Coastal Gems In San Diego County
The San Diego coast is known for its stunning ocean view properties. Whether it’s a small cottage in a resort town or a private beach estate there is certainly something for everyone’s tastes and budget. Get acquainted with some of the popular ocean front communities in San Diego County.
Carlsbad
This scenic community boasts gorgeous beaches worldclass restaurants and resorts. Carlsbad is known for its high quality of life and prides itself on highly rated schools and responsible growth practices that include land preservation for animal habitats and community green space.
The La Costa Resort and Spa is part of a massive residential community in Carlsbad that consists of two 18hole golf courses hotel condominium units 19 tennis courts boutiques and fine dining.
Population 2006: 92928
Median Sales Price as of Dec/08: 558000
Things to See and Do:
Carlsbad Village Art amp; Antique Mall Contains over 15000 square feet of shopping and over 100 antique dealers and artisans.
LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort amp; Spa
Witch Creek Winery
The annual village Street Faire is the largest in North America drawing over 120000 visitors.
La Costa Resort and Spa
Mission Beach
This community has an ideal coastal location resting on a popular stretch of beach known as The Strand. With two miles of boardwalk on one side and the ocean on the other this is a popular spot for visitors and residents alike. Home to the famous Belmont Park amusement park and the Big Dipper roller Coaster this community is big on fun sun and surf.
Mission Beach was originally developed as a resort town where people could come and spend their summer vacation. The relaxed lifestyle took hold as permanent homes began cropping up until Mission Beach became a distinct neighborhood of San Diego.
Currently Mission Beach is one of the most densely populated areas in San Diego due to an abundance of small lots from the 1930′s and 40′s that housed small summer cottages.
Median Sales Price as of Dec/08: 504000
Things to See and Do:
4600acre Mission Bay Park
Belmont Park Amusement Park
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
Mission Bay Golf Course
Sea World
Del Mar
Del Mar “Where the surf meets the turf” is just as famous for its gorgeous beaches as for the renowned Del Mar Racetrack. Once frequented by the likes of Bing Crosby Pat O’Brien and Jimmy Durante the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is one of the most esteemed organizations in the racing community.
Long walks on the 2mile stretch of beach worldclass restaurants and scenic landscape make Del Mar an ideal romantic getaway. Custom homes dot the canyons and hillsides boasting spectacular views in secluded private settings.
Things to See and Do:
Del Mar Racetrack
San Diego County Fair
Torrey Pines State Beach
Powerhouse Community Center
About the writer: Joshua Sloan is your San Diego real estate agent at SanDiegoRealEstateBuzz.com. If you’re looking for Rancho Santa Fe real estate for sale Joshua can help.
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