San Diego Real Estate

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 »

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 »

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 »

Solano Beach

Oceanside

Oceanside is a beachfront community of over 170,000 located in northern San Diego County between San Diego and Los Angeles. The City serves as a major transportation link serving both metropolitan areas; however, the City’s greatest pride is beautiful beaches, beautiful surf and the best vacation weather anywhere in the world. Those who visit here always come back. For those who have yet to make their first visit, here’s more of what Oceanside has to offer: City of Oceanside Official Website and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

Carlsbad

Carlsbad is a seaside resort-town in the North County section of San Diego County, California. According to the state Department of Finance, the city had a total population of 90,271 in 2003. It is the most expensive coastal city in North County, San Diego.

Because of its desirable location, relatively low population density and high performing school districts, the city is seen to have a high quality of life. Land is also a premium, thus, real estate is rather expensive even for Southern California. The annual Forbes Magazine ranking of the “Most Expensive ZIP Codes” in the U.S ranked Carlsbad as one of the most expensive in the nation. Read the rest of this entry »

Coronado

Coronado (meaning “the crowned one” in Spanish) is a picturesque peninsular community of 7.4 square miles located at the southwestern corner of San Diego County. It is almost completely surrounded by water and would be an island except for a long, narrow strip of land called The Silver Strand running from its south end to the mainland of San Diego County, connecting at Imperial Beach. State Highway 75 runs along “The Strand” (as it’s called locally) providing motor vehicle access to Coronado. On Coronado’s east side lies San Diego Bay and on its west, the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, homeowners on Coronado’s east side have not only views of picturesque San Diego Bay, but also of San Diego’s expansive skyline which is especially lovely at night. Residents on the west enjoy views of gorgeous white sand beaches and spectacular ocean sunsets. Read the rest of this entry »

University City

University City is a community in the City of San Diego, California. It is located in the area of the city that is bounded by three freeways: Interstate 5, Interstate 805, and California State Highway 52. These freeways form a triangular border around the region, hence the area is often referred to as “the Golden Triangle”. There are two distinct parts of University City, divided by Rose Canyon (and the railroad tracks). South of Rose Canyon is the older part of University City (University Square, San Diego), centered on Governor Drive. South UC is primarily single family homes, and local commercial centers. The eastern mesas of North UC have more recently been developed for industrial use, Read the rest of this entry »

Scripps Ranch

Scripps Ranch was originally a 400 acre ranch owned by Ellen Browning Scripps. Scripps Ranch, California, is an inland community within the City of San Diego. It is located east of Interstate 15, North of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and South of Poway, CA.

According to the San Diego County Assessor’s Office’s 2006 estimates, the neighborhood is diverse in age with 28% under 18 and 7.3% over 65. The median age was 38.6. There were 2.78 persons per household. The median household income was $117,758; 44.5% of the 11,593 households made $100,000 or more and 8% made $29,999 or less.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article “Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California”.

Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is a neighborhood of San Diego, bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Beach to the south, Interstate 5 to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. While largely populated by surfers and college students, the population is becoming more professional and affluent due to rising property and rental costs. “PB”, as it is known as by local residents, is also home to one of San Diego’s larger nightlife areas, with dozens of bars and eateries lining main east-west street Garnet and north-south street Mission. A golden beach in Pacific Beach stretches for miles from the Mission Bay jetty to the cliffs of La Jolla. A sidewalk, the boardwalk, running along the beach, Read the rest of this entry »