Thinking about moving to Downtown San Diego? Before you pack your bags, you’ll want to hear the 7 big reasons people avoid it — from late-night noise, parking nightmares, and high HOA fees… to challenges you might not expect, like homelessness and small living spaces. But here’s the twist: for every reason to avoid downtown, there’s also a reason you might actually love it — the energy of Petco Park concerts, resort-style condo amenities, walkability, views, and more. Is downtown overpriced and overrated… or the perfect place to start your San Diego journey? Stick around — the answers might surprise you.