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Clifftop coastal California at its finest
Named to honor its heritage as a horse breeding and training facility, La Jolla Farms maintains the aspects of pastoral living with some added modern luxuries. The neighborhood sharply rises into bluffs from its white sandy beaches below, forming a luxurious, leisurely and somewhat isolated community that overlooks deep blue water and wild green chaparral. "The neighborhood is country living on grand and gated estates," says Realtor Ross Clark, who handles the luxury division for Compass in San Diego. "You'll see magnificent and massive properties on the water and $100 million bluff-top compounds that are unlike anything else in Southern California."
The La Jolla Farms neighborhood is full of beautiful scenery of the west coast ocean.
Breathtaking scenic view of the Scripps Coastal Reserve in La Jolla Farms.
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Historic beach littered with landmarks
The ultimate attraction to La Jolla Farms is the scenery. Residents enjoy permitted parking and permanent lifeguard stations at Blacks Beach. Many head there to sunbathe, surf or check out the abandoned Mushroom Beach House – a structure that has perplexed and captured the imagination of locals for decades. Heading north takes beachgoers to trailheads popular with surfers, who in the 1970s cheekily named the trails as a form of protest against the Vietnam War. A bit further north will take beachgoers to one of few clothing-optional beaches in America, separated by tall rocks. From there, wandering nearby pathways peppered with canary blossoms at Torrey Pines City Park leads to Torrey Pines Gliderport – an aviation facility frequented by hang gliders and RC aircraft collectors, who celebrate the hallowed ground where Charles Lindbergh once launched maiden flights.
Enjoying the ocean from the Black Beach Lookout north of La Jolla Farms.
Watch the gliders fly around the coast in La Jolla Farms.
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Gated driveways lead to oceanside manors
The neighborhood spreads out from the shores of the Pacific, extending east towards the vast campus of UCSD and south towards the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Along Torey Pines Road, shoppers can find Blackhorse, a newer subdivision of Mediterranean townhomes. One backyard to the west, things begin to spread out into larger plots. "If you want land with privacy, you go to La Jolla Farms," says Clark. This luxury is afforded by privacy walls, tall hedges and thickets of palm trees that guard homes from the street. Stunning contemporary estates set back some 50 to 100 feet from the road by a gate often come with panoramic rounded windows, personal workout rooms, in-ground pools and private tennis courts that further highlight a secluded lifestyle. But privacy comes with a premium, so prices range from $1 million to $20 million or more, depending on location and design.
A Mediterranean-style home with a red tile roof in La Jolla Farms.
A colonial-style brick stone estate in La Jolla Farms.
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Famous golf courses next door
Although residents enjoy their privacy, if anything pulls them out of their estates, it's golf. Just up the road is Torrey Pines Golf Course, which hosted the U.S. Open twice in its lifetime and occasionally offers a place to watch such massive names as Tiger Woods practice their short game. Today, it's home to the annual Farmers Insurance Open, a multi-day event that occurs in the early months of the year and ignites the surrounding area with activity.
The Torrey Pines Golf Course near La Jolla Farms.
The famous Torrey Pines Golf Course north from La Jolla Farms.
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From the mountain to the village
Residents must leave the neighborhood to reach a grocery store or restaurant. But several shopping centers and the Village of La Jolla are just a short drive away. Heading down to the Village could mean a morning pick-me-up from Harry's Coffee Shop, a lunch break at the world-famous Taco Stand, or an evening of chuckles at the Comedy Store. If looking to make a home meal, residents don't have to travel as far. Target, Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's locations are all within two miles of the neighborhood.
The Village of La Jolla is just a short drive away from La Jolla Farms.
Shopping is close to La Jolla Farms.
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A-rated public schools
Public school students begin their education at Torrey Pines Elementary, then age up to Muirlands Middle for grades 6–8. Students attend the 100-year-old La Jolla High School for the remaining four years. All three schools have Niche scores of A and are within 6 miles of the neighborhood.
The Muirlands Middle School near La Jolla Farms.
The La Jolla High School near La Jolla Farms.
The Torrey Pines Elementary near La Jolla Farms.
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Proximity to interstate and light rail
Most residents use a car to get from their homes to downtown San Diego or elsewhere. But they also have the option to skip traffic on Interstate 5 by using the light rail line that runs parallel to the interstate. There are several stations where residents can park their cars within two miles of the neighborhood.
The Nobel Drive Station at the La Jolla Village Square near La Jolla Farms.
The light rail line near La Jolla Farms.
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Things to consider
Landslides caused by erosion have occurred a few times on the bluffs above Blacks Beach. This might present a concern for homeowners closest to the ocean. Landslides are of most concern to beachgoers, who are encouraged to keep a safe distance from the cliffs.
Luxury estates overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla Farms.
A view of the UCSD Scripps Pier from La Jolla Farms.
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Parks in this Area
Villa La Jolla Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
La Jolla Colony Private Park
Dog Park
Pool
Trails
La Jolla Underwater Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Beach
Cliffridge Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
20 min drive
Bus
La Jolla Shores Dr & Poole St
Bus
N Torrey Pines Rd & Almahurst Row
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N Torrey Pines Rd & Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
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N Torrey Pines Rd & Salk Institute Rd
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La Jolla Shores Dr & Inyaha Ln
La Jolla Farms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Jolla Farms, La Jolla sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in La Jolla Farms, La Jolla over the last 12 months is $412,000, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Exquisite Mediterranean home features soaring ceilings, floor to ceiling glass windows, and a large backyard entertainment space serving up our easy Southern California indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Come home to lounge on the terrace or to pamper yourself in either of the ensuite baths. Set behind community gates on the La Jolla Farms bluff for year-round enjoyment of our ocean climate. Secured
Located in this hidden, wooded gem of a neighborhood with a secret coded gate for accessing its beautiful trail to Black's Beach, this home is the only San Diego residence originally designed by Albert Frey, the iconic mid-century modernist architect who paved the way of International Modern Style in Palm Springs, embracing the marriage of his two favorite elements: nature and architecture.
Greg NoonanBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Walking distance to UCSD and La Jolla Shores beach. Desirable Plan 3 in the quiet area of Blackhorse Farms. Spiral staircase, vaulted ceiling, two fireplaces, gated front entry, private brick courtyard area in back. French doors off of the kitchen and family room open onto the garden and patio with a barbecue. Townhome is across from UCSD and adjacent to The Estancia Hotel & Spa, where residents
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
666
Median Age
55
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$199,389
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,694
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
98.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
78.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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