National City is a compact, affordable South Bay community just south of downtown San Diego with a walkable, diverse downtown, strong Filipino and Latin food scenes, easy transit access and bayside parks—comfortable and interesting for multi-week stays rather than a place you’ll feel stuck in.
You’re minutes from San Diego’s beaches, Balboa Park and Gaslamp nightlife, and close to Chula Vista’s bayfront trails and shopping, so quiet, budget-friendly living pairs with big-city options a short ride away.