San Diego-Del Mar/3 BDRM/2 cars/walk to beach/7-8to7-22, needParis&Montpellier

Rustic 3BDRM/3 bath, on quiet cul-de-sac, sleeps 6 easily, two cars available, as is a racing bicycle. A large open living/dining room and outdoor porch, both with wonderful sunrise/mountain view. Internet in all bedrooms, cable TV/dvd in livingroom, kitchen & two masters. Small kitchen is set-up for good cooking with lots of pots & sharp knives.

Elegant coastal neighborhood in hills above Del Mar, CA. 20 minute nature trail walk to beach or to downtown Del Mar. We have friendly neighbors who will help with advice and directions as needed.

20 minutes drive to downtown San Diego and airport, to San Diego Zoo, Sea World, etc. 90 minutes drive to: (south) Mexico or (east) the mountains and desert (Palm Springs) or (north) Los Angeles Airport and the Los Angeles area.

"North County San Diego" (La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad) is the center of active sports in the US - running, triathlon, cycling, surfing -the wonderful weather and challenging nature draws serious athletes and those who love to participate.

North County San Diego also has great golf courses - Torrey Pines, La Costa, etc.

I am Jim and my wife is Karen - we are in our 50's. Our girls are Caitlin (17) and Emily (14). I produce and manage sporting events around the world and Karen teaches 2nd grade.

I am an avid cyclist, cook, music lover (Jazz, Blues, Opera, Afro-pop) and hiker; Karen likes to read & travel. Our girls love movies, music & the theater and Emily also plays soccer.

We take family vacations in the summer - we have been to the East Coast of the US, Japan and the High Sierras for the past three summers.