Why visit Crest
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marshal Scotty's Playland Park, Oak Glen Golf Course and Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Crest
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crest
Crest is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The community developed during the 1920s as a cabin subdivision known as Suncrest and was heavily affected by the Laguna Fire of 1970 and the Cedar Fire of 2003. The CDP had a population of 2,828 at the 2020 census, up from 2,593 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Crest, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Marshal Scotty's Playland Park
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Former American amusement park
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Crest developed during the 1920s as a planned cabin subdivision known as Suncrest. Before World War II, the San Diego Sun promoted small lots in the area for use as summer cabins, and some purchasers subsequently became permanent residents. The community historically consisted of two distinct areas, Suncrest and La Cresta, which were eventually united under the name Crest.
Crest has been heavily affected by two major wildfires. The Laguna Fire of 1970 destroyed 117 homes in the community. Thirty-three years later, the Cedar Fire of 2003 destroyed 290 homes in Crest.
From the History section of Crest, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Saint Louise de Marillac Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
2005 Suncrest Boulevard, El Cajon
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare1
Map of Crest
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 42°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 42°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for El Cajon (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gillespie Field (SEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Rancho San Diego 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Winter Gardens 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Lakeside 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Bostonia 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- El Cajon 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Alpine 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Santee 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Spring Valley 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- La Mesa 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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