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North Beach Neighborhood Guide Carlsbad, CA
About
North Beach in Carlsbad, California, is a beautiful oceanside neighborhood, known for its stunning views and laid-back vibe. It's situated north of Carlsbad Village Drive and is most recognized by the iconic Carlsbad sign suspended high above Carlsbad Blvd. It's directly adjacent to Carlsbad State Beach, making it a paradise for beach lovers. The area is well-connected, with Interstate 5 just a short drive away.
What You Will Love about North Beach, Carlsbad, California
- The beachfront living experience with stunning views and fresh ocean air.
- The ease of access to Carlsbad State Beach, perfect for a day of sun, surf, and sand.
- The close proximity to the vibrant Carlsbad Village, full of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
- The easy commute with Interstate 5, just a few minutes drive away.
What’s Nearby
North Beach is conveniently located near Carlsbad Village, a popular area filled with unique boutiques, trendy restaurants, and cultural attractions. Additionally, South Carlsbad State Beach is a short distance south, offering more options for beach activities and exploration.
The Rental Market
The rental market in North Beach is competitive with an average rent for a one-bedroom apartment costing around $2,995. Prices range from a minimum average price of $2,895 to a maximum average price of $3,495, indicating a healthy and active rental market.
Rental Price Stability
The standard deviation of the average price is $183.67, suggesting that rental prices in North Beach are relatively stable. Most fluctuations are not significant, ensuring prospective renters a degree of predictability in prices.
Lifestyle
Living in North Beach caters to an active, outdoor lifestyle with easy access to beach activities and watersports. It's also a haven for foodies and shoppers, with Carlsbad Village's wide array of dining establishments and shops. The laid-back atmosphere and the natural beauty of the area promote a relaxed yet vibrant living experience.
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Rental Trends in North Beach
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $2425 | $2395 | $2415 | $2435 | $2455 | $2475 | $2475 | $2460 | $2460 | $2475 | $2435 | $2475 | $2475 |
| $3095 | $3095 | $2495 | $2495 | $2295 | $2995 | $3200 | $3150 | $3150 | $2795 | $3150 | $2990 | $3150 |
| $3695 | $3695 | $3495 | $3595 | $3595 | $3445 | $3350 | $3522 | $3950 | $3950 | $3750 | $3750 | $3750 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 134 restaurants, 19 grocery stores, and 27 parks within a mile of the North Beach neighborhood.
VonsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
985 Tamarack Ave
- El Torito Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
3163 Roosevelt St
Green Leaf Kratom LeafRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.8 miles
2604B El Camino Real
- Jamba Village Faire Shopping Center
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•0.9 miles
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Smart & Final Extra
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
955 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Bit O'britain
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
2860 State St
- Valdivia Farms
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.2 miles
3901 Linmar Ln
- Vons
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
985 Tamarack Ave
- El Torito Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
3163 Roosevelt St
- Royal Palms Spirits
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
305 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Big Pig Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
305 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Papaya Bay Jr
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.9 miles
2930 Roosevelt St
Vigilucci's Seafood & SteakhouseDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Steakhouse
•0.2 miles
3878 Carlsbad Blvd
- Hot Shotz
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
945 Tamarack Ave
- Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.5 miles
950 Tamarack Ave
- Leucadia Pizza Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.5 miles
959 Tamarack Ave
- Pizza Shuttle & Subs Too
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.5 miles
959 Tamarack Ave
- Dini's By The Sea
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Hookah Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
3290 Carlsbad Blvd
- ampm
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.3 miles
810 Tamarack Ave
- Rite Aid
Retail, Drugstore
•0.5 miles
955 Tamarack Ave
- Carlsbad 76 Fuel & Smog Testing Facility
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.5 miles
945 Tamarack Ave
- Kati’s Pet Sitting
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
3279 Madison St
- 7-Eleven
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.8 miles
201 Oak Ave
- Circle K
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.8 miles
3110 Roosevelt St
Tamarack State BeachLandmarks and Outdoors, Beach
•0.2 miles
101 Tamarack Ave
- Vacation Isle Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
Hibiscus Cir
- Chase Field
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
3400 Harding St
- Pine Avenue Community Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
3333 Harding St
- Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
799 Pine Ave
- Veteran's Park Trails
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.8 miles
799 Pine Ave
Carlsbad Lagoon- California WatersportsArts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation
•0.5 miles
4215 Harrison St
- Fourten Visuals
Business and Professional Services, Office, Coworking Space, Arts and Entertainment, Retail, Computers and Electronics Retail, Electronics Store
•0.7 miles
372 Pine Ave
- Barrio Glassworks
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.8 miles
3060 Roosevelt St
- Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.9 miles
1101-1199 PINE Ave
- Carlsbad Street Fair
Landmarks and Outdoors, Other Great Outdoors, Retail, Arts and Crafts Store, Arts and Entertainment
•0.9 miles
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Best San Diego Psychics
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.9 miles
300 Carlsbad Village Dr
ARCOTravel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.3 miles
810 Tamarack Ave
- 76 Gas Station
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.5 miles
945 Tamarack Ave
- Mobil
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.5 miles
945 Tamarack Ave
- Carlsbad 76 Fuel & Smog Testing Facility
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.5 miles
945 Tamarack Ave
- Tamarack Hair & Nail
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.5 miles
969 Tamarack Ave
- Launderland
Business and Professional Services, Laundromat
•0.5 miles
977 Tamarack Ave
Protec Martial ArtsSports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.5 miles
973 Tamarack Ave
- Carlsbad Lagoon
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Canoe and Kayak Rental
•0.5 miles
4215 Harrison St
- Premier Caddie
Sports and Recreation, Golf
•0.6 miles
395 Walnut Ave
- Offshore Surf Shop
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Surf Store
•0.7 miles
3179 Carlsbad Blvd
Offshore CrossFitSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.8 miles
3135 Tyler St
- Blue Water Fit
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.8 miles
3135 Tyler St
Dini's By The SeaDining and Drinking, Bar, Hookah Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
3290 Carlsbad Blvd
- Scavengers Beer & Adventure Tours
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery
•0.8 miles
3138 Roosevelt St
- Studio 2 Fine Art Murals
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.8 miles
3745 Highland Dr
- Park 101
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, Sandwich Spot
•0.8 miles
3040 Carlsbad Blvd
- Bluewater Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.9 miles
417 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Fresco Resturants
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.9 miles
264 Carlsbad Village Dr
Village Montessori SchoolBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
740 Pine Ave
- Carlsbad City Library Learning Center
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
3368 Eureka Pl
- Carlsbad Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.9 miles
3096 Harding St
- Sanderling Waldorf School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.1 miles
3796 Valley St
- Georgina Cole Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.2 miles
1250 Carlsbad Village Dr
- Carlsbad City Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.2 miles
1250 Carlsbad Village Dr
Carlsbad Urgent CareHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.0 mile
2804 Roosevelt St
North Beach Apartments and Rentals
46 Rental properties in North Beach, Carlsbad, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 5.3% | 115.3% |
| utilities | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| food | 0% | 15.1% |
| transportation | 2.2% | 31.1% |
| healthcare | 4% | 4.2% |
North Beach Demographics
North Beach Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
North Beach Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Some Transit
Carlsbad Village Coaster Station
Train Stop
2775 State St
Source: foursquare.com
Carlsbad Village Coaster Station
Train Stop
2775 State St
Source: foursquare.com
North Beach Schools
- 5/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 7/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 9/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades n/a • Private
- 5/10
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 4/10
Grades K-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around North Beach
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,475 | 2% |
| Carlsbad VillageNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,195 | 27% |
| The BarrioNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $1,895 | -- |
| Downtown OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $1,995 | 0% |
| Olde CarlsbadNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $4,139 | -- |
| South OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Loma AltaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $1,925 | 7% |
| AviaraNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| PoinsettiaNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Mira CostaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,299 | 0% |
| Fire MountainNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Robertson RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $1,900 | -- |
| Seaside LandsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Calavera HillsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarack PointNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Kelly RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Tri-CityNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Ocean HillsNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| OceanaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,250 | 25% |
| Carlsbad VillageNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,250 | -- |
| The BarrioNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,095 | -- |
| Downtown OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,645 | 52% |
| Olde CarlsbadNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,906 | -- |
| South OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Loma AltaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,195 | 5% |
| AviaraNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,885 | -- |
| PoinsettiaNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,657 | 8% |
| Mira CostaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,330 | 4% |
| Fire MountainNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Robertson RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $5,044 | 1% |
| Seaside LandsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Calavera HillsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarack PointNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,171 | 44% |
| Kelly RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $4,082 | -- |
| Tri-CityNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Ocean HillsNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| OceanaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,020 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,000 | 19% |
| Carlsbad VillageNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,000 | 30% |
| The BarrioNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,495 | -- |
| Downtown OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,795 | 65% |
| Olde CarlsbadNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $4,694 | -- |
| South OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,295 | -- |
| Loma AltaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,500 | 4% |
| AviaraNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,705 | -- |
| PoinsettiaNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $4,337 | 1% |
| Mira CostaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,785 | 1% |
| Fire MountainNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,795 | -- |
| Robertson RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $6,129 | 8% |
| Seaside LandsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Calavera HillsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarack PointNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $2,559 | 42% |
| Kelly RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $4,337 | -- |
| Tri-CityNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Ocean HillsNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| OceanaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,870 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,700 | -- |
| Carlsbad VillageNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $3,700 | -- |
| The BarrioNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Downtown OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,895 | -- |
| Olde CarlsbadNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| South OceansideNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Loma AltaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $2,680 | -- |
| AviaraNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| PoinsettiaNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Mira CostaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,733 | 10% |
| Fire MountainNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | $3,500 | -- |
| Robertson RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $8,453 | 23% |
| Seaside LandsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Calavera HillsNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarack PointNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $5,145 | -- |
| Kelly RanchNeighborhood in Carlsbad, California | $6,070 | -- |
| Tri-CityNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| Ocean HillsNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |
| OceanaNeighborhood in Oceanside, California | -- | -- |