For those of you who are actively searching for a home, as well as others who may simply be considering starting a home search, I wanted to share my WINTER… 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 Restaurants & San Diego Restaurant Week 2018
San Diego Restaurant Week 2018 started yesterday in case you were not aware, and runs through January 28th. This is a terrific opportunity to check out more than 180 restaurants… Read more »
The 2018 Great Kindness Challenge in Carlsbad and All Over
It’s time again for the GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE at Hope Elementary School (Calavera Hills, near where I live) and thousands of schools around the country and in other countries. But… Read more »
Year-End Housing Market Report for Carlsbad 2017
There were a number of shifts in the Carlsbad housing market in 2017, as compared to 2016. One thing that did not shift is how competitive it has been due… Read more »
New Carlsbad Art Wall Mural THIS WEEKEND!
Carlsbad continues to grow in reputation as a community that embraces the arts, in many ways. Residents, and visitors, have many opportunities to enjoy all the public art (did you… Read more »
Carlsbad Market Report for December 2017
Not surprisingly with the holiday season we saw some shifts in the housing market for December in Carlsbad. 112 Carlsbad homes sold in December, down by 15% from November: … Read more »
Free Christmas Tree Recycling in Carlsbad 2018
Happy New Year!! In case you are not aware and still have a real Christmas tree to get rid of, Carlsbad is once again offering their FREE Christmas Tree recycling… Read more »
Cool Stone Sculptures at the Beach in Carlsbad
We were out for a long walk on the “boardwalk” in Carlsbad on New Year’s Day morning and spotted a gentleman building stone sculptures just south of Tamarack Beach and… Read more »
Happy New Year 2018
I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve, no matter how you celebrate, and a joyful and prosperous New Year 2018!! We’ll be at home… Read more »
Carlsbad Village Holiday Display Window Winners 2017
As many area residents know, the Carlsbad Village Association sponsored a contest for the best holiday window display for 2017. The contest was inaugurated last year. This year 24 businesses… Read more »
Try Humble Olive Oils in Carlsbad Village
Humble Olive Oils is a wonderful store in the heart of Carlsbad Village on State Street, offering a wide range of ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils and infused olive oils… Read more »
Don’t Forget – Coffee with a Cop TOMORROW 12/20/17
Don’t forget that the next COFFEE WITH A COP will be held TOMORROW, Wednesday December 20th, from 8 to 10 am with several local Carlsbad police officers. This Coffee with… Read more »