Kelly Ranch Home for Rent

Kelly Ranch is central to what defines Carlsbad, a coastal city often called the Silicon Valley of golf, with major companies like Callaway and TaylorMade based there. Yet OB Juncal, a local broker and owner of ERA Ranch & Sea Realty, says it's still its own bubble — separated from the city's more intertwined communities by a lagoon and business park. "It was fields when I was in high school. We'd go ride our skateboards there and go up into the hills and do donuts in our car," he said. Outside of being drawn to Carlsbad's coast, Kelly Ranch also brings people in for the private lifestyle and recreation, including easy access to golfing and boating in a nearby lagoon. And despite being more secluded, shopping, dining and entertainment are a short drive away. Kelly Ranch’s streets are named for famous authors. Construction began in the 1980s, with some of the newest homes built in the 2010s. Southwestern-style homes are common, ranging from traditional to customized. Some of the largest homes are on a hill, closer to the golf course on the neighborhood's southern side, offering distinct ocean views. Juncal says homes to the west bring mountain views, and those to the west are