Shelltown, San Diego
| Shelltown, San Diego | |
|---|---|
| Shelltown | |
| An image looking southward on 40th Street, Naval Base San Diego in the distance | |
| Shelltown is located in the southeastern area of the city of San Diego | |
| Coordinates: 32°41′12″N 117°06′27″W / 32.6868°N 117.1074°W | |
| Country | United States of America | 
| State | California | 
| County | San Diego | 
| City | San Diego | 
| ZIP Code | 92113 | 
Shelltown is a neighborhood in San Diego, California, located within Southeast San Diego. It is bordered by National City to the south, Interstate 5 and Barrio Logan to the west, 43rd Avenue (a continuation of Highland Avenue) to the east, and Gamma Court and the neighborhood of Southcrest to the north. Prior to the 1980s the northern border of Shelltown was National Ave and many residents still consider that the northern border. Naval Base San Diego, an industrial park, and some commercial buildings are located just outside the western border of Shelltown along Main Street.