The affluent home buyer looking for an excellent community and great value for their real estate dollar would do well to look into homes for sale in Del Mar, California. Its name coming from the Spanish term for “on the sea,” Del Mar is truly a seaside paradise, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and boasting not only numerous attractions and amenities, but a mild climate that allows for enjoyment of the beach year round.
Only minutes from San Diego, Del Mar has the relaxing atmosphere of a secluded, seaside resort, with all of the amenities of a major city within arm’s reach. Surfers and beach lovers take notice; Del Mar’s beautiful Fifteenth Street Beach is a haven from the crowds of LA’s waterfront and was recently ranked number 4 on Time’s list of “100 Greatest Beaches in the World.” Homes are usually within a short drive to the city center, where residents can enjoy art galleries, such as the famous Medici Galleria, or the numerous gourmet restaurants and artist stalls lining the streets of San Diego’s Old Town.
Sports fans in Del Mar enjoy multiple world-class sports venues; baseball fans enjoy watching Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres compete at Petco Park, and football fans have easy access to Qualcomm Stadium, where they can watch both the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, and the NCAA’s San Diego Aztecs. Golfers have easy access to the world-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course, home of Tiger Woods’ exciting 2008 US Open victory.
Nature lovers looking to get away from the city for a while will enjoy the nearby San Diego Botanical Gardens, a 37 acre natural paradise with relaxing trails and a wide variety of rare and luscious plants, some native to California and some found nowhere else but in the Gardens. After walking the trails, the young and the young-at-heart will enjoy visiting the Hamilton Children’s Garden, which features interactive exhibits that make learning about nature an engaging, fun experience. Children will also enjoy one of Del Mar’s most unique nearby attractions, the famous LEGOLAND California, where they can dig for fossils, ride exciting roller coasters, learn to drive a Volvo, and build whatever their imaginations can create.
For adults looking for excitement away from the kids, Del Mar offers a variety of attractions designed to make a good night into a great one. Those with an eye for the horses enjoy access to the famous Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, open during the July-September racing season and offering both simulcast and live horse race betting. Or, you can start your night at the Valley View Casino Center, featuring high-stakes gambling, exciting fine dining opportunities and world-class entertainment. The on-site concert venue has hosted historic concerts by artists such as U2, Elton John and the Rolling Stones, and continues to bring in big names like Taylor Swift and Michael Buble, giving you world-class entertainment without the aggravation, crowds and traffic that are par for the course at a concert in Los Angeles. After a concert, or a night of gambling excitement, residents of Del Mar have their pick of a wide variety of seaside bars and nightclubs, each offering the perfect atmosphere to accompany the gorgeous California sunset.
With the variety of attractions in and around Del Mar, it is easy to overlook the great environment it provides for raising a family. Both public and private schools in the area are top-notch, with the Del Mar School District earning the highest standardized test scores in the San Diego area and among the highest scores in the country. You and your children will feel safe knowing that crime in Del Mar is far below national averages, with violent crime being almost unheard of.
With its combination of excellent attractions, great schools, and a relaxed atmosphere that allows residents to enjoy a secluded life without being isolated from the big city, Del Mar truly is a paradise on the sea.
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