Cox Family Takes Advantage of Everything Santaluz Offers

Posted on October 31, 2011

To the Cox family, their home could be located in Northern Italy – or, in winter, even situated in the lush Scottish landscape.

But Doug and Nichole Cox actually live in 92127. “The one thing that always amazes us is the landscape of Santaluz,” said Nichole, 39, a Colorado native. “Although we are in Southern California, the summer landscape looks like Tuscany, and winter gives us a taste of Scotland’s beautiful, green rolling hills. No need to travel to Europe with this right here.”

Actually, since moving to Santaluz in 2002, the family takes advantage of all the area offers, including the golf course, spa, and dining options. “It is a very family friendly, safe, and beautiful gated community with amenities and activities for all of us to enjoy,” said Nichole. “Doug was an avid golfer and I was just starting to learn, so after playing several courses around the area – and then playing Santaluz – it was a no brainer.”

“At times, we find ourselves never leaving the bubble because living in Santaluz makes it just that easy.”
~ Cox Family,
Santaluz Residents

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Doug is a true entrepreneur who started his first company at age 25. Over the past 30 years, he has launched and developed 15 businesses, including his most recent venture – Cell Tech Metals, where he is president and CEO. Nichole was in the restaurant business for the past two years, but recently decided to utilize her experience in the cosmetic industry to bring an international, patented anti-aging cream to the U.S.

Parents of Lauren (almost 7), a 1st grader at the Nativity School in Rancho Santa Fe; and Trevor, (5), who attends a pre-K class at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe, the couple met in 2000 when Doug’s company started working with the Dallas firm that employed Nichole. Two years later, they were married and moved to the San Diego area from Northern California.

“As a family living in Santaluz, we try to take advantage of all of our amenities around us. We all play golf, 3 out of 4 of us play tennis (while one sneaks up to the spa),” Nichole said, smiling. “We love to run on the Village Green – which is the largest “front yard” we all have in Santaluz. You meet other families there, pick up a game of soccer, football or baseball, or just walk around it for a little exercise.”

In fact, according to Nichole, they sometimes find themselves “never leaving the bubble” because of all that Santaluz offers. She pointed out, in particular, the fitness center and the Santaluz Camp for kids.

Both parents are involved with their childrens’ activities, such as YMCA Indian Princesses and the Daisy scouting troop. At home, Nichole loves to scrapbook. And the family now has a trampoline, and watches specific shows on television. “We love ‘Dancing with the Stars’ especially,” Nichole said. “Every week we all watch it and try to guess the scores before the judges announce them. The kids are really into it.”

The Cox Family Profile

Parents: Doug and Nichole Cox
Residence: Santaluz
Children: Lauren (6), Trevor (5)
Pets: 2 dogs (Yogi, Boo-Boo) 2 cats (Willy, Rascal)