The Palisades fire that erupted on January 7, 2025, rapidly turned into a crisis of epic proportions. Amid dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, multiple fires are now continuing to burn throughout Los Angeles. And on Thursday, January 23, the problem spread to sunny San Diego, where two new fires have broken out, according to Yahoo! News — the The Border 2 Fire and the Gilman fire, which have caused evacuations in the area.
Many celebrities have lost their homes to the Palisades fire, including Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Anthony Hopkins, Jeff Bridges, Billy Crystal, and more. Amid news that San Diego is now grappling with Southern California’s massive wildfire problem, find out which celebrities live there.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz own the famous Razor House in La Jolla, just outside San Diego. The stunning architectural gem overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The couple, who are raising their two sons Egypt and Genesis there, reportedly call the sprawling estate “Dreamland,” according to Architectural Digest.
Bill Gates
According to LaJolla.com, Microsoft founder Bill Gates owns a home in the Del Mar Country club as well as a horse ranch in Rancho Santa Fe that previously belonged to the one and only Jenny Craig.
Pauly Shore
Comedian and Biodome star Pauly Shore reportedly owns a home in majestic La Jolla, 12 miles outside of San Diego.
Bill Murray
Don’t hassle Bill Murray, he’s local. The What About Bob star reportedly takes a vacation from his problems in Valley Center, where he owns a home.
Jason Mraz
“The Remedy” singer Jason Mraz owns a 17-acre property in San Diego’s North County. According to Modern Wellness Guide, he calls the estate Mraz Family Farms, and he grows avocados, coffee and even passionfruit there. “You start to feel this connection between plant and human,” he said of his farm, per the outlet. He added, “Even though I’m always looking at the same backyard, it’s always different, and that is a constant source of inspiration for me.”
Tony Hawk
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk owns a sprawling home in Encinitas, according to Urbansplatter.
Deepak Chopra
Wellness guru Deepak Chopra reportedly lives in San Diego, as well. His Chopra Center for Wellbeing is located in Carlsbad.
