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CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
• San Diego – America’s Finest City – downtown San Diego bustles with bankers and other businesspeople that bring energy and a professional, big-city feel to the streets. Hubs of activity include the San Diego Convention Center, Lindbergh Field and Horton Plaza. Each San Diego neighborhood has distinct residential and business offerings. Median price for housing 2003: $575,408. (San Diego Unified School District – www.sdcs.k12.ca.us)
• Clairemont – largely a middle-class residential area. Many homes high on the mesas have great views of the Pacific Ocean. Median price for housing 2003: $415,000. (San Diego Unified School District – www.sdcs.k12.ca.us)
• Coronado – Crown City – rich in history, natural beauty and an ocean village atmosphere, the seaside city of Coronado is linked to the City of San Diego by the stately San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. It’s also joined to the south by a narrow strip of land known as the Silver Strand. Coronado is home to a very large number of retired military personnel. Median price for housing 2003: $1,005,000. (Coronado Unified School District – www.coronado.k12.ca.us)
• La Jolla – Jewel by the Sea – many think La Jolla is a city unto itself, but in reality it is actually a neighborhood of San Diego. It has gorgeous oceanfront views and attracts people from all over the world. This upscale community caters to both visitors and residents with unique shops, restaurants and art galleries. Median price for housing 2003: $1,135,500. (San Diego Unified School District – www.sdcs.k12.ca.us)

NORTH COUNTY COASTAL
• Carlsbad – The Village by the Sea – surrounded by mountains, lagoons and the Pacific Ocean, the “Village of Carlsbad” was established more than a century ago and named after a European spa. Even with the industrial parks, shopping centers and housing developments of today, Carlsbad still possesses a remarkable small town atmosphere. Median price for housing 2003: $553,500. (Carlsbad Unified School District – www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us)
• Del Mar – Where the Surf Meets the Turf – Del Mar means “by the sea” and was first established as a tent city in 1882. It is now famous for its seasonal horse racing. Median price for housing 2003: $937,500. (Del Mar Union School District – www.delmarschools.com)
• Encinitas – Flower Growing Capital of the World – along six miles of the Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County lays Encinitas. It is characterized by coastal beaches, cliffs, flat-topped coastal areas, steep mesa bluffs and rolling hills. Median price for housing 2003: $585,000. (Encinitas Union School District – www.eusd.k12.ca.us)
• Oceanside – this community began with a strong connection to the military. In recent years however, it has become a bedroom community for those commuting to San Diego or north to Orange and Riverside counties. Median price for housing 2003: $350,000. (Oceanside Unified School District – www.oside.k12.ca.us)
• Solana Beach – Sunny Beach – Solana means sunny and Solana Beach is a quiet, sunny bedroom community with fantastic beaches. It is near the Del Mar Racetrack and calls itself the “gateway to the races.” It is also the home of the nationally known Belly Up Tavern which is a preeminent rock, blues, reggae and swing club with an excellent dance floor and intimate seating. Median price for housing 2003: $760,000. (Solana Beach School District – www.sdsd.k12.ca.us)

NORTH COUNTY INLAND
• Escondido – Hidden Valley – Escondido is found in a long valley in the coastal mountains. It provides a thriving urban environment in the midst of gentle rolling hills and avocado and citrus groves. Escondido is very community focused and offers attractive homes, parks, lakes, golf courses, restaurants, wineries and shopping centers. Median price for housing 2003: $370,000. (Escondido Union School District – www.escusd.k12.ca.us)
• Poway – The City in the Country – in the center of San Diego County, Poway offers a sunny climate, a pristine lake and an ecological reserve. It is a carefully planned city that blends retail business, municipal and transportation services with a top-performing school district and some of the lowest crime rates in the country. Median price for housing 2003: $457,500. (Poway Unified School District - www.powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us)
• Rancho Bernardo – “RB” – a master-planned community, Rancho Bernardo is found in a scenic valley and surrounded by the beautiful hills. The actual concept behind “RB” was to establish a “5a2-week vacationland” complete with distinct residential neighborhoods, light industry, shopping, parks and golf courses. Median price for housing 2003: $482,500. (Poway Unified School District – www.powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us)
• San Marcos – named by the Spanish explores who founded the region, this community got its start in agriculture. Present day San Marcos is a hub for education. It is easily accessible and one of North County’s fastest growing residential areas. Median price for housing 2003: $400,500. (San Marcos Unified School District – www.smusd.org)
• Vista – just seven miles in from the Pacific and named for the Spanish word for “view,” Vista was named in the publication Fifty Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family. It has a very small-town, suburban atmosphere. Median price for housing 2003: $347,000. (Vista Unified School District – www.vusd.k12.ca.us)

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