The Encinitas Boat Houses  The Encinitas Boat Houses are not real boats, but were built to resemble them in 1929, reportedly using lumber from a couple of structures in the city that had been demolished. The boat houses are now preserved, thanks to fund-raising efforts by the Encinitas Preservation Society to secure the necessary funds to purchase the boat houses and the land in 2008. I believe they are rented now, until the income pays off the loan, and are part of a guided tour. They are now part of the National Register of Historic Places. It's pretty eye-catching to drive down the residential area of 3rd Street and see them!  08/02/2017

Classic Cars, Live Music & Summer Evenings in Encinitas CA for 2017 The popular Classic Car Nights in downtown Encinitas are well under way, but if you have missed them rest assured there are 2 more to come. And if you can't make it you can take a virtual tour here from my visit a number of years ago.  Classic car buffs and non-aficionados alike love this annual series of Classic Car Nights that started in May (how could I forget and not write about this til now?!) and held the 3rd Thursday each month through September. So you still have August 17th and September 21st to check out all the fun. You can be sure that all the Hot Rods, Woodies and other classic and vintage cars will make you ooh and aah! The Encinitas Classic Car Nights are sponsored by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Ass... 07/27/2017

What’s my Encinitas Home Worth? Encinitas Market Report for June 2017 Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about what to do with regard to Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for June 2017 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside Community Leucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA  In June 2017, there were 66 homes sold in Encinitas, 3% fewer than in May. Here’s the breakdown of overall ac... 07/07/2017

"Granny Flats" Are Not A New Thing On The "ADU" Housing Horizon  It's interesting to see how this "Cottage Industry" (pun intended) has morphed into a full blown Growth Industry almost Nationwide during the past several years. And it's just the beginning.   Our biggest impediment still remains several of our local jurisdictions of course. They can't seem to get out of there own and old ways. Even with the mandate of California's Senate Bill 1069 many continue to remain reluctant if not outright defiant.   Prefab 'In-law' Cottages Mix High-tech Features, Comfort   While some refuse to wrap their arms around it and accept the new laws others just plain refuse to cooperate with the mandate. However, I'm hearing the war drums beating in the distance as some jurisdictions are already gearing... 07/03/2017

A Tiny House Is A Tiny House Is A Tiny House and An ADU Is An ADU!  The question here is to discern between a "TINY HOUSE" and an "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT" (ADU). Many folks are of the opinion that a Tiny House is the same as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). A Tiny House is a small home and/or custom made travel trailer with wheels and axles (top photo) that can be moved from one location to another. However, much like a Park Model (photo below) it is still an RV. Here's how RVIA defines an RV. "The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is the national trade association representing recreation vehicle (RV) manufacturers and their component parts suppliers who together build more than 98 percent of all RVs produced in the U.S.""An RV is a vehicle designed as temporary living qu... 06/19/2017

Best Parents & True American Patriots A Son Could Ever Be Blessed With I will love you forever Dad and I miss you dearly My Dad was my hero of all time. He served proudly in the Navy during WWI as a Chief Radio Gunman in the turret of a B-25 bomber. He was shot down twice but was rescued and lived to raise five children. Sadly we lost him on July 3, 1999. But his memory and love of life, liberty and America lives on in the souls of all who knew and loved him. His nickname was Buzz and interestingly he worked on the first Saturn 5 Moon Launch & Landing and had the privilege of addressing Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong on a first name basis.  He was fortunate to have been at Cape Canaveral for the launching of Saturn 5 on July 16, 1969 and at the Houston Space Station for the splash down ... 05/30/2017

Elizabethan Desserts - Alive and Well in Encinitas CA For those who have loved Elizabethan Desserts and were aware the shop closed in the fall of 2015, have no fear. Elizabethan Desserts is very much alive and well something many dessert lovers in the area still might not know!  Elizabeth Harris is the founder, creator, and head baker at Elizabethan Desserts, founded in 2006, originally at the Sunshine Gardens. The bakery prospered for years and moved to a new location on El Camino Real by the Kohl’s (the current location), making way for her new venture, Betty’s Pie Whole, a western-theme sweet and savory pie (no slices, just pies, small and large) bakery, which, no surprise, has done very well, too. Managing 2 successful businesses, inventory, staff, and rising costs got to be a bit m... 05/12/2017

What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about what to do with regard to Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for April 2017 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside Community Leucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA  In April 2017, there were 59 homes sold in Encinitas, up 28% from last month, the second month of increased sales following 3 months of inv... 05/08/2017

2017 Chocolate Festival at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas It’s time again for the ever-popular San Diego Botanic Garden Chocolate Festival. The festival will be held in Encinitas on May 13, 2017 (the day before Mother’s Day!! Just a small hint) from 9 – 4:30. Just think, you can have chocolate for breakfast!! For those who are chocolate lovers, how can you resist this event? My wife and I were there with friends back in 2014 and it was amazing, and as tasty as I hoped for!  You can enjoy delectable tastings (Tasting tickets sold on-site at $1 per tasting ticket, with tastings generally 1 – 3 tickets) from numerous chocolate vendors (to name a few…Dallman Confections, Belgium Gourmet, California Cupcake Company, Luisa Chocolatier, So Rich! Chocolates, David Bacco Chocolatier, ... 05/04/2017

Q1 2017 Market Report for Encinitas CA Here is an update on the Encinitas housing market for the first quarter for 2017, with a focus on single family detached homes for sale.  The coastal community of Encinitas offers a broad mix of single family detached homes, from bungalows in the Leucadia area (at the north end, along the ocean), to multi-million dollar ocean-front and ocean-view homes along the bluff on Neptune Avenue, to golf course frontage homes in Encinitas Ranch, to expansive homes and equestrian properties on large lots in Olivenhain. There are also a few communities of new construction homes that are still building! Check out the Encinitas Lifestyle in this slideshow! Here’s what happened in the Encinitas real estate market as far as single family detached home activity. Q1... 05/01/2017

I open this post with a THANK YOU to ActiveRain Member Jeff Dowler for reminding me to go see this beautiful place in his recent blog post:Wordless Wednesday: Koi at the Meditation Gardens in Encinitas CA  I share with you dear readers, this is the power of a blog; Jeff moved me to stop putting this off and so last week my bride and I stole a few hours in the middle of my busy Thursday and went to lunch at Union Kitchen & Tap and then walked one block to this amazing place! The power of Playing Hooky... The Joy of  Koi My bride and I have learned to steal away, even if it's just for a few hours in the middle of my work day. Million Dollar Views-FREE admission! I love San Diego! The Meditation Gardens were established by Paramahansa Yogananda during his lifetime.  People travel from all ... 04/25/2017

Curious About new California Laws Regarding 'ADU's aka Granny flats?   If you've been hearing about the workshop regarding California Senate Bill 1069, Assembly Bills 2299 & 2046 and cannot be present on, Wednesday, April 19, 11:30-1 due to travel distance or inconvenience but would still like to participate we invite you to join our GoToMeeting Webinar.  If you can't join us in real time we will also have links to the entire presentation on YouTube within 48 hours after the Webinar. Or you can email us or leave a comment on this thread and we'll be happy to email you a link to the entire event.  Our keynote speaker will be, Greg Nickson, Housing Policy anylist, from the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD). So you will be hearing all about this new State Manda... 04/17/2017

Reminder For Senate Bill 1069 Accessory Dwelling Unit 'ADU' Workshop.     Anyone in Cali want to join us on Wednesday, April 19th from 11:30-1?    No need to comment if you're not from Cali. This is an opportunity to learn about  California Senate Bill 1069 & Assembly Bill 2299 laws that went into effect on January 17th. You will be getting information straight from the source. Our keynote speaker will be a representative from the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). We will also have a representative from the Loftin Firm Law group to answer questions regarding the various legal issues that may arise due to zoning and building code regulations throughout the cities and counties in California. We will be recording the workshop and downloading it to You tube. We... 04/14/2017

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What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about what to do with regard to Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the Encinitas housing market for March 2017 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile or multi-family homes). These data are deemed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside Community Leucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA In March 2017, there were 46 homes sold in Encinitas, up 64% from last month, following 3 months of inventory decline. Here’s the breakdown ... 04/06/2017

Koi at the Meditation Gardens in Encinitas CA  The Meditation Gardens in Encinitas are a very special place, part of the internationally known Encinitas Temple of the Self-Realization Fellowship, founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda. The Meditation Gardens are free to the public and are extraordinarily beautiful and peaceful, perched on the bluff high above the Pacific Ocean with gorgeous flowers and greenery and amazing views of the ocean below. The Koi Pond is a particular pleasure to visit, surrounded by lush plantings and flowers. I thought this particular Koi was the best looking of the bunch when I visited about 5 years ago.  04/05/2017

Baby Hummers Ready to Leave the Nest  We have lots of hummingbirds in Carlsbad, year-round. They are fun to watch, especially close up. It's pretty amazing how they can maneuver and how fast they move - up and down, back and forth, and hovering - and even funnier to watch them chase each other or the larger birds! These baby hummers at a friend's house in Encinitas a few years ago were pretty ready to move on - they overflowed the next but perhaps were not quite ready to leave. 03/29/2017

2017 San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest in Encinitas April 8 and 9  Spring is here and that means the 2017 San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest is just 2 weeks away. On Saturday and Sunday April 8th and 9th the San Diego Botanic Garden presents ArtFest 2017, from 9 am until 5 pm, with a wide range of some of the finest regional artists and beautiful works of art in a wide array of media (paint, sculpture, fiber, glass, metal), in the beautiful setting of these spectacular gardens in Encinitas.  ArtFest will also include a Plein Air Quick Draw Contest that should be fun to watch, and the artists' finished works will be available for purchase afterwards. You can read more about the San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest 2017 and see the complete list of featured artists. The San Diego Botanic Garden ... 03/27/2017

Join Us For A Conference On California Senate Bill 1069 On "ADU's"   If you're in San Diego, Riverside and/or Orange County please feel free to as to be added to our interest list.   San Diego Guest Home will be presenting a techcon on California Senate Bill 1069 between the 2nd and 3rd week of April. This is the new law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units aka "ADU's", JADU's, granny flats, garage apartments, secondary dwellings, backyard cottages, casitas, etc. Space is limited to 25 and it's first come first served on the RSVP list. To date we have 12 confirmations on the interest list. So if you're interested we would suggest getting your name on the list ASAP. We will let you know the exact date by Friday, March 31st. 03/24/2017

Encinitas Single Level Home Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Open House Market Stats $610,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,249 sqftYear Built: 1983MLS #: 149405 Location 1768 Gentle Breeze LnEncinitas, CA 92024USA Michael J Blue HomeSmart Realty West(760) 889-8877[email protected]// http://BlueSanDiegoHomes.com   Listed by: Michael Blue, HomeSmart Realty West Our recent listingsEncinitas Single Level Home Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale // -1&&m>28){j=28+s;s='';if(j/g,'>');l[i].href='mailto:'+t.value}}catch(e){}}}catch(e){}})(document);// ]]> 03/22/2017