San Diego Real Estate

Jun 16, 2008

Mira Mesa

Located in the very heart of San Diego County, Mira Mesa (pop. 80,000+), is the largest of the county’s communities. Sometimes referred to by residents as “The Mecca” due to its central location, this community covers 10,500 acres and is situated between Interstate Highway 15 to the east and I-805 to the west. Also located at its west end is Sorrento Valley, an important business and technology park and major area employer. On Mira Mesa’s northern border lies the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. At the community’s southern end is Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

The military was very influential in the establishment and early development of Mira Mesa. During the World War II era, the area served mainly as an airfield and training center. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 15, 2008

Clairemont Mesa

Tucked in between freeways I-5 and I-805 just south of SR-52 in northern San Diego County is the community of Clairemont Mesa (pop. 77,906). It was started during the post-World War II building boom of the 1950s & 1960s & covers 13.3 square miles. The freeways, state highway and several major thoroughfares afford residents of Clairemont Mesa easy access to the rest of San Diego County & points beyond.

Even though the community does not have its own coastline, the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay Park are only a quick ride west away. Clairemont Mesa gets its name partially from the dear wife of the community’s developer, Carlos Taveras, and partially from its terrain which is formed by two large canyons cutting through it. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 12, 2008

Encinitas

Encinitas (meaning “hills of live oaks” in Spanish) is a coastal community in San Diego County covering 21.5 square miles with a population of 62,774. It is actually a conglomeration of communities (Cardiff, Leucadia, Olivenhain and Old and New Encinitas) which united in 1986 to form the City of Encinitas while still retaining their unique personalities. This blending of communities contributes to the great variety of pursuits and lifestyles available to residents of the community, chief among these being flower cultivation and surfing.

The western boundary of Encinitas consists of six miles of stunningly beautiful beaches, most of which are a surfer’s dream come true. With a near perfect climate and average year-round temperature of 72 degrees, surfers can ride great waves here throughout the year. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 01, 2008