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Del Mar Del Mar is a quiet, beautiful beach community with charming restaurants and shops, on a much smaller scale than La Jolla. Del Mar’s population is about one tenth that of La Jolla and offers a more casual personality. There is nothing more beautiful or fun than to be at Seagrove Park, a grassy area just above the beach in Del Mar, listening to a concert as the sun goes down enjoying your favorite wine and cheese. Del Mar Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe How does a buyer make the decision between these excellent choices? 1. Consider desired proximity to work, schools, airport, train, Orange County or LA. 2. Consider desired proximity to sports activities, theatre and arts, shopping/restaurants, also, friends or family. 3. Determine budget to purchase and maintain - remember, solar panels, and drought tolerant landscaping and drip systems have moderated the financial impact, especially for larger estates. Rancho Santa Fe is a community of large properties and estates; a place for horses or fruit orchards. Founded in the early 1920s by the Santa Fe Railroad which planted thousands of eucalyptus trees it intended to use for railroad ties. When that particular wood was not strong enough for their purposes, they started a community instead. Rancho Santa Fe has many top golf courses, horse stables, excellent elementary schools (public and private) and one of the County’s top restaurants, Mille Fleur. Prioritize all of the above and ask an “experienced, active and ethical” agent to show you homes in all three areas. Just know and be confident in this: you can’t go wrong in La Jolla, Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe! The Applebys are affiliated with Willis Allen Real Estate/Christie’s Intl RE and their state-of-the-art online tools include a responsive and dedicated property website, a full-motion property video and an interactive 3D floorplan, National and International property syndication and more. After 30 years in the business, the Applebys take great pride in their print marketing, which includes outstanding local magazines and of course the most popular in San Diego; Giving Back Magazine!!! www.applebyfamilyrealestate.com AUGUST 2018 | GBSAN.COM 43