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C omparison Chart
This comparison chart was prepared by five residents of La Costa Glen: Bill Julian, Mel Kerner, Bix Smith, Jer Strayve & Sharon Wood.
We hope it conveys why we are so happy to be living in such a wonderful community.
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The community has no construction loans, bond obligations or third-party debt.
Entrance fee is repayable: 95% first year, 90% second year, etc. — 75% fifth year and thereafter.
Maintenance-free living with no concern for home or yard upkeep, including an annual deep cleaning.
Spacious floor plans, including single-story villas with attached garages.
Convenient access to the adjacent health center for long-term care, including a skilled nursing center, should you ever need it.
No tipping (Optional Employee Holiday Fund instead).
Basic utilities including heat, air conditioning, electricity, gas and water included.
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Situated on 55 beautifully landscaped park-like acres surrounded by over 200 zoned green space acres of natural beauty, rolling hills and city-maintained hiking trails.
Gated community with 24-hour safety staff trained as emergency responders.
Two large, beautifully appointed clubhouses.
Two spectacular courtyards with a fireplace, large waterfalls, gazebos, koi ponds and walking paths.
Three rose gardens and five fountains.
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Buildings and Grounds
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Over 250 activities every month, including speakers
and concerts, plus excursions to the theater,
symphony, sports events and points of interest.
Opportunity to participate in and enjoy over
50 clubs and committees, from dance and drama
to computers and bridge.
Two fully equipped fitness centers with personal
trainers available and fitness programs,
including yoga and water aerobics.
A lagoon walk every Tuesday and a beach walk
every Thursday via a La Costa Glen bus.
Exercise and aerobics rooms.
Scheduled transportation available to grocery stores,
malls, doctors, religious services, etc.
Also on-site tram service.
Biweekly cleaning of your home and weekly laundry
service for bed linens and towels.
Outdoor pool with hot tub and sun deck.
Spectacular indoor pool with hot tub and sauna.
78-seat movie theater with surround sound.
Movies and popcorn every day, plus “Great Courses”
DVD series, guest speakers and more.
249-seat community auditorium with stage for plays,
concerts, meetings and other community events.
Five libraries, three with fireplaces, plus three lounges.
Three card rooms.
Six meeting/party/game rooms in resident buildings.
Two recreation rooms, each with pool table, television
and lounge chairs; one has a poker table.
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Arts and crafts rooms and a creative arts studio.
Three conference rooms for meetings
and presentations.
Computer lab that offers comprehensive instruction
for beginners and even the well-advanced user.
Well-equipped hobby shop.
Active model railroad club and facility.
Beautiful 6-hole pitch-and-putt golf course designed
by a well-known certified PGA golf course architect.
Two putting greens and a driving net.
Tennis court plus ball machine & backboard.
Two double bocce courts (Italian-style lawn bowling).
Shuffleboard and two horseshoe pits.
Community gardens at two locations and
a greenhouse.
Two dog parks with chairs and shade for owners.
Amenities and ActivitiesAmenities and Activities
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3 miles to the ocean and 1 mile to Batiquitos Lagoon.
40 minutes to San Diego and the theater, symphony, opera, Padres and Chargers games, Balboa Park, sailing on San Diego Bay, deep sea fishing, whale watching, etc.
25 minutes to the Lifelong Learning Institute at the UCSD campus in La Jolla. Over 120 courses and lectures offered throughout the year, plus the opportunity to audit many UCSD classes.
Four championship golf courses nearby: Encinitas Ranch that overlooks La Costa Glen, The Crossings at Carlsbad, the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and the Aviara Golf Club.
Upscale pedestrian-oriented shopping center next door, The Forum, with a natural foods supermarket, restaurants and high-quality shops.
Location
*Services available for reasonable fees
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Two restaurant-style dining rooms with terraces for outdoor dining.
Two casual dining rooms with televisions and fireplaces.
Two private dining rooms and an intimate wine room for entertaining family and friends. Catering available for special events.
Bring your own wine to dinner with no corkage fee, or purchase by the glass or bottle from the wine list.
Complete new menu every day on a six-week cycle, including appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts.
Multiple entrées to choose from daily, with options ranging from heart-healthy dishes to homestyle favorites in all four dining rooms.
Full breakfast available every morning, plus complimentary danishes, muffins, coffee and juice, and afternoon refreshments in each clubhouse.
Sumptuous Sunday Brunch with carving station, omelettes, etc., and a special Sunday Dinner.
Friday night buffet followed by a movie in our movie theater.
Holiday parties, themed buffets, Happy Hours and festive social events held year-round.
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Two beauty salons.
On-site banking and postal services.
Outpatient rehabilitation services.
Massage therapy facility and services.
Eight attractive guest rooms available for family and friends. Nightly rate includes full breakfast for guests.
Cable TV, including two in-house TV channels and a website offering movies, activities schedules, etc.
Telephone, high-speed internet and EV charging available.
Other Services Available*
THE FORUMSHOPS
SCRIPPSHOSPITAL
PACIFIC OCEAN
ENCINTAS
ENCINTAS RANCH GOLF
COURSE
LEUCADIA
EL CAMINO REAL
LA C
OSTA A
VE
PARK HYATTAVIARA RESORT
BATIQUITOSLAGOON
OMNILA COSTA
RESORT& SPA
State of California License #374600637. Certificate of Authority #265.
1940 Levante St. | Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone 760-704-6000 | Fax 760-274-1168 | Toll-Free 1-888-834-1771 | LaCostaGlen.com