<h1 style="text-align: center;">Mission Valley, <em>San Diego</em></h1>
<p>Just outside downtown San Diego, Mission Valley features one of the highest concentrations of food and shopping in the county. It also has the best representation of public transportation options, where you &nbsp;can grab the trolley (like the subway, but above ground), or a bus, and get most anywhere. Housing here is geared more toward the working professional, with condos and townhomes scattered throughout. The median home price is $465,000.</p>
<p>Upscale shopping can be done at Fashion Valley, one of several Simon malls in the county. It's an outdoor mall that features retailers like Tiffany's and Tesla. Dining includes The Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang's, along with a large food court. Outside the mall, you'll find all the usual suspects: Ikea, Costco, Target.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mission Valley offers a bit of relief for your pets, in dog park form. There are several around the area, but little in the way of hiking or biking. A short distance away, Mission Trails Regional Park offers 50 square miles of hiking and mountain biking, with trails ranging from beginning to expert.</p>