Category Archives: California

San Jose California Real Estate

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San Jose, California, is located in Santa Clara County and is in the heart of Silicon Valley. With a population of 894,943, San Jose is a vibrant, thriving metropolitan community. Culture, arts, and technology dominate here as evidenced by the innovative Tech Museum, the San Jose Museum of Art, and the Children’s Museum. Additionally, a campus of the California State University calls San Jose home. The newly developed Santana Row, a pedestrian arcade of upscale restaurants and designer shops combined … Continue reading →

Best Hotels In La Jolla

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If you’ve ever been to La Jolla, you are probably aware of the fact that finding a hotel can be a pretty tough task indeed. To help you with your quest, you’ll find some of the best hotels in La Jolla. Empress Hotel Located in the heart of the town, the Empress Hotel is a well known local favorite. Manhattan’s restaurant is located off from the lobby, with a fitness center and sauna onsite as well. The hotel also offers … Continue reading →

All About La Jolla California

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Attracting tourists from all over the world, La Jolla’s community is one that combines trends with traditional class. Located 12 miles north from downtown San Diego, this highly prosperous community offers seven miles of coastline at an elevation of 110 feet. The land here is so desired that it’s impossible to find property in La Jolla for less than 1.25 million an acre! The lucky 38,000 plus who live in this heavenly seaside town live among Mediterranean style architecture with … Continue reading →

Getting To La Jolla

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La Jolla, located in California, is a 20 minute drive from downtown San Diego by going Interstate 5 north. Take the exit at Ardath Road, eventually Ardath Road will become Torrey Pines Road. Continue west on this road, and you’ll reach the village when you see Prospect Place. Turn right on Prospect Place and you’ll enter the heart of La Jolla. On average, around 7,000 people will visit La Jolla every day. With so many people coming to such a … Continue reading →

Children’s Pool – La Jolla

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Also known as the Casa, the Children’s Pool is a small beach partially protected by a sea wall. The original intention here was to create a fully protected swimming area, although sand has now filled in much of the area that exists to the inside of the wall. This is a very beautiful beach, offering several panoramic views. Almost all year long, seals and sea lions are present on or near the beach, with a reserve for these marine mammals, … Continue reading →

Black’s Beach

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Black’s Beach is a two mile long, sandy strip of beach located at the base of the majestic cliffs that can be up to 300 foot high. Formally known as Torrey Pines City Beach, it’s jointly owned by the City of San Diego and the State of California. There is also a glider port atop the cliff that overlooks the beach where hang gliders and even remote control gliders can be seen soaring. Gaining access to Black’s Beach isn’t easy … Continue reading →

San Diego At A Glance

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Referred to as many as being the only area in the United States with perfect weather, San Diego remains the oldest port on the West Coast. Complete with a well known Naval Base and a high level of tourism, this breathtaking city continues to dominate the economy. Aside from offering high mountains, deserts, and over 70 miles of the world’s most renowned beaches, San Diego also offers other great attractions such as Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, and Wild … Continue reading →

Mission Bay San Diego

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Mission Bay Park in San Diego is the largest facility of its kind, offering over 4,600 acres with free recreational activities for visitors. What was once a sprawling swamp in the 1960’s, was dredged and transformed into what is now a great attraction to the San Diego area. Across the 27 miles of bayfront, water activities are all over the place here. For beach lovers, there are 17 miles of oceanfront property, including Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. There are … Continue reading →

The Wedge

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If you like to surf or hit the waves, the infamous “Wedge” in Newport Beach is something you have to experience at least once in your lifetime. Although The Wedge isn’t classified as a wave, it’s actually a 20 foot plus battering ram that was created by sheer intelligence. The way it heaves, throws, and bends behaves in ways other waves can’t begin to comprehend. If you look at it up close, you’ll notice that The Wedge is a combination … Continue reading →

Newport Beach Shoppers Paradise

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Although the area of Newport Beach is known for the harbor and love of the water, it also contains a hidden shoppers paradise. With the infamous Fashion Island and Balboa Island nearby, Newport does wonders for those who like activities yet enjoy shopping. Fashion Island is one of the best areas of Newport Beach, containing over 200 stores. The Island has everything you could ever want, from toys to expensive clothes. If you’ve ever tried Fashion Island before, you’re probably … Continue reading →