Morena Boulevard and West Morena Boulevard are the thoroughfares that comprise this centrally located shopping and dining district,  which is near Mission Valley and Mission Bay. It’s easily accessible via Interstate 5 at Sea World Drive. And as you might expect, it is also a very desirable place to reside, especially the view homes on the hill overlooking Mission Bay. You will also find good neighborhood restaurants and well-known furniture and home decorating stores here as well. Plus, the Coaster and Amtrak pass up and down its western boundary several times a day. It sounds ideal, doesn’t it?

Morena Boulevand: Shopping & Dining

You will definitely be delighted with the superb selection of family owned restaurants. Highly recommended is Andre’s Cuban Restaurant (24) at 1235 Morena Blvd. (619-275-4114). You’ll enjoy the amazing flavors that make Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine so good. They serve both lunch and dinner. Use their discount coupon to get one entree free with the purchase of one entree and 2 drinks. And if you are looking for the perfect place for a wedding or party venue, Andres is the place. Next door at 1249 Morena Blvd. is their authentic Cuban & Puerto Rican market.

Outstanding Shopping and Selection

Also calling Bay Park home is the one and only City Lights Year ’Round Christmas & Collectibles Emporium (10) at 1212 Knoxville St. (619-275-1006). Imagine 40,000 square feet of everything you could ever want for Christmas and more. The moment you walk in the door you’ll be mesmerized with glittering ornaments, holiday decor and jolly Santas. Print their coupon oto recieve a free San Diego ornament with purchase.

Great Stores for Home Decorating

For more destination shopping at its best, discover Hauser’s Patio & Rattan at 11890 Morena Blvd. (619-275-4770). Hauser is the undisputed leader in tasteful wicker and rattan furniture as well as stylish patio sets and unique decore items. On the same block, is the one and only Genghis Khan Furniture store at 1136 Morena Blvd. (619-275-1182). Expect to step into a treasure trove of exotic yet superb Chinese furniture.

The University of San Diego

Located on a hill overlooking Mission Valley and Mission Bay is the gorgeous University of San Diego at 5998 Alcala Park (619-260-4600). A stroll through the magnificent campus, which has a country club feel, will explain why students choose to study at this liberal arts university. Some describe it as the Norte Dame of the West. It is also renowned for its impressive law school.