If you’re buying in the $2M to $4M range in coastal San Diego - between Encinitas and La Jolla - this is where I’d start you. Not the full map. The short list. These are the 9 communities where that budget still gets you real character, a real lifestyle and a home you’ll want to keep. Olivenhain for acreage and quiet canyon roads. Leucadia and Old Encinitas for that laid back 101 energy. Cardiff by the Sea for ocean view hillsides and the lagoon. Solana Beach for Cedros and the easiest coastal commute. Del Mar Heights for a Del Mar address without village pricing. Del Mar Mesa for space, privacy and custom estates. Upper Hermosa and Bird Rock for the La Jolla lifestyle with a little more breathing room. Same price range, very different days. One gets you horses and open space. Another gets you a morning walk to coffee and the coast. The right fit comes down to how you actually want to live, not just the price. Comment MOVE and I’ll send you a custom breakdown of which of the...