Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge is a popular walking destination for San Diegans and tourists alike. Of course, you have to find it first. It is located in the Bankers Hill, Park West, area of San Diego very near Balboa Park. In fact, if you park on the Northwest side of the park the intersection of Spruce Street and Balboa Park is only about 2 blocks South from the most Northwest corner of Balboa Park; walk six short block West and you are at the bridge. It provides a pedestrian connection between Brant Street and Front Street. The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge was built in 1912 and designated an Historical Landmark by San Diego Historical Resources January 7th, 1977.  

Okay, so there is all the technical stuff about the Bridge that I could dig up. If you know anything else, please don’t hesitate to share in a comment. What I find unique about this bridge is the location. Walk out on the bridge and you are instantly transported back to 1912. You quite literally feel like you are in the middle of a pristine Southern California Coastal Forest. You can spot a house or two but work with me here. Look both North and South, up and down Spruce Canyon. You have to search to find evidence of civilization. People I’ve talked with love this bridge. It gently sways when you walk out to the middle and instantly the noise from the City disappears.

The day I walked the bridge I shared it with a young couple taking engagement announcement pictures near the center of the bridge. I didn’t know they did that anymore, but this couple was, and is, and they were excited to be able to enjoy and share this beautiful location in announcing their engagement to the world.

After a few deep breaths of sunshine fresh coastal air and I’m off, back along Spruce Street to the park and the rest of my day. Oh, by the way, when you plan your walk to the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Cafe’. You will walk past it on you way back to your car. The food is great and the atmosphere is bright and cheery. When you RetireInSanDiego, this adventure is not to miss.

 

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