Explore Carlsbad, CA

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 22
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Open March 1, 2021 The Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA will open to the public on Monday March 1st, barely a week from now.  2020 was certainly different, given the pandemic, and the Flower Fields were open to the public less than 3 weeks before the Governor issue...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
Throwback Thursday: The Orioles are Back in Carlsbad  It seems a fitting Throwback Thursday topic since I saw my first male oriole for 2021 this morning at the jelly feeder. I knew the time was near as they reportedly migrate back from Mexico around the beginning of March and hang out in our area...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
Resources for Carlsbad Home Sellers for 2021 If you are considering selling your Carlsbad home in 2021, or perhaps have a home in a nearby community, I believe you will find these resources helpful as you start thinking about what lies ahead. HOME SELLER GUIDEMy 2021 Winter Home Selling Guide is ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
Many people moving to Southern California have a desire to own a waterfront home. Who wouldn't...if you can afford it. Waterfront property is a premium and even small or modest fixers will cost you big bucks for the opportunity to have nothing between you and the vast ocean. While there are cert...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 7
The 6th Annual gala fundraiser, the Plein Air Brunch, took place on Sunday May 20th in the courtyard of the Carlsbad Library and The Cannon Art Gallery at Dove Street and El Camino Real in South Carlsbad.20 artists decorated theme tables reflecting well-known artists such as Monet, Picasso, Wyeth...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
Carlsbad has a very good reputation as a desirable community for a variety of reasons. One is the excellent school system which has won awards a number of times and most recently had elementary schools that were voted the Best of the Best in California. Carlsbad also has excellent arts programs, ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
Bressi Ranch Master Planned Community in Carlsbad California    [ Virtual tour at bottom of page]   Buyers interested in Carlsbad real estate, especially newer homes for sale, may find Bressi Ranch to suit their style perfectly.   Bressi Ranch, located at the junction of El Camino Real and Palom...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
Aviara Neighborhoods in Carlsbad CA The Carlsbad real estate market offers buyers a number of options. One of the popular communities is Aviara, in the south west corner of Carlsbad. There are a number of gated and ungated neighborhoods to explore there. Aviara (link is to community profile) is ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
The town of Carlsbad (link is to community profile with photos and virtual tours)has a fine reputation for its arts program, and is a model for other communities for the variety of programs that it offers. [photo, left, is of the Carlsbad Sculpture Garden]Under the guidance and financial sponsors...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 9
I have only worked for RE/MAX since getting my license, first in Massachusetts in 2002 and later in California when I relocated to escape the New England winters and came to live in Carlsbad.Seriously, I love New England, and Boston/Cambridge was a terrific area to live and work in. But, man, the...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
The Sea Point Tennis Club at La Costa, in Southeast Carlsbad (link is to community profile with virtual tours and music), is located in the hills above the famed La Costa Spa and Resort. Just 30 miles from downtown San Diego and inland about 4 miles from the beaches, Sea Point offers a resort-lik...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
Buyers and Sellers - here are the summary statistics from the MLS for April 2007 for Carlsbad, California [view of of the Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean from the La Costa hills]The Carlsbad real estate market continues to be fairly stable, with a modest increase in housing inventory in the last ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
Tuesday May 8 was a special night for my wife and I. Why? Well we had a terrific dinner at the BlueFire Grill at the La Costa Spa and Resort here in the La Costa area of Carlsbad (links are to community profiles with virtual tours and music) just a short walk from my home.We have eaten there seve...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
Aaah, a vacation or second home at one of the country's pre-eminent resort spas, right here in Carlsbad, Southern California. What could be better?Here is your opportunity to own a resort condominium at the famous La Costa Spa and Resort in the La Costa area of Carlsbad, with all the amenities of...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
Interested in enjoying a little luxury? Do you have something special to celebrate, like a birthday or anniversary? Or do you simply want to reward yourself (and perhaps enjoy it with someone you care about).The Four Seasons Aviara Resort in Carlsbad offers a great opportunity to enjoy a day, or ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
La Costa Oaks, located in the southeast corner of Carlsbad in the La Costa area, and bordering San Marcos, is a large residential community on rolling hills.   Learn more about the Carlsbad Lifestyle in the slide show at the bottom of the page.   La Costa Oaks is one of the 4 La Costa Villages, ...

By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
Comments 2
When clients ask where our office is, I offer one of two responses. If they are local, all I have to say is, "The Carlsbad Forum,"and if they are from out of town, the directions to the office sound like a field trip:....As you approach from the freeway, you will note the ocean to your west. Exit...

By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
Comments 0
The Argyle Steakhouse at the Aviara Four Seasons Resort in Carlsbad, CA has been a favorite with golfers, locals and visitors since it first opened in 1991. The views over Aviara's Arnold Palmer signature course and the beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon provide additional year round ambience to what is...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
In case you have been reading my posts on housing in the La Costa area of Carlsbad ( click link for community profile and virtual tours)and feel that it is too expensive, I put together this summary of the housing options in the area of the golf course and nearby that are all UNDER $500,000. I kn...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
AVOCET is a community of 95 detached homes in AVIARA, perhaps the premier area of Carlsbad, anchored by the Four Seasons Aviara Resort (read more about AVIARA), just a couple of miles inland from the ocean and east of the freeway.If you are interested in Carlsbad homes for sale for under $1,000,0...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
The Bay Collection in Carlsbad CA   If you are interested in Carlsbad homes for sale, and in particular newer construction, and if ocean views are desired, you might want to consider The Bay Collection, adjacent to Aviara.     Carlsbad's Bay Collection is a subdivision built by Standard Pacific ...

By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
Comments 10
  Even private jet owners from Dubai might want to stop in Carlsbad, California for fuel, red carpet service and a concierge service second to none. Celebrities, business tycoons and savvy fliers already know about the Premier Jet facility at the McClellan-Palomar Airport-and the buzz is starting...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 7
If you are looking for Carlsbad homes for sale, why not look in La Costa?La Costa (zip code 92009) is an area of Southeast Carlsbad centered around the world-renowned La Costa Spa and Resort. This residential community if generally considered to be bordered on the west by El Camino Real, the nort...

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