The 5th in the TGIF Concerts in the Parks series features the Boogaloo Assassins. This is the 1st of 3 concerts at Poinsettia Community Park off Hidden Valley Road. The… 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).
Supergirl Pro Surf Event Starts Today in Oceanside
The world’s largest female surfing competition, the Supergirl Pro, starts today in Oceanside at the pier and runs through Sunday, with 117 of the world’s best female surfers competing for… Read more »
It’s Opening Day at the Del Mar Races!!
I know this is not a Carlsbad event, but there will no doubt be a bunch of Carlsbadians heading south on the 5 freeway, the Coast Road, or the Coaster… Read more »
Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report June 2016
Here are some of the highlights for the Carlsbad housing market for June 2016, with some shifts from what happened in May. In June 2016 there were 150 Carlsbad homes… Read more »
How to Buy a Home – Wants and Needs
Buying a home, whether your first or a new one, is a tough process. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not. Our housing market is challenging, getting a mortgage is… Read more »
Flicks at the Fountain Starts Tomorrow Night July 7 in Carlsbad
The popular outdoor Flicks at the Fountain movie series will start tomorrow night, Thursday July 7, in downtown Carlsbad Village. The first movie in this series is MINIONS, sure to… Read more »
7 Practical Tips for Selling Your Home
Selling your Carlsbad home is a big deal, and a lot of work. You might be surprised how much there is to do and think about, in addition to every… Read more »
How to Celebrate the July 4th Holiday in Carlsbad
The big holiday weekend is almost upon on. Here are some options for you in Carlsbad. Legoland’s ever-popular Red, White and BOOM – Come enjoy 60+ rides, shows, and other… Read more »
Gaia Gelato in the Village Faire in Carlsbad Village
Buon Giorno! Benvenuti! Gaia Gelato, which opened in the Village Faire in Carlsbad Village in March 2015, is a real gem. If you’ve been you likely know that already. NOTE… Read more »
Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for May 2016
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, and as in prior months we saw some positive shifts in May 2016. A total of 183 homes sold (up 16%) in… Read more »
The 31st Season of TGIF Concerts in the Parks Starts on Friday June 24, 2016
It’s hard to believe summer is here! And that means the very popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks series in Carlsbad is starting…this Friday in fact. The first in this… Read more »
Flicks at the Fountain in Carlsbad Summer 2016
The popular Flicks at the Fountain free movie series will be starting up again soon! Flicks at the Fountain in Carlsbad Village runs on successive Thursday nights in the summer,… Read more »