One of San Diego's oldest suburban neighborhoods, Normal Heights is a
mostly residential neighborhood situated above the southern rim of Mission
Valley directly west of Kensington. Situated between Interstate 805
and 15, the community is alive with a vibrant business district filled
with an eclectic mix of antique stores, coffee shops, restaurants and used
book outlets.
The local economy is nurtured by the Adams
Avenue Business Association, which oversees the Adams Avenue Business
Improvement District and sponsors two wildly popular two-day street
gatherings, the Roots Festival and the Adams Avenue Street Fair. The
classic neon "Normal Heights" sign that spans Adams Avenue is one of six
such neighborhood signs that grace the streets of District Three
communities. The community got its name from the former San Diego Normal
School, a teacher-education college that used to be located at the site
currently occupied by the San Diego Unified School District administration
offices.
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