Homes in Carlsbad
Carlsbad is a seaside resort city occupying a 7-mile stretch of the beautiful Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County. Affectionately referred to as “The Village by the Sea” by local residents, people love the area for its relaxed atmosphere, gorgeous beaches and numerous shopping and dining experiences. The City of Carlsbad offers residents so many things to do and see from the arts, sports, and trails to maintaining many historical sites. Carlsbad is also home to lots of major attractions in Southern California including Legoland, Sea Life Aquarium, The Seasonal Flower Fields, K1 Speed and more.
Carlsbad is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District, the Encinitas Union School District for Elementary schools in South Carlsbad, San Dieguito Union High School District for Junior High and High schools in South Carlsbad and San Marcos Unified School District for schools in southeast Carlsbad.
The range of home prices and styles in Carlsbad's different neighborhoods match almost any budget. Carlsbad is divided into four distinct quadrants:
1. The northwest quadrant of Carlsbad (ZIP code 92008) includes the downtown "Village," the Barrio, and "Old Carlsbad." Homes range from 1950s cottages and bungalows to elegant mansions on the hill overlooking the ocean.
2. The northeast quadrant (ZIP code 92010) is located east of El Camino Real and north of Palomar Airport Road. It consists of mostly of single-family homes, with larger lots found in the older area known as Chestnut Hills and the new developments around Calavera Hills.
3. The southeast quadrant (ZIP code 92009) is located east of El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Road. It features several newer expensive master-planned communities set among hillsides, golf courses, Alga Norte Community Park and permanent open spaces. It includes Bressi Ranch and the La Costa neighborhoods of Rancho La Costa, La Costa Ridge, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Greens.
4. The southwest quadrant (ZIP code 92011) extends along the Pacific Ocean to the south of the center of Carlsbad. It includes the Aviara neighborhood. It is located west of El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Road.
If you are looking for a charming beach community that is centrally located between Los Angeles and downtown San Diego that offers the glamor of the larger cities but with a laid back vibe then come and explore all that Carlsbad has to offer. You may very well decide to call it home!
