Summer is a great season to take a break from our busy schedules. Some of us are content with visiting one of the many beautiful beaches in Carlsbad CA for a day or two. There are also those who love to go on a vacation somewhere far.
Whether it’s a weeklong trip or a weekend adventure, there are simple yet effective ways to make your summer vacay easy and enjoyable.
Below, I provided some useful vacation hacks to make traveling a breeze. I’ve also included a fun quiz to help you decide if you should travel by car or plane.
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Experience the best Oceanside has to offer in this conveniently located condo.
When you have a conveniently located home like this condo for sale in Oceanside CA, everything that Oceanside has to offer is yours to explore. Located in The Bluffs and just minutes away from shopping, freeways, parks, and entertainment, this move-in ready home is waiting for you.
For an affordable fee, live a maintenance-free life in this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo. It offers 708 square feet of living space, perfect for starters.
You’ll love its open floor concept, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage.
Make thisOceanside CA condo yours for ONLY $279,777.If you are looking for homes for sale in Oceanside CA, Oceanside homes for rent or townomes for rent in Oceanside CA, call me, Dennis Smith, at (760)212-8225 and schedule a showing today.
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Your dream home is waiting!
This San Marcos home for sale is beautiful, elegant and spacious – a home to be proud of. Set in the well-established community of The Laurels, this home offers comfort, peace and serenity.
Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3 car attached garage, a spacious great room, a large modern kitchen, an elegant family room, and a laundry room, it offers all the space you need.
The concrete patio with a fire pit, is super easy to maintain.
This home is now sold but you can call Dennis Smith for similar homes at 760-212-8225.
Welcome home to luxury!
When you long for ample space, stunning views and lush foliage that of a country home offers, with all the conveniences and proximity of living in an urban residence, then this Valley Center home will meet your every wish.
Homes for Sale in Valley Center CA
Nestled on gently sloping land, this Valley Center CA home for sale features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with 2,383 square feet of living space. It overlooks the rolling countryside from the front and sides so you get amazing views wherever you are.
This pristine home has a completely remodeled bath and chef’s kitchen, soaring ceilings, heated floors, granite countertops and a large walk-in closet.
This home, built on 2 acres of land, has a lot of potential. A dozen different types of fruit trees grow on the property, including Cherimoya, Plum, Apricot, Apples, Blood Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and the smoothest, creamiest Fuerte Avocado you’ll ever taste.
This property once grew commercial flowers in the past. The water main is still in place.
On top of it all, it is conveniently located 5 minutes from Hwy 15 off Gopher Canyon Rd, just north of Lawrence Welk.
There is a nearby golf club at Castle Creek. Welk Resorts San Diego is another option if you are a golf enthusiast, and it’s only a seven minute drive away. For your groceries, All Seasons Market and Deli is easily accessible at within a four-minute drive.
Truly, this residence is a perfect haven and leaves nothing to be desired.
Prepare to be awed by this home’s living space
Open this home’s elegant front door with sidelights and be greeted by an ample-sized foyer which flows into a generous open floor concept interior.
With an eleven-foot ceiling, recessed lighting, neutral toned walls, newer flooring and large windows, this home’s living space is bright, spacious and modern.
Three tall pillars seemingly supporting the ceiling add charm and character.
To the right of the foyer is the formal dining room.
Featuring large windows that let in plenty of natural light, a tray ceiling, and a cool wall carving, this formal dining room is the definition of casual elegance.
It is spacious and can easily accommodate a table for six to eight.
With your favorite dining set, this dining room is a great place to entertain guests, especially on holidays and during get-togethers.
Create amazing memories of fun-filled dinners in this home’s exceptional dining space.
Capture the view in the formal living room.
This home’s formal living room has everything you can ask.
It is large, bright and airy.
If you love to entertain, this living room can easily fit a good-sized crowd with no problems.
The large gallery-like walls are perfect for your favorite paintings or collection of art or any decor.
A glass sliding door displays an amazing view of the gently rolling countryside and the distant mountains.
This living room is the perfect place for entertainment and relaxation. Furnish it with a tastefully chosen chairs and a coffee table and you’ll never want to leave this lovely room again.
Experience the full benefit of a chef’s kitchen
This home has a kitchen to be proud of.
Featuring beautiful granite countertops, high-end distressed hickory cabinets with full extension, soft close drawers, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and a large island with cooktop and chairs, this kitchen is clearly designed with entertaining in mind.
Recessed lighting adds drama to this exceptional kitchen.
A breakfast room is set by the alcove beside this kitchen, overlooking the spacious backyard through the large picture windows.
Picture perfect, this kitchen will inspire anyone to be a chef.
A generously-spaced family room with an impressive fireplace
Across the kitchen is the equally spacious family room.
It features a huge brick wall with a large fireplace, built-in shelvings, and glass paneled sliders.
With its neutral toned walls and the warm tile colors, this space is easy to set up.
Make it your favorite room in the home, a great place for your loved ones to gather, chat, play games and relax while waiting for dinner to be served.
On cold days, you can light the fireplace and let its warmth comfort you.
Fit for private entertaining and comfortable living, this functional yet sophisticated space invites the best of relaxation.
Turn the elegant and expansive master suite into your own haven.
The master suite, with its tray ceiling, picture windows and carpeted floors, exudes comfort and elegance.
It is a huge room, and even with a king size bed and some other furniture inside, still offers plenty of space.
And when you need pampering, head to the completely remodeled master bathroom. It has a Jacuzzi tub with jets, bubbles and a whirlpool setting where you can dip to relieve your aching muscles.
With its high-end granite countertops, separate shower, and large walk-in closet, you’ll have all the privacy you need in this en suite bathroom.
More living spaces!
This home is truly exceptional and offers plenty of living space.
It has a well-spaced home office where you can set up cabinets and a table, so you can work more efficiently because it allows for privacy and security.
There is also a large laundry room that offers cabinets for storage.
A 3-car attached garage rounds off the interior living spaces of this home.
Enjoy your very own outdoor oasis
Another treasure of this home is its covered patio in the backyard.
Set this patio up with some well-chosen outdoor seats and furnishings, and you will have the best spot for retreat and relaxation.
If you love having guests over, a patio with an outdoor barbecue grill would be a wonderful addition.
Enjoy al-fresco dinners on this patio with a spectacular view.
This Valley Center home is a property you would want to call your own, and it’s ONLY $649,777
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The best of contemporary living in a suburban haven
Complete relaxation, generous sized living space, and a highly convenient location are just a few of the advantages offered by this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3-car garage home for sale in the suburbs of San Marcos.
Nestled on a corner lot of the highly sought-after The Laurels, this home is everything you've dreamed of and more. It offers 2,492 square feet of living space, high ceilings, a wall of windows, and an open floor concept, perfect for the needs of modern living.
Its exterior features are aesthetically pleasing. You can see that this home is well-taken care of. The walkway lined with lush shrubs and well-manicured front lawn are welcoming.
If you are looking for a spacious suburban haven, this San Marcos home for sale is the one you’ve been looking for.
Discover one of the best communities in San Marcos.
The Laurels is a well-established, highly desirable community on the border of San Marcos and Carlsbad.
This community features competitively priced mid sized homes on large lots, offering you as much privacy and space as you need. It is also one of those unique neighborhoods that's far enough to feel peaceful and secluded, yet conveniently located close to shops, restaurants, movie entertainment, flower fields, and the freeway.
It is also one the best kept secrets of the San Marcos community.
It has no HOA fees nor Mello Roos, even when it is adjacent to a city park as well as trails. All its amenities are maintained by the City of San Marcos.
This community is part of the highly rated San Marcos School District. If you have school age kids, you can bet they will get the best quality of education.
From this home, the closest school is Carrillo Elementary School, a short four minute drive away. San Elijo Middle School is over five miles, still a good distance, and San Marcos High School is within walking distance.
Amazing surprises at every turn
Step on the foyer and be amazed by the soaring high ceiling, spacious interior, and wall of windows in the living room.
The foyer flows into a bright and airy sunken living area, a great place to welcome friends and guests.
Past the formal living room is the dining area that’s great for both formal gatherings and intimate dinners with your loved ones.
Across the dining area is is a polished staircase leading to the second floor, with an ample sized landing that gives a beautiful overview of the main level.
Adjacent to the living area is great room, unfolding a seamless merge of the kitchen and family room, perfect for entertaining.
The large kitchen will make you happy. It features a center island, immaculate countertops, tile backsplash, a breakfast area, a walk-in pantry and ample cabinet spaces.
There’s also more than sufficient space for a breakfast nook so you have a casual area where the kids can enjoy their meals.
If you want a private retreat, the family room just across the eat-in kitchen is a great go-to. Cozy and inviting, this family room has massive windows offering a view of the exotic-looking backyard.
The laminate flooring gives just the right touch of sophistication and complements the neutral toned walls and white ceiling.
Place an oversized couch near the fireplace with custom wood mantle and you have a warm place to snuggle with your kids during family movie nights.
This home for sale in San Marcos also has an inside laundry room so you have a dedicated space for your laundry. This is highly convenient in keeping the home clean and organized.
Four bedrooms provide accommodation and retreat.
The master bedroom on the main level is bright and spacious.
Upstairs are two secondary bedrooms with another bath and a large master suite with a space you can use as an office, retreat, or nursery area.
It also has a raised bed area with vaulted ceilings. There’s a walk-in closet with organizers, a perfect storage for all your clothes, shoes and bags.
There is also a generous bedroom with a full bath downstairs, a wonderful option for multi-generational families or as a home office.
If you need more space, there is another generous-sized closet in the master bathroom.
Relax and pamper yourself by indulging in a long soak at the end of the day at the soaking tub.
The ensuite bathroom also features a double sink and a separate shower, perfect for when you are in a hurry.
An outstanding outdoor oasis
This home has a beautiful yard with a fire pit, a waterfall, and stamped concrete patio, super easy to maintain.
Entertaining has never been so easy when you have a private fenced yard like this home does. You don’t even have to worry about backyard neighbors because there is no house behind you.
This home is truly a rare find! It is also one of the most popular plans in The Laurels.
This San Marcos real estate property delivers privacy, retreat and the best of comforts, and it can be yours for ONLY $799,777.
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An Oceanside turnkey condo at a premier location
Impeccably presented and exuding style and luxury, this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom upper condo showcases manicured grounds, beautiful residences, and incredible amenities, perfect if you're looking for quality lifestyle in a relaxed community setting.
Beautiful and fully upgraded, this turnkey condo in Oceanside offers 708 square feet of living space. It is enviably located in The Bluffs, a gorgeous apartment complex nestled in a central, convenient location.
As a resident, you have access to stunning amenities including a large community pool and hot tub area, a clubhouse with full kitchen, a gym, a pool table, a private meeting room, a play area, a barbecue area, a putting green, and a fenced dog run.
Surrounded by amenities and conveniences
One of the best benefits of this Oceanside residence is its proximity to amenities. El Corazon Park is just down the street. Palisades Park is two blocks away. Both places are perfect for early morning runs or walking laps.
This home is also located close to the freeway, providing easy access to I-5 and Hwy 78.
There are plenty of shopping and dining choices within a two mile radius. There’s a casual Mexican seafood restaurant about two miles away from this condo, and the closest shopping centers are six minutes away.
If you are a golf enthusiast, you’re in luck! The Emerald Isle Golf Course is an 18-hole executive course just seven minutes away from this home.
If you want to take extra college units, Mira Costa College is only ten minutes away, Cal State San Marcos is 19 minutes away, and Palomar College just a little bit further at a 20-minute drive.
Frequent flier? McClellan-Palomar Airport is 18 minutes away from this home.
And let’s not forget why Oceanside is a great choice. This condo is less than five miles to the beach, a short 13 minute drive to enjoy swimming and your favorite water sports friends.
Step into a generous sized open living space with vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace, a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cozy fire. The new floors and paint complement each other and create an inviting appeal.
Off the living room is a balcony, a private spot when you want to relax, enjoy the sun, and lose yourself in your favorite book.
The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and a good-sized kitchen which sports granite counters and stainless steel appliances. This set-up is the best for entertaining because it allows easier conversations while you're doing meal prep.
The additional storage closet off the balcony is convenient and highly functional.
There’s also an inside washer and dryer closet for your laundry needs.
The master bedroom is generously spaced, bright and cheerful, and the attached bathroom has a walk-in closet.
This condo is move-in ready. The washer, dryer and refrigerator all convey with the sale. It also comes with an AC and window blinds.
You also have 2 reserved parking spots, one covered and 1 uncovered.
A great starter home
If you are looking for a maintenance free residence, this Oceanside upper condo offers sewer, water, trash pickup, and exterior building maintenance for an affordable HOA of only $299.
Properties like this don’t stay in the market long so grab this chance now! Make this condo yours for ONLY $279,777.
