Lakeside, California
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Lakeside was first promoted as a town site in 1886 when the El Cajon Valley Land Company purchased land and built the Lakeside Inn. The building was designed by the same architect that built the Hotel del Coronado. Located only about a half hour from downtown San Diego, eight trains a day used to bring families for picnics, boating, auto and horse racing. At one time it was the most traveled rail line in San Diego County.
The Inn does no longer exist, but Lindo Lake is still a favorite destination for residents and visitors who feed the ducks, picnic, hike, ride horseback and fish. The lake is the only natural freshwater lake in San Diego County and was originally fed by mountain streams. There are three other lakes in the area and eight parks.
Another of Lakeside's jewels is the Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary, the San Diego Audubon Society's 700-acre preserve, a paradise for bird watchers. The annual Rodeo and Western Days Parade brings in top rodeo riders.
Residents like the small town feel of the area as well as its country ambiance. Family living is cherished and is an important part of the area's growth plans.