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Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe was born out of an Old World Mexican Rancho. In 1840, Don Juan Maria Osuna, an alcade or mayor of San Diego, was granted two (Spanish) leagues - 8,824 acres in an area he called Rancho San Dieguito. This land combined many of the characteristics of San Diego including hills, streams, agricultural lands, saltwater and freshwater wetlands and vistas of surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
In 1906, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, through its subsidiary the Santa Fe Railway, purchased the entire boundary of the original land grant from the Osuna heirs. The Railway had been searching for land suitable to grow fast-growing hard wood for railway ties. The Railway planted 3.5 million Eucalyptus trees within 6 years. However by 1916, after a torrential rain and several years of financial losses, the Railway abandoned the project, finding they could purchase Oregon Douglas Fir much cheaper.
The Railway turned to a local development entrepreneur, Col. Ed Fletcher, to manage the property. He suggested another planting program that would grow oranges and other fruit-bearing trees by the thousands. In 1921, the Santa Fe Land Improvement company was formed and set about planning for residential and orchard use. The concept of the “gentlemen’s estate” or the “gentleman farmer” came to fruition. The area was renamed “Rancho Santa Fe” and a planned community was born.
Lilian J. Rice (U.C. Berkeley ’10), one of the first women to secure a degree in architecture, was the sole architectural influence. She said “With the thought early implanted in my mind that true beauty lies in simplicity rather than ornateness, I found real joy at Rancho Santa Fe. Every environment there calls for simplicity and beauty- the gorgeous natural landscapes, the gently broken topography, the nearby mountains. No one with a sense of fitness, it seems to me, could violate these natural factors by creating anything that lacked simplicity and color.”
Today, Rancho Santa Fe enjoys the beauty of its original landscape combined with eucalyptus and citrus trees. A protective covenant drafted in 1928, protects the semirural character of the area. The addition of a world-class golf course, riding club, miles of maintained trails and strong community spirit make Rancho Santa Fe one of the most desirable places in the world to live.
Rancho Santa Fe Association
Rancho Santa Fe Association - with a desire to maintain the quality and the character of Rancho Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Railway created a document called the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant of 1928. This document gave birth to the Rancho Santa Fe Association and the Rancho Santa Fe Art Jury, a design review board. The Association governs the area and maintains many of the local amenities.
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is owned by the Rancho Santa Fe Association, and is operated by the Club's Board of Governors under a memorandum of understanding dating to 1987. It is the Association's most substantial recreational asset. Membership in the Club is available only to members of the Rancho Santa Fe Association, by virtue of ownership of Covenant property. The Club currently has over 650 members. A variety of membership types, including privileges for a limited number of rounds per year, are available and can be explored with the Association's Member Services staff.
The original course, designed by Max Behr, opened in 1927 and was the original site of the Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournament. The course underwent an extensive renovation and replanting in 2002. This world-class course is an eighteen hole, 7,073 yard par 72 course recently redesigned by David Fleming. A full service pro shop features bag storage, club repair, merchandise sales and cart rentals. The 13,000 square foot golf clubhouse was extensively remodeled in 1995. Its dining room and lounge are available for use by all Rancho Santa Fe Association members. This facility can also accommodate catered special event group functions for members on a rental basis. The course and clubhouse are located on Via de la Cumbre, north of the Village.
Tennis Club
The Tennis Club is located just north of downtown Rancho Santa Fe and adjacent to the Golf Club on Via de la Cumbre. This "Lily Award" winning clubhouse is nestled in a natural setting that overlooks the courts as well as the golf course. The 3,100 square foot tennis clubhouse contains the pro shop, including merchandise sales and racquet repair, and the Club's activity center.
The Tennis Club boasts twelve championship courts including two soft courts. An enthusiastic group of tennis players keep the courts busy with league play, socials, weekly mixers, summer camps for juniors, and tournaments. Private and group lessons are available for adult and junior players of all levels. Their philosophy is to make learning as fun as possible, and to build confidence in the player as well as a love for the game. The staff includes two full-time professionals, two weekend professionals, and four junior professionals.
Rancho Riding Club
The Rancho Riding Club was founded in 1946 and occupies eleven acres in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe.This beautiful, private facility is located on Rambla de las Flores, south of La Granada.
The Rancho Riding Club offers box stalls, outside corrals, three turnouts, hot water wash racks, cross ties, 6-horse free flow exerciser and three rings. In addition, Association members and their guests have access to miles of trails located throughout the Covenant. Horses are fed hay three times a day, and staff provides daily stall and ring maintenance. Priority is afforded to Association members.
The entire family is invited to attend horse shows, social activities, and instructors are available to give lessons to children and adults on wonderful schooling horses in a variety of disciplines. This active riding club has wonderful assets for horse and rider!
Rancho Santa Fe Community Center
The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is located directly behind the Association Office. The Community Center focuses on the heart of this community by providing programs and services to residents of the Ranch.
From after-school and vacation camps for youth and teens to recreational, social and educational classes for adults, the Center provides all ages of this community with a place of fun and learning.
Funded by memberships, contributions, program fees and annual fund-raisers, this non-profit organization relies on the Ranch community to support day-to-day operations.
The Community Center's vision for the future is to bring Rancho Santa Fe together in a spirit of collaboration and fun through programs and events that are widely recognized by the community for their value to all age groups.
The Garden Club
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club was founded in 1926. Now, as it was upon its founding, the Club's objectives are to encourage interest in gardening and landscaping on the Ranch, to promote civic pride through beautification and to provide a social venue for its members and their guests.
The Garden Club is located in the Village at the corner of La Granada and Avenida de Acacias. The membership engages in a variety of cultural, educational and social activities.
The facility includes an auditorium with a capacity of 300 and the clubhouse is available for use by Club members and may be rented by sponsored individuals for special events, such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, receptions, etc. The Club has graciously hosted some of the most important civic events of the community and public meetings of the Association. Membership in the Club is restricted to those who own property in or live in the Covenant.
The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society
The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society is celebrating 20 years of service to our community. They honor and salute the founding members who had the vision and foresight to start this important organization.
The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation was formed as an independent entity to receive donations of land and money to preserve the character of the community. The Foundation provides an opportunity for these donations to be made in a manner that will result in tax advantages for the donor. Through these gifts, the Foundation has assembled several parcels which are held as community open space.
The Country Friends
The Country Friends was founded in 1954 by a group of charitable and public-spirited Rancho Santa Fe women. The organization began with 167 members and has grown to over 1000 members and has distributed in excess of 12 million dollars to various human care agencies throughout San Diego County.
The Rancho Santa Fe Association has two sports fields for use by all Covenant property owners. The fields are located on Rambla de las Flores near the Rancho Riding Club. The smaller field is Richardson Park and the larger field is Rancho Santa Fe Field.
The fields are reserved in advance for many organized sport practices and games by Rancho Santa Fe organizations such as Little League, Youth Soccer, Men's Soccer, etc... The fields are also available to be reserved by Covenant property owners for family events such as birthday parties and baseball games.
The Rancho Sante Fe Senior Center
The The Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center was founded in March 1988 as a service organization to assist senior residents in maintaining their health, welfare, and safety. It also assists families of senior residents with support, counseling and friendship.
The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild
The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild was formed in August of 1996 as a result of the interest in and local talent displayed at several Art Shows sponsored by the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. A number of local artists saw a need to organize in order to support local visual artists, those interested in collecting and patrons of the visual arts.
The Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild
Established in 1963 by a group of Rancho Santa Fe residents who saw a need to enhance library services beyond anything the county’s funds provided. The Guild has purchased more than half the books on the library’s shelves, most of the books on tape, and computer workstations in the Youth Services. It also pays the salaries of the of the children’s librarians and part-time employees, conducts after-school programs, sponsors the Summer Reading Program and operates a gently used bookstore called the Book Cellar.
Roger Rowe School
Located in the heart of the Rancho Santa Fe village and currently undergoing a $39 million renovation, this K-8 school has a population of nearly 800 students. The school district encompasses the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant, The Bridges, part of Cielo, Elfin Forest, Rancho La Cima and Rancho del Lago. The very active Endowment, run by school parents, supplements the state budget ($800,000 in 2009/2010) and provides for smaller class sizes (less than 20 students per class), enrichment programs, the Columbia Writing Program, a Scripps Ocean Partnership and specialized teachers. All of this creates a very unique and academically rigorous environment.
Beach Colony - Del Mar
With only 5-15 sales per year, these single family detached homes (total 234) are located close to the water, selling for over $2500 per sq. ft. Attached homes (total 150) sell in the $1 million range. The largest home sale in San Diego County was in the Beach Colony; the sale price was $35 million. ??There are approximately 90 homes located on the sand.
Cielo Of Rancho Santa Fe
Guard-gated community of 528 home sites on 1740 acres. Vacant lots on 1+ acre start at $700,000, and homes from 3700-8000 sq. ft. start at $1.8 million.
Atop the highest coastal peaks in all of San Diego County, these properties reach elevations of over 1400 ft. with expansive views to the Pacific Ocean including the Coronado Islands, San Clemente Island, Lake Hodges, and Palomar Mountain. There is a Tuscan-style clubhouse, commercial village and fire station.
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Del Mar
Near-perfect weather year-round attracts a steady stream of repeat visitors who come to Del Mar to enjoy miles of coastline, two beautiful beaches, the famous Torrey Pines State Reserve, and outstanding dining and shopping in a quaint Tudoresque village, dotted with historical cottages and the finest in innovative architectural design.
Del Mar is the closest you will come to finding a true village atmosphere in coastal San Diego County.
Thanks to the vigilant attempts of the populace to keep development under control, coupled with the breezy, relaxed atmosphere of the racetrack, Del Mar has the air of a less harried time in California's past.
Where the Surf Meets the Turf
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Race Track is open from late July through early September, packing the town with racing buffs. The racetrack was built in the 1930's as the brainchild of local celebrities, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, and Pat O'Brien. Bing wrote and recorded a song to commemorate the track's opening in 1937. "Where the Surf Meets the Turf " is still played before the first race.
When Del Mar opened in 1937, Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans. On August 12, 1938, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club hosted a $25,000 winner-take-all match race between Charles S. Howard's Seabiscuit and the Binglin Stable's colt, Ligaroti. In an era when horse racing ranked second in popularity with Americans to Major League Baseball, the match race was front-page news, as well as the first nationwide broadcast of a thoroughbred race by NBC radio.
In the race, Seabiscuit was ridden by jockey George Woolf and Ligaroti by Noel Richardson. In front of a record crowd that helped make the fledgling Del Mar Race Track a success, Seabiscuit won an exciting battle by a nose.
By 1940, Del Mar became the summer playground for many Hollywood stars, including W.C. Fields, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Red Skelton, Ava Gardner, and Dorothy Lamour. Long-time Track boss,
Joe Harper, the current president of the Del Mar Thoughbred Club, is himself the grandson of film director Cecil B. De Mille.
Many of the jockeys and trainers at the Del Mar Racetrack have reached legendary status as well. Among them are Johnny Longden, who had the record for the most wins at Del Mar until his record was surpassed by William Lee Bill" Shoemaker in 1970. Laffit Pincay, Jr. is one of our modern-day greats, and notable trainers include Charles Wittingham, Farrell Jones, Robert Frankel and Bob Baffert.
Opening Day is an exciting day at the track. The Turf Club is a fashion event with women in designer couture and fabulous hats, while men are required to wear either sports jackets or suits. Outside the Turf Club, locals and tourists pack the track wearing beach attire.
Located directly on the Pacific Ocean, the track has a one-mile main dirt track and a seven-furlong turf course. In early 2007, a new $9 million Polytrack surface was installed. There is stabling for more than 1,000 horses.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds
During the off-season, the site of the race track, The Fairgrounds, is home to many attractions including horse shows, trade shows, concerts, and the famous Del Mar Fair, which draws over 750,000 people from mid-June through early July.
Del Mar Beaches
"You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar"(lyric from Beach Boys' hit "Surfin' USA)"
Del Mar City Beach
is a sunbather's paradise, suitable for swimming, body surfing, boardsurfing, surffishing, strolling jogging, frisbee, and paddleball. A grassy play area, Seagrove Park, sits on the short bluffs overlooking the beach from the south end. The park, coastal walkway, and beach are separated from town by railroad tracks.
Beyond Del Mar City Beach lies the mouth of the San Dieguito River, which is dry at low tide, and the Del Mar Bluffs City Park. A steep wooden staircase laden with sand leads to a spectacular overlook from the top of the bluff. The 360-degree panorama encompasses the ocean, the racetrack and the town.
Here you will find Dog Beach (known as North Beach by the locals), a haven for dogs and their owners.
According to Del Mar Dog Laws; dogs are allowed off leash north of 29th Street Beach to just north of the rivermouth from the day after labor day to June 15th. Between June 16th and Labor Day dogs are allowed in the same area but are required to be on leashes. Owners are asked to clean up after their dog.
To the north, straddling Del Mar and neighboring Solana Beach, is Seascape Shores, a sandy stretch of beach reachable from stairways near the 500 and 700 blocks of South Sierra Avenue. These beaches are popular with locals and tourists and, in season, you might catch trainers working their horses on the beach.
To the south, Torrey Pines State Beach is a coastal beach just south of Del Mar and north of La Jolla.
A quintessential Southern California beach, it is at the bottom of 300-foot sandstone cliffs. At the south end of the beach, the Torrey Pines State Reserve offers hiking trails with magnificent ocean views and the rare Torrey Pine trees.
For divers, the reefs just outside the surf zone are teeming with beautiful local sea life, such as urchins, local fish, Pacific spiny lobster, rock scallops and abalone. For even better diving, the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater park starts at the southern border of Del Mar and ends at Point La Jolla off the La Jolla Cove with warm water and excellent visibility.
Dining and Shopping
For a small community, Del Mar has a large number of superb restaurants, located mostly on the main street of Camino Del Mar, by the beach, and along Via De La Valle. Small boutiques abound, both on Camino Del Mar and in the Del Mar Plaza which is on the corner of Camino Del Mar and 15th Street.
A number of the dining establishments are dog-friendly.
Del Mar's History
(For a full history of Del Mar, read Del Mar Looking Back by Nancy Hanks Ewing and The Del Mar Picture Book by Dr. Lisa Pluth)
In 1882, the Southern California Railroad began its new route from San Diego to San Bernardino.
Theodore Loop, an employee of the railroad, instantly fell in love with what he called "the most attractive place on the entire coast." He and his wife, Ella, built a tent city on the beach, which Ella called Del Mar after a popular poem titled, "The Fight on Paseo Del Mar."
The same year, Colonel Jacob Taylor Shell stumbled upon Del Mar and the following year bought 338 acres of land for $1,000. Colonel Taylor built a seaside spot named Casa Del Mar, which he thought would become a resort destination for the rich and famous. The hotel, dance pavilion, bathhouse and pool, and railroad depot thrived briefly before succumbing to bankruptcy, flood, and fire by 1890.
Several years later, the South Coast Land Company eventually built a new hotel called The Stratford Inn. From the moment it opened its doors in 1910, the hotel became a focal point of town and a magnet for Hollywood stars.
During the 1920's, San Diego Gas and Electric brought electricity to San Diego, at which time the residential areas of Del Mar began developing at a record pace. The town received a facelift with a rebuilt pier and new roads into town. The Fairgrounds opened in 1936, and the racetrack a year later.
By 1958, the residents of Del Mar were faced with the decision of remaining part of the city of San Diego or achieving independence through incorporation. In 1959, residents chose incorporation and established a council-manager form of government, which continues today.
The CITY of Del Mar (encompassing Beach Colony, Del Mar Bluffs, and Olde Del Mar) is now distinct from the rest of Del Mar 92014. There is a five-member City Council, elected by voters, that sets city policy, determines budget priorities, allocates city resources, and hears Planning Commission appeals. The Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The rest of 92014 has a Del Mar Post Office zip code but is governed by the CITY of San Diego.
Del Mar Bluffs-
With no more than 6 sales per year, Del Mar Bluffs single family detached homes (total 103) are located on the bluff above the Del Mar beach and sell for $3+ million. Attached home sales (316) are more plentiful and sell for $1+ million.
Del Mar Country Club-Rancho Santa Fe
Guard-gated golf community on 266 acres. There are 108 custom homes from 4000-10,000 sq. ft. and sales have ranged from $2.5-$7 million. Lot sizes range from ½ acre to 3+ acres.
The focal point of DMCC is a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse offering an immaculate Joseph Lee Golf Course, tennis courts, and Olympic pool. The architectural review committee has approved Mediterranean, Traditional, and Country French architecture.
Del Mar Heights
Located further inland off of Del Mar Heights Road, these single family detached homes (total 1644) sell for $1 million - $1.5 million; attached homes (total 406) are in the $400,000 range.
Del Mar Terrace
These single family detached homes (total 305) are located on terraced land at the south end of Del Mar, and sell in the $1.2-$1.8 million range. The attached homes (total 428) sell for under $1 million
Del Rayo Terrace
Gated community of 65 Mediterranean-style patio homes, developed by Gene Klein in 1987, especially appealing to empty nesters and retired people. Lot size is approximately .2 acres. Ranging from 2500-4300 sq. ft., sale prices are $1.5+ million.
Del Sur (92127)
Amid the gently rolling hills of La Jolla Valley, historic hideaways like Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe found their roots. Spanish "silver dons" and vaqueros rode the dusty trails on Black Mountain Ranch. Now, a new master-planned village is being created to bridge the beauty of the past with the promise of the future. The emerging community of Del Sur is completing the dream for Black Mountain Ranch-- a new living environment incorporating homes, parks, schools, recreation and culture??Master-planned community which will ultimately include 3400 dwelling units with commercial, employment and offi ce center, resort hotel, golf course, elementary and high school.
At present, Del Sur consists of the following developments:
• Alcala: 83 homes ranging from 2400-2600 sq. ft. and $650,000-$950,000
William Lyons Homes
• Avaron: Gated 59 homes ranging from 3900-4700 sq. ft. and $1.4-$1.9 million
Standard Pacific
• Bridgewalk: 69 homes ranging from 1700-2000 sq. ft. and $575,000-$750,000
Standard Pacific
• Cabrillo: 19 homes ranging from 2400-3000 sq. ft. and $750,000-$900,000
Standard Pacific
• Cassero: 38 homes ranging from 2000-2700 sq. ft. and $580,000-$700,000
Standard Pacific
• Gables Crossing: 29 homes from 4400-5600 sq. ft. and starting at $1.9 million
McCullough-Ames
• Kensington: 70 homes ranging from 2600-3200 sq. ft. and $750,000-$900,000
Davidson
• Madeira: 78 homes ranging from 1700-2300 sq. ft. and $600,000-$850,000
Shea
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Downtown San Diego
San Diego is a vibrant, metropolitan city with a laid-back, small-town feel, and no other San Diego neighborhood embraces this best-of-both-worlds spirit like downtown. Neatly packed into a single square-mile grid between the 5 freeway and the Harbor, downtown San Diego has it all: soaring skyscrapers bustling with big business, old turn-of-the-century buildings housing trendy new nightclubs, and peaceful parks perfect for a short stroll or a relaxing rest.
Visitors and residents alike can enjoy dining in Little Italy, shopping at Horton Plaza, taking in an opera at the Civic Center, exploring an aircraft carrier at the Harbor, and dancing in the Gaslamp Quarter, all in the space of a few dozen city blocks. Close to the international airport, cruise ship terminal, Balboa Park museums and world-renowned San Diego Zoo, downtown is a fine place to begin your visit to America's Finest City.??Downtown San Diego encompasses several distinctive communities of interest to visitors. The Business District, centered around the Civic Center at First Avenue and C Street, is the heart of local government and commerce. The Opera House and Golden Hall music venues are located here, as well as the offices of the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau. If you need to get directions, exchange currency, renew a visa or reschedule a plane flight, you'll find a wide array of travel-related services in the area.
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Fairbanks Ranch
Just south of the San Dieguito River Valley, lying in the original map of Southern California's Rancho San Dieguito, there is a community of exclusive estates called Fairbanks Ranch. History has it that Theodore Reed, a movie director for the legendary screen idol Douglas Fairbanks Sr., discovered the area around 1920 and suggested that Fairbanks Sr. purchase the property for investment purposes. In 1924 Fairbanks and his actress wife Mary Pickford bought 800 acres with the intent of growing oranges. They planted several thousand citrus trees and acres of beans, tomatoes and grain to feed cattle that roamed the area. Fairbanks hired William Smart, a full time manager, to oversee the property and harvest over 300 acres of Valencia oranges. A dam was constructed to capture the waters from the Lusardi Creek and still exists today as part of the extensive park-like grounds of the community.
Fairbanks called the property "Rancho Zorro" (fox ranch) after his famous film role. He later hired Wallace Neff to design a dream home that was to become the Fairbanks country retreat. Unfortunately, in 1936, before they broke ground on their dream home, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford were divorced. The house was built on property overlooking the lake and is now called "Casa Zorro". Fairbanks kept the ranch and later married his second wife, Lady Sylvia Ashly. After Fairbanks died, Lady Sylvia married the legendary film actor Clark Gable. Lady Ashley felt the ranch was too secluded, but maintained the property as an orange grove until 1952 when it was sold.
In 1977 Ray Watt, a Santa Monica developer inspired by the exclusive ambience of Rancho Santa Fe, purchased the property to develop an elite community of estates, calling it "Fairbanks Ranch". Watt decided that this unique site deserved the finest in planning and development, subdivided the 1240 acres into 618 sites and started sales in 1981. Protective covenants have been adopted to safeguard the quality, privacy, beauty and harmony of the land and its romantic heritage.
Custom-built estates are on well-manicured lots range from 3500-16,000 sq. ft. with prices from $1.7-$16 million. Lot sizes are ½-10 acres.
Featured on "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," this coveted community offers a lakeside clubhouse, tennis courts, forty acres of open space, a 17-acre equestrian center with a 27-stall barn, 2 lakes, and miles of walking trails.
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La Jolla
With its dramatic coastline and spectacular views, it's no surprise that La Jolla was one of the first San Diego neighborhoods to be settled, and has since become some of the most prized real estate in the nation.??Surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the steep slopes of Mt. Soledad, La Jolla has a mediterranean feel and enjoys a unique microclimate which rarely drops below 50 degrees or exceeds 90 degrees.??La Jolla in Spanish means "The Jewel". It is the Jewel of America's finest city, San Diego. La Jolla is located 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. It has wonderful beaches, cultural activities and fine restaurants. La Jolla is an exquisite combination of a southern European resort atmosphere and Southern California fun. While La Jolla is known to be one of the most affluent communities in the United States, it has a down to earth feel due to the beautiful natural scenery and the helpfulness of its residents. Moreover, in addition to fine restaurants, beautiful beaches, hotels and art galleries, La Jolla is home to renowned institutions, such as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum. This is in addition to the University of California, San Diego. Furthermore, La Jolla is home to many Bio-Tech and software companies. In short, La Jolla is a great place to live in, visit, or do business. ??Start with a scenic drive or stroll along Coast Blvd. At the north end, just off Prospect St., you'll find a dirt path leading to the top of Deadman's Bluff, or you can descend a tunnel in the basement of the old Curio Shop to visit Sunny Jim's Cave. Here you'll find a variety of native sea birds nesting on the cliffs and sea lions sunning on the rocks below. Next is La Jolla Cove, a protected marine sanctuary with an idyllic crescent of beach sheltered from all but the worst of winter storms. The Cove is the best place in town for a safe swim or snorkeling. Continuing south you'll pass through the grassy Scripps Park—staging area for family picnics, Fourth of July fireworks and free summer concerts. Around the corner is the Children's Pool, a man-made beach protected by a sea wall. Here, and on the rocks just offshore, you can observe the California gray seals that make the pool their home. From December to March, you'll also have a good chance of spotting California gray whales spouting just beyond the kelp beds during their annual migration from Alaska to Mexico. Finally, if you hit it on a good low tide, you can explore the tide pools at Hospital Reef, just south of the Children's Pool.??When you're finished with your tour of the coast, head one block inland and you'll find yourself back on Prospect Street. Returning north again, you'll pass the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art (858-454-3541), a popular public playground for children, and several of San Diego's most beautiful churches. Soon you'll arrive at the main business district, continuing for several blocks along Prospect and down the side streets of Fay, Girard, and Herschel. Here you'll find the romantic old-world hotels, gourmet restaurants and upscale shops for which La Jolla is famous.??But there's more to La Jolla than reefs and restaurants. Don't miss La Jolla Shores, with its family-friendly sand beaches and Stephen Birch Aquarium (858-534-3474). To the south are the world-renowned surfing beaches around Windansea and Bird Rock. To the north are Blacks Beach— where you can watch the hang gliders soar above the cliffs as nude sunbathers let it all hang out on the beach below—and Torrey Pines with its great hiking trails and world famous public golf course. Adjacent to these natural wonders are state-of-the-art high-tech businesses and research facilities centered around the burgeoning University of California, San Diego Campus. Continuing inland you'll enter the Golden Triangle region of La Jolla, an energetic and contemporary community of high-rise office buildings, high-density housing developments and high-end shopping malls.
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Olde Del Mar
These single family detached homes (total 826) average $1.5+ million. There are very few attached homes (total 11) in the residential neighborhood.
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Olivenhain
Olivenhain (pronounced Oh-LEE-ven-hine) is one of five communities in the City of Encinitas. Founded by a colony of German-speaking pioneers in 1885, today Olivenhain stretches from San Elijo Lagoon in the south, along both sides of Manchester Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road, out past the northern reach of Lone Jack Road. Olivenhain is a special area consisting of approximately 1500 homes and has a pleasant, rural, equestrian feeling.
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Point Loma
Point Loma is a neighborhood of dramatic contrasts encompassing many distinct districts. Up on The Point are beautiful, multi-million dollar mansions. On the Ocean Beach side, surf pounds the rugged coastline, while The Harbor side is a safe haven for yachts.??A peninsula jutting into the sea, it's easy to think of Point Loma as a dead end - "land's end" in fact. But, as the site where San Diego was discovered in the first place, it seems more appropriate to consider Point Loma as a starting point - the start of a new land, a new dream, a new way of looking at things. And that's just the place to start your own exploration of San Diego, with a voyage around Point Loma.
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Poway
Conveniently located in the center of San Diego County, Poway enjoys a sunny climate, clean air, a pristine lake and ecological reserves
Poway has carefully planned for balancing growth with the good life, offering an ideal place in which to prosper. It's the way California was meant to be.
A family-oriented community, Poway offers a wide variety of housing, shopping and recreation opportunities.
Visit Lake Poway, the new state-of-the-art library, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Community Center, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Sportsplex USA, and historic Old Poway Park. Experience the friendly spirit of "The City in the Country."
Courtesy of the Poway Chamber Of Commerce
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Rancho Del Lago
Guard-gated community of 43 larger estates, up to 20,000 sq. ft, ranging from $4-$17 million. Lot sizes are 4+ acres.
BACK TO TOPRancho La Cima
Guard-gated community of 26 mostly Mediterranean-style homes, built primarily in the mid-80's or early '90's. Ranging from 5000-11,000 sq. ft., lots are 2+ acres and prices are from $2.5-$6 million.
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Rancho Pacifica
Guard-gated community of 146 home sites (.3-1+ acres) with homes that range in size from 5,000-14,000 sq. ft. and sale prices from $2.6-$10 million. These are newer, custom homes located high atop a hill off of San Dieguito Road, many with commanding views.
BACK TO TOPRoxbury Estates
Gated community of 8 custom homes built by developer Greg Bacino with Siena Pacifi c, LLC, ranging from 13,000 to over 23,000 sq. ft. Each home offers state of the art technology, home theaters, and private master suites with private spas. List prices range from $9,500,000-$16,000,000.
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Santaluz
Guard-gated golf community of 942 home sites on 4000 acres east of Rancho Santa Fe. There are 1,000 acres of open space with dramatic ridgelines, deep ravines, and gentle hillsides. The density is the same as the RSF Covenant (1 home per 4 acres). The landscape is natural, native California. The hub of the development is an 11-acre village green, 19,000 sq. ft. community building, including a gymnasium, a multi-purpose room, workout facilities, pool, and café. Nearby, there are 6 tennis courts, a 35,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, and a private 250-acre Rees Jones golf course with 400-foot fairways. In addition to custom homes, there are numerous communities listed below.
The choice of homes within Santaluz include:
• Custom homes - 73 ranging from 3500-11,000 sq. ft. on .5-2+ acres, with prices from $1.2-$7.5 million.
• Casitas - 80 homes from 2100-2600 sq. ft. from $985,000-$1,300,00
• Davidson - 71 homes from 3800-4800 sq. ft. from $1.3-$2.1 million
• Garden Homes - 63 homes from 3300-4200 sq. ft. from $1.3-$1.5 million
• Haciendas Sur - 49 homes from 3200-3800 sq. ft. from $1.4-$1.8 million
• Posadas - 49 homes from 4800-5500 sq. ft. from $1.9-$2.7 million
• Sentinels - 80 homes from 2300-2900 sq. ft. from $1.2-$1.7 million
• Spanish Bungalows - 64 homes from 2700-3600 sq. ft. from $985,000-$1,500,000
• Warmington - 65 homes from 3800-4800 sq. ft. from $1.2-$1.6 million
Senterra
Gated community of 162 homes, ranging from 2300-3600 sq. ft., selling for $950,000-$2+ million.
Construction of these Spanish Mediterranean residences began in 1986, and each section has its own pool/spa area. The lower section is the elite series. Senterra is the largest of the three "Villages of Rancho Santa Fe" built by Ray Watt and designed by Ross Sutherland. The other two villages were intended for singles and retired couples, so these were built for families.
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The Bridges of Rancho Santa Fe
Guard-gated golf community of 235-265 home sites on 540 acres. Custom homes are from 6000-13,000 sq. ft. on ½-2 acre lots selling from $4-8 million.
• The Villas (59) from 3000-3800 sq. ft. at $2.3+ million
• The Cortiles (44) from 3500-4500 sq. ft. at $3-4 million
An exclusive enclave, The Bridges was designed and constructed to preserve the natural beauty of its terrain. The community is centered around a championship golf course built by the Robert Trent Jones II Group and a 35,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, reminiscent of a centuries-old Tuscan village and winner of the prestigious Gold Nugget Award for Best Design. From 2003-2005, The Bridges hosted The Battle at the Bridges Golf Tournament, and millions watched as Tiger Woods and John Daly battled Phil Mickelson and Retief Goosen in an exciting best-ball team match.
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The Groves Rancho Santa Fe
Guard-gated golf community on 722 acres that is still under construction. There will be 443 homes, including 363 guest builder homes and 80 custom home sites. Lot size varies from .2 acres to 1.5 acres.
The Crosby has been selected as one of America's 100 Top Golf Communities for 2006 and 2007 by Travel and Leisure Golf Magazine. The championship course was designed by Schmidt-Curley and PGA standout, Fred Couples. Located on the site of Bing Crosby's original estate, the property includes a 35,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, swim and athletic club, tennis facility, and a 1.5 mile stretch of the "Coast to Crest Trail" along the San Dieguito River. Residents at Crosby have access from Del Dios Highway and from the back gate off of Camino Del Sur.
Below is a summary of the housing opportunities within Crosby:
• Custom homes are up to 6000 sq. ft. and $4.5 million.
• Cancion by Hearthside Homes (32 homes) 3140-3700 sq. ft.
Resales approximately $1.6 million
• Coda by Davidson (30 homes) 4200-5200 sq. ft.
Resales approximately $2-$2.3 million.
• El Encanto by California Cove (37 homes) 4000-5300 sq. ft.
Resales approximately $1.5-$1.7 million
• Links by K. Hovnanian (30 homes) 4300-5500 sq. ft.
Resales approximately $1.8 million
• Heritage Collection by Stonefi eld Communities (8 homes) approx. 4200-4600 sq. ft. and $2.3 million
• John Laing townhomes: 70 units approximately 3000-3300 sq. ft. and $1-$1.6 million:
• Vintage Communities (attached homes)
• John Laing single family homes. 22 homes from 3100-3800 sq. ft. and approx. mid to high $1 million
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The Groves
Gated community of 44 homes nestled among orange groves and hilly terrain. Homes are 4000-5500 sq. ft. with lot sizes from 1-3 acres, and prices in the $2+ million range.
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The Heritage Estates in Poway
Nestled in a serene and private valley in the foothills of San Diego, the Heritage Estate Community is a collection of 111 custom homes with an extensive array of outdoor amenities. The sprawling 708 acre property features the accliamed Maderas Golf Club, with its championship course and spectacular natural views. Developer Bruce Tabb, who envisioned this luxurious community and acquired the acerage over 13 years, designed the home sites to accomodate estates ranging from 5,400 to over 21,000 square feet, including exceptional personal amenities such as tennis courts, pool and spa treatments, and elegant outdoor living and entertaining centers.
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Tuscan Estates
Gated community of 9 estates, ranging from 10,000-22,000 sq. ft., lot sizes of 2-5 acres, and home prices ranging from $3.5-$12 million. Built by Jim Sylvester, the community features authentic Tuscan architecture.
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