NOTE: DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS THE CARLSBAD 5000 HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20, 2020 If you are a serious runner, you are no doubt aware that… 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).
First Carlsbad Art Wall Mural of 2020
As many Carlsbad residents know, the Carlsbad Art Wall (CAW) has been around since 2015, the brainchild of Carlsbad artist, Bryan Snyder, in cooperation with the owner of the popular… Read more »
2020 San Diego Home & Garden Show
March is around the corner and that means it’s time again for the annual San Diego Spring Home and Garden Show. The 35th show, and supposedly one of the largest… Read more »
Loving Homeownership!
I thought today was a great day to share some information you might appreciate, whether you are a current homeowner, or hoping to become one. Until you have had a… Read more »
Carlsbad Flower Fields Open March 1, 2020
It’s almost time for the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch to open – just 3 weeks from yesterday on March 1st. The 50 acres of beautiful Ranunculas have been part… Read more »
12th Annual Brasil Jazz Festa 2020
While this is not in Carlsbad, if you are a jazz lover, particularly of Brazilian jazz like me, then this concert is for you! The 12th Annual Brasil Jazz Festa… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report for January 2020
If you are considering buying or selling a home in Carlsbad you should be aware of the local market conditions. Here’s what happened in the 1st month of 2020. 97… Read more »
I’ve Moved to a New Brokerage
You are going to see a couple of changes on my blog to indicate that I have moved to a new brokerage. But other than the name change, and a… Read more »
Restaurants in Carlsbad Village & Beyond – Jan. 2020
A fun part of living in Carlsbad is discovering, and enjoying, our diverse dining options, which range from casual to high end. While Carlsbad doesn’t offer quite the diversity of… Read more »
2019 Year-End Market Report for Carlsbad
The Carlsbad housing market was busy again in 2019, and we saw a number of shifts from the activity during 2018. Here are some of the highlights for 2019. Overall… Read more »
The Foundry Artist Studios Reception January 23 in Carlsbad
The Foundry Artist Studios at New Village Arts in Carlsbad Village is hosting another one of its popular artist exhibit receptions tomorrow evening, January 23rd, from 5 until 8 pm…. Read more »
The Hip & Artsy North State Area in Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Village continues to grow, and one of the areas to experience much change is the area now known as North State. If you want, take a virtual tour of… Read more »