San Diego Country Estates, California facts for kids
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San Diego Country Estates
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the Estates
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 San Diego Country Estates, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.850 sq mi (43.641 km2) |
| • Land | 16.850 sq mi (43.641 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,109 |
| • Density | 599.94/sq mi (231.640/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92065
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-66004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867055 |
San Diego Country Estates, often called the Estates, is a community located in a beautiful valley. It's like a resort with different neighborhoods. This area is connected to the nearby town of Ramona, California. The Estates are a special type of place called a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city.
The Estates are in the northern part of the San Diego metropolitan area. It's just east of Poway and southeast of Ramona. It's about 38 miles (61 km) northeast of the big city of San Diego. In 2010, about 10,109 people lived here. This was more than the 9,262 people counted in 2000.
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History of the Estates
Early Days
Long ago, before the Estates were built, the area was home to the northern Ipai people. They were a group of the Kumeyaay people. These groups moved around the region, living in temporary settlements in the San Vicente Valley. You can still find grinding stones in large rocks near creeks. These stones show that the Ipai people used to grind acorns to make bread.
In the 1700s, a priest named Father Mariner from Mission San Diego de Alcalá explored this valley. He thought it was beautiful and named it after Saint Vincent. Later, the land became part of a Mexican land grant in 1846. This grant was called Rancho Cañada de San Vicente y Mesa del Padre Barona. Important people like William Augustus Barnett and families like the Dukes settled here.
In 1970, a famous builder named Raymond A. Watt bought 3,250 acres in the valley. He wanted to build a new community, which became San Diego Country Estates.
Recent History
On May 13, 1973, San Diego Country Estates hosted a famous tennis match. It was between 55-year-old Bobby Riggs and 30-year-old Margaret Court. The game happened at the San Vicente Country Club. Riggs won the match.
The area is also known for its history with Southern California wildfires. Two big fires, the Witch Fire and the Cedar Fire, started near the Estates.
- The Cedar Fire began on October 23, 2003. It started about 3 miles east of the Estates in Cleveland National Forest.
- The Witch Fire started on October 21, 2007. This fire was part of many fires that hit Southern California that month. The Witch Fire caused thousands of people in the Estates area to leave their homes. Roads leading out of the Estates became very crowded. People worried the fire would spread towards them. Luckily, the wind changed direction. The Witch Fire became the second-largest fire in California history. It burned over 197,990 acres and led to the largest evacuation in California history. About 1,000,000 people in the San Diego area had to leave their homes.
Geography and Location
San Diego Country Estates covers about 16.9 square miles (43.6 km2). All of this area is land. The Estates are located in the San Vicente Valley. This valley is surrounded by rolling hills. One important hill is Mount Gower, which is in Cleveland National Forest.
There are only three main ways to get in and out of the Estates:
- San Vicente Highway
- Old Julian Highway
- Wildcat Canyon Highway (which leads to Barona Casino)
To the west of the Estates are Poway and Ramona. To the south is Lakeside. To the east is Cleveland National Forest. To the north is the Palomar Mountain Range.
People and Population
In 2010, the population of San Diego Country Estates was 10,109 people. Most of the people living here, about 90.1%, were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 11.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (99.9%) lived in homes with their families or housemates. The average household had about 2.93 people. Many households (72%) were married couples living together. About 40% of households had children under 18.
The average age of people in the Estates was 41.1 years old. About 25.3% of the population was under 18. About 11.2% of the population was 65 or older.
Most homes (88.8%) were owned by the people living in them. About 11.2% of homes were rented.
Schools in the Area
Children in San Diego Country Estates go to schools in the Ramona Unified School District. The elementary schools that serve the Estates are:
- Barnett Elementary: This school serves the western parts of the Estates.
- James Dukes Elementary: This school serves the eastern parts of the Estates.
Local Communities
- San Diego Country Estates: This is the largest community and shares its name with the whole area. It has a big recreation center called Ramona Oaks. It's also home to the San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center and the San Vicente Country Club and Golf Resort.
- Rancho San Vicente: This is a fancy community located in the northwest part of the area.
- Creekside Estates: This is a gated community in the southwest part of the Estates.
Things to Do and See
San Diego Country Estates is a great place for fun and relaxation.
- San Vicente Country Club and Golf Course Resort: This resort is in the "Valley of the Sun." It's a top country resort, about 30 miles from the city of San Diego.
- Barona Casino: The Estates are only a 15-minute drive from this casino.
- San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center: If you like horses, this center is a must-see.
- Barona Oaks Motocross Park: This park offers exciting motocross activities.
- Outdoor Adventures: You can find many outdoor activities in the nearby Cleveland National Forest and other state parks.
Getting Around
The Estates can be reached by two main highways and many smaller roads.
- The San Vicente Highway starts from California State Highway 78.
- The Old Julian Highway connects through California State Route 67.
For air travel, the closest airport is Ramona Airport. However, San Diego International Airport is used more often for bigger flights. The McClellan-Palomar Airport is also nearby.
See also
In Spanish: San Diego Country Estates para niños
