Harbison Canyon, California
Harbison Canyon is a community of 4,328 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Harbison Canyon
Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Marshal Scotty's Playland Park, Flynn Springs County Park and Marshal Scottys Playland.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Harbison Canyon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harbison Canyon
Harbison Canyon is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California. It had a population of 4,048 as of the 2020 census, up from 3,841 as of the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Harbison Canyon, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Marshal Scotty's Playland Park
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Former American amusement park
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Flynn Springs County Park
Park · 1.9 mi
14787 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon
09:30-sunset
Restaurants and cafes5
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
15505 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon
Tu-Su 12:00-21:00
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 2.7 mi
14120 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon
11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship6
Shadow Mountain Community Church
Church · 4.2 mi
Church in the United States
Saint Louise de Marillac Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
2005 Suncrest Boulevard, El Cajon
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare1
Map of Harbison Canyon
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 1.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 54°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alpine (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, 8 miles away.
- Crest 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Lakeside 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Granite Hills 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Alpine 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Winter Gardens 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Bostonia 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Rancho San Diego 7 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- El Cajon 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Eucalyptus Hills 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Santee 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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