Scrolling through real estate listings in places we’ll never live and making elaborate renovation plans for homes we’ll never buy is one of our favorite pastimes. And the fact that pretend-looking for real estate is so fun makes it incredibly disappointing to discover that the actual process of looking for housing in San Diego is . . . not quite as fun.
While we can’t take all of the stress out of the housing hunt, we can direct you to the people, places, and lobbies who can make it a whole lot easier.
We’ve got options for everything from beach towns to downtown; tranquil retreats to bustling city blocks. There are spacious closets, walkable neighborhoods, and more amenities than you’ll know what to do with. Whether you’re seeking a condo or apartment, a single-family house or a pad in a mixed-use space, let us help you find your next home sweet home.
Mixed-Use Residential
The Hill District at North City | San Marcos
The people behind North City believe great neighborhoods don’t happen by accident; they’re a result of walkable streets, parks, and vibrant hangouts bustling with locals. That idea is what set the stage for The Hill District in San Marcos. It’s a modern urban village walking distance from coffee shops, local restaurants, a weekly farmer’s market, and community events. Find your spot within their thoughtfully-designed townhomes and condos, many with two-car garages, and an extensive list of amenities, including a 16-acre park, trails, private recreation center, pool and spa, fitness center, and indoor-outdoor gathering spaces.
AVRP Studios | San Diego
AVRP Studios was born when its founder, Doug Austin, started a small design firm in his Solana Beach condo. Now, nearly 50 years and 150 design awards later, the company has established itself as a prominent architectural firm in San Diego. From affordable family housing and residential luxury towers, there’s almost nothing AVRP doesn’t have expertise in. When it comes to mixed-use residential developments, downtown’s skyline is filled with AVRP designs, including the 36-story Pinnacle Marina Tower near Seaport Village or the appropriately-named Sapphire Tower on Kettner. AVRP’s designs extend beyond SD, too, with mixed-use residential projects in Oceanside, Los Angeles, and even Vancouver, BC.
Residential Homes
COMPASS—The Clements Group
You don’t rack up 30 years of experience and more than $1.5 billion in sales unless you’re doing something right. Which is to say: We know the team at The Clements Group is doing a lot right. These realtors pride themselves on offering a tailored, concierge approach to Coronado real estate services, and past clients rave about their superior market knowledge and communication—not to mention the client-centric approach. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking at condos or hoping to sell a home with a multi-million-dollar oceanfront view, this team knows how to get the deal done.
ANR Real Estate
Picking the right realtor is so important in a complex market like San Diego, so might we suggest ANR Real Estate’s Evan Tando? Tando has devoted more than 20 years to helping San Diegans navigate the market, whether they’re buying, selling, or financing a home. Better still, he genuinely cares about the people he works with. He’s not afraid to motivate a client to move forward with a deal or advise them to move on when he knows it’s right for their finances and family. In other words, he’s an industry expert ready to make his expertise work for you.
Townhomes & Condos
Tower24 Ponto Beach | Carlsbad
Ponto Beach’s Tower24 is the kind of place you move to when you’ve decided you want the beach and luxury, and you don’t want to compromise on either. This modern townhome community offers larger units of up to four bedrooms that come in eight different floor plans with three lot sizes. Other offerings include private backyards, two-car garages, and rooftop decks, alongside an on-site dog park plus community firepits and grills. And then there’s our favorite amenity of all: living just steps away from the beach.
RIVA Solana Beach | Solana Beach
Located in the hills of Solana Beach, RIVA pitches itself as a vacation where you live, and we can’t help but agree. The one- and two-bedroom units let you choose from three differently styled neighborhood collections, all offering custom finishes and that relaxing, coastal California feel. A resort pool and spa to relax or swim, outdoor TV lounges, golf simulator, and yoga deck are just a few of RIVA’s vacation-level amenities. And did we mention it’s located in Solana Beach: home of boutiques, cafés, and Fletcher Cove Beach Park? Consider our vacation mode permanently activated.
Andia | San Diego
There’s lots to love about Andia, but we’ll start with the view. Not only is it one of the few downtown high-rise condominiums with a rooftop lounge, but the lounge is located on the 40th floor, offering priceless views of the city and the bay. Other amenities include an indoor-outdoor fitness center, spin studio, and yoga studio, plus a fifth-floor pool terrace fully outfitted with cabanas, lawn games, and more. As for the residences themselves, expect luxury vibes with walk-in closets in the one- two- and three-bedroom options. The homes come with two color palettes that can lean more modern or natural, depending on your style.
Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.
“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”
Courtesy of Milan Design
Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.
At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.
Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.
At any given time, there are roughly 200 research investigations and clinical trials being conducted at Scripps Health in as many as 25 medical specialties. Research and patient care go hand-in-hand at Scripps. Those studies can be categorized as clinical trials of a medication or device that are conducted by Scripps physicians and studies designed by Scripps’ physicians and clinicians. Click here to learn about three exciting studies underway at Scripps and the benefits to patients.
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Scripps has recently unveiled new features in the MyScripps patient portal and mobile app to help patients connect with their primary care team and simplify the payment process. Among the recent updates is the addition of primary care E-visits for minor conditions. Patients who have an established primary care physician can schedule an E-visit, complete an online questionnaire and, if needed, send a photo. Their doctor can then advise and prescribe medication, when appropriate. Autopay is also now available through MyScripps. Patients can enable or disable autopay, allowing them to more easily manage payments. Learn more about MyScripps and how it helps patients stay connected here.
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Farrah Adams had a persistent dull ache in her lower back that her massage therapist suggested might be caused by the way she sat or drove. That explanation seemed reasonable, but when coupled with heavy, painful periods led the then 46-year-old to seek answers. When she looks back on it now, she’s beyond grateful she trusted her gut. She made an appointment with a Scripps OB-GYN, who determined she had Stage 3 cervical cancer that had spread to several lymph nodes. Farrah was overwhelmed, but immediately found a “champion” in Scripps Clinic gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD. After undergoing successful treatment at Scripps Cancer Center, Farrah is now using her story to inspire other women to make time for care. Read more of her story here.
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In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.
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Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.
Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.
