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del mar: Walk to the Beach! Uh, No Frickin’ Way - 03/11/12 08:03 PM
Walk to the Beach! Uh, No Frickin’ Way  
Living along the coast in Carlsbad, I often get requests from buyers seeking primary or vacation homes to enjoy a slice of the Southern California life where they can “walk to the beach.”
 
I get that, as I would enjoy that, too, and have in past homes.
 
It’s a loaded request, since first and foremost it brings with it the issue of price.
 
How MUCH are you willing or able to pay for the privilege of walking to the beach?
 
Many buyers, in the general region but more … (70 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Home Decorating and Remodeling Show 2012 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Starts Today, January 27 - 01/27/12 10:14 AM
Del Mar Home Decorating and Remodeling Show 2012 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Starts Today  
That’s right, today is the start of the annual Del Mar Home Decorating and Remodeling Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar.
 
The Del Mar Home Decorating and Remodeling Show 2012 runs through Sunday the 29th and is open 10 – 6 today, 10 - 7 tomorrow, and from 10 until 5 on Sunday.
 
And it’s FREE!! Except you do have to pay for parking ($9) as is true of most events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
 
The theme of the … (1 comments)

del mar: It’s December and Time for the Annual Holiday of Lights and Holiday Hayride in Del Mar - 12/02/11 10:43 PM
 It’s December and Time for the Annual Holiday of Lights and Holiday Hayride in Del Mar
 
 
It’s holiday time again, which means the 17th Annual Holiday of Lights and the “Holiday Hayride” are back at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar California.
 
The Holiday of Lights opened Thanksgiving evening, offering the largest animated seasonal display on the West Coast and a fun tradition for many residents in the area. There are over 400 lighted animated scenes to drive past along a 1.5 mile course.
 
Another popular part of the festivities is the “Holiday … (7 comments)

del mar: The Scream Zone 2011 in Del Mar - Halloween Fun at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar, CA - 10/22/11 06:00 PM
The Scream Zone in Del Mar | Halloween Fun at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar, CA  
The Scream Zone 2011 is well underway, scaring young and old alike at the famed Del Mar Fair Grounds in Del Mar, CA.
 

 
The Scream Zone has been a popular, interactive Halloween event for ages, and 2011 promises to be not different. [photo courtesy of lobo235 on Flickr] 
 
The Scream Zone opened September 30 and will only last until, you guessed it, Halloween itself on the 31st.
 
With a reputation as the largest, and perhaps scariest, … (23 comments)

del mar: Gearing Up for the Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon at Dog Beach in Del Mar CA - 09/09/11 02:14 PM
Gearing Up for the Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon at Dog Beach in Del Mar CA  
Folks, and canines, are gearing up for the SURF DOG SURF-A-THON being held this coming Sunday, September 11, Sunday September 25th at Dog Beach (a.k.a. North Beach) in Del Mar, CA. (Note - due to the massive power outage yesterday in San Diego they JUST rescheduled from Sept. 11 to the 25th).
 
Visit Dog Beach in Del Mar, CA
 

 
This heart warming event, being held on a particularly momentous day, raises funds to support the Helen Woodward Animal Center, as well as … (11 comments)

del mar: Fun Time at the 2011 Del Mar Races in Del Mar CA - 07/14/11 07:13 PM
Fun Time at the 2011 Del Mar Races in Del Mar CA  It's almost post time at the Del Mar Racetrack, "where the turf meets the surf" in Del Mar, California. 
The famed Del Mar Racing season will be opening Friday July 20, 2011 at the Del Mar Fair Grounds and Race Track with Opening Day (40,000+ expected), the Hats Contest (with prizes in several categories), lots of celebs, and of course a few horses.
The Del Mar Racing Season will run from July 20 through September 7, 2 days past Labor Day, with racing from Wednesdays through Sundays. 
You can … (25 comments)

del mar: Cardiovascular Disease Foundation Fundraiser | En Fuego Cantina & Grill in Del Mar, CA on February 2, 2011 - 01/15/11 08:43 PM
Cardiovascular Disease Foundation Fundraiser at En Fuego Cantina & Grill in Del Mar, CA February 2, 2011  The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation (CVDF) in Carlsbad is having a big fundraiser on February 2, 2011 at the popular En Fuego Cantina & Grill in downtown Del Mar, CA to celebrate America Heart Month. 
I've eaten at En Fuego Cantina a couple of times and the food and ambiance are terrific. 
But this is not about food. Well, it is, sort of, because the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation will receive 10% of all sales between 6 pm and closing to benefit CVDF programs and services. 
Plus, … (8 comments)

del mar: Will They Stay or Will They Go | Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack in Del Mar CA - 12/15/10 01:15 AM
Will They Stay or Will They Go?? Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack in Del Mar CA  The burning question these days, with some of the usual politics, name-calling, innuendos, disputes about monies owed to the city of Del Mar and more, is whether the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack will stay or will they go.
Rumors about a potential sale have been flying for some time, but the reality, or at least a serious discussion, is here. At least for now. 
Of course they are really not going to "go" but the issue swirls about a proposed sale of the famed … (19 comments)

del mar: Doggie Beach Bus | A Cool Business Catering to the Dogs in Your Life in North San Diego County - 12/02/10 10:40 PM
The Doggie Beach Bus Another Great Service for Our Canine Friends 
Dogs have it pretty good. 
They get fed, taken for walks, have someone to play with them, have special parks dedicated to them, and NOW...the Doggie Beach Bus. 
I was out taking pics for my new blog, premiering soon, and stopped by Dog Beach (formally known as North Beach) in Del Mar. I saw this VW Bus parked at the Beach and had to share the news about this cool bsuiness catering to the dogs in your life in North San Diego County. 
The Doggie Beach Bus services dogs … (15 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Antiques Show is Here | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar CA | November 19 - 21, 2010 - 11/17/10 12:00 PM
Del Mar Antiques Show is this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, November 19 - 21, 2010  The very popular annual Del Mar Antiques Show is coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend, Friday November 19th through Sunday November 21st.  This is the largest fair of its kind in California with antiques from around the world. 
The Del Mar Antiques Show is huge and offers something for everyone, with well over 100 exhibitors (100,000 SF of exhibition space) offering a wide array of antiques from around the world, including furniture, art, jewelry, china, glassware, sterling, lighting and vintage clothing. You … (9 comments)

del mar: The Scream Zone in Del Mar | Halloween Fun at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar, CA - 10/29/10 11:12 AM
The Scream Zone - Halloween Fun at the Del Mar Fair Grounds in Del Mar The Scream Zone once again is entertaining young and old at the famed Del Mar Fair Grounds in Del Mar, CA. 
The Scream Zone has been a popular, interactive Halloween event for years, and this year is no exception. But time is running out - the final night is, of course, Halloween itself on the 31st. With a reputation at the largest, and scariest, event located at the "Scaregrounds" in Del Mar, you don't want to miss.
 
Want to go on a Haunted Hayride past … (9 comments)

del mar: San Diego County Fair 2010 | Del Mar California - 06/10/10 08:03 PM
San Diego County Fair 2010 is coming to Del Mar California  
It's an exciting week in San Diego, for tomorrow, Friday June 11th , is the start of the San Diego County Fair.
The theme for the San Diego County Fair this year is "Taste the Fun" so of course one can expect a huge array of food, expectable and not. And if you don't stuff your face, at least a little, how will you have the energy to explore all that the San Diego County Fair has to offer?
This year the 22-day fair runs through July 5, 2010 (the … (11 comments)

del mar: San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 5 - 7, 2010 - 03/06/10 12:46 AM
San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show will be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
March 5th through the 7th, 2010 
Just because the San Diego weather is milder and less wintry than many other parts of the country doesn't mean you can't get excited about spring and the San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show. 
Now who doesn't like a home and garden show?
It can be so much fun to see all the flower and garden exhibits and dream about what your yard could look like. Or, if you are thinking of spiffing up or remodeling your home, whether you are planning to … (22 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Real Estate - Del Mar Real Estate Market Report for November 2009 - 12/04/09 10:04 AM

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North San Diego County with a reputation as one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has two of the most expensive homes for sale in San Diego County (at $76M and $50M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000). 
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 
Having up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important to make informed decisions about buying and selling property. Here … (5 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Real Estate - Del Mar Real Estate Market Report for October 2009 - 11/18/09 06:07 PM

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North San Diego County with a reputation as one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has two of the most expensive homes for sale in San Diego County (at $76M and $50M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000). 
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 
Having up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important to make informed decisions about buying and selling property. Here … (2 comments)

del mar: San Diego Area Real Estate Market Reports Summary (Jan - Sept 2009) - 10/27/09 02:31 PM

Buyers and sellers in the North San Diego County area frequently look to market data to better understand their local market conditions and the particular communities where they now live or wish to buy. 
The market reports I share are compiled monthly for a number of North San Diego County communities using data from the MLS. Samples of these reports are presented here in summary format to simplify your search for market data. 
The most recent report for each community is listed below Each market report has one or more links to prior reports on that community so you can … (5 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Real Estate - Del Mar Real Estate Market Report for September 2009 - 10/03/09 02:11 PM

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North Diego County with a reputation for being one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has two of the most expensive homes for sale in San Diego County (at $76M and $50M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000). 
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile)
Having up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important to make informed decisions about buying and selling property. Here … (4 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Real Estate - Del Mar Real Estate Market Report for August 2009 - 09/10/09 10:15 AM

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North Diego County, south of Solana Beach and north of La Jolla, with a reputation for being one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has two of the most expensive homes for sale in San Diego County (at $76M and $50M), and holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000).
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 
Having up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important to make … (1 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Real Estate - Del Mar Real Estate Market Report for July 2009 - 08/02/09 12:01 PM

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North Diego County, just south of Solana Beach and north of La Jolla. It has a reputation for being one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market has two of the most expensive homes for sale (still) in San Diego County, and the town still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000). 
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 
Having up to date statistics on the local Del Mar real estate market is important so … (0 comments)

del mar: Del Mar Races Opening Day TODAY in Del Mar California - And an AR Gathering Coming SOON - 07/22/09 12:03 PM
Today, July 22, is the long-awaited Del Mar Races opening day for thoroughbred racing at the famed Del Mar Race Track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar California.
 
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Community
The horses have been racing at Del Mar for decades now, attracting crowds from all over the country. The Del mar races gained a reputation as a place to hobnob with the Hollywood set years ago (Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, the Rat Pack, among many others) and remain a popular celebrity-sighting venue today.
And the Del Mar Races Opening Day is THE … (3 comments)

 
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