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Nestor is a residential neighborhood in the southern section of

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, and part of the Otay Mesa-Nestor community planning area. It neighbors

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and Otay Mesa West to the east, Egger Highlands to the north, San Ysidro to the southeast and the

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to the south. Major thoroughfares include Coronado Avenue, Saturn Boulevard, Hollister Street, and Tocayo Avenue.

History

Nestor is named for Nestor A. Young, California state assemblyman from 1884-1886 and San Diego harbormaster from 1889. The community began as farming community of

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. Nestor, along with other portions of South San Diego, was annexed from

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in 1957.

Facilities and landmarks

At its northern extreme, is the

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, the second longest running business in San Diego. The South Bay Drive-In Theatre is located on Coronado Avenue. Churches includes South Bay

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Church, Nestor

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, and Southwest Baptist Church. Parks include Berry Park and Nestor Park. Mount Olivet Cemetery opened in Nestor in 1899.

Education

Public elementary schools in Nestor are part of the

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, and include Emory Elementary, Mendoza Elementary, Nestor Language Academy Charter School, and Berry Elementary.

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, located on Hollister Street, is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District.

References

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