Fran and I took our wanderers group on a trip to La Playa and Shelter Island a few weeks ago. It was the most perfect day weatherwise. 75 degree weather, with a slight breeze. There were 17 of us in all, and although our route was hillier than I had remembered, we all made it.
We started in the the community of La Playa, right off Rosecrans, near Shelter Island. It is one of the oldest areas in San Diego, and originally housed many Portuguese immigrants. Today it is home to those with money, as most of the the homes are $2million and up. Most were built in the 1920's, some before that, and many have been labeled Historical Landmarks. This label entitles the residents to some tax breaks to help offset the high cost of maintaining the property. We talked to one resident that told us it was a never ending battle to keep up the homes properly maintained.. The homes are beautiful. You see all types of architectural styles, from traditional Spanish, to contemporary Mediterranean, to Cape Cod style. It is obvious that this small community takes great pride in their homes, as they are all meticulously maintained.
The houses right on the sand are really special. They are not big, but are well kept, and beautifully landscaped. The view you see from your living room window is San Diego bay and lots of beautiful boats. What more could you want?
Next, we drove to Shelter Island, where we had a wonderful lunch at the Red Sails Inn. We sat on the patio and watched the boats, the water and the birds. It was a wonderful day for all of us. Except for lunch, it was a free day, and a heathy day. Walking, talking, and enjoying the beautiful sights of San Diego bay. Now that's my idea of a great day.
We started in the the community of La Playa, right off Rosecrans, near Shelter Island. It is one of the oldest areas in San Diego, and originally housed many Portuguese immigrants. Today it is home to those with money, as most of the the homes are $2million and up. Most were built in the 1920's, some before that, and many have been labeled Historical Landmarks. This label entitles the residents to some tax breaks to help offset the high cost of maintaining the property. We talked to one resident that told us it was a never ending battle to keep up the homes properly maintained.. The homes are beautiful. You see all types of architectural styles, from traditional Spanish, to contemporary Mediterranean, to Cape Cod style. It is obvious that this small community takes great pride in their homes, as they are all meticulously maintained.
The houses right on the sand are really special. They are not big, but are well kept, and beautifully landscaped. The view you see from your living room window is San Diego bay and lots of beautiful boats. What more could you want?
Next, we drove to Shelter Island, where we had a wonderful lunch at the Red Sails Inn. We sat on the patio and watched the boats, the water and the birds. It was a wonderful day for all of us. Except for lunch, it was a free day, and a heathy day. Walking, talking, and enjoying the beautiful sights of San Diego bay. Now that's my idea of a great day.
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