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).

Merry Christmas 2023

I want to wish everyone a joyful, wonderful Christmas, however and wherever you may celebrate. If you are traveling over the holiday, please do so safely!

Carlsbad Marathon 2024

The Carlsbad Marathon takes place on Sunday January 14th.  Don’t forget that’s also the Martin Luther King holiday weekend – Monday is Martin Luther King Day! The Tri-City Medical Center… Read more »

Ho Ho Highland in Carlsbad

A number of homeowners along Highland Drive in Olde Carlsbad celebrate the holiday season in a fun way. About 30 of them have large inflatable Santas at the front of… Read more »

Carlsbad Holiday Tree 2023

The traditional lighting and celebration of the Carlsbad Holiday Tree was Sunday December 3, 2023. Here’s the tree in all its finery at the entrance of the Carlsbad Village Faire… Read more »