What to expect in Miramar

When you are looking at Miramar real estate, the things that will stick out first and foremost is that most of the area often referred to as Miramar is based upon the naval base by the same name.

When you talk to someone about the fact you are looking at Miramar real estate listings, you will also likely get someone mentioning the film Top Gun.

The base in the area was a real and official spot for the filming of this cult classic Tom Cruise film. The good news is the section of San Diego does not begin and also end at simply being a spot where a film was once shot.

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If you have small children and want to make sure they are taken care of when talking about Miramar schools, you can rest easy in knowing there are several good schools in the area and they have all been separated enough from the hustle and bustle of the businesses that your children will be safe traveling to and from class at the beginning and end of the day.

Education is important when it comes to making sure your family is happy in their new home, but entertainment is a big plus as well. Luckily for you, there are a number of Miramar homes just a block or two away from some of the best Miramar restaurants in the area, if not the city of San Diego.

Because the area is built around the base, travel time to these locations can be kept to a real minimum, if being able to go just around the corner for a good meal is important to you. There are plenty of chain restaurants such as the Cheesecake Factory at your disposal, as well as local eateries such as Trattoria Ponte Vecchio. This Italian restaurant offers a real escape from the world outside its doors makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into Little Italy.

For those who are more interested in sights than smells and tastes, there are a number of different museums ready for the whole family including the Flying Leatherneck Museum or the Museum of Contemporary Art near by.