#Foster City

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Dolphin Bay Homes for Sale in Foster City, CA: Your Guide to Waterfront Living

Credit: Image by Michael Kahn | Unsplash

Dolphin Bay Homes for Sale: Why Choose Dolphin Bay in Foster City?

Foster City, CA, has a peaceful aquatic lifestyle, and Dolphin Bay is the epitome of it. The neighborhood where Dolphin Bay homes for sale and townhouses are located offers residents all the comforts of a North American city and the beauty of nature at the same time.

This guide takes you through the Dolphin Bay housing market, the features of the neighborhoods, and the reasons why it is intelligent to invest here.

Dolphin Bay homes for sale stand up because they offer a life of calmness, closeness to everything, and togetherness. Located in the middle of Foster City, the Club is near several main freeways and evident technological and financial centers such as Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

It is common to find most homes with beautiful scenes from the Foster City Lagoon to make the surrounding environment more calming. Parents can take their children to well-rated schools, namely Audubon Elementary and Bowditch Middle School, located in the area.

On the same note, parks, playgrounds, and beautiful avenues for walking by the waterfront make Dolphin Bay a prize to adventurers. Many mid to high-rise buildings and homes in this area differ in copy and size, offering different options for buyers.

The Dolphin Bay Real Estate Market

The housing market in Dolphin Bay is stiff, with many homes flooding the market and changing owners quickly.

The value of homes here now falls or varies between $1.5 million and $3 million depending on size, location, change, or upgrade. The most significant segment is built-for-sale, single-family homes; however, townhomes and condominiums are also in the market for consumers who want an affordable option.

Dolphin Bay houses are built according to American standards. They feature large lots between 1,800 and 3,500 square feet per home, choice finishes such as hardwood flooring and granite counters, and advanced energy efficiency, including solar and smart home systems.

Several homes contain fenced backyards, patios, and decks suitable for small parties or leisure. Two to three-car garages are standard due to adequate space for parking and storage. The real estate in Foster City has been on the rise over the years, and therefore, the development of Dolphin Bay is a worthy investment. Easy access to many tech markets means you'll never lack customers – for your use or as an investment.

Neighborhood Highlights

Foster City is well known for its rich choice of parks and other geographic areas, supplemented by excellent opportunities to rest. The inhabitants of Dolphin Bay are well positioned to have easy access to Sea Cloud Park, a recreational area comprising sports grounds, barbecue spots, and a children's play zone.

Leo J. Ryan Park has walking trails and a small lagoon for kayaking. It reasonably often hosts community events. These Rich bikeways link Dolphin Bay to other parts of Foster City and surrounding regions.

The facility located in Dolphin Bay offers dining and shopping facilities in the region. Waterfront Pizza and Gardner Lake Pub represent traditional regional specialties, while fine Asian Bistro and Rickshaw Corner offer exotic food choices.

Bridgepointe Shopping Center and Hillsdale Shopping Center are nearby. Both centers sell retail goods, groceries, and entertainment.

The neighborhood is also situated in the catchment area of some of the best schools in the area, namely the Audubon Elementary School, which boasts of excellent academic programs, active parents Teacher Association PTA; Bowditch Middle School with robust curriculum activities, and a program that offers advanced learning opportunities.

Along with offering college preparatory courses, San Mateo High School District aims at success by delivering the latest programs.

Transportation

Foster City's housing is convenient for commuting because of its strategic position. Dolphin Bay is near Highway 92 and Highway 101, which lead to Silicon Valley and San Francisco, respectively. The local transports are SamTrans and Caltrain, which go around the area. Of course, SFO is only a 15-20-minute drive for frequent flyers.

How to Get the Right House in Dolphin Bay

Foster City is one market in which one cannot quickly gain a foothold; thus, it needs expertise to negotiate the housing market. Always cooperate with a local agent to help you reach the most updated listings and market news and assist in bargaining.

Open houses allow clients to experience the area's environment and consider more properties in Dolphin Bay. Since homes are selling quickly, one must get pre-approved for a mortgage, establish a list of 'wants' and 'bargain breakers,' and have the resources to choose the right home.

Living in Dolphin Bay: A Resident's Perspective

Many people love the community in Dolphin Bay and have reported a high quality of life. One of the residents said, "The view of the waterfront is great and the whole neighborhood seems to be calmer compared to other areas of the city."

Another comment is as follows; "We appreciate the location of this units because they are surrounded by parks/schools and shopping centers, yet all the amenities are not noisy and full of juvenile delinquents." The place is ideal for anyone who appreciates physical activities and the company of like-minded people.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price of homes in Dolphin Bay? Housing standards typically fall between $1500,000 and $3,000,000, depending on size, location, and other facilities.

Are there any HOA fees? Most houses are in homeowners' associations, which charge for standard area maintenance and facilities.

What kind of dwelling units are there? Dolphin Bay mainly has single detached homes, although some townhomes and condominiums are also available.

Should one bring up a child in Dolphin Bay? Absolutely! Dolphin Bay is a perfect neighborhood for families, owing to better schools, security measures, and facilities for children.

Conclusion

Foster City's Dolphin Bay is a new-age development project about luxury, convenience, and togetherness. Whether the beautiful skyline of the lake, high-ranking schools located here, or fantastic investment opportunities, this area is worth consideration.

Of course, you are also welcome to purchase a house. If you prepare properly and get professional help, you will become a part of Dolphin Bay life and enjoy this place. Ready to start your journey? Pick up your phone, call a real estate agent from that area, and start your journey to living in Dolphin Bay.

See detailed insights about the neighborhood at https://sfpeninsulahomes.com/foster-city/dolphin-bay/.

Discover homes for sale in Dolphin Bay, where stunning waterfront views, luxurious amenities, and a serene lifestyle await.

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Days 2 to 4 - The Chico Halloween 2003 and drive up to Medford, Oregon with Grants Pass and Ashland

Hi everyone

I wanted to let you know about fifteen years ago today, when it was the last time I visited Chico, CA and Oregon. It was the weekend of 31st October to 2nd November 2003. During that time I visited

- Chico

- Orland

- Redding

- drive on I-5 past Mt. Shasta

- Hilt CA and Oregon state line

- descent into Ashland and Medford

- drive to Grants Pass before returning and having supper

- fuelling up at Medford Safeway

- long drive back to Foster City CA via Willows, lunch at Black Bear diner

- arrive home in Foster City by 9:30 PM

On 31st October 2003 I arrived at Chico about 7 PM at the Super 8 motel, after having left work about 3 PM by prior permission - it was a 4 hour journey from Redwood City via San Mateo-Hayward bridge and I-880 to I-80 then I-505 and on to I-5 to Orland, and then on local roads thereafter. The Super 8 is near Cohasset and CA-99, and at the time it was next door to a Denny's that I remember previously eating at on Sunday 7th January 2001. I dropped off the luggage and found a place to park in the downtown 4th Street parking structure before traffic got worse. I went to a couple of places I remember from my university days, particularly Duffy's, watch some live concert, but I don't know if I went into the Madison Bear Garden, there is always a line outside on Halloween night. Since my university days at CSU Chico, nothing much seemed to have changed. After eating a "Sleepy Dan Special" meal at Jack's Diner, I went back to the hotel.

I think I woke up the next morning about 7:30 AM. Super 8 was serving breakfast. Some guests had slept in their costumes when they came down to the breakfast room. I had to check out by 8:30 AM so I could get a good start to driving to Medford. Why Medford? I had been wanting to go to Medford for probably since 1998, just to have a leisurely tour around it, and also Ashland. Leaving Chico, I drove north and west on CA-32 to Orland, so I could get a good photo of the big catfish. I have no idea how long the catfish has been standing or why it was even placed there. After Orland I went north on I-5. I-5 is not particularly hilly between Arbuckle and Red Bluff, and then from Anderson to just north of Redding it is fairly flat. Somewhere around Mountain Gate up to Weed, I-5 has many curves and speed limits are down to 55 mph or 90 km/h. The scenery is interesting, especially if you get close enough to see Mt. Shasta.

Hilt is the last town in California on I-5, before the Oregon state line. From Yreka to Hilt, I-5 has a gradual incline, and after crossing into Oregon, there is a gradual decline towards Ashland. Downtown Ashland has a Shakespeare program, and I would find out later that evening that I arrived on the last day of the season. In Medford, one town away, I had booked a night at the Red Carpet Inn, basically a typical motel with outside access, and they served complimentary breakfast. I drove around downtown, parked my car around Main Street, and walked around, trying to find the Russian restaurant that I remember going to in a previous visit in June 1996, but never found it. Back then, smartphones were nonexistent and to google anything you would need a computer with 56k or broadband. I did find a Hawaiian restaurant, called the Hawaiian Hut, which would give me 10 miles credit on United Airlines for every dollar I spent. I had some nice spare ribs and white rice and it also had macaroni salad. I could not eat it all so they gave me a takeout box. I drove also to Grants Pass, because I wanted to see how far north away from home (at the time, Foster City, CA) I could drive, but in August 2013 I beat that, but that's a story for another time.

After Grants Pass, I drove past Medford on to Ashland. It was the last day of the season for Shakespeare. I did not know of any performances I wanted to see, so I just strolled around downtown for an hour or so. Then I drove back to Medford to sleep.

The next morning, Sunday 2nd November, I slept in a bit more than I thought but not too long before they stopped serving breakfast, I was lucky to have some toast and coffee. I also had the leftover Hawaiian food from the previous night that I would eat later. I think I started back home at 10 AM. Before that, I had to fill up the tank, it was getting close to the 1/4 mark. Oregon diesel prices in 2003 were close to those in California, maybe a few cents cheaper. But you could not fill the tank yourself due to the Oregon state law forbidding self-service. I filled up, bought some soda for later, and then headed south on I-5, up that long incline past Ashland to Hilt at 55 mph, and then after Hilt downhill. Somewhere after Hilt there is supposed to be an agricultural checkpoint. That does not include leftover prepared food, just fresh fruits and such. I think it was about 11:30 AM when I arrived at the first rest stop in California from Oregon, so I ate up the leftovers. From Yreka to Weed the drive was fairly flat, then there came the curvy road down to Redding, and then flat from Red Bluff to Willows. At Willows I was getting hungry and I think it would have been around 4 PM when I arrived. I knew at the time, the Black Bear was also offering the 10 miles per dollar deal with United Airlines. I think I had just a sandwich and Coke. I stayed enough to rest up before the 200 mile journey back to Foster City. The car's fuel gauge had yet to break the 5/8 mark as it was getting around 51.0 mpg.

The drive home went fairly uneventful, other than a short stop close to Nut Tree in Vacaville. I think the rest of the way I went on I-80, I-880 to the San Mateo-Hayward bridge and my exit was at Mariner's Island Blvd in Foster City, which lead to my street. It would have been a little after 9 PM when I arrived at home. Luckily I did not have to be at work until 8 AM on Monday the 3rd November. I would have one week until my next international adventure to somewhere new. On my longest nonstop flight on United that I can remember.

So that was the last time I drove on I-5 to Oregon. Hope you enjoyed this Halloween story from so long ago.

Next week, I should have the story of my fifteen year anniversary of my visit to Hong Kong, Macau and Tokyo Narita, but not Zhuhai in the PRC (though I was a quarter mile away from it, on the Macau side).

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been thinking about this scene since it came out

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soapy

[elgatoarcoiris]

For the kotlc cover contest!!

Finished this since last month but forgot to post it here😭

[the-great-gullon-incident]

How rare must scars be for elves when they’ve lived so long in an era of peace. How horrific must the moonlark gang’s scars be to them.

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Sophie Foster

It is finally time that I can reveal to you some character portraits I've been working on for the lovely author Shannon Messenger for her series, Keepers of the Lost Cities. Both Shannon and I worked really hard for many months to try and do them justice and make sure they felt right! I hope you like how they turned out!

Here is our main girl Sophie!

Once all of the portraits are revealed by Shannon, I'll add them with their original cropping for you guys to see if you want.

I also share sketches and linearts for all of my artworks over on patreon

[lostwarllock]

Drew this a while ago, so as the universe works, I don’t like it as much but felt obligated to post it anyway—because chapter 42 !!!

[shootihavetopickablognameuhhhhhh]

can’t wait for the day when someone asks sophie her favorite color and she looks between keefe and fitz and after thinking for a moment says red

[skulls-and-wishbones]

I'm so sorry to all the sokeefe disagreers in the fandom they are my everything.

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@sunflowers-and-scales I was your secret santa! Happy holidays :D

Thank you @song-tam for organizing this!

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16 August 2003 - nebula at the Foothill College observatory

Some weekend in August 2003, circa 16 / 17 August 2003

Hi everyone Since returning to the USA on 13th August 2003, I have found it no longer necessary to make multilingual summaries of my stories, at least not for now. At some stage they will return.

I wanted to let you know about a time that I drove my mother to Foothill College on a Saturday night, possibly 16th August 2003. My mother wanted in particular to see the new star as part of Nebula NGC 3603 and the new star called Chandra. There was a public viewing at the observatory in the northwestern part of the campus. It is closer to the softball field than it is to the football stadium, practically on the opposite side of campus. Foothill College is a community college located in Los Altos Hills, off El Monte Road, Moody Road and I-280.

I came over on the Saturday evening from my then-apartment in Foster City, with a hamper full of dirty laundry. My parents allowed me to wash my laundry for free, and they also donated the detergent. At the time, only my mother was at the house, as well as our pet cat Eric. Other family members were away on their own personal business. I think that night, my mother asked me to stop by the Pollo Loco Mexican restaurant, on Grant Road just a little south of El Camino Real, in Mountain View, CA, to pick up a couple of burritos, beans, rice, guacamole, sauce and sour cream. I brought those home. This was a time, when I liked to have the hot sauce, so I had to bring mild sauce for my mother. I washed my laundry, we ate our burritos and after I put the washed laundry into the dryer, we had left in my Jetta, the car I had at the time, for Foothill College.

The way to the college was fairly straightforward. We would drive along Foothill Expressway to El Monte Road and turn towards I-280. I drove under the I-280 interchange, and went into the first entrance past the stadium. The campus has a one way roundabout ring. The best parking lots would be the ones in the northwesternmost section, namely 3 and 4. Foothill College is hilly, and some places may have an incline/decline. I found a good spot in lot 3.

We walked up to the observatory next to Lot 3. I think there were about 50, 60, 70 people in front of us. The line went a bit slowly, and it probably took an hour before we had our turn. At least it was not quite as long as it is to cross from Tijuana, BC, Mexico, into San Ysidro, California, USA. When it was our turn to see, we took about a minute to notice the supernova in Nebula NGC 3603. I was able to spot Chandra. It was really neat.

When we left, there had to be about 100 people waiting their turn. We went back to the car, drove home, I picked up my newly dried laundry, and drove home along CA-85 and US-101. Traffic was light at the time, so the drive to Foster City did not take too long, average speed was about 65 mph or 104 km/h.

Anyway, this more or less concludes the Summer 2003 vacation. Hope you have enjoyed it.

The next adventure will be in the Hong Kong and Macau S.A.R., as well as a layover in Tokyo Narita. Hope you will join me then.

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Sokeefe, my beloved 💗

Also, I apologize for my inconsistent art style🫣 Im kinda experimenting at the moment

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Does anyone just really like platonic SoTam? Because Sophie with all the other boys just feels wrong and annoying due to the romance thing, but Sophie and Tam? Only platonic.

I'm a SUCKER for boy-girl platonic relationships and friendships. I love those. Shannon, more SoTam, please?