Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside

Oceanside Real Estate, San Diego CountyFounded in 1798, the striking bleached facade with double bell tower and long arched passageway makes an unforgettable impression as you approach Mission San Luis Rey de Francia from Rancho del Oro and Mission Blvd. in Oceanside.  The church itself, containing many works of art, is a historic landmark, considered one of the most beautiful of all the mission churches.  The museum includes many colorful historic artifacts from Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American periods.  Open 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily.  Want to take home a momento of your visit?  You’ll find tons to choose from at the mission gift shop, including religious and Native American treasures. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Special events are always happening at the mission.  The visitor may tour the Mission Gardens with Friar James on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m.  If you miss it, you can go to his Rose Garden Workshop, followed by a Wine and Music Reception, scheduled for June 18th, or walk along the Mission Trails with him in July.  Also coming up in June, an Indian Pow-Wow featuring Native American dancing, food, arts and crafts.  Mark your calendar for this year’s Dia de los Muertos celebration, scheduled for the beginning of November.  Whatever season you visit the “King of the Missions”, it’s bound to be memorable.

By Bonnie Maffei, REALTOR®

Oceanside Specialist, HomeReach.com

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Why Oceanside? by Bonnie Maffei

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Why live in Oceanside? Well, for one thing, the name says it all. It borders on the sunny shores of the Pacific Ocean. Right now, you could purchase a brand new ocean view condominium, just a stone’s throw from the beach, between $300-$400 thousand. Even if your budget is under three hundred thousand dollars, anywhere you choose to live in Oceanside, you can be sure you won’t be far from swimming, surfing, boating, fishing and all kinds of water sports.

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 Oceanside also has some of the best choices for those over 55 years of age. Approximately 5 miles from the beach, near the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, you can find “twin homes” available from $180-$280 thousand dollars. A “twin home” is much like a duplex, except each dwelling is separately deeded. The HOA fees vary from $10 to $250 per month, depending on the amenities. Neighborhoods tend to be on the quiet side, within a short distance from shopping and bus lines. And, there are always pot-lucks, bus trips and all kinds of social events offered for those social butterflies.

   Why Oceanside? I’ll reveal more of Oceanside’s hidden secrets in next month’s blog!

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Homes for sale in San Diego‘s Oceanside real estate ranks among the top in the county. With Oceanside’s peaceful beaches and eclectic businesses, Oceanside proves to be a great place to live. Oceanside’s flowing breezes and tranquil scenery are only part of the gracious atmosphere that this city portrays. If you’re looking for homes for sale in San Diego real estate, Oceanside is where you should be looking.

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