East has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. East is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however noise can be bothersome around Interstate 5. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this area; there are around 40 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like Cal Anderson Park and Volunteer Park, resulting in them being very easy to access from most locations within the community. Furthermore, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets. Finally, there are many things to do in this community to discover. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are often lots of people around, and with its over 50 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.