La Costa Resort and Spa, opened in 1965 and located on the southern end of Carlsbad California, was the first full service spa in the United States. It was the focal point for a community envisioned by Allard Roen - a premier residential community with recreational facilities. The rich history of La Costa has expanded over the years to include many world-class golf and tennis events and has become not only a destination resort area but also a wonderful place to call home.

The diversity of housing in La Costa is one of the strengths of this area of coastal North San Diego County. Apartments, condominiums, luxury town homes plus a wide range of single-family homes are all part of this amazing neighborhood. You can expect to find a home to fit anyone’s needs. Luxurious walled estates dot the hills above La Costa Resort and Spa with many having awe inspiring coastal views in the day and sparkling hillside panoramas at night.

If you are looking for an estate home you might consider La Costa Estates, the Estates at Rancho Carrillo or The Ranch located next to La Costa Canyon High. There are several custom home locations and master planned communities such as La Costa Valley, La Costa Ridge, La Costa Greens, La Costa Oaks, Bressi Ranch, Rancho Carrillo, Alga Hills and more. Many of these neighborhoods feature their own pools, tennis courts, parks and other facilities.

If you are considering a condominium or town home, La Costa is definitely a great place to look. There are many choices for attached homes throughout La Costa, from smaller one or two bedroom condos to palatial 3000 sq. ft. attached homes. Many enjoy views of golf, lagoon, ocean and the surrounding hills. Most of these are located in close proximity to La Costa Resort and Spa, and the parks and trails that run throughout the city of Carlsbad.

So many opportunities are yours when you choose La Costa as your home. The local economy is vibrant with many leading- edge technology companies like Qualcomm, and Invitrogen, a biotech leader, as well as Callaway Golf and many others located within the Carlsbad city limits and just a few short minutes from many of the most inviting neighborhoods in La Costa.

Schools within the community of La Costa are top notch. La Costa Canyon High School was opened in recent years to handle the growing needs of the residents. Other opportunities for families include several private schools like the Rhodes School, plus public schools are consistently ranked as some of the best in San Diego County.

It’s just an easy drive to down town San Diego and the popular coastal towns of La Jolla and Del Mar. La Costa offers its residents pleasant year around livability with cool ocean breezes and picturesque lagoon, ocean, golf or hillside views from many locations within its borders. If you are looking to enjoy the outdoor Southern California lifestyle La Costa is a great choice with sandy beaches, surfing, tennis, golf, spas, shopping and more right at your fingertips. You may want to play one of the four golf courses all within 15 minutes of each other or head to the sandy white beaches in Encinitas and Carlsbad. Or catch the Coaster commuter rail service to down town San Diego and watch the San Diego Padres in their state of the art home at Petco Park.

The Forum Shops is the location of my office at Windermere Exclusive Properties. It is truly a special place to shop and enjoyable place to have a leisurely lunch on the patio at Panera Bread or search for your favorite book at Borders Books.

You will love living in Coastal North San Diego – to find your dream home, talk to Loren Sanders and view www.CoastalHomeFinder.com. Sing up now for his Dream Home Finder Service and get ready to start living your dreams.