3 Areas to Look for New Homes in San Diego County
About the City of San Diego
The third largest city in the state of California, San Diego has a population of roughly 3 million people and is a popular destination for tourists from all over the United States and beyond. It is known for its miles of sandy coastline, waterfront attractions, and large naval base. With a warm mediterranean climate and cool ocean breezes year round, San Diego has some of the most pleasant weather in the country.
San Diego Attractions
Additionally, amusement parks and tourist attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo draw millions of visitors to the city every year. Located in the very southwest corner of the continental United States, San Diego lies just north of the Mexican border city of Tijuana– a popular weekend getaway for people from San Diego and the Southern California region. The area of La Jolla, located on the coast in the northern section of San Diego, is home to the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and is famous for its beautiful beach and coastline. It is a popular destination for beachgoers, surfers, and kayakers.
San Diego County
San Diego County, the county seat of which is the city of San Diego, is the second-most populous county in California and the fifth nationwide. It has 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline and 16 military bases. In addition to the city of San Diego, communities within San Diego County include Chula Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Vista, National City, San Marcos, and La Mesa.
3 Areas of San Diego County to Look for New Homes
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San Marcos
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Chula Vista
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Carlsbad
Located in North San Diego County (locally referred to as “North County”) just inland from the beach cities, San Marcos has a population of about 85,000. San Marcos is known for having some of the best restaurants in the area as well as several golf courses. The San Marcos Unified School District, which serves San Marcos and surrounding communities including Vista, Carlsbad, Escondido, and some unincorporated areas of San Diego County, is one of the best school districts in the area (a huge plus for families with children. California State University San Marcos is also in the city and partners with schools in the San Marcos Unified School District to prepare students for college. The master-planned community of San Elijo Hills, part of the city of San Marcos, has homes for sale in newly-developed areas.
The second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, Chula Vista has a population of roughly 250,000. Chula Vista is located in the South Bay region in the southern portion of San Diego County. It’s name in Spanish means “beautiful view”– referring to the views of San Diego Bay. It is part of a rich economic area and is very culturally diverse.
Carlsbad is a seaside resort town in northern San Diego County. It has a population of roughly 113,000 people. Its seven miles of beach make it a popular city for tourists and surfers. Carlsbad is served by the San Marcos Unified School District, Encinitas Unified School District, Carlsbad Unified School District, and the San Dieguito Union High School District.