California and San Diego Voters Have Spoken
November 5th, 2008 Categories: San Diego, San Diego Beaches, San Diego Events
California and San Diego Voters
At election time in California, it is always interesting to see what issues voters put on the ballots with their Propositions-and the voting results are always interesting.
Yesterday, California and San Diego voters passed or voted down the following issues:
Passed the controversial Propositon 8, which bans same-sex marriage in California.
Passed Proposition 2, which calls for the humane treatment of farm animals.
Defeated Propositon 4, which would have required parental approval for California teen abortions.
Passed Proposition 1-A, which will provide high speed train service between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Locally, San Diego County voters
Passed Propositon D, which bans alcohol consumption on San Diego beaches.
Passed Proposition K, which will keep sand on Encinitas beaches.
Passed Propositon H, which increases Del Mar’s bed-tax, or transient occupancy tax (TOT), on Del Mar hotel and vacation rental stays to 13 percent.
Defeated Propositon O, which would have put San Marcos redevelopment and growth plans on the skids.
Passed Proposition S, the San Diego School Bond measure.
As a side note, Controversial San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre was defeated by Judge Jan Goldsmith.
These are only a few on the propositions and choices put before California and San Diego voters yesterday, but are some I was following with interest. And the issue that somehow excites me the most is the prospect of having a high speed train running between Los Angeles and San Francisco. That, of course, would also help connect San Diego to San Francisco via rail–and I am already fantasizing about the trip.
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Oceanside Harbor Days are Here Again
September 16th, 2008 Categories: Oceanside, San Diego Activities, San Diego Beaches, San Diego Events
Looking for some great fun by the beach in San Diego County this weekend?
Why not head up the coast to re-discover one of California’s greatest beach towns: Oceanside–along with its famous Oceanside Harbor and its annual Harbor Days celebration. Admission is free, and the event runs from 9 a. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (September 20 and 21).
Bring friends and family (and your camera!) to enjoy a fun-filled experience featuring arts and crafts, great
food, games, vintage pirate ships, sailing competitions and more. Sponsored by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, Oceanside Harbor Days provides a great opportunity to explore Oceanside, its great beaches– and experience all of its exciting new waterfront amenities.
You might also inquire about recent attractive price reductions at Oceanside Terraces as well.
For additional information, call Roberta Murphy 760-402-9101 or 877-818-8197.
You may also check out:
Fun and Food at Oceanside Beaches
Downtown Oceanside: Moving Up?
Oceanside Urban Luxury: Oceanside Terraces
San Diego Baby Boomers: The Wish List
Fun at Oceanside and San Diego Farmer’s Markets
Oceanside and San Diego a Bargain for Foreign Investors
Things to Do with Kids in Oceanside and San Diego
Oceanside and San Diego Real Estate Irresistible to Foreigners and Expats
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San Diego Nude Beaches Threatened
June 6th, 2008 Categories: La Jolla, Real Estate News, San Diego Beaches
I’ve never really given much thought to San Diego County’s two nude beaches: Black’s Beach in La Jolla and San Onofre State Beach at the northern tip of San Diego County. Both are pretty secluded and it appears the nudists are a pretty peaceable lot.
At least until recently.
It is reported in this morning’s San Diego Union Tribune that San Onofre park rangers will start enforcing a ban on nudity after September, 1, 2008. Apparently, there have been public complaints and some park employees objected to working in a place where not everyone is clothed–which specifically targets the Trail 6 beach area.
And like other beach workers who object to picking up cigarette butts, used baby diapers and other foul debris, maintenance workers at San Onofre State Beach object to occasionally having to pick up sex toys, condoms and other “paraphernalia.” Guess it’s a long trek to carry those bags of debris up a remote and steep path that goes up a 60-foot cliff.
Can’t blame either group of park employees for their complaints–and would personally campaign for users of all San Diego beaches to never leave any debris behind.
On the other side of this issue, nudists are proclaiming that their nudity is protected under First Amendment rights as “free speech” and the Naturist Society has issued an action alert, encouraging its members to email and send letters to politicians protesting the nudity ban.
It’s tempting to take my camera and authenticate this blog article with photos, but I’ll pass on the assignment because I’m just not dressed for the terrain.
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Fun and Food at Oceanside Beaches
June 1st, 2008 Categories: Oceanside, San Diego Activities, San Diego Beaches, San Diego Events
by: Roberta Murphy
Villa Sotheby’s International Realty is opening an office near the beach in downtown Oceanside at the new and luxurious Oceanside Terraces. We look forward to meeting our new neighbors at or near Oceanside beaches, including homeowners of the San Miguel condos, North Coast Village, Marina Towers, the Aegean, and Oceanside’s Row Homes–to name just a few.
Great places to meet downtown Oceanside neighbors are at community events (Sunset Market) and along Oceanside beaches and the pier, where local vendors offer everything from surf lessons, bicycle rentals, Italian ices, steaming coffee and expressos, fresh-squeezed lemonade and other fun foods. Many of these foods and services are only offered during the summer season and fold up after Labor Day.
So when you are visiting Oceanside beaches this summer, you might want to keep this list on hand as a handy community guide. And if you are in the market for Oceanside real estate, please stop by our office at 301 Mission in the Oceanside Terraces to discover what this quintessential California beach city has to offer.
You may decide to stay for a lifetime!
Oceanside’s Beach Services
Courtesy of downtown Oceanside’s Main Street Association
Asylum Surf. Body boards, surf boards, swim fins & wetsuit rentals in the kiosk south of the amphitheater, on the north edge of Betty’s Lot. 760-722-7101 http://www.asylumboardshop.com
Surfin Fire. Surf lessons - 1st time or to improve skills. North of the Oceanside Amphitheater on the Plaza. 760-889-6775 http://www.surfinfire.com
Wheel Fun Rentals. Exciting products, like Surreys, Quad Sports and Choppers, designed for singles, couples, kids, or bring the whole family! Located under the Oceanside Pier. 805-650-7770 http://www.wheelfunrentals.com
Mobile Money. ATM machine next to the Oceanside Beach Community Center. (coming soon)
FOOD:
Cafecitó. Espresso, Coffee, Tea and 100% Fruit Smoothies, pastries and snacks. New for this summer: Ultra-thin organic pizzas. South of the Oceanside Pier Plaza, adjacent to the north amphitheater entrance. 760-473-1947 http://www.cafecito.org
Dad’s NY Hot Dogs. Assorted hot dogs, toppings, prepackaged beverages, chips and candies. Tyson Street Park area near the restrooms - Life Guard tower #5. 760.805.6448
Kokomo’s Beach Café. Best Burgers at the Beach - variety toppings. Beef/veggie dogs, wrap sandwiches, ice cream & specialty desserts. 2 for 1 SPECIALS. South of the Oceanside Amphitheater, adjacent to the south entrance. 760-967-1234 www.kokomosbeachcafe.com
L’Limone. Fresh squeezed lemonade, soft frozen Minute Maid lemonade cups and authentic salt water taffy. North of the Amphitheater on the Plaza.
Nutty Bavarian. Roasted nuts and assorted canned and frozen beverages. Tyson Street Park area near the restrooms - Life Guard tower #5.
Oh My Gosh Donuts. Hot fresh mini donuts - various toppings; deep fried candy bars - Snickers, Baby Ruth, & more; hot & cold drinks. North of the Pier on the Plaza. 760-579-1775
Skweezrz NY Italian Ices. Better than ice cream. Tyson Street Park area near the restrooms - Life Guard tower #5. 760-707-9559
Surf & Sea Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Various cool and refreshing flavors of Hawaiian shaved ice. Seagaze Park area.
Food and services are available daily through Labor Day. Weekend hours are 9:00 am to sunset. (Note: weekday hours may vary slightly through mid-June.)
You may also wish to read:
Phantom Art Galleries in Oceanside?
Downtown Oceanside: Moving Up?
Oceanside Urban Luxury: Oceanside Terraces
San Diego Baby Boomers: The Wish List
Fun at Oceanside and San Diego Farmer’s Markets
Oceanside and San Diego a Bargain for Foreign Investors
Things to Do with Kids in Oceanside and San Diego
Oceanside and San Diego Real Estate Irresistible to Foreigners and Expats
Things to Do in Downtown Oceanside
Testimonials from Our San Diego Real Estate Clients
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