Located about 35 miles north of San Diego, Carlsbad is a coastal city with mild temperatures all year round, averaging over 250 sunny days per year.
Explore the Pacific Ocean beaches, camping at South Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad Flower Fields, or visit nearby attractions like Legoland and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Nature lovers will love Carlsbad’s beautiful lagoons – Buena Vista Lagoon, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and Batiquitos Lagoon.
The Carlsbad real estate market caters to diverse preferences. Whether you seek condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, or even land, you’ll find options, many with breathtaking ocean or golf course views. Gated communities offer an extra layer of security for some homebuyers.
School districts vary depending on location within Carlsbad. Some areas fall under Carlsbad Unified, while others are served by San DIeguito Union or San Marcos districts.
Find your perfect haven within zip codes 92008, 92009, 92010 or 92011. Schedule a consultation to explore real estate opportunities in Carlsbad where the median home price is $1.5 million.
Carlsbad is divided into four quadrants and zip codes:
92008, 92010, 92011, 92009
Northwest (92008) is west of El Camino Real and north of Palomar Airport Rd and includes downtown Village, Olde Carlsbad, Hosp Grove Park, Buena Vista and Agua Hedionda Lagoons. This zip code consists of mostly 1950s cottages and bungalows, 1960s ranch style houses, and oceanfront mansions. The farmers market is held here weekly.
Northeast (92010) is east of El Camino Real and north of Palomar AIrport Rd and includes the Lake Calavera Nature Preserve, a 110 acre space with a 513 ft extinct volcano, a small lake and dam. The older section, known as Chestnut Hills, consists of mostly single-family homes with larger lots while the newer developments are around Calavera Hills.
Southwest (92011) is west of El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Rd and along the Pacific Ocean. It includes the communities of Aviara, Poinsettia and South Beach. This zip code is home to Batiquitos Nature Trail and Four Seasons Aviara Resort.
Southeast (92009) is located about 4 miles from the coast, east of El Camino and south of Palomar Airport Road. Set among Alga Norte Community Park and the prestigious Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, this zip code includes new master planned communities of Bressi Ranch, Rancho La Costa, La Costa Ridge, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Greens, La Costa Valley, and Rancho Carrillo.
Carlsbad Unified School District
Elementary Schools
Aviara Oaks
Buena Vista
Calavera Hills
Hope
Jefferson
Kelly
Magnolia
Pacific Rim
Poinsettia
Middle Schools
Aviara Oaks
Calavera Hills
Valley
High Schools
Carlsbad
Sage Creek
Carlsbad Seaside Academy (6-12 Independent Study)
Carlsbad Village Academy (Alternative)
Army and Navy Academy Carlsbad Christian Academy Pacific Ridge School St. Patrick School
San Marcos Unified School District
Elementary Schools
La Costa Meadows
Carrillo
Middle School
San Elijo
High School
San Marcos
Encinitas Union School District
Elementary Schools
El Camino Creek
La Costa Heights
Mission Estancia
Olivenhain Pioneer
San Dieguito Union High School District
Middle School
Oak Crest
Diegueno
High School
La Costa Canyon