Years ago, when I first considered moving to Southern California from Houston, I used to stay with friends at the Coronado Shores on Coronado–which sat just across the bay from downtown San Diego.
My friends’ Coronado Shores condo didn’t overlook the San Diego skyline (which it might have done had it been across the hall); rather, it overlooked the Pacific Ocean and the glorious beach below.
These Coronado high rises reminded me of the oceanfront complexes in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach, where my parents lived at the time.
Just as with the Pompano Beach Club, I loved the secure and guarded entry, the lovely lobby, and the elevator which whipped us up to one of the upper floors. I loved stepping into the unit and never tired of seeing the immediate eye-popping view of the blue ocean out the balcony sliding glass door.
I loved these high rise buildings in Coronado years ago, and still do today.
The Coronado Shores complex stands adjacent to and just south of the famed Hotel del Coronado. It is an oceanfront enclave of ten 15-story high rise condominium buildings. Each building is run by its own association, and has its own common areas and recreation facilities.
Built in the 1960’s and 1970’s, the Shores are highly desired because of the views they offer and their exquisite location at one of the finest beaches in the world. It is also difficult to imagine that luxury high rises such as these could be built along any San Diego beach today.
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It may be hard to consider any Rancho Santa Fe (92067) real estate a bargain, when single family Rancho Santa Fe homes start at $1.15 million and currently peak at $29.9 million.
Moreover, only 16 of the current 167 active listings in RSF are priced under $2 million.
Hardly the bargain bin of real estate.
Rancho Santa Fe, nestled in the eucalyptus groves of North San Diego County, is perennially listed as one of the wealthiest zip codes (92067) in the nation, and is generally seen as being almost bullet proof when it comes to market downturns.
Still, with some diligent searching, we have bumped into a few notable buys:
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Some cities are the embodiment of luxury, and La Jolla, California is no exception.
Coastal La Jolla is paradise for both the traveler and the resident. Sitting just north of San Diego, it offers a craggy and breathtaking coastline with heart-stopping views.
Add to this natural beauty a world-class village, high budget shopping, fine dining and lodging, a top-ranked university (UCSD) and medical school--along with a climate that is probably the best on earth, and you have The Jewel, or La Jolla as Spaniard explorers once called it.
Granted, La Jolla real estate is expensive and luxury buyers from all over the world would like to 
own some of their own. With a population standing at around 35,000, there is a strong sense of community pride and connection with the outdoors, which averages an annual balmy 74 degrees.
La Jolla beaches are surely some of the most breathtaking in the world, and range from the ever-beautiful and seal-populated La Jolla Cove, to the craggy cliffs at Blacks Beach, the sandy expanses at La Jolla Shores and the tide pools and surfing at Windansea. All offer stunning beauty and year-round photographic opportunities.
La Jolla real estate prices stood at a median of $663,000 in 2000-and have since mushroomed to over $1.4 million median, with average prices for a La Jolla single family home standing at over $1.5 million.
It might also be remembered that when times get tough, wise money shifts to quality and blue chip real estate investments. And La Jolla is a precious jewel in that world of real estate and investment.
What about day-to-day living in La Jolla for residents? Its a university town, its a world class destination, and its absolute heaven for local residents Aside from the cultural offerings, the top-tier shopping, the beaches and the dining opportunities, there are also wonderful educational choices for families with children. The schools in La Jolla, both public and private, are very highly regarded throughout San Diego County:
Public Schools
La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine Street, La Jolla, 92037
Bird Rock Elementary School, 5731 La Jolla Hermosa Ave, La Jolla, 92037
Torrey Pines Elementary School, 8750 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla 92037
Muirlands Middle School, 1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, 92037
La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus Street (corner of Nautilus and Fay), La Jolla, 92037
Private Schools
Stella Maris Academy, 7654 Herschel Ave., La Jolla 92037
The Childrens School, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, La Jolla 92037
All Hallows Academy, 2390 Nautilus Ave., La Jolla 92037
Delphi Academy, 7527 Cuvier St., La Jolla 92037
The Gillispie School , 7380 Girard Ave., La Jolla 92037
La Jolla Country Day School, 9490 Genesee Ave., La Jolla, 92037
The Bishops School, 7607 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, 92037
Many are interested in La Jolla real estate and investment opportunities. The following links may provide some assistance:
La Jolla and North San Diego County Market Report
La Jolla and San Diego Home Sale Statistics
San Diego Real Estate
Search La Jolla Real Estate and MLS
from the cultural offerings, the top-tier shopping, the beaches and the dining opportunities, there are also wonderful educational choices for families with children. The schools in La Jolla, both public and private, are very highly regarded throughout San Diego County:
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Private Schools in San Diego
Back in late November or early December, I had tried to snag six tickets for one of Cirque de Soleil’s Corteo upcoming performances in Del Mar, but they were sold out–at least for anything approaching normal tickets.
Bummer, thought I. What a great Christmas gift it would be for the family and for my dad, now 87. Another opportunity lost.
In a rare spirit of defeat, I decided to forget about Corteo and the spirited fun of Cirque de Soleil.
It just wasn’t meant to be.
Imagine my delight just before Christmas when hubby Mike confided that he had snagged six third row tickets for Corteo on February 5.
Apparently, the troupe had decided to hold over their joyous funeral performance for a few more days–and that presented the magical door of opportunity for Mike to make some dreams come true.
Now, just imagine the happiness when we announced that triumph to the family and my Dad!
Corteo premiers in San Diego on January 11, 2008 for a limited engagement at Del Mar Fairgrounds that now runs through February 10.
Described by the Los Angeles Times as “celestial entertainment for all ages,” Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo is a joyous procession--or parade, as imagined by a clown. The clown dreams of his own funeral occurring in a carnival atmosphere, guarded by lovely caring angels.
The playful and lyrical music moves Corteo through a celebration in which illusion toys with reality.
Cirque du Soleil currently has 15 unique and distinctive shows playing around the world. Wildly successful, this production company has played before over 60 million spectators from over 100 cities from around the world since 1984.
Are we excited about these tickets to Corteo?
Without a doubt!
We braced ourselves in San Diego for the torrential downpour and the high winds that have battered San Francisco, Sacramento and Santa Barbara.
Instead, at least in the coastal areas, we were blessed with a fairly constant and gentle downpour. It will be enough to green our gardens and hillsides for awhile, but many of us were hoping for a greater accumulation of rain, but not enough to endanger the areas burned in last fall’s fires.
Unfortunately for San Diego Chargers fans, the gentle rain is expected to continue this afternoon. Rain coats and ponchos are advised for the 71,000 fans who will be watching today’s Charger playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium starting at 1 p.m. PST. An additional .50 to 1 inch of rainfall is expected in the San Diego area.
Overnight rain accumulations in San Diego County included .79 inches in Coronado, .84 in downtown San Diego, .57 in La Jolla, 1.70 in Alpine, 2.11 in Julian, .85 in Del Mar, .71 in Solana Beach, 1.20 in Encinitas, 1.04 inches in Carlsbad, 1.03 in Oceanside, 1.60 in Fallbrook, 5 inches at Palomar Mountain, and .01 at Borrego Springs.
Inland San Diego County, as usual, caught the greatest amount of rainfall.
Finally, I just couldn’t resist sharing Albert Hammond’s classic recording of “It Never Rains in Southern California”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pyC7WnvLT4
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San Diego County Realtors Mike and Roberta Murphy represent buyers and sellers of real estate in Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Del Mar, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista.
San Diego Previews award-winning real estate group offers unsurpassed service to buyers and sellers of real estate in San Diego. Mike and Roberta Murphy (GRI, ABR and e-PRO) have years of extensive real estate experience and work with an energetic group that understands relocation and life transitions. They are intimately familiar with not only with San Diego County, but also localized market conditions that can impact the purchase and sale of real estate. Group professionals also include Eve Sieminski (GRI), Scott Murphy (GRI), Cynthia Webb, Christine Wade, Ilene Bordsky and Daruish Abedian.
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Hi Roberta,
I wanted to let you know how much we've enjoyed our new home and to thank you for your insight of our needs and the house you picked for us.
It's wonderful to be able to sit out on the patio and eat our meals outdoors with beautiful hummingbirds and a great view of hills and Rancho Santa Fe. We think we got a really good deal too, thanks to you!
I also want to thank you for your help in our closing of this deal - without your help, it would have been very difficult and I would not have been able to do it.
Let this note serve as a referral as well. I recommend anyone to you who wants a personal, helpful, insightful and accommodating real estate agent. I plan to make sure I call you when I'm in the market to sell.
Best regards,
Pam Arivett
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