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🏡 7 seven-digit communities

San Diego’s seven million-dollar communities

Carlsbad is a beautiful community. | Photo via @beachterraceinn

San Diegans know it costs a pretty penny to live here, so it may not be surprising to hear the county is home to multiple “million-dollar communities” — areas where the typical house costs at least seven digits.

There used to be eight, but due to changes in the housing market, the average home in Bonita has dipped just below $1 million. According to Zillow, seven remain, and there are reasons these communities are so desirable.

Rancho Santa Fe — $3,766,957

This community is home to great schools and is close to many local attractions. Homes in Rancho Santa Fe tend to be large, often exceeding 5,000 sqft with ample stunning amenities.

Del Mar — $3,455,481

The cost of living in this coastal city seems to be racing upwards. Del Mar offers beachfront properties and is home to the famous Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Coronado beach dunes — Beaches this beautiful attract equally beautiful homes.
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Photo via @wes_beavers_and_the_metal

Coronado — $2,258,276

This “island” is a major tourist destination, but the locals love it for its history, beautiful architecture, and of course its stunning beaches.

Solana Beach — $1,876,118

This North County neighborhood feels like a small town and is ideal for families who love the outdoors with its high-quality schools and easy access to the beach.

Encinitas — $1,661,106

You guessed it, locals flock to Encinitas for the beach and outdoor offerings. Beyond that, you’ll find plenty of shopping, events, and dining.

Carlsbad — $1,338,506

Locals know this city for its beaches and attractions like LEGOLAND California, but the housing market is also driven by the number of employers and quality of schools.

Poway — $1,075,534

This suburban community is perfect for nature lovers, with access to trails and parks. It’s also great for families thanks to its proximity to shopping and its A+ schools.

Events

Monday, April 24

Dick Laub - Spring Art Exhibit | Monday, Apr. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Liberty Station Dick Laub NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | Explore works — and the broad range of creativity — of nine local artists from the ARTS District.
Spring Bloom Beer Dinner | Monday, Apr. 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | My Yard Live Beer Co., 288 Rancheros Dr., San Diego | $100 | Sip and savor your way through a 6-course meal expertly paired with seven craft beers.
Mindfulness for Creatives | Monday, Apr. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $25 | A virtual workshop for creative professionals looking to find ways to tackle stress and anxiety.

Tuesday, April 25

ANZAC Day Commemorative Service San Diego | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 8-10 a.m. | USS Midway Museum, 910 Harbor Dr., San Diego | Free | Join the Australian Defence Force to commemorate a milestone of special significance to Australians and New Zealanders.
Family Workshop | Tuesday, April 25 | 11 a.m. | San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido | Free | A STEAM-focused workshop for little hands — included with admission.
“The Simpsons” Trivia | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Liberty Public Market, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | Doh — test your knowledge of all things Springfield.
Lukas Nelson + POTR | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $35-$40 | The Cali-based country rock group — led by Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas — takes the stage.

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News Notes

Civic

La Jolla is moving forward with its proposal to separate from the City of San Diego. Trace Wilson — President of the Association for the City of La Jolla — believes this would be mutually beneficial because La Jolla has the means to support itself, allowing San Diego to reallocate resources. (Fox 5)
The City of San Diego released its annual crime report, which states the overall number of crimes in the city has decreased by 7.5% when comparing 2021 to 2022. Based on this report, San Diego ranks as one of the safest cities in the US.

Community

There’s still time to show your colors in the San Diego Public Library’s PRIDE 2023 Library Card Contest. Locals can submit their artwork with a “Find Your Voice” theme through Sunday, April 30 — the winner’s design will be featured on a library card and they’ll win a $100 gift card.

Transportation

Make way for The Beach Bug. After a public vote, San Diego’s latest neighborhood electric vehicle has its name. The 25 mph shuttle — expected to begin service this summer — will connect the Balboa Transit Station to Pacific Beach.

Edu

UC San Diego has launched Triton CORE — a mobile mental health crisis response team. The initiative will deploy a staff member to compassionately address non-violent concerns among community members and assist them in finding help.

Sports

The San Diego Sockers scored two major honors at the 2022-23 MASL Awards. Coach Phil Salvagio was named Major Arena Soccer League Coach of the Year and Boris Pardo was named Goalkeeper of the Year for the second season in a row. (Times of San Diego)

Ranked

San Diego welcomes all types of people. The city ranked No. 42 out of 501 cities on WalletHub’s “2023’s Most Diverse Cities in the U.S.” The study assessed multiple demographic factors to determine cultural, religious, socioeconomic, household, and economic diversity. (WalletHub)

Asked

“Now is our chance to honor the moments.” That’s a line still dazzling us from our recent poetry contest. Be part of the judging panel and vote for your favorite poem. Fun fact: All the words in our finalists’ poems came from one of our newsletters.

Travel

Itching to take a vacation? How about exploring some of our favorite destinations on the East Coast? We’ve rounded up a list of five drool-worthy vacation spots just for you. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

Drink

Hydration is key this time of year. Need to buy some water that will actually make you want to drink water? Meet Hint and use code 6AMCITY for over 45% off. (Hint: We love the Watermelon and Peach Raspberry flavors.)*

Holiday

Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our online shop (Six & Main). Cheers with this Margarita Bundle from Simple Times Mixers, and treat your taste buds with Sobremesa, a small-batch mole and salsa company.

Outdoors

A new addition in San Parkos

San Marcos celebrates the opening of the new South Lake Park

A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new South Lake Park

Welcome to the new South Lake Park. | Photo via @sanmarcoscity

San Marcos is reeling in good news. The city officially opened the new South Lake Park — a 10-acre outdoor space that’s ~4 miles from Lake San Marcos.

South Lake reservoir was built in 1959 to store ~73 million gallons of drinking water. In 1984, regulations changed, and its primary purpose became emergency water storage. But in 2005, San Marcos made a 50-year deal with Vallecitos Water District to rent the lake for $1 annually.

The area had been inaccessible to the public, and locals had been waiting for the outdoor space to open since San Marcos held a workshop in 2007. After years of planning, the new park offers:

Fishing access in the 50-ft deep lake
A 1-mile trail around the lake
A small parking lot
LG Sonic Buoys that control algae

Visit — 975 Sunstone Dr., sunrise to sunset

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Good morning, San Diego. It’s Monday, and I always like starting the week with coffee. One place I recommend trying is Influx Cafe, which has locations in Golden Hill, Little Italy, and North Park. It also has delicious breakfast options — or if you get there a little late — the lunch menu is great too.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We served you 50 great brunch restaurants in San Diego.

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