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Jamul, California

Jamul is a community of 6,574 people in San Diego County, California.

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Population6,574 +20.7% since 2019
CountySan Diego County
Elevation997 ft 304 m
Land area16.8 sq mi
ZIP codes91935, 91978, 92019
Nearest airportGillespie Field (SEE) 9 mi

Why visit Jamul

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 11 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Seminary of Mar Abba the Great, Sweetwater River Bridge, Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area and San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.

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

About Jamul

Jamul (; Kumeyaay: Ha-mul, meaning "sweet water") is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. Jamul had a population of 6,179 at the 2020 census, up from 6,163 at the 2010 census.

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

Things to do7

Seminary of Mar Abba the Great

School · 5.3 mi

Religious campus

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Sweetwater River Bridge

Bridge · 4.2 mi

Bridge in United States of America

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McGinty Mountain

Scenic view · 2.5 mi

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Steele Canyon Produce

Farm and orchard · 2.4 mi

12869 Campo Road, Spring Valley

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Callahan Peak

Scenic view · 2.9 mi

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Jamul Butte

Scenic view · 2.2 mi

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The Mesa

Scenic view · 3.6 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

Barrett Ranch House

Monument and historic site

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Parks, trails and playgrounds11

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Park · 3.8 mi

Located near Jamul in California

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Hiking and trails · 3.1 mi

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Steele Canyon Golf Club

Golf course · 2.2 mi

View-filled golf club with a Gary Player-designed 27-hole course & a spot for drinks & eats.

3199 Stonefield Drive, Jamul

Open in Google Maps · +1-619-441-6900

Steele Canyon Park

Park · 2.8 mi

2925 Steele Canyon Road, El Cajon

sunrise-sunset

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Steele Canyon Golf

Golf course · 2.3 mi

3199 Stonefield Drive, Jamul

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Cottonwood Golf Club

Golf course · 3.2 mi

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Cottonwood Park

Park · 3.5 mi

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Hilton Head Park

Park · 3.6 mi

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Steele Canyon County Park

Park · 3.6 mi

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Steele Canyon Driving Range

Golf course · 2.2 mi

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Woodhaven Park

Park · 3.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes8

Filippi's Pizza Grotto Jamul

Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 2.1 mi

13034 Campo Road, Jamul

Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

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Lokul Jamul Tap and Grill

Restaurant · American,burger,grill · 2.3 mi

12930 Campo Rd, Jamul

Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-619-303-5231

Bravo Cafe

Cafe · Sandwich, American · 2.3 mi

12887 Campo Road, Spring Valley

Open in Google Maps · +1-619-669-6727

Steele 94 Bar & Grill

Restaurant · 2.3 mi

12891 Campo Road, Spring Valley

Open in Google Maps · +1-619-669-1979

Chandelier Lounge Cuisine

Restaurant · Brunch · 0.4 mi

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Hacienda Jamul

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi

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Greek Sombrero

Bar and pub · 3.1 mi

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi

13881 Campo Road, Jamul

08:00-21:00

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Where to stay2

Churches and places of worship5

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Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries21

Map of Jamul

58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 2.3 in of rainFebruary: 2.6 in of rainMarch: 1.9 in of rainApril: 0.8 in of rainMay: 0.3 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 0.2 in of rainAugust: 0.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.1 in of rainOctober: 0.5 in of rainNovember: 1.0 in of rainDecember: 1.8 in of rainJanuary: 69°FFebruary: 69°FMarch: 71°FApril: 74°FMay: 76°FJune: 81°FJuly: 86°FAugust: 89°FSeptember: 87°FOctober: 81°FNovember: 75°FDecember: 68°FJanuary: 42°FFebruary: 44°FMarch: 48°FApril: 51°FMay: 56°FJune: 59°FJuly: 63°FAugust: 65°FSeptember: 62°FOctober: 56°FNovember: 47°FDecember: 42°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan69°F42°F2.3 in0.0 in
Feb69°F44°F2.6 in0.0 in
Mar71°F48°F1.9 in0.0 in
Apr74°F51°F0.8 in0.0 in
May76°F56°F0.3 in0.0 in
Jun81°F59°F0.1 in0.0 in
Jul86°F63°F0.2 in0.0 in
Aug89°F65°F0.0 in0.0 in
Sep87°F62°F0.1 in0.0 in
Oct81°F56°F0.5 in0.0 in
Nov75°F47°F1.0 in0.0 in
Dec68°F42°F1.8 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for El Cajon (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$152,748median household income
$1,047,300median home value
$3,501median monthly rent
46.1median age
32.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
95.6%of homes are owner-occupied
33.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1820%18 to 3417%35 to 6441%65 and over21%

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, 9 miles away.

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

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