For some people and myself watching landing airplanes passing above your head is a pleasant sight.
San Diego International Airport is located right in the heart of San Diego. Everyone in downtown can see airplanes landing and taking off at Lindbergh Field.
If you like to watch airplanes from up close, you have to get to Albatross st street and Ivy street corner, this is the place I noticed is the best spot to watch planes touch down on the landing strip.
Don't worry about the neighbors, people come her often day and night.