Wow! Some of these posts are just so……. inane. I live in the area and that proposed corner lot is a part of my normal routine driving, running, and biking area. It is a very nice area, safe, and quiet. Absolutely not the type of place that needs a Walmart, Trader Joes, Vons, whatever.

Yes, there are multiple Walmarts and Targets just around the corner. there is a new Target, Ralph’s, and Trader Joe’s just off of Palomar Airport Road.

I happen to be someone that loves Carlsbad and the Calavera Preserve that this site backs up to is priceless. Within 3 miles of my house is the Ocean, miles of running/hiking/biking trails, and yes Walmart and Target. I get the best of everything and my neighbors are nice, friendly, secure people. I can go for a run after dark and not worry (I do have a large dog that I bring along). I don’t think I would have that same level of confidence in “South Oceanside”.

I am in no way bashing Walmart (although personally I avoid it as much as possible, but that is because I am not emotionally equipped for the onslaught when I go in there and it stresses me out).