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Alpine, California

Alpine is a community of 15,180 people in San Diego County, California.

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Population15,180 +2.0% since 2019
CountySan Diego County
Elevation1,834 ft 559 m
Land area26.8 sq mi
ZIP code91901
Nearest airportGillespie Field (SEE) 12 mi

Why visit Alpine

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Viejas Mountain, Alpine Historical Society, Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks Site and Auren Pierce Park.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 42°F.

About Alpine

Alpine is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County, California, United States. Alpine had a population of 14,696 at the 2020 census, up from 14,236 at the 2010 census. The town is largely surrounded by Cleveland National Forest and borders two reservations of the Kumeyaay, Viejas and Sycuan tribes, and the rural unincorporated areas around the city of El Cajon.

From the Wikipedia article Alpine, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Viejas Mountain

Scenic view · 2.1 mi

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Museums and landmarks2

Alpine Historical Society

Museum · 1.9 mi

2116 Tavern Road, Alpine

Sa[-1], Su[-1] 14:00-16:00

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Alpine Veteran's Wall of Honor

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks Site

Park · 1.5 mi

Historic Kumeyaay site with grinding stones, used for processing seeds and grains.

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Auren Pierce Park

Park · 1.6 mi

Via Viejas, Alpine

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Alpine Community Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Ipai - Tipai Park

Park · 3.6 mi

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Old Ironsides County Park

Park · 4.4 mi

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Skate Rink

Sports field and stadium · 2.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes23

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi

2963 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine

Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00

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Alpine Chill Frozen Yogurt

Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 0.7 mi

2963 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine

Mo-Su 12:00-21:00

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Franca's Italian Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi

2654 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine

Tu-Fr 15:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:30-20:30

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Adriano's Pizza Grotto

Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.9 mi

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Ahi Sushi

Restaurant · Sushi · 1.3 mi

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Cilantro's Mexican Food,

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.9 mi

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Jimmy's Restuarant

Restaurant · 0.9 mi

Arnold Way, Alpine

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La Carreta

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi

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Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill

Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi

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Amore Gelato and Sweet Shop

Ice cream · 2.9 mi

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Casino Inn

Bar and pub · 2.0 mi

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Cookie Corner

Bakery · 2.9 mi

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11 more on the map.

History

Before its modern settlement, the area was part of the home of the Kumeyaay Indians, whose ancestors had lived here for possibly as long as 12,000 years.

The community's name was suggested by a resident in the 1880s who said that the environment reminded her of her native country of Switzerland.

The small commercial district along Alpine Boulevard has seen some suburban development in recent decades, and it is surrounded by large stretches of less densely populated rural areas that began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Horse ranches and small farms are still common, along with open chaparral hillsides and riparian canyons.

From the History section of Alpine, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship11

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Shopping4

Gas and EV charging8

Schools, colleges and libraries19

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Map of Alpine

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.2 in of rainFebruary: 3.6 in of rainMarch: 2.7 in of rainApril: 1.2 in of rainMay: 0.6 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 0.1 in of rainAugust: 0.1 in of rainSeptember: 0.2 in of rainOctober: 0.6 in of rainNovember: 1.5 in of rainDecember: 2.0 in of rainJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 64°FMarch: 67°FApril: 71°FMay: 74°FJune: 81°FJuly: 87°FAugust: 89°FSeptember: 86°FOctober: 78°FNovember: 71°FDecember: 63°FJanuary: 42°FFebruary: 42°FMarch: 44°FApril: 47°FMay: 51°FJune: 54°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 60°FOctober: 54°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 42°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan64°F42°F3.2 in
Feb64°F42°F3.6 in
Mar67°F44°F2.7 in
Apr71°F47°F1.2 in
May74°F51°F0.6 in
Jun81°F54°F0.1 in
Jul87°F60°F0.1 in
Aug89°F62°F0.1 in
Sep86°F60°F0.2 in
Oct78°F54°F0.6 in
Nov71°F48°F1.5 in
Dec63°F42°F2.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alpine (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$108,660median household income
$864,000median home value
$1,973median monthly rent
42.4median age
33.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%of homes are owner-occupied
30.2 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3420%35 to 6440%65 and over20%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

San Diego County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2024-02-19: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
  • 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Gillespie Field (SEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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