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San Diego Contents

06 Deserts and Oceans: ’s Lifestyle Under the Sun

08 Welcome to Southern !

10 A Guide to Relocating

20 Schools

32 On Moving: Pack Like a Boss, Move Like a Coach

37 Breaking Mews: Moving with Your Pet Doesn’t Have to Be Ruff

42 Top San Diego Beaches

48 San Diego’s Best Offerings

56 In Search of Family Adventure

62 Beyond Our Communities: Every Family Deserves a Place to Call Home

64 Contact Our Offices OCEANSIDE San Luis M UNICIPAL Camp Rey River AIRPORT Pendleton Valley South Center Oceanside Harbor

OCEANSIDE

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Buena Vista Lagoon Lake Wohlford Calavera Lake

Dixon Lake 6

Squires Reservoir 14

Aqua Hedionda Lagoon 11 ESCONDIDO

8 M CCLELLAN- SAN 1 PALOMAR 12 AIRPORT MARCOS CARLSBAD San Marcos Lake

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Olivenhain Dam ATTRACTIONS and Reservoir OFFICES See page 48 for more details For office details please see page 64 Lake ENCINITAS Hodges

11 RANCHOSan Dieguito 6 R AMONA 1 Sunset Cliffs 10 Sea World 9 Reservoir AIRPORT Ramona SANTA FE 1 Carlsbad 3 Lake Ramona 9 2 Old Town Trolley 11 Mission Bay Park 7 2 San Elijo 11 5 CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA 8 9 3 Encinitas San Elijo Lagoon 3 Ferry To Coronado 12 Petco Park Lake SOLANA 15 4 Poway Solana Beach Island BEACH Pond 17b 67 13 Midway Museum 4 10 5 Del Mar 4 San Diego Zoo SOLANA BEACH 5 FAIRBANKS 14 Golf Course at RANCH 6 Carmel Valley 7 Rancho Santa Fe 5 Sea Lions at La Torrey Pines San Dieguit18 o River 56 Jolla Cove DEL MAR CITY BEACH Poway 8 Rancho Santa Fe (2) DEL MAR 15 Legoland 4 6 9 Rancho Santa Fe (3) 6 Craft Beer Tour 16 Seaport Village 21 10 Del Rayo 7 Torrey Pines 11 Inland Corridor 17 Point Loma San Vicente Reservoir State Reserve 12 Shores Miramar 18 Del Mar Racetrack 5 Reservoir TORREY PINES STATE BEACH 13 La Jolla El Capitan 8 Balboa Park Reservoir

19 Mount Soledad 7 14 La Jolla South 9 Horse Riding in 14 15 Mission Hills Rancho Santa Fe Pacific BLACK’S BEACH 5 16 Downtown San Diego Ocean 17 La Mesa Cleveland Santee National Lake 7 Forest LA JOLLA SHORES BEACH 18 S antee Coronado Lake 5 Lake 67 Lakeside Jennings 12 Santee 5 Pond 19 Lake 4 Coronado (2) Santee 13 19 Lake 1 Santee 52 20 Coronado (3) LA JOLLA FAMILY ACTIVITIES 15 14 Gillespie 21 Point Loma Alpine WINDANSEA BEACH Field GILLESPIE See page 56 for more details FIELD Bostonia Small Lake 274

MONTGOMERY FIELD

PACIFIC BEACH PACIFIC BEACH 8 163 El Cajon

TOURMALINE SURFING PARK BEACH Loveland 1 Belmont Park 6 San Diego Bay Murray Reservoir Reservoir 11 Mission Bay VACATION FIESTA ISLAND ISLAND 2 Cabrillo National 7 Haunted Whaley Lagoon 805 17 1 54 Monument House 10 San Diego LA MESA River 3 New Children’s 8 Strawberry Picking 7 15 OCEAN BEACH 10 MISSION HILLS Museum in Carlsbad Chollas Lemon 4 8 Heights Grove SAN DIEGO Reservoir Spring 1 INT'L AIRPORT Valley 15 94 Jamul 4 Maritime Museum 9 Rooftop Cinema 4 SAN 125 2 6 21 San Diego Bay 16 13 DIEGO 17 5 Fallen Star 10 Corvette Diner MISSION 3 POINT LOMA BEACH 9 12 16 CORONADO 3 Sweetwater 17 Reservoir 18 19 2 20 6 National Bonita 75 City CORONADO BEACH 54

Upper Otay CHULA Reservoir Sweetwater VISTA River IMPERIAL BEACH Lower Otay The World of Maps Reservoir Deserts and Oceans

SAN DIEGO’S LIFESTYLE UNDER THE SUN

When visiting the aptly named “America’s Finest City,” one So how does the local lifestyle evolve with this myriad of can see pretty quickly why San Diego has earned that name. influences? Quite nicely, actually! San Diego has no problem Truly, this is a place that has elements of everything a great whatsoever reconciling its urban vibe with laid-back surfer metropolis can have at hand. culture. But why stop there? Just to the east of town are lovely sprawling deserts beckoning trekkers seeking the As California’s second-largest city, it has a thriving economic perfect nature adventure. And just to the south is Mexico – sector, sprouting a robust downtown and all the infrastructure and you can bet your bottom peso that the Latino influence necessary to support the hustle and bustle of business can be tasted in every taco shack throughout town. Layered activity. But it also has so much more – quiet residential within all this is the vast military presence, as San Diego neighborhoods with unique charms, stunning parks and hosts massive naval bases. Feeling the ocean breezes yet? local attractions where people congregate, and of course, Let’s take a look at how all these contrasts meld perfectly the beaches are some of the world’s very best. in this special place.

This is your unparalleled guide to relocating...

6 Pacific Life 7 Welcome to

Southern We love what we do. Since opening our doors, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty has helped thousands of buyers realize their dream of owning California! their special piece of paradise.

From the beaches to the desert…

Locally owned and operated, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty has grown to support over 900 real estate professionals and 30 offices throughout the San Diego, Orange County and Coachella Valley markets. By providing exceptional service, in-depth knowledge, and unmatched opportunities, we ensure our clients have the best experience from beginning to end – until the keys are in hand – and beyond.

Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.

With over $2 billion in exclusive homes for sale, our experienced agents represent some of Southern California’s finest properties, and we work together as a team to help fit the right buyer with the right home. With a stunning inventory in all price ranges and a comprehensive understanding of the entire market, we have the ability to help you understand the many logistical options for living, working and playing in the place we call home.

Again, welcome to the Golden State!

We’re glad you’re here.

8 Pacific Life 9 A Guide to Relocation & Referral Services • Highly credentialed Relocation Division provides oversight to ensure the transaction meets corporate accountability and tax standards. Relocating • Knowledgeable Relocation Counselors provide a single point of contact to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the transaction.

• Trained Relocation Agents offer expert guidance from initial offer through negotiations to a completed sale. Our team delivers a successful relocation experience by Looking to relocate to San Diego? We’re ready. providing extraordinary real estate and area orientation services for relocating corporate and government transferees and Call 619-325-3130. affinity program members.

10 Pacific Life 11 Sotheby’s International Realty Referral Network

Through the Sotheby’s International Realty Referral Network, which connects our affiliates around the globe, our dedicated team supports and manages referrals from assignment through closing. We combine local knowledge with the power of global exposure to deliver exceptional results locally, nationally and internationally for:

• Buyers, sellers and renters

• Relocation Management Company assignments

• Broker-to-broker referrals: inbound and outbound

• Members of the military

• Seniors ready for relocation or home transition

We offer support to make sure the assignment runs smoothly by:

• Executing the Referral Agreement between brokers

• Ensuring each agent assigned is capable and committed to exceptional service

• Collaborating with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty’s Specialty Divisions: - Architectural Relocation & Referral Division

- Equestrian 2727 Camino Del Rio South - Asia Suite 333 - Sports and Entertainment San Diego, CA 92108 - Auction 619-325-3130 • Tracking referrals through the Sotheby’s International Realty [email protected] Referral Network in 72 countries/territories and 18 languages PacificSothebysRealty.com/relocation-division

• Providing key parties with continuous updates

• Managing referrals to ensure a timely closing

12 Pacific Life 13 Medical Services

California has long been nationally recognized as one of the leading CENTRAL Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for states in the healthcare sector. In evaluating the best states for Alvarado Hospital Medical Center Women and Newborns health care, access to preventive medical and dental treatment for 6655 Alvarado Road 3003 Health Center Drive children and adults alike, California has been ranked in the top 10 San Diego, CA 92120 San Diego, CA 92123 states, and has ranked number one with regards to public health. 619-287-3270 858-939-3400 It offers a variety of leading medical services including access to a Rady Children’s Hospital Sharp Coronado Hospital large variety of health care professionals and specialists. 3020 Children’s Way 250 Prospect Place San Diego, CA 92123 Coronado, CA 92118 858-576-1700 619-522-3600

Scripps Green Hospital Sharp Memorial Hospital 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road 7901 Frost Street La Jolla, CA 92037 San Diego, CA 92123 858-554-9100 858-939-3400

Scripps Memorial Hospital UCSD Medical Center 9888 Genesee Avenue 200 W. Arbor Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 San Diego, CA 92103 858-626-4123 858-657-7000

Kaiser Permanente San Diego 4647 Zion Avenue NORTH COUNTY San Diego, CA 92120 Scripps Memorial Hospital 619-528-5000 Encinitas Scripps Mercy Hospital 354 Santa Fe Drive 4077 Fifth Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024 San Diego, CA 92103 760-633-6501 619-294-8111 Tri-City Medical Center Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital 4002 Vista Way 7850 Vista Hill Avenue Oceanside, CA 92056 San Diego, CA 92123 760-724-8411 858-836-8434

14 Pacific Life 15 Palomar Medical Center URGENT CARE Escondido CENTERS 2185 Citracado Parkway Sharp Chula Vista Urgent Care Escondido, CA 92029 525 Third Avenue 442-281-5000 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Palomar Medical Center 619-585-4000 Poway Concentra Mission Valley 15615 Pomerado Road Urgent Care Poway, CA 92064 5333 Mission Center Road 858-613-4000 Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92108 EAST COUNTY 619-295-3355 Sharp Grossmont Hospital Concentra Hillcrest 5555 Grossmont Center Drive Urgent Care La Mesa, CA 91942 3930 Fourth Avenue 619-740-4000 Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92103 SOUTH COUNTY 619-297-9610 Scripps Mercy Hospital East County Urgent Care 435 H Street 1625 Main Street Voter Registration Chula Vista, CA 91910 Suite 100 You must be a resident of the state for 15 days preceding the 619-691-7000 El Cajon, CA 92021 election. The only exception to the residency requirement 619-376-1082 Sharp Chula Vista Medical is if you are voting for a President. The cut-off point for Center Scripps Clinic Urgent Care voter registration is 29 days before an election. The State 751 Medical Center Court 10710 N. Torrey Pines Road of California has a policy of permanent registration, unless Chula Vista, CA 91911 La Jolla, CA 92037 you change your name or party or unless you move. 619-502-5800 858-554-8638 Registrar of Voters Paradise Valley Hospital Scripps Coastal Medical 5600 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 2400 East Fourth Street Center Vista 858-565-5800 National City, CA 91950 130 Cedar Road Democratic Party 619-470-4321 Vista, CA 92083 3934 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite B103, San Diego, CA 92111 760-806-5400 Republican Party 16935 W Bernardo Drive #135, San Diego, CA 92127

League of Women Voters 7710 Balboa Avenue #224D, San Diego, CA 92111

17 Driver’s License

California law requires that a motorist obtain a driver’s license within 10 days from the date residency is established. The license is valid for four birthdays and costs $36. You must visit in person at any Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

You must take a vision and written test, but the driving test may be waived if you surrender an out-of-state license. A fingerprint, photograph, social security number and proof of birth will be required.

Call the Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-777-0133 to set an appointment for your driver’s license exam or visit their web site at www.dmv.ca.gov.

Planning and Development Services

Many people don’t know that a building permit is required for most, but not all, types of construction, including residential and commercial remodels, demolition and minor electrical, mechanical and plumbing work. The permitting process is designed to ensure the public’s California Property Taxes health and safety and protect the environment by establishing standards for energy efficiency. The average effective property tax rate in California is 0.79%, compared with a national average of 1.19%. To calculate the exact amount of property tax you will owe requires your General Information Land Development property’s assessed value and the property tax rates based 858-694-2960 858-694-2055 on your property’s address. 800-411-0017 Toll Free Zoning Information Exceptions Building Services 858-565-5981 The California Constitution provides for the exemption of $7,000 858-565-5920 888-267-8770 Toll Free (maximum) in assessed value from the property tax assessment 888-336-7553 Toll Free of any property owned and occupied as the owner’s principal Code Compliance place of residence. The exemption reduces the annual property 858-694-8979 tax bill for a qualified homeowner by up to $70. 855-732-6332 Toll Free 858-694-2705

18 Pacific Life 19 Schools

If you have children or know you may one day, you know how important schooling is or will be, and you naturally want to make sure your child gets the best experience to help them grow and succeed. The area has many great options, making choosing the right school a tough decision. That’s why we’ve put together this information on top local options from preschool through 12th grade and beyond. Education here is highly ranked, not just by parents and teachers, but by test scores, academic standing which is a good many points above the average school in the U.S.

20 Pacific Life 21 Public School Requirements

The public school system in San Diego County serves over Enrollment and transfer requirements for all public school 450,000 students. In addition to academic excellence, students in California are: birth certificate, last report area schools offer extensive vocational training, special card and transcripts from previous school, plus proof of education for the handicapped, remedial studies and immunizations. A child must be 5 years of age on or before programs for children with learning disabilities, special December 1 to be eligible for kindergarten. education resources for gifted and exceptionally talented Day Care students, career centers, and outstanding educational opportunities for adult continuing studies. For a referral of state approved family day care providers, call the YMCA Child Care Resource Service at 800-481-2151 or visit www.crs.ymca.org.

22 Pacific Life 23 Public School Districts

Central North County Inland

Coronado Unified Pre-12 San Diego Unified K-12 Bonsall Unified K-12 San Marcos Unified K-12 201 Sixth Street 4100 Normal Street 31505 Old River Road 255 Pico Avenue, Suite 250 Coronado, CA 92118 San Diego, CA 92103 Bonsall, CA 92003 San Marcos, CA 92069 619-522-8900 619-725-8000 760-631-5200 760-752-1299 coronadousd.net sandi.net bonsallusd.com smusd.org

Borrego Springs Unified Pre-12 San Pasqual Union K-8 2281 Diegueno Road 15305 Rockwood Road North County Coastal Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Escondido, CA 92027 760-745-4931 Cardiff Elementary K-6 Oceanside Unified K-12 760-767-5357 sanpasqualunion.net 1888 Montgomery Avenue 2111 Mission Avenue bsusd.com Cardiff, CA 92007 Oceanside, CA 92058 Escondido Union K-8 Vallecitos K-8 760-632-5890 760-966-4000 2310 Aldergrove Avenue 5211 Fifth Street cardiffschools.com oside.k12.ca.us Escondido, CA 92029 Rainbow, CA 92028 760-728-7092 Carlsbad Unified K-12 Rancho Santa Fe Schools 760-432-2400 vallecitossd.net 6225 El Camino Real Pre-8 eusd.org Carlsbad, CA 92009 5927 La Granada Escondido Union High 9-12 Valley Center-Pauma Unified 760-331-5000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 302 N Midway Drive K-12 carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us 858-756-1141 Escondido, CA 92027 28751 Cole Grade Road rsfschool.net Valley Center, CA 92082 Del Mar Union K-6 760-291-3200 760-749-0464 11232 El Camino Real San Dieguito Union High 7-12 euhsd.org vcpusd.net Suite 300 710 Encinitas Boulevard Fallbrook Union Elementary San Diego, CA 92130 Encinitas, CA 92024 Pre-8 Vista Unified K-12 858-755-9301 760-753-6491 321 N. Iowa Street 1234 Arcadia Avenue dmusd.org sduhsd.net Fallbrook, CA 92028 Vista, CA 92084 760-726-2170 Encinitas Union K-6 Solana Beach Schools K-6 760-731-5400 vistausd.org 101 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road 309 N. Rios Avenue fuesd.k12.ca.us Encinitas, CA 92024 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Poway Unified K-12 Warner Unified K-12 760-944-4300 858-794-7100 15250 Avenue of Science 30951 Highway 79 eusd.net sbsd.k12.ca.us San Diego, CA 92128 Warner Springs, CA 92086 858-521-2800 760-782-3517 powayusd.com warnerusd.net

24 Pacific Life 25 East County South County

Alpine Union Pre-8 La Mesa-Spring Valley K-8 Chula Vista Elementary Pre-12 San Ysidro Schools K-8 2001 Tavern Road 4750 Date Avenue 84 East J Street 4350 Otay Mesa Road Alpine, CA 91901 La Mesa, CA 91942 Chula Vista, CA 91910 San Ysidro, CA 92173 619-445-3236 619-668-5700 619-425-9600 619-428-4476 www.alpineschools.net lmsvschools.org cvesd.org sysdschools.org

Cajon Valley Union Pre-8 Lakeside Union K-8 National Schools Pre-8 Sweetwater Union High 7-12 750 E. Main Street 12335 Woodside Avenue 1500 N Avenue 1130 Fifth Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Lakeside, CA 92040 National City, CA 91950 Chula Vista, CA 91911 619-588-3000 619-390-2600 619-336-7500 619-691-5500 cajonvalley.net www.lsusd.net nsd.us sweetwaterschools.org

Dehesa K-12 Lemon Grove School Pre-8 4612 Dehesa Road 8025 Lincoln Street El Cajon, CA 92019 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 619-444-2161 619-825-5600 dehesasd.net lemongrovesd.net Private & Niche Schools Grossmont Union High 9-12 Mountain Empire Unified Pre-12 1100 Murray Drive 3291 Buckman Springs Road El Cajon, CA 92020 Pine Valley, CA 91962 The private schools are a large draw in this city, whether its kindergarteners 619-644-8000 619-473-9022 diving into the world in a safe, mind-engaging environment or high school guhsd.net meusd.k12.ca.us students gearing up for higher education through college prep, SATs, AP classes and more. Some of these schools aren’t simply elementary Jamul-Dulzura Union K-12 Ramona Unified K-12 or middle school either, they include many grades, which is ideal for 14581 Lyons Valley Road 720 Ninth Street people with children of various ages. Check out some of the top options! Jamul, CA 91935 Ramona, CA 92065 619-669-7700 760-787-2000 jdusd.k12.ca.us ramonausd.net

Julian Union K-8 Santee Schools K-8 PO Box 337 9625 Cuyamaca Street Julian, CA 92036 Santee, CA 92071 760-765-0661 619-258-2300 juesd.net santeesd.net

Julian Union High 9-12 Spencer Valley Schools K-12 1656 Highway 78 4414 Hwy 78/79 Julian, CA 92036 Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 760-765-0606 760-765-0336 juhsd.org svesd.net

26 Pacific Life 27 Private & Niche Schools

Academy of Our Lady of Peace Christian Unified Schools Futures Academy 6-12 The Rhoades School K-8 9-12 of San Diego K-12 9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard 141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road 4860 Oregon Street 2100 Greenfield Drive Suite 210 Encinitas, CA 92024 San Diego, CA 92116 El Cajon, CA 92019 San Diego, CA 92131 760-436-1102 619-297-2266 619-201-8800 888-425-7876 rhoadesschool.com aolp.org christianunified.org futures.edu/campus/san-diego San Diego Jewish Academy The Bishop’s School 6-12 Del Mar Pines School K-6 La Jolla Country Day School Infant-12 7607 La Jolla Boulevard 3975 Torrington Street Age 3-Grade 12 11860 Carmel Creek Road La Jolla, CA 92037 San Diego, CA 92130 9490 Genesee Avenue San Diego, CA 92130 858-459-4021 858-481-5615 La Jolla, CA 92037 858-704-3700 bishops.com delmarpines.com 858-453-3440 sdja.com ljcds.org Calvin Christian School Francis Parker School K-12 Santa Fe Christian Schools Pre-K-12 6501 Linda Vista Road Maranatha Christian Schools Pre-K-12 2000 N. Broadway San Diego, CA 92111 Pre-12 838 Academy Drive Escondido, CA 92026 858-569-7900 9050 Maranatha Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 760-489-6430 francisparker.org San Diego, CA 92127 858-755-8900 calvinchristianescondido.org 858-759-9737 sfcs.net Fusion Academy 6-12 maranathachristianschools.org The Cambridge School 5060 Shoreham Place #130 San Diego French American K-Prep-12 San Diego, CA 92122 NewBridge School K-8 School Pre-K-8 12855 Black Mountain Road 858-677-9279 12285 Oak Knoll Road 6550 Soledad Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92129 fusionacademy.com/san-diego Poway, CA 92064 La Jolla, CA 92037 858-484-3488 858-679-5744 858-456-2807 Gillispie School Pre-6 cambridgeclassical.org thenewbridgeschool.com sdfrenchschool.org 7380 Girard Avenue The Children’s School K-8 La Jolla, CA 92037 Notre Dame Academy Pre-8 Winston School of San Diego 2225 Torrey Pines Lane 858-459-3773 4345 Del Mar Trails Road 6-12 La Jolla, CA 92037 gillispie.org San Diego, CA 92130 215 9th Street 858-454-0184 858-509-2300 Del Mar, CA 92014 The Grauer School 7-12 tcslj.org ndasd.org 858-259-8155 1500 S. El Camino Real www.thewinstonschool.org The Child’s Primary School K-8 Encinitas, CA 92024 Pacific Ridge School 7-12 3811 Mt. Acadia Boulevard 760-944-6777 6269 El Fuerte Street Tri-City Christian School K-12 San Diego, CA 92111 grauerschool.com Carlsbad, CA 92009 302 Emerald Drive 858-576-2120 760-448-9820 Vista, CA 92083 tcps.org pacificridge.org 760-630-8227 tccs.org

28 Pacific Life 29 Colleges and Universities

The Southern California region has over 100 institutions of higher Mira Costa College San Diego Mesa College learning. Nearly 45 percent of adults in San Diego County over the 1 Barnard Drive 7250 Mesa College Drive age of 25 have some college education. One in three has at least a Oceanside, CA 92056 San Diego, CA 92111 college degree. As a white-collar town, San Diego has comprehensive 760-757-2121 619-388-2600 sources of higher education. The county is home to six universities, 32 miracosta.edu sdmesa.edu colleges, multiple community college districts and 250 post-secondary Palomar College San Diego Miramar College schools. Over 200,000 persons are currently attending colleges and 1140 W. Mission Road 10440 Black Mountain Road universities in San Diego. San Marcos, CA 92069 San Diego, CA 92126 760-744-1150 619-388-7800 www2.palomar.edu sdmiramar.edu

San Diego City College Southwestern College 1313 Park Boulevard 900 Otay Lakes Road San Diego, CA 92101 Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-388-3400 619-421-6700 sdcity.edu swccd.edu

Universities

University of California San Diego State University San Diego 5500 Campanile Drive 9500 Gilman Drive San Diego, CA 92182 La Jolla, CA 92093 619-594-5200 858-534-2230 sdsu.edu ucsd.edu Community Colleges University of San Diego California State University 5998 Alcala Park Cuyamaca College Grossmont-Cuyamaca College San Marcos San Diego, CA 92110 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway 8800 Grossmont College Drive 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road 619-260-4600 El Cajon, CA 92019 El Cajon, CA 92020 San Marcos, CA 92096 sandiego.edu 619-660-4000 619-644-7010 760-750-4000 cuyamaca.edu gcccd.edu csusm.edu

30 Pacific Life 31 WRONG! And here’s why: First of all, they aren’t always clean, and you don’t want to risk soiling your prized possessions for the sake of a few dollars. Second, they aren’t always made from heavy cardboard, so they may not be sturdy enough to hold a lot of weight. The last thing you want is to set your coin collection free somewhere on the open road. And third, they’re not uniform in shape or size, which will turn packing and stacking all your precious belongings into a precarious game of Jenga. For the minimal cost, bite the bullet and get moving boxes. It really is worth it...

On Moving: PACK LIKE A BOSS, MOVE LIKE A COACH

Don’t Let Your Stuff Win

Let’s face it – when you have to pack up your belongings, it can be a battle. It’s You vs. Your Stuff. Your treasured things can become the enemy, which you would swear multiply day by day, as you work diligently to organize them. You simply have to become a mercenary and vanquish your stuff. Otherwise, you’ll go down in ignominious defeat.

Don’t be cheap when it comes to boxes. You may be tempted to go to your local grocery store or liquor store to score some free boxes. Good idea, right?

32 Pacific Life 33 •  Be the master of your stuff. Your stuff wants to spread out and scatter like kindergartners at afternoon recess. Take control! Pack room-by-room, and don’t mix things from different rooms. Label each box clearly on the top and sides with the room, box number, and contents (for example, “Master bedroom, box 2 of 5. Dresser”). And if you color-code each room, unloading and routing your stuff to the right rooms will be a cinch. Even if your uber- organization evokes some eye-rolls from the movers, you’ll know exactly where your thimble collection is.

• Pack smart. Don’t leave large, empty spaces in boxes. Fill in the gaps with small things that will fit, and pack soft items around fragile ones. And unless Hercules and Samson are your moving guys, don’t make the boxes too heavy; spread heavy items out over multiple boxes. This will eliminate the danger of your full set of encyclopedias being stacked on top of your fine china.

30 Years of Quality, Integrity & Creative Solutions 34 Pacific Life 858-456-8555 | www.isarchitecture.com 35 On Moving Day

Have you ever arrived to help a friend move, only to find clothes still hanging in the closet and dishes still languishing in the cupboards? “You’re not even packed yet,” you mumble to yourself. Breaking Mews: Don’t be that person. “I just have just a few things left to pack” can turn into an hours-long process, and you’ll quickly lose control of the situation. MOVING WITH YOUR PET DOESN’T So in the weeks leading up to your move, don’t procrastinate. HAVE TO BE RUFF On moving day, everything should be packed and ready to load, and you should be the coach with a whistle and clipboard – not a player.

After all, you know what’s what. You’ve spent weeks carefully packing, labeling, and taking breaks to play with the cat. You know what’s fragile. You know what needs to be unloaded at the new place first so you need a game plan for moving day. Whether you’ve asked friends to help or hired a moving company, your prior planning and good direction will go a long way in making There are lots of things in life we prepare for. First dates, exams, the process smooth and easy. weddings, Sunday trips to visit Aunt Dorothy... You can do this. Pack like a boss, move like a coach. And when And moving. It’s been said that along with losing a job and enduring the last box crosses the threshold of your new home, find the Aunt Dorothy’s sloppy kisses, moving is one of the most stressful chocolate and make yourself a Long Island Iced Tea. That is, if events in life, and it takes preparation equivalent to putting a man you know where the ingredients are. on the moon to make it all run smoothly. You do, don’t you?

36 Pacific Life 37 We start weeks, maybe months ahead of time sorting, cleaning, planning, packing, labeling, losing things, finding things, organizing, doing wickedly awesome algebra – oh wait, that’s for the man-on- the-moon thing – and generally losing our minds for a spell. Before Moving Day But when moving day finally arrives, what do we do with our furry little friends? We’re talking about the beloved critter that has stolen There are a few things you can do even before the big your heart and chewed on your furniture. We usually just throw the day arrives to ensure an easy transition.

lil’ guy or girl in the car and zoom off to our new home without a • Talk to your vet. You want to make sure to take all thought about what might be going on in his adorable little head. of your pet’s medical records with you – shots, surgeries, health problems, facelifts, tummy tucks, etc. If your pet requires medication, be sure to have a supply on hand; it’ll be one less thing you’ll have to worry about during the first few weeks in the new place. In addition, ask your vet if she can recommend any good vets in your new town or city. If you are traveling a long distance by air, ask about sedation (no, for your pet!).

• Do your homework. If you’re moving to another country, it’s more complicated with a pet. Virtually every country has its own regulations regarding shots, vaccinations, blood tests, documentation, etc. Do your research so there are no surprises upon arrival. You may be able to avoid or reduce mandatory quarantine periods if you take care of everything in advance.

• Set the tone for your pet. Animals can sense when their owners are stressed or uneasy, and it’s Moving isn’t just stressful for people, it is for pets as well. And since contagious. So try to stay calm. Don’t lose your they weren’t there when you signed the papers to buy your new patience if you can’t find the shipping box labels or home – and if they were, they were probably scratching themselves when your knuckleheaded [insert family member or sniffing in the wastebasket – they’re a little in the dark as to here] broke your grandma’s vase. And even in the what’s going on. hectic days leading up to the move, try to maintain

Caring for your pet – both physically and otherwise – is especially your pet’s routine as much as possible. Take breaks important when moving. What can you do to make a move to a new from packing to spend time with him or her. home easier and less stressful for your pet?

38 Pacific Life 39 On Moving Day and After

Moving day. You can’t sleep the night before. You feel nervous, tense and excited all at the same time, kind of like going to see a Ben Affleck movie – it might be good, but it might be a real stinker. In the maelstrom of moving day, it’s very easy to forget about your pet’s needs. Here are a few simple things to keep in mind:

• Create a quiet space. If you feel frantic on moving day, just imagine how your pet feels. Strange people are walking in and out of the house. Everything he is familiar with is being turned upside down. So keep him in a quiet area – perhaps a bedroom – with the door closed. This will also protect him from getting hurt by heavy boxes and furniture that are on the move.

• Driving or flying? Be sure your pet has an ID tag attached to his collar. If flying, check with the airlines to see what their rules and regulations are. If traveling by car, make frequent stops and look into things like a restraint strap, toys, spill-proof water dish and seat covers.

• It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. It will take time for you to adjust to your new place, and your pet is no different. He won’t feel perfectly at home on the first day or even the first week. If it’s possible, bring a few of his items – toys, bed, food dishes, blanket – to the new home before he arrives. If you have a dog, take frequent walks around the neighborhood so he can get familiar with the sights, sounds and smells of his new surroundings. And remember – literally everything in his life has changed except for you. So be sure to shower him with lots of attention for the first few weeks.

You wouldn’t dream of leaving your pet behind when you move (your teenage son, on the other hand…). Remember, you are your pet’s best advocate. Do your best to make the move smooth and easy for him, and he’ll reward you with sloppy kisses – much better than Aunt Dorothy’s – for years to come.

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48 Pacific Life 49 CATCH A SUNSET AT SUNSET CLIFFS SEE THE SEA LIONS AT LA JOLLA COVE

Almost any time of year, scores The breathtaking Sunset Cliffs of seals and sea lions can area is a natural park spanning be found sunning themselves, 68 acres of the San Diego coast. preening, barking, and generally The best spots for sunset viewing making themselves entertaining are the areas at Ladera Street and to onlookers who come to visit Luscomb Point. them along the cliffs.

TAKE THE OLD TOWN TROLLEY TAKE A CRAFT BEER TOUR

At either of the two main local With flexible starting points and brewery tour companies, San Diego all-day privileges, these vintage Brewery Tours and Brewery Tours trolley tours are one of the best of San Diego, 21+ beer aficionados ways to take the guesswork out of can fully immerse themselves in a maneuvering around the city. variety of local brewery pubs, brew rooms, and tasting rooms.

TAKE THE FERRY TO CORONADO ISLAND TORREY PINES STATE RESERVE

The ferry runs every day between From glistening sandy beaches Broadway Pier and Coronado to rocky cliffs and nature trails, Landing Pier, as well as between the any outdoorsman will love this convention center and Coronado. protected state park. A nature This gorgeous boat route takes 15 center museum and shop is ripe for minutes each way. learning about local flora and fauna.

HEAD OVER TO THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SPEND THE DAY IN BALBOA PARK

One of the most famous and The lovely outdoor landscaping, popular zoos in the world invites combined with the impressive array you to visit its more than 3,700 of museums, cultural centers, and animals and 650 species. Having family fun destinations, makes won many awards for conservation Balboa Park the cultural heart of and humane, open habitats, the San the city in many ways. Diego Zoo is a staple of Balboa Park.

50 Pacific Life 51 TAKE A RIDE IN RANCHO CHECK OUT THE MIDWAY

The USS Midway Museum is a Rancho Santa Fe is known for its downtown San Diego staple of fun equestrian roots. Some of the finest and educational activities. This horse trainers in the country live historic aircraft carrier turned here! So saddle up and enjoy the museum is geared toward all ages middle ground between the coast and features 60 exhibits and 29 and inland. restored aircrafts.

GO “ULTRA” MARINE AT SEAWORLD PLAY GOLF AT TORREY PINES

This ubiquitous marine life theme Since both championship-quality park offers rides, aquariums, courses are open to the public, all encounters with dolphins, and live you have to do is make a tee-time shows. Although there are other and let the beauty of the ocean locations, the San Diego SeaWorld breeze wash over you as you swing, is perhaps the best known. chip, and putt the day away.

VISIT MISSION BAY PARK VISIT LEGOLAND

From kayaking and stand-up paddle This one is mostly for the kids boarding to water skiing, sailing, and – or the young at heart. But this kite surfing, this 4,600-acre aquatic beloved theme park just north of park is a water playground beyond San Diego may surprise you with compare. On land, families can bike its wide array of activities, rides, ride, picnic, barbecue or celebrate events, and dining. with bonfires right next to the water.

CATCH A GAME AT PETCO PARK SHOP, DINE AND ENJOY SEAPORT VILLAGE

If you’re a Padres fan, there’s no better place in the world to be. Come for the 45 boutiques and The best sight lines in baseball shops, and stay for the oceanside complement the sunny San Diego fine dining and outdoor cultural sky. Watch the game and have a hot events scheduled throughout dog from the stands, or nosh on the year. champagne and bistro selections from a skybox.

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Just west of downtown, you’ll find San Diego’s upscale Point Loma neighborhood. Between multimillion-dollar mansions, a shopping district, and a harbor lined with elegant yachts, there’s plenty to appeal to a bon vivant’s sensibilities.

OPENING DAY AT THE DEL MAR RACES

Even if you don’t normally frequent the tracks, opening day at this historic horse-racing venue is definitely a worthy place to start. Opening day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club—usually­ in July—is a party atmosphere to remember.

ENJOY THE VIEW FROM MOUNT SOLEDAD

This prominent landmark of San Diego’s hills provides some of the best views of La Jolla’s coast. The top of the mountain is home to the Mount Soledad Cross – a monument to our nation’s veterans.

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From the park you hear the happy sounds from a carousel… just like the classic Drifters song, the beachfront amusement park on Mission Beach Boardwalk harkens back to the laid-back charm of the traditional amusement park. Here you can ride the historic wooden Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, the carousel, bumper cars and drop tower; or try newer attractions like laser tag, sky ropes and zip lining. Beach bars and grills serve burgers and hot dogs, or you can indulge in sushi and seafood at the fabulous Cannonball rooftop restaurant.

Explore the Seas at the Cabrillo National Monument

IN SEARCH OF Family Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed into San Diego Bay in 1542, and the Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Adventure Loma is where his statue stands looking heroically out to sea. Take a photograph of the breathtaking Pacific views toward Mexico’s Tijuana mountains and learn about his voyage at the Visitor Center. Whale Keeping the children entertained is the key to a happy day out, and watch from the lookout point near Point Loma Lighthouse, spotting San Diego offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for tots, teens and migrating grays passing by the coastline (Dec-April). Go tidepooling in-betweens, along with an array of delicious food including Mexican, beneath the cliffs and discover shore crabs, barnacles, lobsters, Asian and Californian options to suit the pickiest of eaters. periwinkle snails, California sea hares and octopuses. In addition to some of the great attractions on the previous pages (for example, the sprawling urban Balboa Park, with its 17 museums and world-famous San Diego Zoo, or the legendary USS Midway Swing by the New Children’s Museum

Museum aboard what was once America’s longest-serving aircraft Designed to inspire children through art and creativity, the New carrier), here are 10 ideas for fun-loving families who like to venture Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego is one of California’s first off the beaten path. green museums, housing interactive and educational exhibitions for all ages. One of its latest attractions is Whammock! – a gigantic, multi-

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colored hammock made from crocheted circles, with open pockets for children to climb through and into an open space where they can run, slide, bounce and rest, with the sensation of floating in the sea.

Step Aboard the San Salvador

It took five years to build, cost $6.2 million, weighs 230 tons and stands Agent for 60 feet tall. Say “Ship Ahoy!” to the Maritime Museum’s magnificent replica of the “Mayflower of the West,” the first full-scale, historically accurate working replica of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo’s flagship, San Salvador - founding ship of San Diego and the State of California. On her 2015 maiden voyage, this grand galleon led a parade of tall ships at the city’s Festival of Sail and now serves as a static and floating museum, stationed at the bay’s Embarcadero.

Catch a Fallen Star

When Korean artist Do Ho Suh arrived in the U.S. as a student he felt like he’d been “dropped from the sky” and had to adjust to the new space around him. This inspired his creation, the Fallen Star cottage, part of the Stuart Collection at the University of California San Diego. TAKE THE STRESS Perched on the corner of a building several stories high, it looks to have landed crookedly, just like Dorothy’s Kansas house did in Oz. OUT OF MOVING. Enter and experience the disorientation of different angles, reflecting Do Ho Suh’s feeling of falling into unfamiliar surroundings. Furnished like the homes its designer lived in, Fallen Star makes you wonder… is there really no place like home?

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Adrenaline junkies can experience a 50-mph rush of excitement on board the Flagship Patriot Jet Boat, propelled by 1,400-horsepower engines. Climb aboard this 70-foot vessel for an exhilarating 30-minute ride to the sound of rock music and be sure to hold on tight as your expert captain takes a turbo-charged spin around the bay, speeding under the Coronado Bridge with 360-degree turns along the way.

Investigate the Haunted Whaley House

Hailed the number one ghostly abode in the U.S. by America’s Most Haunted, there have been many reports of paranormal activity at Whaley House. Built as a family home in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, it has served as San Diego’s first commercial theater, a general store Watch a Rooftop Movie Downtown and the county courthouse, before opening as a museum in 1960. Sink into a deckchair beneath the stars with a blanket, state-of-the-art Dare to step inside as volunteers in period costume recount stories headphones, bottomless popcorn and movie-themed cocktails for the of hauntings by family members who died there, or of those who ultimate outdoor film experience - courtesy of The Manchester Grand were hung onsite. Hyatt San Diego’s Rooftop Cinema Club. Watch cult favorites like Dirty Dancing, sing along to Grease, and view classic family favorites such as Home Alone against a backdrop of the spectacular city skyline.

Game and eat at the Corvette Diner

There is so much more to do than just eat at the Art District’s 50s-style Corvette Diner, with DJs, balloon artists, magicians, singing and dancing waiting staff, and best of all a 5,000-square-foot Gamers Garage. A rock ‘n’ roll menu offers delights such as Twist N’ Shout Buffalo Taters, Hoochie Coochie Calamari Fries and the calorie-packed Garbage Plate, all washed down with a mouth-watering choice of ice-cream sodas.

Go Strawberry Picking in Carlsbad

California produces 75% of America’s strawberry crops, with each acre of land producing around 21 tons a year - the equivalent of seven elephants. Carlsbad Strawberry Company offers a “u-pick” option, so spring visitors can pluck the Golden State’s tastiest strawberries off the plant. Other activities include hayride tours and a corn maze. In the fall you can pick out a pumpkin, and fearless families can venture into the foggy Field of Screams at Halloween, running from jump scares through 11-foot corn stalks.

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The partnership that started it all. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Nyda Jones-Church, Brian Arrington and Steve Games, who believed in the Agents of Change program and agreed to implement it within their organization.

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In just over two years, the Agents • Raised $369,319 of Change program at Pacific • Funded 58 homes We believe that every family deserves a home, so every home Sotheby’s International Realty has: we sell will unlock a donation to build homes for impoverished • Housed 287 people families around the world.

The Agents of Change program builds safe homes and transforms slums into thriving communities, stimulating local Future economics and teaching skills in the process. 100% of all funds raised go directly to home-building projects in Mexico, where we are transforming the lives of families living in absolute poverty by restoring their sense of dignity and creating hope for the future.

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