San Diego County Real Estate

Local Resources

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This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.

Schools
  School Information - free school profiles
  State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Mortgage
  Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
Area Information
  Chula Vista - Local Information in Chula Vista
  Community Information - free community profiles
  Coronado - Local Information For Coronado
  National City - Local Information For National City
  Sign On San Diego - research local area info, stats, and events
Local Utilities
  Connect My Phone - Get the phone service you need, from the providers you trust at the Best Price Guaranteed!
  Cox Communications - Telephone, Cable and Internet
  DIRECTV - The largest satellite provider in the US. Offers high quality programming including their exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket.
  DISH Network - Delivers Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) television products and services.
  Earthlink - High speed internet with free antivirus, firewall, and spyware blocker.
  My San Diego Move - To connect your utilities & other home services in San Diego & surrounding areas
  SDGE - San Diego Gas & Electric, sempra energy utility.
  Time Warner Cable - Cable, Road Runner High Speed Internet, and digital telephone
  White Fence - Connect everything for your home in minutes!
Local Weather
  Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Maps
  Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Military Links
  Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - Information For Those Stationed at Marine Corps Air Stationed Miramar
  Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton - Information For Those Stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
  Military Discounts Available - See who will give you a military discount!
  Naval Base Coronado - Information For Those Stationed at Naval Base Coronado
  Naval Base San Diego - Information for those assigned to Naval Base San Diego
  Navy Compass - Navy News!
  Navy Times - Navy newspaper
Money Savers
  Local Coupons - Coupons for Restaurants in San Diego
Moving Assistance
  123 Movers - Moving Companies & Movers Directory - Multiple Moving Quotes. International Movers. Storage.
  MOVEDIRECT.NET - Price, Reputation, Compare With multiple moving quotes and moving companies
  Mover Max Movers & Shipping - Movers Company Low Cost Quotes, Moving Services, Guides and Estimates.
  Movers Directory - Your Directory to Nationwide Movers.
  The Mover's Friend - A site dedicated to the moving experience of relocation. Receive multiple quotes from moving services to make your next move easy and affordable.
Newspapers
  North County Times - Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties.
  San Diego Newspapers & News Media Guide - All local papers and media guides.
Pet Lover's
  A Place For Us - In Rememberance of Your Loving Pet
  Lucky Dog - Welcome to shopluckydog.com, a boutique with the best selection of pet products for discriminating canines and those who adore them.
  Pet Stores - Find Pet Stores in San Diego
  San Diego Pets - Find Places in San Diego to Go With Your Pets
  San Diego Pets - The Ultimate Guide to Pet Information for Pet Lovers in San Diego.
Relocation Links
  San Diego Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
  Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
  National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
  Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
  US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
  USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
  Welcome Wagon - Link to the Nation's Largest Welcoming Center
San Diego Attractions
  Belmont Park - San Diego’s only beachfront amusement center is the home of the historic Giant Dipper rollercoaster. Belmont Park was once abandoned but has been reborn as a shopping, dining, and entertainment center in the tradition of old-time family fun.
  Birch Aquarium at Scripps - Discover a stunning variety of Pacific marine life in more than 60 habitats. Enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs, and more and dive into oceanographic exhibitions that showcase the mysteries of ocean, air, and life through interactive displays and multimedia.
  Chula Vista Nature Center - The Chula Vista Nature Center is a living musuem, focusing on the resources of South San Diego Bay. Animals exhibited are native species of fishes, birds, and reptiles.
  Day Tour to Tijuana - Journey “south of the border” on a narrated driving tour to the heart of Tijuana for shopping along Avenida Revolucion. Experience one of the busiest cities in the world with colorful bazaars, shops, vendors, and excellent local cuisine.
  Grapeline Wine Country Tour - Get ready for a fun-filled day visiting a variety of wineries, each with a character as rich and individual as the wines they produce.
  Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego, San-Kei-En - As with many of Balboa Park’s most distinctive features, the Japanese Friendship Garden traces its origins to the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
  Knott’s Soak City Waterpark - San Diego County’s largest water adventure park. It’s 33 acres of the most intense water rides and attractions imaginable!
  LEGOLAND California - Built for fun with more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions sure to thrill your family.
  Museum of History & Art, Coronado Historical Association - Three permanent galleries highlight Coronado’s settlers, the role of the U.S. Navy in the development of the town, the landmark Hotel del Coronado, and the Tent City summer resort. The fourth gallery hosts a quarterly rotation of traveling and special exhibits connected to Coronado’s history, art and architecture.
  Museum of Photographic Arts - One of the few institutions in the country devoted to photography, the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) houses more than 9,000 images representing the entire history of the medium, its aesthetic movements, and technological advancements.
  Museum of San Diego History - The Museum of San Diego interprets the colorful and diverse history of our region.
  PETCO Park Tours - An interactive guided tour describes the ballpark’s unique features and takes you behind the scenes to enjoy restricted-access areas that few guests see.
  Reuben H. Fleet Science Center - The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is an educational, entertaining experience for visitors of all ages. With more than 100 interactive exhibits, visitors can design images with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings, and get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena.
  Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery Tour - Check out the action in the free poolroom, enjoy the big game on TV, or view the sparkling heart of the Gaslamp Quarter from the deck of the open-air Starlight Loft.
  San Diego Aerospace Museum - Airplane and history buffs won’t want to miss the San Diego Aerospace Museum, housed in the historic Ford Motor Building from the 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition.
  San Diego Harbor Tours - Take in the scenery of San Diego’s downtown skyline from a relaxing, entertaining cruise on San Diego Bay.
  San Diego Museum of Art - The San Diego Museum of Art provides a rich and diverse cultural experience for more than 400,000 annual visitors.
  San Diego Museum of Man - Nestled in the heart of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park, the Museum of Man brings together beauty, history, anthropology, art, and artifacts from ancient and contemporary cultures under the magnificent California Tower to educate, inspire, and enchant visitors of all ages.
  San Diego Wild Animal Park - Set foot inside the Wild Animal Park’s 1,800 acres, home to more than 3,500 animals, representing 429 species. The Park is a wildlife preserve that mimics the natural habitats of African and Asian animals.
  San Diego Wine & Culinary Center - The San Diego Wine & Culinary Center is dedicated to the promotion of “made in San Diego” products: wines, beer, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, chocolates, sauces, and a host of other food products.
  San Diego Zoo - With more than 4,000 animals representing 800 species, its home to a diverse collection of animals, many of which are rarely seen at other zoos.
  SOHO’s Historic San Diego Tours - Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, tour goers will discover the architecture and cultural life of Old Town, as well as learn about its history and development.
  The Whaley House Museum - The world-famous Whaley House is said to be the most haunted house in America. This two-story Greek Revival-style mansion was designed by San Diego pioneer Thomas Whaley and completed in 1857.
  Whale Watching Excursions - Join San Diego Harbor Excursion and world famous Birch Aquarium at Scripps and embark on a California gray whale-watching adventure.
  William Heath Davis House - The museum has been home to fascinating people, including pre-Civil War West Point graduates and Alonzo Horton, who many consider the founder of San Diego. Each room is decorated to represent different eras in the life of the house and its former inhabitants.
Tax Information
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  How to report moving expenses -
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Travel
  The Vacation for You - Need to visit San Diego your one stop source for all your travel needs.
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