Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 – an overview

by Peter Toner Rancho Santa Fe 92067

Choose the ranch lifestyle in world renown Rancho Santa Fe, enjoy several acres with horse paddocks and excellent golf courses close by. Or live in a gate guarded community Fairbanks Ranch perhaps, made famous by Douglas Fairbanks the old time Hollywood star who was married to Mary Pickford.Prestigious Rancho Santa Fe is rural in nature and distinguished [...]

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La Jolla, 92037 – an overview

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla (pronounced “luh-HOY-uh”) – so what’s so special about this town known as the “Jewel” of San Diego? La Jolla is definitely a gem worth the splurge! Arguably the most desirable and prestigious neighborhood in San Diego County, and famed throughout the world … …. an interesting mix of beach and university town with [...]

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Del Mar, 92014 – an overview

by Peter Toner Del Mar 92014

Del Mar is a small city in it's own right since the 60's, bordered by parks to the south and east, most famous for the Del Mar horse race track …  …. which used to attract old Hollywood including Bing and Jimmy Durrante, owners of the track. "Where the surf meets the turf" crooned Bing [...]

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Exclusive US exhibition of Spanish Art in San Diego

by Peter Toner San Diego culture

Roxana Velásquez is only 6 months into the job running the San Diego Museum of Art and already she is bringing in exhibitions of international stature. This new, exclusive to the USA exhibition is entitled: From El Greco to Dalí: The Great Spanish Masters from the Pérez Simón Collection There will be 57 works across [...]

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About The Muirlands, La Jolla, 92037

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

This is La Jolla real estate at its finest … with beautiful winding and twisting roads lined by numerous multi-million dollar homes nestled amongst ancient trees, set on the warm western slopes of Mount Soledad. There are many of the original homes that were constructed in the mid 1920′s along possible the most prestigious Old [...]

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Lang Lang here in San Diego

by Peter Toner San Diego culture

Lang Lang played with the San Diego Symphony three sold out programs – a different concerto by a different composer in each concert – at Copley Symphony Hall. Lang Lang was born in Shenyang, China and in 2008 performed in Beijing’s opening ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympics  seen by over 5 billion people! Lang [...]

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About La Jolla Farms

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla Farms is one of the premier locations in La Jolla, with Torrey Pines golf course at one end, the ocean on one side and the University on the other. On the ocean side Black’s Beach – a two mile long, sandy strip (see photo) situated at the base of majestic cliffs that reach [...]

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The British are coming to the San Diego Museum of Art!

by Peter Toner San Diego culture

Culture & Cocktails featuring Provocative Women and Provocative Paintings Amble through Thomas Gainsborough and the Modern Woman and Howard Hodgkin: Time and Place 2001-2010 and peruse the haute fashions presented by Westfield UTC on February 17th. Free for members or $15 for non members Gallery members gain insider access to the San Diego art scene! [...]

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About The Del Mar Country Club

by Peter Toner Rancho Santa Fe 92067

On the western edge of Rancho Santa Fe, off San Dieguito Road, lies the Del Mar Country Club conveniently located close to local attractions. As the crow flies, the Del Mar Country Club just 3.8 miles from the famed Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Racetrack. This is where some Country Club home owners keep a [...]

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About Rancho Santa Fe Farms

by Peter Toner Rancho Santa Fe 92067

Rancho Santa Fe Farms features large custom luxury homes surrounding the undulating golf course. The Farms Golf Club is a private, member-owned equity club. Originally constructed 1988, the course was extensively remodeled in 2000 with serious golfers in mind. Set amidst gently rolling hills and hollows, the course features several additional water features. High rough [...]

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Famous Del Mar residents

by Peter Toner Del Mar 92014

This list of Notable Del Mar residents is gleaned from Wikipedia – if you know any others add them there! My lips are, as ever, sealed as to who my clients  are and what they buy.   Desi Arnaz maintained a residence in North Del Mar on the beach west of US 101 near the [...]

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Famous Rancho Santa Fe residents

by Peter Toner Rancho Santa Fe 92067

This list of Notable Del Mar residents is gleaned from Wikipedia – if you know any others add them there! My lips are, as ever, sealed as to who my clients  are and what they buy. Rick Aguilera, former major league baseball player Jackson D. Arnold, retired Admiral, USN Douglas Barnhart, PETCO Park Builder. Warren [...]

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San Diego History & Cultural Background

by Peter Toner Featured

San Diego was actually discovered back in 1542. There are many examples of the cities Spanish heritage to be found – some are listed here: The most southern city in California, San Diego is bordered on the west by the blue Pacific which imparts a warm, dry climate that delights residents and visitors. San Diego [...]

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About Country Club

by Peter Toner Country Club

La Jolla Country Club, a private course designed by William Bell in 1928 … … this hilly, 18 hole private course features many trees and bunkers. Golfers will face narrow fairways and putting greens that feature bermuda turf. A good majority of the homes in the Country Club area overlook the course on winding roads [...]

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About La Jolla Farms

by Peter Toner La Jolla 92037

La Jolla Farms is one of the premier locations in La Jolla, with Torrey Pines golf course at one end, the ocean on one side and the University on the other. On the ocean side Black's Beach – a two mile long, sandy strip (see photo) situated at the base of majestic cliffs that reach [...]

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San Diego Climate

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego enjoys a Mediterranean climate with generally mild, sunny weather throughout the year. Climate in the San Diego area often varies dramatically over short geographical distances, due to the city's topography (the Bay, and the numerous hills, mountains, and canyons). In valleys for instance daytimes are much warmer in summer and nights noticeably cooler [...]

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About Del Mar Heights

by Peter Toner Del Mar 92014

Bordered by Interstate 5 to the east and almost to Camino del Mar to the west, Del Mar Heights offers many opportunities to purchase a home on the slopes overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Although all of Del Mar Heights is in the same zip code – 92014 – a large proportion is technically in [...]

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San Diego Music

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego has a strong classical music offering that reflects the city’s appreciation, and support for the arts. San Diego Symphony Copley Symphony Hall 750 B St., San Diego  619-235-0804;  www.sandiegosymphony.com The name San Diego Symphony is sweet music to the ears of San Diegans. In an effort to broaden the base of its audience, [...]

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San Diego Theater

by Peter Toner About San Diego

If you agree with Shakespeare that "The play’s the thing …" you’re going to love San Diego with its vibrant and varied theater scene. cc licensed flickr photo The pride of the San Diego theater community is the Tony-award winning Old Globe in Balboa Park At least 12 plays a year are presented on its [...]

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San Diego Museums – part 2

by Peter Toner About San Diego

More San Diego Museums located across the County   Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum 2040 N. Santa Fe, Vista  760-941-1791; www.agsem.com Dedicated to the preservation of California’s agricultural heritage from 1849 to 1950, the museum is also an active farm and raises crops of wheat, sorghum, and sometimes corn and pumpkins. On just about [...]

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San Diego Museums – part 1

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego’s museums showcase rare collections of railroads, classic cars, sports, scientific discoveries, photography, cultural arts, anthropological antiquities, art and marine life. Some of the museums in Balboa Park include: Centro Cultural de la Raza Balboa Park on Park Blvd., San Diego  619-235-6135 A Balboa Park landmark with striking exterior murals, the center is spotlights [...]

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San Diego dance

by Peter Toner About San Diego

Over 500 quality professional and community dance performances are presented yearly in San Diego by companies whose programs include … …ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop, ballroom, tap and. international dance forms. San Diego is enriched by artistic exchanges with celebrated artists from around the world and many of our own dance companies have toured [...]

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San Diego History & Cultural Background

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego was actually discovered back in 1542. There are many examples of the cities Spanish heritage to be found – some are listed here: The most southern city in California, San Diego is bordered on the west by the blue Pacific which imparts a warm, dry climate that delights residents and visitors. San Diego [...]

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