Carlsbad California real estate lies directly adjacent to the Pacific ocean. It has a temperate climate and provides good access to shopping, culture, sports and entertainment or a fast retreat to a scenic rural getaway. Outdoor options include beach and water sports, golf, tennis, hiking and horseback riding. There is a wide range of housing, from restored historic homes to modern upscale developments east of the interstate offering spectacular views of ocean sunsets. Carlsbad boasts one of the most attractive climates in the world.

Fortune Magazine rated Carlsbad as one of the nation’s five best places to retire. "An affordable Southern California dream lifestyle is still available in about one place: Carlsbad," the magazine boasted in August, 1997. Fortune pointed out that our community has ample open space, a low crime rate, a near-perfect climate, smog-free ocean breezes, and is not in an earthquake fault zone.

Carlsbad’s population has grown considerably as more and more people become acquainted with the area. In fact, the population has increased five-fold since 1960, but the city’s award-winning Growth Management Plan ensures that the city retains its small-town charm.

Despite Fortune calling us a retirement haven, Carlsbad has a relatively young population, with a median age of 37.7, and 78 percent of residents under age 55.
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