Blog Author: Elly Johnson

San Diego has a very large Pacific Islander community. If you have never been to the Pacific Islands and experienced the amazing weather, the beautiful beaches, warm ocean water and most importantly the local cultures, you can count on the San Diego Pacific Islander community to try their best to bring the islands to you! Through a variety of events throughout the year, the …

One of the oldest means of transportation has become the modern and largest backed methods for getting around San Diego. Taken from the lyrics of England’s band Queen which is also immense on getting around on bikes and use for public transportation: Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my …

Summer is here and I’m sure the last thing any parent wants for their kids is 2 months of mindless video games and social networking.  As a working parent of four, the summer time is a busy and expensive time of year for me.  But keeping my kids active and engaged and off the couch is my number one priority.  So I thought that …

Is stress bringing you down? We all know what that’s like! From the deadlines at work, school projects, household chores, and relationship obligations; it’s a never ending cycle! The truth of the matter is that stress can cause feelings of anxiety, weight gain, depression and much more. So, it would behoove you to make some time, even if just a half hour a day, …

Temecula, California, once recognized for its booming master planned communities and family-friendly neighborhoods and parks has become a major tourist destination for wine tasting. The Temecula Valley, especially Wine Country, has become known as the “jewel” of Riverside County. Within an hours drive from San Diego, Palm Springs, or Orange County, wine tasting and winery touring is a popular and fun outing. With almost …

When making sure your home is rent ready, you need to consider the following to make sure we can get you highest and best pricing with a short market time. If you need assistance Utopia Management, may be able to send plumbers, handyman or landscapers your way. 1. How does it look from the street? If you drove by your house, would you want …

Many vacationers and first time San Diego transfers, will choose to stay and live in the beach community of Pacific Beach. Located just South of Bird Rock/ La Jolla , Mission Beach, and Mission Bay to the south, five minutes east of Interstate 5 and falling into Pacific Ocean boardwalk, “P.B.,” as it is known as by local residents, is home to one of …

San Diego was once known from the earlier 1920s to mid-70s as the Tuna Capital of the World. Like the weather the East Coast is experiencing this year, many of the San Diego Fishermen started out on the East Coast to then move to San Diego, California to escape the ruthless storms and bitter cold of the North Atlantic Ocean. Canners like Van Camp, …

Whether you are attempting to handle the leasing of your own property, or if you are going to hire a knowledgeable management company like Utopia Management, leasing an occupied property has a few difficulties. The biggest concern when leasing a property comes when the rental property is occupied at the time of advertisement. While we, as professionals, and you, as homeowners, want the property …

Sun, sand, food, friendly people all the advantages of living in Pacific Beach.  Sounds great until you realize that your 50 pound, four legged, furry friend is going to be a huge hindrance in your ability to rent a home in the area.  Lucky for you, Pacific Beach is actually one of the most dog friendly neighborhoods in San Diego.  Not only are there …