The Impact of Point Loma Real Estate

Point Loma is a seaside neighborhood in California’s San Diego county. It was first discovered in 1542 when Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo departed from Mexico to explore the Western Coast of what now is the United States. Cabrillo was very impressed with San Diego Bay, and it is said he docked his flagship at Ballast Point, the east shore of Point Loma.

The layout of Point Loma is unique, and is a large part of its appeal. Point Loma is home to the western terminus of Interstate 8, and travels along the northern end of the peninsula. Point Loma is accessible mostly by Rosecrans, the main and longest street and serves the entire bayside. Another street, known as Sunset Cliffs Boulevard runs parallel to Rosecrans, and runs along the ocean side. Some other major streets are Sports Area Boulevard, West Point Loma Boulevard, and Nimitz Boulevard. Since Point Loma has an ocean and bay side, the city sections are laid out in a grid pattern. The ocean side blocks are larger than those on the bay side. If you visit, you may find the grid pattern breaking down towards the center of town, which is laden with hills.

There are many historical landmarks scattered around Point Loma, making it a coveted part of California real estate. Perhaps the most famous I the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. This landmark is sometimes used to represent the entire city of San Diego. This icon is perched upon the southern point that creates the entrance to the bay alongside Coronado. While it is a small lighthouse, its place in history is much larger. Completed in 1854, it was lit for the first time on November 15, 1855. This lighthouse is open to the public, and has been refurbished to its 1880s interior.

If you visit this seaside town, the reasons it is becoming prime real estate become extraordinarily clear. Founded and built on history, it will continue to welcome newcomers for years to come.