The Barber Tract Neighborhood is one of the most unique, quaint neighborhoods in La Jolla. Today it is the most sought after community and was named after one of the original owners, Phillip Barber. Movie stars like to move to this wonderful neighborhood to enjoy the seaside community adorned with European style architecture including English Tutors, Spanish Colonials, French Normandy, English Cottages and more. Today, you would be surprised who you might run into; one of our Presidential Candidates?

As you stroll through this quiet neighborhood you will find hidden beach access down small cul-de-sacs, secret gardens, and expansive white sand beaches. Each street has uniqueness about it with vine-covered walls, palm tree-lined streets, white picked fences. A homeowners group sends out a quarterly newsletter on all of the Barber Tract events. The events include family gatherings in May, on the Forth of July, at Christmas, and more. The events are held at different neighbors’ homes and it is a great way to meet your neighbors.

Drive up the hill and you will find The Muirlands. This is a beautifully wooded area with ocean view. As you drive through the winding streets you will find impeccably manicured estates. Some of the homes are historical and others are new. The home designs include English Tutor, Mediterranean, Spanish Colonials, Modern, sprawling Ranch Style. The mature trees and landscaping is a site to see and very different from the Barber Tract. This area is perfect for the buyer who wants an estate feeling with a friendly neighborhood.

La Jolla has many other wonderful neighborhoods. It is an area that just has about everything for the discerning buyer. Look at the site for descriptions of other fantastic neighborhood in La Jolla.