Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments
504 S El Camino Real,
Encinitas, CA 92024
$1,645 - $1,795
Studio - 1 Bed
The Cape Gardens
917 Hermes Ave,
Encinitas,
CA
92024
2 Weeks Ago
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About The Cape Gardens
The Cape Gardens offers a mixture of style and comfort. Located at 917 Hermes Ave in Encinitas, this community is convenient to everything. The leasing staff is eager for your visit. Choose from 1 to 2 bedroom apartments then schedule a visit to see them in person. Start living the good life at The Cape Gardens. Contact us or stop in to discuss your new apartment.
The Cape Gardens is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92024 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Dieguito Union High School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Online Services
- Public Transportation
- Gated
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Tub/Shower
Heating
Oven
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
917 Hermes Ave,
Encinitas,
CA
92024
Encinitas spans 19 square miles along Southern California's coastline, offering a perfect mix of beach town atmosphere and coastal living. From beachfront properties to inland residential communities, the area provides diverse housing options. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,536, while two-bedroom units typically command $2,988. The historic downtown district along Coast Highway 101 features independent shops, restaurants, and the restored La Paloma Theatre, while neighborhoods like Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Leucadia maintain their individual character with tree-lined streets and local art scenes.
The city is renowned for its outdoor recreation, particularly at Swami's Beach, one of California's premier surfing destinations featured in The Beach Boys' "Surfin' U.S.A." The San Diego Botanic Garden showcases the region's diverse plant life, while Moonlight Beach hosts community events including the annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf competition.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 11.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.1 mi |
The Cape Gardens is within 9 minutes or 5.5 miles from MiraCosta College, San Elijo. It is also near Palomar College and CSU San Marcos.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
46 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
569 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
737 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,774 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Encinitas include Palomar College, located 11.1 miles from The Cape Gardens. The Cape Gardens is near San Diego International, located 25.7 miles or 33 minutes away.
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.4 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 12.5 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.4 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.8 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.9 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 33 min | 25.7 mi |
Walkability Near The Cape Gardens
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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-Airport
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from The Cape Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
The Cape Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Leucadia State Beach
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Moonlight State Beach
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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San Diego Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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San Elijo State Beach
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
The Cape Gardens has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Leucadia State Beach, Moonlight State Beach, and San Diego Botanic Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 12.8 mi |
The Cape Gardens is 2.7 miles from Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Tri - City Medical Center.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 24.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 39 min | 26.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 26.2 mi |
The Cape Gardens has 3 military bases within 26.2 miles, the nearest is USMC Air Station Miramar which is 24.1 miles away and a 35 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
917 Hermes Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024