Dulzura, California facts for kids
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Dulzura, California
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Cafe and post office on Highway 94 in Dulzura
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 Dulzura, California
Location in California
Dulzura, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
91917
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| Area code(s) | 619 |
Dulzura is a small, unincorporated community in San Diego County, California. The name "Dulzura" comes from Spanish and means "gentleness" or "sweetness." It's a quiet, rural area with a small population.
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Where is Dulzura?
Dulzura is located in San Diego County, California. It's about 25 miles southeast of the big city of San Diego. It's also about 10 miles north of the border with Mexico. The community is on the east side of the San Ysidro Mountains.
Dulzura's Location Details
The area has a ZIP Code of 91917. Its phone area code is 619. Dulzura is mostly a rural place. Only about 700 people live there.
History of Dulzura
The name Dulzura comes from the Spanish word dulce, which means 'sweet'. Dulzura is another way to say something is sweet or pleasant.
Why the Name "Sweetness"?
One idea is that the name came from the honey industry. This industry was very successful in the area around 1869. The warm, dry weather and mild winters made the area seem 'sweet' and 'gentle'.
Famous Local Treats
Dulzura was once known for a special sweet treat. It was called Clark's 'Pickelized' Figs. These were a type of candied fruit. Frank and Lila Clark made them on Clark Ranch from 1908 to 1914.
The figs were sold in small wooden barrels. You could find them in grocery stores all over the United States. However, World War I caused a shortage of sugar. This made the family business stop.
Today, the Clark Ranch is still owned by the family. Their old "Pickle House" is now a tasting room for Dulzura Vineyard & Winery.
The Old Schoolhouse
The Dulzura Schoolhouse was a one-room school. It was an important building in the community. It taught children from the 1900s until it closed in the 1950s.
Dulzura's Climate
Dulzura has a type of weather called a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers. The winters are mild and wet. This climate is often called "Csa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Dulzura (California) para niños
