If you are seeking a great Encinitas sushi restaurant, Blue Fin Sushi in Encinitas California fits the bill in my book.  Blue Fin Sushi Restaurant is on the east side of El Camino Real in the shopping corridor just north of Encinitas Boulevard. The signage is, well, blue, so you can't miss it, despite being in a strip mall along with other restaurants and a variety of stores. Blue Fin Sushi was recommended to me some time ago and having been there several times now it's easy to see why this place is so popular. While you can walk in during the week, I highly recommend reservations for the weekend as this place, which is modest in size, gets jammed, whether you sit at a table or at the sushi bar (which holds, perhaps, 12 people).    The dinner menu is diverse, both with special sushi rol... 09/14/2009

The Whole Foods Market at Pacific Station has been in process for some time, and it has been fun to watch the progress from a hole in the ground in Encinitas to a Whole Foods Market. We still have a ways to go but it will be worth it. Here are a few shots taken over a fairly long period, the most recent this afternoon. September 2008 I did my first post way back in December 2007 - Whole Foods Market is Coming to Town - Encinitas, That Is June 2009   The other cool thing about this project is that the developer donated all the sand they dug up and had it carted over to Carlsbad for rebuilding Ponto Beach, a sand replenishment project in South Carlsbad back in the early part of this year. As of September 2009 ******************************** Subscribe in a reader If I can provide more inf... 09/13/2009

As a buyer or seller in the Encinitas real estate market, it is important to have information about the market conditions in order to make a more informed decision about what to do with regard to buying, or selling, your Encinitas home.  Here is a summary of the Encinitas real estate market for August 2009 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured and mobile homes). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system.   READ MORE: Encinitas - An Eclectic Seaside Community  In August 2009 there were 38 homes sold in Encinitas (a 30% decrease in sales over July). Here's the breakdown of overall activity.    TOTAL HOMES Detached Attached Number 38 (down 30%) 28 (down 32%) 10 (down 23%) Days on... 09/04/2009

Encinitas Real Estate Market Report Summer 2009 Encinitas Market Report - August 2009 - Encinitas like the rest of San Diego is still valuing down and has had a median home price decline 7% from last year. Encinitas had 38 home sales and 14 condo sales in June of 2009. These numbers were the latest full numbers in when this report was completed. The median home price for June is $684,000 and the median condo price is $279,000 which was a condo value decrease of 46% from last June. If you're buying or selling in Encinitas call me, Dawn Lewis. San Diego Real Estate Market Conditions - The San Diego MLS is filled with short sales and foreclosures and out of the two the short sales stay on the market a very long time making it look like the San Diego Market is saturated with homes for sale ... 09/01/2009

Hello and Welcome to ~Cambria~ Encinitas California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, Homes for Sale, Real Estate.   Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone?   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Understanding the process is the key, and here is how the process goes as an overview: Pre-Foreclosure (Also known as Notice of Default).  Pre-Foreclosure is usually when the current homeowner is 90 days past due on their Mortgage.  The current lender files with the County Recorders office a Notice ... 08/29/2009

Hello and Welcome to ~Arroyo Vista~ Encinitas California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, Homes for Sale, Real Estate.   Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone?   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Understanding the process is the key, and here is how the process goes as an overview: Pre-Foreclosure (Also known as Notice of Default).  Pre-Foreclosure is usually when the current homeowner is 90 days past due on their Mortgage.  The current lender files with the County Recorders office a No... 08/29/2009

Hello and Welcome to ~Olivenhain~ Encinitas California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, Homes for Sale, Real Estate.   Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone?   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Understanding the process is the key, and here is how the process goes as an overview: Pre-Foreclosure (Also known as Notice of Default).  Pre-Foreclosure is usually when the current homeowner is 90 days past due on their Mortgage.  The current lender files with the County Recorders office a Noti... 08/29/2009

Hello and Welcome to ~Leucadia~ Encinitas California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, Homes for Sale, Real Estate.   Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone?   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Understanding the process is the key, and here is how the process goes as an overview: Pre-Foreclosure (Also known as Notice of Default).  Pre-Foreclosure is usually when the current homeowner is 90 days past due on their Mortgage.  The current lender files with the County Recorders office a Notice... 08/29/2009

Hello and Welcome to ~Encinitas Ranch~ Encinitas California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, Homes for Sale, Real Estate.   Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone?   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Understanding the process is the key, and here is how the process goes as an overview: Pre-Foreclosure (Also known as Notice of Default).  Pre-Foreclosure is usually when the current homeowner is 90 days past due on their Mortgage.  The current lender files with the County Recorders office a... 08/29/2009

Every 3rd Saturday in September San Diego Woodies hosts the world's largest Wood Car show at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas.    This year will mark the 30th anniversary  of Wavecrest and they are expecting between 250 and 300 wooden cars to pack the parking lot. The event is on September 19th, 2009 and runs from 8 am to 3 pm.  There will be food and entertainment as well as a raffle.  This is a great family event and will also feature vintage surfboards.  The Wavecrest Woodie Meet is a free event and it is a wonderful time to enjoy our perfect Southern California weather.   www.oldwoodies.com  For the history of Wooden Cars or www.sandiegowoodies.com More information on this event 08/27/2009

I found a terrific Encinitas Massage Therapist today - Kendra Stidolph HHP Massage Therapy in Encinitas. And, coincidentally, she happens to be in the same office as my favorite Chiropractor in Encinitas, Scott Lund Chiropratic Encinitas. Kendra is a Carlsbad native who practices Lomi Lomi massage, a Hawaiian form of bodywork, and had the great fortune to study with Kahu Abraham Kawai'I and his wife Ho'okahi on Kaui and Oahu.  READ MORE:  Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage   While I have had lots of different types of massages, including Swedish, Shiatzu and Deep Tissue, the Lomi Lomi massage was a new, and most pleasant, massage experience. Lomi Lomi is a very fluid massage, according to Kendra, and this form of massage works at clearing blocked areas due to tension by repeatedly going over th... 08/24/2009

The Classic Cars Cruise Night took place tonight in Encinitas California. There isn't really too much to say, since the real fun was in the looking...at dozens of classic cars from all over Southern California lined up along the Coast Road/Route 101 in downtown Encinitas.   A classic band playing Beach Boy songs (Little Deuce Coupe for example - a You-tube playlist video) and other vintage car songs at the Smog Center entertained folks throughout the evening. There was a good crowd on both sides of the street taking in these beautiful autos and talking to their owners, the traffic in town was a mess, the weather was balmy, and it was a perfect evening to stroll downtown Encinitas and enjoy the event and the shopping and restaurants. The photos of the cars really say it all, and I was on... 08/20/2009

It's time again for the Classic Car Cruise Night in Encinitas California.   This popular event, the 11th, will be this coming Thursday August 30 in downtown Encinitas. Classic Car Cruise Night will run from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM between D and K Streets.  There are a ton of classic cars here in Southern California - the very popular Wavecrest Woodie Festival event held in Encinitas is just one other example - so you can expect a wide range of classic cars from many decades...all are welcome.  I understand an exclusive electric car will be displayed, as well as the Coast Cruiser Shuttle that is currently being used in Encinitas and that runs on 100% vegetable oil (A buck and vegetable oil will get you to the beach).  This event is free, live music will be featured at the Smog Test Only Ce... 08/17/2009

Summer festivals continue in abundance in coastal North San Diego County, with the Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet coming soon.  August 27th is the day for the 20th annual Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet International food festival being held in the downtown area from Jamroc (a Jamaican Restaurant just north of Encinitas Boulevard on the Coast Road/Route 101) to Swami's Café at the far south end of town just before...you guessed...Swami's Beach, famous for its' surfing.  With over 40 restaurants of varying sorts in this stretch of historic 101, foodies are blessed with the opportunity to enjoy a wealth of food styles, as well as live cooking demos, music performances in 6 locations, and you can enjoy full meals at most of the restaurants even if you decide to not participate in the Encinita... 08/15/2009

Folks living in Southern California have the great fortune to be able to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle year-round, so knowing about Barbecues Galore in Encinitas California is kinda important.    Whether you are selling to create a full outdoor kitchen, or simply to have a smaller barbeque to grill outside whenever your heart desires, Barbeques Galore in Encinitas California has what you need. From high end built-grills with refrigerators and sinks, to portable grills, and everything in between, you will find what you need to create that outdoor paradise at Barbeques Galore.  Are you a charcoal fan, like me? They have it. Gas grills are probably more common and they come in a variety of styles and sizes. Like smoked food? Barbeques Galore has a number of choices as well. And there is the ... 08/12/2009

If you want a healthy drink that will help keep you feeling fit and healthy, you need to visit one of the best Encinitas Juice Bars, Fountain of Youth Juice Bar Encinitas California.  I paid a visit there after hearing much about the many loyal customers who stop by for their various nutrition drinks, cleanses and so much more, in addition to delicious sandwiches and other edibles. The focus, however, is on fresh squeezed fruit juices, organic vegetable juices, juice combinations (V5, V6, V7, and V10 for example), smoothies (with healthy additions such as protein powder, Vitamin C, bee pollen, calcium, Ginseng and wheat germ), wheatgrass shots, fresh sandwiches, and much more.  Abdul and Tania are the friendly and knowledgeable owners of Fountain of Youth Juice bar in Encinitas Californ... 08/10/2009

Hot Yoga in Encinitas, California  Do you have pain in your lower back that you cannot get rid of? Or, perhaps you have some carpel tunnel beginning in your hand? Or maybe you are just looking for a complete and thorough workout in an amazing environment. Well, if you live in San Diego's North County, then Yoga Tropics may be for you. Having opened its doors in 2006, Yoga Tropics has grown from a one room studio into a wonderful community center where people of all ability levels can practice. After years of playing competitive sports, the Stockalper family turned to hot yoga for relief and physical therapy.  Seeing the amazing results from regular practice of hot yoga, Margaret, with her daughters Carla and Tracey, and husband Mike, started Yoga Tropics, with the goal to create a yoga ... 08/10/2009

Our practice has been hectic here in San Diego which is why I haven't posted for a while.  Anyway, I wanted to share some of our latest pole photography and high dynamic range blending photos.  The home is a little beach cottage across from the library, and not far from the ocean.  However, it doesn't have ocean view.  So, it was important that we show how close the home was to the water (walk to beach).  We also need to present the home in a nice way since it is an Encinitas beach cottage. First, the front view of the home.  We put our Canon 5d with 24mm tilt/shift lens on our pole rig, and it was up about 12 ft off the ground. But the street was also a few feet higher than the front door, so the camera was actually up a bit higher.  This is a nice pole shot because it leads into the b... 08/09/2009

Martial Arts in Encinitas, California   If you are thinking about getting into Martial Arts or even if you just need a little bit of extra exercise, you should check out West Coast Martial Arts Academy in Encinitas, California. Located just east of the Encinitas Blvd. exit of the 5 freeway, West Coast Martial Arts Academy is home to martial artists as young as 3 years old. The owner and founder, Giuseppe Aliotta creates a friendly environment and provides an unbelievable amount of positive reinforcement for all of his students. Born in New York, Aliotta is the oldest of four boys and trained to be a boxer and a wrestler. Although he competed as a wrestler at the Empire State Games in New York, Aliotta soon realized there was more to life than punching and kicking. He loves the martial a... 08/08/2009

For folks with lower back or neck problems and related spinal issues who are seeking a chiropractor in Encinitas, Lund Chiropractic Encinitas California may be just what the doctor ordered for neuromuscular health. While for many years chiropractic care was frowned upon by many medical professionals, and those who practiced the science were viewed with skepticism in many cases, chiropractic care has become increasingly popular in the 20th century with a variety of studies documenting many benefits that can arise from manipulation or "adjustment" of the vertebrae of the spine and the resulting impact on muscles, organs and overall general health.     I spent some time with Dr. Scott Lund, a chiropractor in Encinitas and owner of Lund Chiropractic Encinitas California, to learn some more ... 08/07/2009