Living large in San Diego

Three luxury homes for sale in San Diego

There are some pretty fancy cribs in San Diego. If you search the area, you’ll find homes that are suitable for movie stars — and boast a price tag to match.

So, we wanted to take a peek at some of the luxuries you can find inside eight-digit dream homes that are currently on the market. Though if you’re like us, you’re just window shopping — at least for now.

6883 Alydar property in Rancho Santa Fe — This Rancho Santa Fe property is a work of art. | Photo by David Heath, courtesy of Mark Todd and Sharon Wang

$11.9 million in Rancho Santa Fe

There’s a reason Rancho Santa Fe ranked No. 10 on PropertyShark’s most expensive zip codes in the US. This 6 BD, 12 BA house is a sight to behold.

The 12,500-sqft, single-story home takes inspiration from museums with its soaring ceilings, textured walls, chandelier-lit hallways, a subterranean grotto wine cellar, hand-painted murals, and a stained glass mosaic dome. The estate sits atop a hill with panoramic views of San Diego, including the Pacific Ocean, but you won’t need to go to the beach when you have a 100,000-gallon saltwater pool.

$15 million in Del Mar

This beach town made quite the name for itself when Bill Gates bought a $43 million property, but this 3 BD, 3 BA house is far from micro, and its marble-lined interior is anything but soft. It offers 1,300-sqft of outdoor space overlooking the ocean, and views that can be enjoyed indoors while relaxing by the fireplace. This house also features oversized windows, white oak floors, and a floating staircase.

$28 million in La Jolla

Enjoy views of the ocean as you take a dip in your beachfront pool. La Jolla is home to famous couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, but this 7 BD, 9 BA mansion will make you feel like the celebrity from the moment you drive onto its circular driveway. Inside the 10,300-sqft space you’ll find a large game room, boutique-size walk-in closet, and wine cellar.

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Thursday, March 9

Cradle Of Filth & DevilDriver | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $39.50 | The two headliners perform the “Double Trouble Live Co-Headline Tour.”
Open Mic Night | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Duck Foot Brewing, 8920 Kenamar Dr., Ste. 210, San Diego | Free | Show off your skills at this event hosted by local artist and songwriter Cobby Brzeski.

Friday, March 10

Adams, Mozart and Rachmaninoff | Friday, Mar. 10 + Saturday, Mar. 11 | 8 p.m. | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $25-$90 | Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter and conductor Edo de Waart lead an orchestra through works from Mozart and Rachmaninoff.
Slowgirl | Friday, March 10-Sunday, April 2 | Times vary | OnStage Playhouse, 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista | $15-$25 | A play about a teenager who flees to her reclusive uncle’s retreat in the Costa Rican jungle to escape the aftermath of a horrific accident.
Club 90s Present Taylor Swift Night | Friday, Mar. 10 | 9 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $22 | A night of music and dancing celebrating the “Anti-Hero” singer.

Saturday, March 11

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego | $5 | The longtime celebration includes a parade along Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street, live music, a kids’ zone, a beer garden, and more.
North Park Vegan Food Popup | Saturday, Mar. 11, Saturday, Apr. 8 | Times vary | North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | Free | Explore a collection of plant-based vendors from SoCal.

Sunday, March 12

San Diego LGBTQ History Tour | Sunday, Mar. 12, Sunday, Mar. 19, Sunday, Mar. 26 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Murder n’ Mayhem, 614 5th Ave., San Diego | $17.50 | Explore San Diego’s LGBTQ+ history through this 1.5-mile walking tour of Hillcrest.
Masters of Hawaiian Music | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd., Escondido | $45-$65 | Enjoy the unique Hawaiian styles of the slack key guitar and ukulele.

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YOUR HOME FOR LOCAL EVENTS

Weather

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Tide

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Development

San Diego State University has selected LPC West as the first developer for SDSU Mission Valley — a 315,000-sqft project that will add three research buildings, 80 acres of park space, and thousands of housing units to the area around Snapdragon Stadium. Construction is expected to begin in 2024. 🏗 (SDSU NewsCenter)
The City of San Diego released an amended draft to its De Anza Natural plan — its reimagined use of De Anza Cove in Mission Bay. Now, officials are asking the public to submit any feedback and comments by Thursday, April 20, so they can be considered for review. 📝

Award

Seafood restaurant Mabel’s Gone Fishing in North Park has also gone and found its way onto the “MICHELIN Guide California 2023.” The eatery received praise for its decor, fusion of Californian and Iberian cuisines, and gin-based cocktail selection. 🍤

Community

It’s a boy. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced that Bona, one of its golden takin, has given birth. This marks the third time the species has been born in the western hemisphere — and at the San Diego Zoo. 🍼

Trending

Local dance crew Ajumma EXP worked it for International Women’s Day by performing three flash mobs at Chicano Park, Fashion Valley Mall, and Mission Beach. The group of ajummas — a Korean word for a woman aged 30-70 — wore black jumpsuits, pink visors, and permed hair while dancing to “Work It” by Missy Elliott. 🎶 (CBS 8)

Ranked

Heading out for a run today? You’ll be trekking through the No. 4 best city for runners in the US, according to Runner’s World. The list considers factors like access to parks, air quality, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. 🏃‍♂️ (Runner’s World)

Vote

We’re looking to you to help determine San Diego’s best burger restaurant. Remember to cast your vote in our survey before Monday, March 13, and tune in for the next round in our Tuesday, March 14, newsletter. 🍔

Job

We’re hiring an Account Manager to support the post-sale process, which includes onboarding new partners, executing digital ad campaigns, and final analytic reporting. This role serves as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments. See details + apply.

Wellness

What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart. *

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A cherry pretty sight 🌸

Cherry Blossom Festival returning to the Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

Japanese Friendship Garden Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossoms are only here for a short, beautiful moment. | Photo by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday

As we petal into spring, The Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego (JFG) in Balboa Park is celebrating the changes with its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The one-weekend event — Friday, March 10-Sunday, March 12 — occurs when cherry blossoms, or sakura, are in peak bloom.

The festival invites guests to partake in the art of hanami — the tradition of flower viewing — and celebrates sakura for their beauty and impermanence. This sentiment is captured in the 2023 Blossom Festival design created by Allan S. Manzano. Visitors can also expect food vendors, merchants, sake, and performances throughout the event.

General admission tickets cannot be purchased online during the festival, but can be purchased at the entrance — though entry is limited from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Be prepared, the line gets very long, but once you’re in, you can stay until closing. VIP tickets and 3-day passes can be purchased online and let you skip the general admission line.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. Yesterday, we told you that Dave’s Hot Chicken is debuting its Oceanside location tomorrow. As someone with a low spice tolerance, I’d like to share my warning: The hot chicken lives up to its name. Fortunately for people like me, you can pick your heat level — from no spice to reaper — because even mild was too hot to handle. 🔥

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get ready for a new season with our spring 2023 weather guide.

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