<h1 style="text-align: center;">Lemon Grove, <em>San Diego</em></h1>
<p>Directly east of downtown San Diego, Lemon Grove is an older community. Marked by the giant lemon in the town center, Lemon Grove is home to 25,000 residents. Originally part of Mission San Diego de Alcal&aacute;, it was later converted to grow subtropical fruit, which included its namesake lemons. The median home price is $420,000.</p>
<p>Shopping and dining choices in Lemon Grove are a bit limited, and are mainly fast food or fast casual. El Pollo Grill (not to be confused with the fast food chain of a similar name) makes delicious flame-grilled chicken, and traditional Mexican food. For shopping, stop by Albertson's, the local mid-price grocery chain, or Sprouts Farmers Market. It's a regular store, but offers a good selection of organic, fresh and alternative diet options.</p>
<p>Lemon Grove has a small assortment of parks, including a dog park, and skate park. It's nearby to La Mesa, so you can easily cross the freeway and check out Lake Murray's trails for walking and biking. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>