Route 125 in Spring Valley; the non-freeway segment of SR 94 is Campo Road....
, 30th Street also connects Grant Hill
Grant Hill, San Diego, California
Grant Hill is a neighborhood in San Diego, California bordered by Golden Hill to the North, Stockton to the East, Sherman Heights to the West, and Logan Heights to the South. 30th Street connects Grant Hill to the neighborhoods of Golden Hill and South Park....
and Logan Heights
Logan Heights, San Diego, California
Logan Heights is a neighborhood in central San Diego, California. It is bordered by Interstate 5 on the south and west, Interstate 15 on the east, and Imperial Avenue on the north.-History:...
. In North Park, 30th Street runs along side of the Ray Street Arts District
Ray Street Arts District
The Ray Street Arts District is an arts district in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, California.-Location:The Ray Street Arts District is centered on Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way in North Park, San Diego, California, and often includes 30th Street to the west as...
.
Craft Beer
Over the last decade, 30th Street has become well-known nationally for its prominent craft beer culture. In 2009, Men's JournalMen's Journal
Men's Journal is an American men's lifestyle magazine focused on outdoor recreation and comprising editorials on the outdoors, environmental issues, health and fitness, style and fashion, and "gear". It is owned by Jann Wenner of Wenner Media....
named San Diego the best beer city in the United States and said that "30th Street in North and South Parks is easily the nation's best beer boulevard." The magazine pointed out that San Diego now has more microbreweries than Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, and went on to say that it "is the new beer capital of the U.S." and that "the variety of beers across the city is the most eclectic in the country."
As more microbreweries have opened throughout San Diego county, 30th Street has become the spotlight for the region's craft beer. Numerous bars along the street cater to aficionados and specialize in local brews, including Hamilton's Tavern, Toronado, The Linkery, and Ritual Tavern. 30th Street also hosts or participates in numerous annual events that spotlight craft beer, including San Diego Beer Week and the North Park Festival of the Arts. The street is the namesake of Green Flash Brewing Company
Green Flash Brewing Company
Green Flash Brewing Co. is a craft brewery headquartered in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, California. It was founded by Mike and Lisa Hinkley in 2002 in Vista, California before moving to its San Diego location in May 2011.-West coast style ales:...
's 30th Street Pale Ale.
In 2010, Food & Wine Magazine
Food & Wine Magazine
Food & Wine is a monthly magazine published by American Express Publishing. It was founded in 1978 by Ariane and Michael Batterberry. It features recipes, cooking tips, travel information, restaurant reviews, chefs, wine pairings and seasonal/holiday content and has been credited by The New York...
highlighted 30th Street through North Park and South Park as a top craft beer destination and said that San Diego has "one of the most dynamic beer scenes in America and arguably the world."
See also
- Craft beer
- Breweries of San Diego County
- New UrbanismNew urbanismNew Urbanism is an urban design movement, which promotes walkable neighborhoods that contain a range of housing and job types. It arose in the United States in the early 1980s, and has gradually continued to reform many aspects of real estate development, urban planning, and municipal land-use...
- Urban Communities of San Diego
- North Park, San DiegoNorth Park, San Diego, CaliforniaNorth Park is a neighborhood in San Diego, California, USA. It is situated to the northeast of Balboa Park, bounded on the north by the canyons overlooking Mission Valley, on the south by Switzer Canyon and the South Park neighborhood, on the east by Interstate 805 and City Heights, and on the...
- South Park, San DiegoSouth Park, San Diego, CaliforniaCentral portion of San Diego and neighborhood boundariesSouth Park is a neighborhood in San Diego, California located east of Balboa Park, and borne out of its southern neighbor Golden Hill. "South Park" is also north of Grant Hill and south of North Park, the boundary being Juniper Street...