There is no place on earth like the northern coast of San Diego! There are so many communities to choose from, such as beautiful Carmel Valley which is ideally suited for families with all of its activities and outdoor fun.
There are 50 private neighborhoods of its own in San Diego's premier bedroom community can be found in Tranquil Rancho Santa Fe.
There's little commerce to clog the streets and disturb the peace; the focus, instead, is on preserving the loveliness of the homes and neighborhoods.
It also has its share of famous residents, including Jenny Craig, Bill Gates, and Janet Jackson.
Solana Beach tends to attract the introspective, the contemplative, the artists-at-heart.
Its beaches are less open, more private, accessed by steep staircases.
It has a small-town feel to it; the people take care of each other.
They're health-conscious, too; in 2003 Solana Beach became the first city in the Continental U.
S.
to ban smoking on its public beaches.
Santaluz boasts the traditional yet timeless architecture of 1920s and 1930s era California ranches; with every modern convenience to be desired.
The centerpiece of Santaluz is the Santaluz Club, known for its private 18-hole golf course that was designed by golf pro Rees Jones and provides a magnificent view of the Pacific; in case having some atmosphere helps your game! Offering a dining room, a golf shop, and men's and women's lounges all these you can enjoy in 35,000 square feet clubhouse and spa.
Then, of course, the 19,000-square-foot Hacienda is a recreational fantasy world; only, yeah, it's real.
And, I have to say, my personal favorite: La Jolla.
You may have heard of it in the Beach Boys' song "Surfin' USA.
" You guessed it; the surfers love it! But you don't have to be a surfer to fall in love.
There are family beaches and places and sights to see such as seals and sea lions, hiking trails with spectacular views, the Torrey Pines Golf Course, a Farmer's Market, the Museum of Contemporary Art, plenty of restaurants and hotels and jewelry stores, and the University of California, San Diego, not to mention some top-notch research institutes.
Del Mar's cool too, though.
How could it not be, with a beach referred to by the locals as "Dog Beach?" Don't be alarmed; it's just a dog-friendly city, and North Beach is the part of their two-plus-mile stretch of sand that allows dogs year-round.
Other parts allow them nine months out of the year.
Del Mar's beach is considered the best and most beautiful in San Diego.
There's a lot more like Crest Canyon trails, two coastal parks and the Torrey Pines State.
Del Mar is proud of its small-town feel; high-rises are banned.
Finally, The Crosby Estates - named for Bing Crosby and located on the site of his former home; is another dreamland for lovers of all things recreational.
There's a lot of fun you can do in their a Tennis Garden, a junior-sized Olympic pool, and a 35,000-square-foot clubhouse and 18-hole championship golf course.
So check out some northern coastal San Diego real estate; I am sure you'll find something you like.