La Selva Beach, CA

La Selva community is home to a gorgeously unique landscape, historical landmarks, and welcoming neighborhoods. The highlight of La Selva, Manresa State Beach stretches along the coastline attracting surfers, fishing enthusiasts and junior lifeguards from all over Santa Cruz County. The beach offers some of the best fishing due to the wide variety of species including California halibut, striped bass, and starry flounder. Local fishing supply store, The Angler’s Choice Tackle Shop, provides La Selva with all of its surf fishing needs. This family owned and operated tackle shop specializes in equipment for freshwater and saltwater fishing supplies while giving each customer friendly and helpful service. The surfers of La Selva rely on La Selva Beach Surf Shop to supply them with quality gear like wetsuits, leashes, booties etc. The junior lifeguards head to the Manresa State Beach every year to learn water safety skills, improve athleticism and knowledge of the ocean while a fun time. Twice a season the beach fills with packs of kids sporting their distinct red swimsuits as they run along the beach and practice lifeguarding drills. The summer months bring travelers from all over to this lush area, most enjoy the excellent camp sites in La Selva, which are great for a weekend to camp with your family and friends. If a bed and breakfast seems more appealing, the historical Flora Vista Inn offers a quaint atmosphere with a breathtaking view of the La Selva landscape.

The sense of family in La Selva is obviously visible throughout the community. La Patio community center hosts the local market, library and park, which is a picturesque scene, filled with La Selva residents. The Christmas and 4^th of July parades highlight the performers of the community. These short but active parades showcase the talent in La Selva, from baton twirlers to marching bands that dazzle the crowded streets.    

If you are lucky enough to own your own home in this area, keys to a private beach are also put in your hands. La Selva Beach allows locals to enjoy a part of coastline without the fuss of tourist or other distractions. The tranquility of a peaceful day at the beach is priceless and comes as a welcomed bonus for locals. For your opportunity to discover your dream home in La Selva Beach visit my website at www.petecullen.com.

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La Selva Beach Homes - Living in La Selva Beach, CA

La Selva Beach is sleepy little beach community located in Santa Cruz County, just south of Aptos and Rio Del Mar. If you seek peace & quiet and uncrowded beaches, La Selva is the place for you! La Selva is a great place to come to in the summertime to cool off from the heat of California's Central Valley. Temperatures stay very mild in La Selva Beach due to the coastal fog, especially in the summer months. The scent of eucalyptus trees fill the air mingled with ocean breezes.

La Selva Beach Homes range from little beach cottages to multi -million dollar ocean front homes. There are several lovely oceanview condo complexes in La Selva Beach like the Pajaro Dunes. You can find some amazing oceanviews there at less cost than a home. Cannon Del Sol is another La Selva Beach condo/home community featuring a common area pool and tennis courts and oceanview homes & condos.

There is also a lovely gated community in La Selva Beach - Los Barrancos. This gated community sits on a hill above the beach giving many of the homes ocean views and there is a nice path to the beach.

In 2009 the average price of a La Selva Beach home was $782,500 and the average price of a La Selva Beach condo was $576,000. There have been some great buys in La Selva Beach where you can find oceanviews for less.

La Selva Beach is a place to get away from it all and a great place to own a second home or vacation home. The miles of uncrowded beaches are wonderful to walk or jog and have bonfires & picnics. It is an invigorating and refreshing environment. Contact me for a list of La Selva Beach homes & condos currently for sale or for more information about the area.