Ramona, California

Ramona is located 36 miles northeast of San Diego in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains at an elevation of 1400 feet. Venture over the mountains through Julian and you will be in beautiful Anza Borrego Desert, playground for the camping enthusiast. Also known as the Valley of the Sun, Ramona boasts clean, clear air and glorious days of sunshine and gentle breezes. Summertime temperatures average in the 90's, giving way to cool, pleasant evenings. Wintertime temperatures average in the 60's providing a slight crispness to the warmth of the sun.

With a population of approximately 43,000 plus, Ramona is the fastest growing unincorporated town in San Diego County. While keeping up with the changing times and experiencing a growth rate of over 40 percent during the past few years, Ramona has succeeded in retaining its original rustic charm.

Delightfully situated as a semi-rural "bedroom community" of the larger cities of San Diego and Escondido, Ramona gently combines the amenities of a larger community with small-town charm. There are major shopping areas, numerous financial institutions, health care facilities, and a wide variety of recreational interests--ranging from golf to horseback riding to mountain climbing. Good fishing can be found at lakes Sutherland and San Vicente. Water skiing can also be enjoyed at the latter.

In recent years Ramona has recieved approval as it own vintage region. With its warm days and cool nights, its the perfect climate to grow grapes and many vineyards and novice grape growers have started growing and producing wines here in Ramona. Pull off the highway when you visits and trying a local wine, there fanstatic! 

For out doors enjoyment, Ramona provides several popular parks. Visitors can enjoy activities from family picnics to full camping facilities. Each park is unique and boasts some of the following; equestrian and hiking trails, tennis courts and an outdoor pavilion for weddings and special functions.

For those who enjoy a little less exhilarating pace, there are three beautiful golf courses in the Ramona area.  The Ted Robinson course at San Vicente Inn and Golf Club was the first to locate in Ramona. Offering 6,585 yards of challenge, the 18-hole championship course has been rated one of the top courses in the county. The course is also home to San Diego Country Estates, a 3,000 acre planned community. In addition to swimming; golf, tennis, entertainment, and dining, there are banquet and meeting facilities as well. San Diego Country Estates also offers an International Equestrian Center and the Casey Tibbs Western Center.

Mt. Woodson Golf & Country Club is another popular golfing community. Situated among huge boulders and 100 year old oaks trees at the base of Mt. Woodson, the course was designed and landscaped to be water sensitive. The Landmark Signature design & 18-hole golf course provides 6,200' yards of excitement for the golfing enthusiast. Mt. Woodson Golf and Country Club offers 189 homes on 380 acres of tranquility. When you go play next you'll probably see a fimiliar face. This course is frequently visisted by San Diego Padres and Chargers players.

Ramona's Newest Course is located just outside of Ramona's border on the Barona Indian Reservation. Known for its difficulty and fast greens, Barona's golf course is a fun challenging course and has hosted national tournaments. It is convienent  located next to Barona's Hotel and Casino.