All major cities have them and since San Diego is a very nice place in regards to climate, we have our share as well. Since I’ve lived here and have been a downtown San Diego realtor, this topic has come up with my clients. Most people call these people bums but I prefer transients or urban campers.
Now, San Diego has a proposed plan to give the homeless a one-way bus ticket out of San Diego. The Port of San Diego is looking into a plan that could make this happen and transport the homeless that live along San Diego Bay. If approved, they will work with Downtown San Diego Partnership that already has a similar plan. They have created The Work Your Way Home where the urban campers work for a specific time and then they will receive their ticket. They are helping the community and they are receiving a bus ticket. Both parties win!
There are currently 943 urban campers living along the coast from Chula Vista up through San Diego.