Carlsbad Flex for Sale
5816 Dryden Place presents a rare opportunity to acquire or lease a high-image ±22,156 SF Flex/R&D facility in the heart of Carlsbad's premier business corridor. Ideally positioned within Carlsbad Airport Centre, the property offers immediate access to Palomar Airport Road, Interstate 5, McClellan-Palomar Airport, and North County's extensive executive housing, retail, dining, and hospitality amenities.
The building features an attractive corporate image with a two-story glass façade, approximately 82% office improvements and 18% warehouse space, making it ideal for technology, life science, medical device, engineering, advanced manufacturing, R&D, and corporate headquarters users. The warehouse area offers 22-foot clear height, two oversized grade-level loading doors, wet sprinklers, and 1,200 amps of 3-phase power, accommodating a wide range of operational requirements.
Recent capital improvements include updated landscaping, exterior paint, parking lot enhancements, LED lighting, LVT flooring, modernized kitchenettes, and upgraded office finishes. The property includes a functional mix of private offices, conference rooms, open workspaces, break areas, showers, and employee amenities, providing a move-in-ready environment for owner/users or tenants.
A unique advantage is the ability for an owner/user to occupy the majority of the building while leasing a portion for supplemental income or future expansion. The property offers abundant parking, excellent visibility, and a prestigious Carlsbad address within one of Southern California's most desirable innovation and employment centers.
With its combination of high-image improvements, heavy power, functional warehouse component, premier location, and flexible occupancy options, 5816 Dryden Place represents a compelling opportunity for companies seeking a long-term headquarters, R&D facility, or investment in the thriving Carlsbad market.