Clairemont

Clairemont is a large and populous San Diego community. It contains a number of restaurants and other activities, including the Clairemont Town Square shopping center. This shopping center has become a hotspot for many of the locals of all ages. It has its own movie theater, a wide variety of shops and restaurants, and a monthly car show. There are a few bars and clubs within Clairemont, but not as many as one would find in other areas of San Diego.

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Along with Clairemont Town Square, there are also a few other hangout areas available to enjoy. Convoy Street is a busy street with a large amount of Asian influence. There are Asian-style markets, restaurants, tea shops, and other places that are great for exploring and trying new things. There are also numerous mini-malls throughout Clairemont with many different restaurants and stores to discover. Within Clairemont there are a few separate neighborhoods: Bay Ho, North Clairemont, South Clairemont and Mount Streets. Surrounding areas include Bay Park, Pacific Beach, University City, and Linda Vista. It is also bordered by three major freeways: the 52, 5, and 805. Most areas of San Diego are easily accessible because of these. Clairemont is very family oriented; its homes are generally well-suited to large families. It has two branches of the San Diego Public Library, as well as over 20 different schools, including multiple private ones, to choose from.

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There are a large number of wonderful schools in Clairemont. In addition to grade schools, there are also two major colleges nearby: San Diego Mesa College and University of San Diego. Mesa is San Diego’s largest community college, while USD is a private Catholic university well-known for its beautiful campus. Here are all the other schools nearby: Elementary schools:

Alcott Elementary
Cadman Elementary
Field Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary
Horizon Christian Academy Elementary (private)
Lafayette Elementary
La Petite Ecole (private)
Lindbergh Schweitzer Elementary
Sequoia Elementary
Whitman Elementary

Middle schools:

Innovation Middle School
Marston Middle School
Creative Performing & Media Arts School

High schools:

Clairemont High School
Madison High School

Multiple schooling levels:

Horizon Christian Academy (private)
John Muir K-12 Magnet School
Maria Montessori School (private)
Mt. Everest Academy
The Child’s Primary School (private)
Whittier School (special needs)

Clairemont has a huge variety of wonderful dining options. Convoy Street in particular is well-known as the region’s “Little Asia”, with dozens of authentic restaurants serving up ramen, banh mi sandwiches, sushi and more.

Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
Isa.Bella Artisan Pizzeria & Beer Garden
K Sandwiches
Kitchen 4140
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
Lolita’s Taco Shop
Outback Steakhouse
Ramen Yamadaya
Sipz Fusion Cafe
Sushi Fish Attack
Tajima Ramen House
The Godfather Restaurant
Wa Dining Okan

Clairemont Town Square is the neighborhood’s flagship shopping center, containing almost anything one might need: groceries, clothing stores, dining, entertainment and more. Another shopping area is centrally located at the corner of Balboa and Genesee, A variety of ethnic markets, from La Tiendita to Balboa International to Mitsuwa, are available to expand residents’ horizons. Other options include Costco at the neighborhood’s western border, and the myriad businesses of Kearny Mesa. For those looking for the full shopping mall experience, UTC to the north and Mission and Fashion Valley Malls to the south have a virtually endless selection.