The 2023 Carlsbad EGGStravaganza Spring Festival takes place the day before Easter, Saturday April 8th. The event runs from 10 am until 1pm. EGGStravaganza is held in Carlsbad’s beautiful Poinsettia… 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).
2023 Carlsbad 5000 is April 2
The 2023 Carlsbad 5000 is April 2 in Carlsbad CA Carlsbad hosts a number of premier running events each year. The Carlsbad 5000 is reportedly the world’s fastest 5K race…. Read more »
San Diego Restaurant Week is Coming
San Diego Restaurant Week is March 26th through April 2nd and food lovers should be thrilled. This is the 1st of 2 events in 2023 offering 8 days of dining… Read more »
Pirate Plunge in Carlsbad 2023
The Pirate Plunge, hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in Carlsbad, is almost here. This fun aquatic event takes place on Saturday March 25th from 5 – 9 pm…. Read more »
Oceanside Market Report February 2023
Here’s the Oceanside Market Report for February 2023. This market report does not include private sales or manufactured, mobile, or multifamily housing. The data are from the MLS and believed… Read more »
4 Tips for Making the Best Offer
If you are planning to buy a home this spring then you will want to read these tips for making the Best Offer. 4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer… Read more »
San Marcos Market Report February 2023
Here’s the San Marcos Market Report for February 2023. And here’s the market report for January for comparison. The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift some each month…. Read more »
March 2023 Carlsbad Art Wall
The 1st mural of 2023 for the Carlsbad Art Wall was finished last weekend. The creation is by Los Angeles-based artist, Daniel, known as Mister Toledo. This is the 34th… Read more »
Carlsbad Market Report February 2023
Here’s the Carlsbad Market Report for February 2023. The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with changes from January and 1 year ago. And here’s the Carlsbad market report… Read more »
The Flower Fields Open March 1
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA will open on Wednesday March 1, 2023, an annual tradition. All visitors must book tickets online for a specific date and arrival time. As… Read more »
January 2023 North County Market Reports
Here are the Market Reports for January 2023 for 11 North San Diego County communities. There were a number of changes in our local housing market in January 2023 compared… Read more »
Fiber Arts Exhibit – Cannon Art Gallery
The “Contemporary Perspectives in Fiber Arts” exhibit opened January 7, 2023 and runs through March 18. We visited the show at the city-owned Cannon Art Gallery today and thoroughly enjoyed… Read more »