Carlsbad Homes For Sale

Carlsbad, California, is an affluent beachfront city located in the northern part of San Diego County. It occupies 39.1 square miles with 7 miles of coast along the Pacific Ocean. It lies 35 miles north of downtown San Diego and 87 miles south of Los Angeles. It has a population of approximately 106,000. The city was formed to avoid annexation by nearby Oceanside, and has a large population of ethnically diverse groups from around the world. The northern part of the city forms part of a tri-city area that also includes southern Oceanside and western Vista.

Carlsbad Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Although Carlsbad is a mid-sized city, it prides itself on maintaining a small town feel and has preserved more than one third of the city as open space. Much of the home construction in Carlsbad is new, signalling a healthy local economy attracting an influx of new residents. Real estate here consistently ranks as some of the most expensive in both the state and the country.

Carlsbad Neighborhoods

Carlsbad is divided into four quadrants, each with its own unique characteristics.

• Northwest Quadrant - contains the "Olde Carlsbad" historic neighborhood and features cottages and bungalows from the 1950s as well as large mansions with ocean views. The quadrant also contains "The Barrio", a historically Latino section of town.
• Northeast Quadrant - this area is comprised mostly of single family homes as well as a few larger lots.
• Southeast Quadrant - this is the newest area of town and contains more properties than the other quadrants.
• Southwest Quadrant - this area includes beachfront and the Aviara resort area.

Carlsbad Economy and Employment Opportunities

Carlsbad is home to many company headquarters, including:

• Arkeia Software
• Atticus Clothing
• AutoClaims Direct
• California Pacific Airlines
• Callaway Golf Company
• Cobra Golf
• Fallen Footwear
• Gemological Institute of America
• Hay House
• Hot Dog on a Stick
• Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks
• Jazzercise
• Jenny Craig
• K2 Sports
• Life Technologies
• Macbeth Footwear
• MaxLinear
• No Fear
• Osiris Shoes
• PC Power and Cooling
• Razer USA Ltd
• Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
• TaylorMade - Addidas Golf Company
• Upper Deck
• ViaSat, Inc.

The top employers in Carlsbad are:

• Life Technologies
• TaylorMade - Addidas
• ViaSat
• Callaway
• Legoland California
• Carlsbad Unified School System
• La Costa Resort and Spa
• Park Hyatt Resort Aviara
• City of Carlsbad
• Asymtek

Carlsbad Attractions

Carlsbad is home to world-class attractions, points of interest, cultural activities, outdoor adventures and special seasonal events including:

• K1 Speed
• Legoland California
• Museum of Making Music
• Carlsbad Skatepark
• William D. Cannon Art Gallery
• TGIF Jazz in the Parks
• Carlsbad Village
• Carlsbad State Beach
• Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
• Carlsbad Flower Fields
• GIA Museum
• Carlsbad Lagoon
• Sea Life Aquarium
• Craftsmanship Museum
• Carlsbad Music Festival
• Carlsbad Village Faire
• Thursdays on the Coast

 

Carlasbad Transportation and Commuting

Public transportation in Carlsbad via train and bus is provided by North County Transit. Amtrak passenger rail service is offered via the Pacific Surfliner. The nearest airports are McClellan-Palomar Airport and San Diego International Airport.

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Purdy Homes
1241 Carlsbad Village Dr. #A.
Carlsbad, CA
760-729-9600
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North County Realty Group
1395 Buena Vista Way .
Carlsbad, CA
760-494-7777
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Spangler Realty
3088 Pio Pico Dr Ste 101
Carlsbad, CA
760-434-7353
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Full Commitment, Inc
2756 Highland Drive
Carlsbad, CA
760-522-6728
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Hometown Advantage
2820 Hope Avenue Unit G
Carlsbad, CA
760-415-5395
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7th Wave Realty
2575 Pio Pico Dr #101-A
Carlsbad, CA
760-434-1791
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James Scanlon
2921 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA
760-994-0681
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Laski & Associates
2351 Spruce St
Carlsbad, CA
760-720-1811
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Harmony Realty Inc
2712 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA
888-904-2712
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Daly & Associates
2753 Jefferson St
Carlsbad, CA
619-977-0600
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