San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California facts for kids
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 San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
Location in California
San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92068
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| Area code(s) | 442 & 760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661386 |
San Luis Rey is a neighborhood in Oceanside, California. Its name comes from Spanish and means "St. Louis the King". This area is located along the San Luis Rey River. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of downtown Oceanside. San Luis Rey has its own post office with the ZIP code 92068, which first opened in 1861.
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Exploring San Luis Rey's Past
The First People: Payómkawichum
The land that is now San Luis Rey was originally home to the Payómkawichum people. They are also known as the Luiseño. These Native Americans had a large village of about 5,000 people. Depending on the dialect, this village was called Quechla or Qée'ish.
The Mission's Influence
The community of San Luis Rey got its name from the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. This mission was built in 1798. It is located near the center of the neighborhood. After the mission was established, the number of Payómkawichum people living there dropped to 3,000. This was mainly due to diseases brought by the Spanish settlers.
The Mission San Luis Rey de Francia once covered a huge area of 950,000 acres. The Luiseño Indians helped care for the mission lands. They were moved to the mission to work under Spanish rule. Because of the long-lasting influence of the Spanish and later the Mexican governments, many buildings in the area have a Spanish and Mexican style.
Becoming Part of Oceanside
The San Luis Rey neighborhood also includes the Heritage Park Village and museum. This area was once the main center of the city of Oceanside.
In December 2017, a large fire called the Lilac Fire broke out. It caused a lot of damage to the San Luis Rey Downs horse-training facility. Sadly, 46 horses died in this fire.
Native American Culture Today
The original people of the San Luis Rey valley were the Luiseño Indians. They are also known as the San Luis Rey Band of the Luiseño Indians. In some parts of the United States, Native Americans were allowed to live on their own reservations. However, this was not the case for the Luiseño Indians in this area. Settlers wanted to use the land for farming and ranching. Native Americans were granted US citizenship in 1924.
Since 1996, the San Luis Rey Band has hosted an annual inter-tribal powwow. This event takes place on the San Luis Rey Mission grounds. It is open to everyone. Visitors can enjoy Native American arts, crafts, food, and dancing. In November, the San Luis Rey City Council honored the Mission Indians. They did this during a council meeting to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month.
Climate and Environment
San Luis Rey has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This type of climate is often called "Csa" on climate maps. It means the area has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Community Life
This community has a high number of US military personnel. This is because it is very close to Camp Pendleton, a large military base.
Notable People from San Luis Rey
- Robert C. Frazee, a California businessman and politician, was born in San Luis Rey.
See also
In Spanish: San Luis Rey (California) para niños
