Clairemont
To Downtown San Diego: 15-19 minutes
ZIP CODE 92177
To Sell $3K - $1.59M
To Rent $2.5K - $3.15K
Local information
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1 Middle School
1 High School
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16 Groceries
6 Nightlife
General Description
The perfect rich natural beauty
You probably already know this key real estate phrase: “It’s all about location, location, location.” This maxim certainly holds true for San Diego’s Clairemont neighborhood. With an area of about 13.3 square miles (34 km2) and a population of over 81,600 residents, the community has a prime location about eight miles north of downtown San Diego.
Clairemont was actually first developed in the 1950s and derived its name from Marjorie Claire –the wife of one of the developers. After World War II, residents began moving to the town en mass, making it San Diego’s largest suburb.
Today, the neighborhood is still highly popular for individuals in search of a town that is family-friendly and enjoys a short commute to San Diego.
Clairemont residents enjoy rich natural beauty, as the community is still surrounded by natural vegetation and wildlife. The majority of homes in the town have a traditional feel; they’ev been in existence after the war era through the 1990s. Residents enjoy several local parks and a vibrant shopping scene in addition to a wide variety of international cuisine options. And the average commute for workers in Clairemont is less than thirty minutes.
If you love the outdoors, you’ll benefit from the year-round temperate climate in San Diego. as well as the canyons which separate the mesa-top neighborhoods—they’re full of trails for hiking and mountain biking. This area is also situated near several large parks, including Nature Center and Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, which encompasses an impressive 903 acres of trail. Other local parks and attractions include Marian Bear Memorial Park and the YMCA’s Krause Family Skate & Bike Park. Also close to Clairemont is the Mission Bay Park—the country’s largest human-made water park at over 4,000 acres.
The weather is perfect for exercise, sports, walking dogs and birdwatching alike. In addition to the lush wildlife and beautiful landscapes in the community, residents also have easy access to San Diego’s beautiful beaches. Education in Clairemont is well taken care of, with more than twenty private, public, and charter schools on offer. Some of the schools in the community are:
- Holmes Elementary
- Bay Park Elementary
- Field Elementary
- Alcott Elementary
- Hawthorne Elementary
- Innovation Middle School
- Maria Montessori Schools
- Toler
- Ross Elementary
- James Madison High school
- Clairemont High school
More Features
For adults interested in continuing education classes, Clairemont offers the largest community college in the San Diego Community College District, along with San Diego Mesa College. There are also three branch libraries, where people with a valid library card can make use of an array of services—including a 3-D printer to create unique designs.
For residents and visitors that love to shop, Clairemont features both international and local markets. The Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center is a popular option, as well as other shopping centers found on Clairemont Drive. No matter what new purchase you’re looking for, it’s more than likely available at the shopping hubs on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Balboa Avenue. If you’re in the mood to explore, making a trip to neighboring communities is simple: the city has easy access to major highways.
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