If you are a dog lover, and have one, this event hosted by Witch Creek Winery could be lots of fun. The Doggie Spring Bonnet Contest and Parade is being… 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 Housing Market Update – March 2019
The Carlsbad housing has ramped up since the beginning of the year. In March there were 121 total Carlsbad homes sold, an increase by 7% from February, and the 3rd… Read more »
New Carlsbad Art Wall Mural is Underway
No doubt many Carlsbadians are familiar with the Carlsbad Art Wall, the brain child of well-known Carlsbad artist Bryan Snyder, in cooperation with the owner of Senor Grubby’s on Carlsbad… Read more »
2019 EGGStravaganza Spring Festival is April 20 in Carlsbad
Believe it or not Daylight Saving Time started 3 weeks ago, and Easter is just 2 weeks from this coming Sunday! The ever-popular Carlsbad EGGStravaganza Spring Festival takes place the… Read more »
3rd Annual Petal to Plate in Carlsbad
The 3rd Annual Petal to Plate takes place in Carlsbad, from Thursday April 4th through Sunday April 14th. Taking inspiration from our beautiful Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch (open through… Read more »
Relocating? Be Sure You See, Hear & Touch the Community
It’s tough relocating to a new area that you don’t know, even if you have visited, know you want to be there, maybe know people there, and have heard things… Read more »
The New Veterans Memorial Park in Carlsbad
Carlsbad is getting a new community park! We are indeed fortunate to have a number of beautiful community parks to enjoy, with a variety of amenities. Here’s an interactive map… Read more »
Why Your Offer Should Be Well-Dressed
When submitting your offer on a house, and in particular when there are competing offers in our sellers market, you want your offer to look its best. Think of it… Read more »
Carlsbad Celebrates Earth Month 2019 in April – POSTPONED
NOTE: Given the Stay-at-Home Order in place in California as of March 19th due to the coronavirus, all Earth Month 2020 activities will either be postponed or canceled. Carlsbad is… Read more »
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off in Carlsbad 2019
Once again the City of Carlsbad is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event in Carlsbad, taking place on Saturday April 6, 2019 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. The… Read more »
Brasil Jazz Festa in San Diego 3/24
It’s not a Carlsbad event but I thought those who enjoy Brazilian jazz would appreciate hearing about this upcoming concert. The 1st Brasil Jazz Festa was held at the Encinitas… Read more »
Owls in Carlsbad
The Wild Birds Unlimited store in Carlsbad by Sprouts on El Camino Real is our favorite place to buy bird supplies – thistle seed for the finches, nectar for the… Read more »