Mission Hills
OH! San Diego 2025
Sunday, March 9th
About Mission Hills
Mission Hills, located just north of downtown San Diego, is a historic neighborhood known for its early 20th-century architecture and panoramic views of the city and bay. It offers a blend of residential charm and vibrant business areas, featuring boutique shops, diverse restaurants, and active community organizations. Parks such as Pioneer Park and Mission Hills Park provide green spaces for recreation and community gatherings. The neighborhood's commitment to preserving its rich history and fostering a close-knit community makes Mission Hills a distinctive and desirable part of San Diego.
Patterson Engineering, Inc.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING OFFICE
928 Fort Stockton Dr Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92103
Self-guided Tour: SUN 10am-4pm
HUB Location
- Light refreshments will be served
Patterson Engineering, Inc. (PEI) is located in the heart of the Mission Hills Business District and is sought after for specialties in luxury residential, multi-family, and commercial structural design. PEI has been nationally recognized for its engineering excellence, sustainability, innovation, and aesthetic integrity, and was honored at the state level in 2024 with four residential design awards. Visit the office to view samples of the award-winning projects that have been an integral part of the firm for over 18 years.
Architect/Designer: Unknown
Sasan Lofts
MICRO UNITS
901 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Guided Tour: SUN 10am-4pm, Every 45 minutes
A bold, blushing exterior featuring graceful curves, intricate tile work and delicate décor—Nakhshab Development & Design’s latest mixed-use property combines elements of retro glam (think French art deco) and tropical modernism (a la the calming pinks and greens of the Beverly Hills Hotel). Replacing a run-down one-story strip mall, Nakhshab introduced an eight-story showstopper to infuse Mission Hills with fresh, vibrant architecture and exciting new hospitality concepts.
Architect/Designer: Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc.
Safdie Rabines Architects
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
925 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Self-guided Tour: SUN 1pm-4pm
The office of Safdie Rabines Architects, is an award-winning architecture, interiors and urban design firm established in 1993 by husband-and-wife Ricardo Rabines and Taal Safdie. Driven to continually create meaningful places that integrate buildings and nature, SRA’s work encompasses several residential typologies including custom single-family homes; institutional designs for clients such as UC San Diego and UCLA; and a focus on civic, commercial, and infrastructure projects within and beyond San Diego.
Architect/Designer: Unknown
Mission Hills Nursery
NURSERY
1525 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Self-guided Tour: SUN 10am-4pm
Mission Hills Nursery is San Diego's oldest retail garden center established in 1910 by Kate Sessions. Our nursery has been growing green for over 115 years. Beautifying San Diego's landscapes. There will also be a “Tomatomania” event at the nursery!
Architect/Designer: Unknown
Castle Ferreira
RESIDENTIAL
4436 Plumosa Way, San Diego, CA 92103
Guided Tour: SUN 10am-3pm, Hourly
Guided Tour Registration Required: Here
Step back in time to 1850s Portugal and uncover the majestic Castle Ferreira, a stunning architectural masterpiece nearly a decade in the making. This recently completed castle complex boasts four buildings arranged around a charming European-style plaza. Constructed with over 700,000 lbs of limestone imported directly from Portugal, the castle showcases traditional masonry techniques, resulting in timeless stone walls that evoke a sense of Old World craftsmanship. Explore its hidden passageways, admire the church with its flying buttresses, and take in breathtaking 220° panoramic views of Mission Bay and Mission Valley. Castle Ferreira is a one-of-a-kind property, blending rich history with modern comforts in Southern California.
Architect/Designer: Lone Steiger
Fort Oak
RESTAURANT
1011 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Self-guided Tour: SUN 10am-1pm
The Fort, designed by Jonathan Segal FAIA in San Diego’s Mission Hills, integrates a restored 1920s Art Deco Ford Dealership with a modern eight-story mixed-use apartment complex. Collaborating with the community and preservation groups, the project recreated the dealership as a standalone focal point rather than just preserving its façade. The building consists of three distinct elements: the historic dealership, a two-story horizontally screened structure, and a vertical finned tower. It includes 23 apartments—three designated for very low-income housing—six live-work studios, and a restaurant. Architectural details, such as screened panels and fins, pay homage to the site’s automotive history.
Architect/Designer: Jonathan Segal FAIA
SD Art Advisory
ART STUDIO
3977 Falcon St, San Diego, CA 92103
Self-guided Tour: SUN 10am-4pm
- There will be beverages served and a painting Raffle!
Alejandro Salazar is a Harvard-educated artist, curator, and gallerist deeply committed to fostering the arts in San Diego. As the founder of SD Art Advisory, he specializes in curating exhibitions, advising collectors, and supporting emerging and established artists. With years of experience in the art world, Alejandro has built a reputation for his keen eye, innovative approach, and dedication to creating meaningful art experiences. Through SD Art Advisory, he bridges the gap between artists and collectors, offering expert guidance in acquisitions, curation, and art investment and engaging the community through exhibitions and mentorship programs.
Architect/Designer: Renovated by Delores Campell and her Husband
Salon Sloane and Walking Tour
HAIR SALON & HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
1605 W. Lewis St., San Diego, CA 92103
Self-guided Tour: SUN 10am-1pm
Guided Tour: 10am, 12pm
Guided Tour Registration Required: Here
A Streetcar Through Mission Hills
Join us for “A Streetcar Through Mission Hills,” a guided walking tour along a former streetcar line in the historic Mission Hills neighborhood. This 60–90-minute tour will be led by Barry Hager, co-founder of Mission Hills Heritage, a community-based nonprofit focused on historic preservation. The tour will explore the streetcar’s route through Mission Hills and the beautiful homes built along it. Learn about Kate Sessions’ nursery, which was adjacent to the rails, the development spurred by the streetcar, and the builders and early residents who shaped the area. View homes in various architectural styles built by some of San Diego’s leading builders of the time, including Nathan Rigdon, Morris B. Irvin, Alexander Schrieber, and Martin V. Melhorn, along with a home designed by the renowned early 20th-century architect Richard Requa. We will gather at Salon Sloane, 1605 W. Lewis Street—a historic Mission Revival-style building in the West Lewis business district of Mission Hills, constructed in 1911 as part of the Rigdon Block.
Architect/Designer: Unknown