Making The Most Of Coastal San Diego Properties

By William Richardson


Many people still consider California to be a magical place. It is, after all, the land of movie stars, gold rushes, sunshine, whale watching, and a very large and famous Mouse. The southern expanse of the state has much to offer. If you are interested in coastal San Diego properties, you will find much to choose from. Vast financial resources may be necessary to anyone who really wants to make the dream of home ownership on a west coast beach a reality.

Beachfront properties almost always sell for premium prices. This real estate seems to be unfazed by property value fluctuations and stock market reversals. There will never be any more of it, so prices will rise, but generally do not go down. If ocean real estate is a little too rich for you, the city of San Diego, CA can offer many attractive options.

Some people are happy to live in the city. They would not even consider oceanfront property. While an occasional visit is nice, constant sand, wind, and surf is too much for them. On the other hand, for real ocean lovers, the beach seems like a perfect place to call home.

Some just love the nearly year round heat and sun that makes active outdoor living possible. Dedicated surfers gravitate to the challenge of San Diego's waves and fishermen can enjoy life on the water, boating and reeling in record size halibut and bass. Still other beachcombers cannot imagine living anywhere they are not able to walk, ride, or jog at the ocean's edge.

A large portion of beachfront property is available only to the richest and luckiest of individuals. If money is no object, you can choose from an exclusive selection of luxurious properties in La Jolla, Del Mar, Pacific Beach or Mission Beach. Each one seems to have been built to outdo its neighbor with every amenity imaginable. You can expect to pay between seven to eight figures to live in these neighborhoods.

There are usually plenty of beachfront condominiums to pick from if you are not ready to put down several million dollars. Condos in this area are still pricey, but more affordable than their single family neighbors. You will also have a lot of the same amenities without paying quite the same high price. Exercise rooms, pools, spas, valet and housekeeping services may be included in the price of a beach condo.

If you are not ready to purchase such luxury real estate but are still interested in indulging yourself temporarily, you might consider renting a beach house for a week or a month. These properties will vary widely in cost depending on the location, the size, and the amenities included. You will enjoy the sand and sea without the mortgage that goes along with home ownership.

San Diego can be a great place to live. It offers a wide variety of choices whether you decide to own a home or rent one for a special getaway vacation.




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