FISH HOUSE VERA CRUZ, in my opinion, has one of the best seafood counters around. NOTE: I really liked this place – too bad it CLOSED IN 2017 (BUT THERE… Read more »
Author: Jeff Dowler
I write about my passions - living the Southern California lifestyle in the Carlsbad area (art, restaurants, beaches, shopping, music, touristy stuff), relocation, & real estate in general. Call/text me at 760-840-1360 if I can help or you just have questions about real estate or the Carlsbad area in general (including Aviara, La Costa, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Vista).
Carlsbad Village Faire is Sunday May 1, 2011
Don’t miss the the nation’s largest one day outdoor fair this weekend!! The CARLSBAD VILLAGE FAIRE is Sunday May 1 in the heart of Carlsbad Village from 8 until 5…. Read more »
DAY 26 – Brunch at Cafe Elysa
CAFE ELYSA, on the Coast Road across from the Carlsbad Inn, is a terrific place for brunch on the weekend, before or after a walk on the beach just a… Read more »
DAY 25 – Shop at the Carlsbad Village Art and Antiques Mall – CLOSED
If you are an antique and collectibles lover, or simply love to wander through antique shops with rooms and rooms filled to the brim with furniture, paintings, dishes and glassware,… Read more »
DAY 24 – Play a Round of Golf at The Crossings at Carlsbad
I’m not a golfer, but I’ve heard very good things about THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD, a couple of miles inland from the beach off Palomar Airport Road. THE CROSSINGS AT… Read more »
Waterfront Homes for Sale in Carlsbad
WATERFRONT HOMES FOR SALE IN CARLSBAD come at a premium, as they do elsewhere. On average, however, prices are better than what you will pay in Del Mar, La Jolla… Read more »
Nothing to Do with Real Estate, Or Carlsbad, But Fun Nonetheless
I had a whirlwind weekend starting last Thursday, with a stop over night in LA, a meeting to run in Santa Barbara on Friday, and then several days in San… Read more »
Things Sellers Don’t Like
Being told their home is worth less than what they need or hope for Being told their home is cluttered and needs to be cleaned up and/or depersonalized Being asked… Read more »
DAY 23 – Carlsbad Chocolate Bar
Chocolate lovers, listen up. The CARLSBAD CHOCOLATE BAR may be right up your alley, with a wide range of chocolates (including fat free) and other chocolate-related products in the heart… Read more »
Sellers, What is Important to You?
If you are thinking about selling your home, I urge you to consider what is important to you in that process. There is lots to think about and plan for,… Read more »
DAY 22 – Stroll Through the Meditation Gardens at the Self Realization Fellowship in Encinitas
The MEDITATION GARDENS at the Self Realization Fellowship in Encinitas area a fabulous place to take a quiet walk on the bluff high above the ocean. Winding paths, tranquil pools… Read more »
Real Estate-ese
Many buyers and sellers are bewildered by “real estate-ese.” REALTORS have a language all their own, as do mortgage brokers, inspectors, and escrow and title professionals. And while I try… Read more »