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Top Five Beaches in San Diego County With our whopping 70 miles of coastline, it can be difficult to decide exactly which beaches to visit when in San Diego. And unfortunately, it’s hard to decide which spot is the best, thanks to all of the wonderful and unique qualities of our coastline. Not to fear,

Mutts Fun at Dog Beach

February 8, 2016

Del Mar, La Costa, San Diego Beaches

The fun at Dog Beach in Del Mar has to be the equivalent of a canine Disneyland. Even if you don’t own a dog, or can’t borrow one for the day, it’s worth a trip to Dog Beach to see the dogs bark gleefully, play fetch, romp with one another and splash in the waves.

2222 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar 92014

January 28, 2016

Del Mar, San Diego Beaches

It would be hard to imagine a better setting than this Del Mar beach area condo at 2222 Carmel Valley Road. Located deeply west of I-5, this beautiful and highly upgraded condo in Del Mar offers stunning views of the lagoon and ocean. It is also in a very walkable area, with Mexican, Chinese and

Del Mar Races to Expand in 2014

June 3, 2013

Del Mar, San Diego Beaches, Vacation Rentals

by Roberta Murphy Property values in Del Mar just may take a jump with the closing of Hollywood Park at the end of 2013–and result in schedules for Del Mar Races to expand. The California Horse Racing Board has approved additional Del Mar fall racing dates of November 5 through December 5 in 2014, and

San Diego’s Weather is… Perfection

March 24, 2013

Best of San Diego, Living in San Diego, San Diego Beaches

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA–Friends in the Midwest and East Coast are starting to swear (literally) that snow is a vile four-letter word. They are tired of the cold, the slush and dreary skies. They long for sunshine, balmy weather, sandy beaches and blue skies. In short, they long for San Diego with its sunshine,

Miami v San Diego Beach Homes

May 13, 2011

Living in San Diego, Relocation, San Diego Beaches

In San Diego real estate and beach homes searches, we often have Europeans, Canadian Snowbirds and others who just have a hard time deciding whether to buy beach homes or condo in San Diego–or Miami Beach. Life should always offer such tough choices. I mean, who can’t help but love Miami Beach with its azure waters, white sandy beaches,

San Diego Named a Top City for Cyclists

October 4, 2009

Carlsbad, San Diego Beaches, San Diego Fun

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA–As San Diego Realtors, we are noting an increased number of bike racks hanging or sitting in area garages. They are also commonplace at business venues. If not, bicycle enthusiasts might do as my hairdresser in Solana Beach does: Just roll the bicycle indoors and park it near the stationary hair

San Diego Vacation Rentals are Rocking

July 18, 2009

Del Mar, La Costa, San Diego Beaches, Vacation Rentals

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Sunset in San Diego Carlsbad, CA–There are several segments of the San Diego real estate market that are rocking–and one of the seems to be San Diego’s coastal vacation rental market. We manage several San Diego vacation rentals, including a couple in La Costa, the Del Mar Beach Club and one Del Mar Beach condo.

Oceanside Harbor Days are Here Again

September 16, 2008

Oceanside, San Diego Beaches, San Diego Fun

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by Roberta Murphy Looking for some great fun by the beach in San Diego County this weekend? Oceanside Harbor Days are here again! Why not head up the coast to re-discover one of California’s greatest beach towns: Oceanside — along with its famous Oceanside Harbor and its annual Harbor Days celebration. Admission is free, and the

San Diego Nude Beaches Threatened

June 6, 2008

La Jolla, San Diego Beaches, San Diego News

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by Roberta Murphy San Diego Nude Beaches threatened? I’ve never really given much thought to San Diego County’s two nude beaches: Black’s Beach in La Jolla and San Onofre State Beach at the northern tip of San Diego County. Both are pretty secluded and it appears the nudists are a pretty peaceable lot. At least