Living in Cadboro Bay blends a small village main street with sandy shoreline and family friendly green space. Residents enjoy cafés and local shops, sailing and paddling in sheltered water, and quick links to schools and the University of Victoria. Housing includes oceanfront estates, character homes on quiet lanes, and townhomes near the village centre that suit a range of lifestyles. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I combine lived experience with neighbourhood level market tracking to show how beach access, school catchments, and village walkability influence value in Cadboro Bay.