Things to do
Things to do in Talmadge
Gated street entrances, 1920s Spanish homes, and a quiet grid tucked between Kensington and City Heights.
Things to do
Talmadge GatesLandmark
The cast-metal entrance gates designed by Frank R. Carlson and cast in 1927, still standing at the neighborhood's entrances.
Talmadge Park Estates Historic DistrictLandmark
A self-guided walk through the National Register district listed in 2024, with Spanish Revival, bungalow, Cape Cod and Normandy-style houses.
Cliff May housesLandmark
Several residences by the architect best known for popularizing the California ranch house are scattered through the tract, viewable from the street.
Talmadge traffic circleLandmark
The circle at the heart of the neighborhood serves as its informal town square and gathering point.
Talmadge Artist TourArts
Local artists open home studios to visitors during the annual fall tour.
Adams Avenue in KensingtonShopping
The neighboring village strip just west of Fairmount Avenue offers cafes and restaurants a short drive or walk away.
San Diego State UniversitySports
The campus lies just east, bringing Aztec basketball and campus arts events within easy reach.
El Cajon BoulevardShopping
Talmadge's southern edge runs along the boulevard's mix of Vietnamese restaurants, markets and Rapid bus stops.
Eat & drink
Kensington CafeNeighborhood cafe
The Adams Avenue coffeehouse just west of Talmadge is a regular stop for neighbors.
Ponce's Mexican RestaurantMexican restaurant
A family-run Kensington institution on Adams Avenue popular with Talmadge and Kensington residents.
Annual events
Talmadge Artist TourOctober
Neighborhood artists open their studios; the 2024 edition was held Oct. 19.
Kensington-Talmadge Holiday Lights Bike RideDecember
A community bike ride past decorated houses organized by the local business association, which held its 10th annual ride in 2024.
Talmadge Community PartyAnnual (date varies)
A neighborhood block party with live music, games, food and activities for kids and adults.