Carlsbad, California, is an affluent beachfront city located in the northern part of San Diego County. It occupies 39.1 square miles with 7 miles of coast along the Pacific Ocean. It lies 35 miles north of downtown San Diego and 87 miles south of Los Angeles. It has a population of approximately 106,000. The city was formed to avoid annexation by nearby Oceanside, and has a large population of ethnically diverse groups from around the world. The northern part of the city forms part of a tri-city area that also includes southern Oceanside and western Vista.
Carlsbad Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Although Carlsbad is a mid-sized city, it prides itself on maintaining a small town feel and has preserved more than one third of the city as open space. Much of the home construction in Carlsbad is new, signalling a healthy local economy attracting an influx of new residents. Real estate here consistently ranks as some of the most expensive in both the state and the country.
Carlsbad Neighborhoods
Carlsbad is divided into four quadrants, each with its own unique characteristics.
Northwest Quadrant - contains the "Olde Carlsbad" historic neighborhood and features cottages and bungalows from the 1950s as well as large mansions with ocean views. The quadrant also contains "The Barrio", a historically Latino section of town.
Northeast Quadrant - this area is comprised mostly of single family homes as well as a few larger lots.
Southeast Quadrant - this is the newest area of town and contains more properties than the other quadrants.
Southwest Quadrant - this area includes beachfront and the Aviara resort area.
Carlsbad Economy and Employment Opportunities
Carlsbad is home to many company headquarters, including:
