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Encanto
Encanto is a hilly neighborhood in the southeastern part of the City of San Diego, California, and gives its name to a wider planning area of eight neighborhoods.
Where is Encanto, and what is it like?
Encanto is a hilly urban neighborhood in southeastern San Diego, in the Southeast San Diego region. Its name is Spanish for charm, and its ZIP code is 92114. State Route 94, Oak Park and Broadway Heights lie to the north. O'Farrell, also called South Encanto, is to the south. Emerald Hills and Valencia Park are to the west, and the city of Lemon Grove is to the east.
The area is mostly low-density housing, with commercial and industrial businesses near the major streets. The city says Encanto has kept much of its semi-rural character, while the other communities in its planning area are largely suburban, with single-family homes.
Encanto is in San Diego City Council District 4.
What does Encanto mean as a planning area?
The name Encanto usually points to this one neighborhood. It can also mean the wider planning area, which the city calls the Encanto Neighborhoods. It covers eight communities: Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Lincoln Park, O'Farrell, Valencia Park and Encanto itself.
The Encanto Neighborhoods Community Plan was adopted on November 16, 2015. The southern part of the area lies within the Chollas Watershed.
How did Encanto begin?
Encanto was subdivided in 1907 and advertised for suburban homes and small farms. The hills and canyons of the area form the historic South Chollas Valley.
The city says Encanto kept much of its semi-rural character, while the seven other communities in the planning area are largely suburban.
What businesses and shopping areas are in Encanto?
The community plan expands retail, commercial and light industrial areas along the main transportation corridors and around the trolley stops. Market Street Village is described as the cultural center of the area. It lies along Chollas Creek near the Euclid Avenue and Market Street trolley stop.
How do people get around Encanto?
There are San Diego Trolley stops at 47th Street and Market Street, and at Euclid Avenue and Market Street. State Route 94 runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood.
What schools serve Encanto?
Schools in the area are served mainly by the San Diego Unified School District, along with some charter and private schools. The O'Farrell Charter Schools serve O'Farrell students. Morse High School and Keiller Leadership Academy are in neighboring Skyline. Keiller is a charter school partnered with the University of San Diego. Lincoln High School is in nearby Lincoln Park.
Many Encanto students use the district's Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program to ride buses to high schools farther north, including Mira Mesa, Mission Bay, Scripps Ranch, Canyon Hills and University City.
What open space is in Encanto?
The Chollas Creek Enhancement Program is working on open space and the restoration of native plants in Encanto and nearby neighborhoods.
Find a local business in Encanto
Encanto is covered by the South San Diego guide. Start with the businesses in Encanto itself, or look across the whole guide by what they do.
Businesses in EncantoQuestions about Encanto
- Where is Encanto in San Diego?
- Encanto is in southeastern San Diego, south of State Route 94 and west of the city of Lemon Grove. Its ZIP code is 92114.
- What does Encanto mean?
- Encanto is Spanish for charm.
- Which neighborhoods are in the Encanto planning area?
- Eight: Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Lincoln Park, O'Farrell, Valencia Park and Encanto itself.
- When was Encanto first subdivided?
- Encanto was subdivided in 1907 and advertised for suburban homes and small farms.
- Is there a trolley in Encanto?
- Yes. There are trolley stops at 47th Street and Market Street, and at Euclid Avenue and Market Street.
- Is there a local business directory for Encanto?
- Yes. Encanto is covered by the South San Diego guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Encanto and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Encanto?
- Open the South San Diego guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Encanto cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.