Rancho Encantada, San Diego facts for kids
Rancho Encantada is a friendly suburban neighborhood located in San Diego, California, in the United States. It's also sometimes called Stonebridge Estates. A suburban neighborhood is a place where many homes are built, often a bit outside the main city, giving people more space.
This area is surrounded by other places. To the north, you'll find the city of Poway. To the west, it borders another San Diego neighborhood called Scripps Ranch. To the south, there's Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, which is a military base. And to the east, you'll see undeveloped land in San Diego County.
What is Rancho Encantada?
Rancho Encantada is a community where people live, go to school, and enjoy their daily lives. Even though it has its own name, many people think of it as part of Scripps Ranch. This is because it's involved in many of the same groups and activities as Scripps Ranch. For example, it's part of the Scripps Ranch Planning Group and the Scripps Ranch Civic Association (SRCA). These groups help make decisions and organize events for the community.
Homes and Areas
Rancho Encantada is made up of several smaller areas, often called "tracts" or "developments." These are like mini-neighborhoods within the larger Rancho Encantada area, each with its own style of homes. Some of these areas include:
- Calabria
- Serenity
- Sanctuary
- Scripps Preserve
- Viscaya
- Montoro
- Bellasario
- Toll Brothers (This area includes homes that were originally planned as custom homes but were later built by Toll Brothers.)
- Mill Creek
- Tiburon
- The Warmington Collection
- Astoria
Getting Around
One interesting fact about Rancho Encantada is that it's considered the least "walkable" neighborhood in San Diego. This means it's often easier to get around by car than by walking to shops, parks, or other places you might want to go. This is common in many suburban areas where things are spread out.
