Birdland is a neighborhood in San Diego, California. It is located between California State Route 163, Interstate 805 and Mission Valley. Most of the streets in the area are named after different bird species, hence the name of the community. Birdland should not be confused with Bird Rock, a neighborhood of La Jolla, nor with the area of Mission Hills where the streets are also named for birds. Although identified as a separate community, Birdland is within the city of San Diego’s Serra Mesa Planning Area. The area is best known for its medical facilities, including: