Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad is a seaside resort-town north of San Diego County, California. Thecity had a total population of 90,271 in 2003. It is one of the most expensive coastal cities in North County, San Diego, and one of the highest-income places in the country. The city was first to create ordinances to protect sensitive wildlife habitat. The city has also promised to protect a certain amount of land within city limits from development of any kind, along with spending significant funds to restore habitats destroyed by newer development projects. Because of its coastal location, scenic beauty, relatively low population density, thriving commercial sector, abundance of upscale housing, and high performing school districts, the city is seen to have a high quality of life.