NORTH COUNTY COASTAL
Attractions in the North County Coastal area include the Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, the stunning Torrey Pines State Reserve and Beach, the Torrey Pines Golf Course, Lego Land and the Del Mar Racetrack and Thoroughbred Club for horse racing. Horticulturists delight in the flowers of Encinitas and Leucadia and the 3,000 species at the Quail Botanical Gardens. In Carlsbad, see the mineral springs and quaint seaside downtown area, or golf on the many excellent courses. OceansideCoastal inland city famous for its ties to the Unites States Marine Corps but also interestingly enough, known as a sleepy, bedroom community. Most of the new housing has gone in and up with striking views well in from the Pacific. Oceanside also attracts large amounts of tourists, year-long. CarlsbadBeautiful, coastal city that extends fairly well inland. A favorite city of middle-aged professionals and families, Carlsbad rises from the ocean to the hills. The city has many pretty views and big lots. Carlsbad is close, intimate community town. EncinitasTo a great extent, the great allure of Encinitas lies in its' terrain. It rises, falls, and rises again higher, creating great vistas of the Pacific and San Elijo Lagoon. Coastal city mixes old housing with new properties, moving towards the "upscale." Del MarSmall, wealthy city on the Pacific famous for its racetrack - "where the surf meets the turf". Many singles or empty nesters, this neighborhood attracts many affluent and well- educated professionals. Safe, upscale community. Rancho Santa FeThese are among the choicest properties in the country and maybe in the world. The city is known by locals as simply "The Ranch." Homes in Rancho Santa Fe sell for well over $1 million dollars apiece, Solana BeachWealthy, upscale community hidden between Encinitas and Del Mar. Solana Beach translates into the words "Sunny Beach." With a quaint downtown area and close proximity to the freeway, Solana Beach is a favorite city amongst San Diegans. La JollaFamed throughout the world, La Jolla is probably San Diego's most well-known city. Translated into "Jewel by the Sea", La Jolla homes rival the best in the nation. Located on the Pacific, La Jolla is home to a University of California and its Scripps Institute of Oceanography. |
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San Diego's North County Coastal region is one of the most beautiful areas in Southern California. Sun- and sea-worshippers congregate in coastal La Jolla, Del Mar, and Solana Beach, where migrating California gray whales can be seen in winter. Along with its ideal climate, the housing opportunities in North San Diego County are vast and varied--ranging between entry level condominiums and town-homes to elegant oceanfront estates. 
