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Why visit Poway
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 250 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 30 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Poway 10, Angelika Film Center & Cafe, Poway Heritage Museum and Potato Chip Rock.
Weather in Poway
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Poway
Poway () is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". The city had a population of 48,841 as of the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Poway, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do30
Lake Hodges Bridge
Bridge · 5.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Woodson Mountain
Scenic view · 3.3 mi
USGS/GIS says Woodson Mountain. Trail signs say Mount Woodson
Poway Performing Arts Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
13248 Poway Road, Poway
18 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks11
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Black Mountain Open Space Park
Park · 5.5 mi
Open space park and nature area in San Diego, California, USA
Country Club of Rancho Bernardo;Rancho Bernardo Golf Course
Golf course · 3.9 mi
18 hole Par 72
12280 Greens East Road, San Diego
Kit Carson Park
Park · 6.8 mi
Park in Escondido, California, United States of America
Oaks North Golf Course
Golf course · 3.8 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 30 North, South & East Courses
12602 Oaks North Drive, San Diego
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes250
369 Ramen. Poke. Chinese.
Restaurant · Poke, Ramen, Chinese · 3.5 mi
12373 Poway Road, Poway
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
AVANT Restaurant
Restaurant · Californian · 4.0 mi
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego
Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00
Bongiorno's New York Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.4 mi
13332 Poway Road, Poway
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-20:30
Burma Place
Restaurant · Asian · 3.7 mi
16719 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego
Mo-Su 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00; Jan 01 off; Jul 04 off; Nov Th[4]...
Open in Google Maps · +1 626-663-1008;+1 858-432-4047;+1 858-487-2188
California Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.5 mi
11602 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Curry and More
Restaurant · Indian · 4.0 mi
11808 Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 3.7 mi
16411 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
238 more on the map.
History
The Kumeyaay people lived in the area for centuries before the Spanish colonization of the region. Artifacts such as arrowheads, spear points, metates, grinding stones, and pottery found along the bed of Poway Creek all indicate an early Kumeyaay presence. Various pictographs adorn many of Poway's boulders, and modern dating techniques suggest these paintings date to the 16th century and earlier.
From the History section of Poway, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
11002 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego
Churches and places of worship36
Chinese Bible Church of San Diego - Main Campus - Building 1
Church · Protestant · 2.8 mi
12335 World Trade Drive, San Diego
Chinese Bible Church of San Diego - Main Campus - Building 2
Church · Protestant · 2.7 mi
12345 World Trade Drive, San Diego
Christian Life Assembly
Church · Pentecostal · 0.7 mi
14047 Twin Peaks Road, Poway
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 5.0 mi
13541 Stoney Creek Road, San Diego
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
15546 Pomerado Road, Poway
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Healthcare16
Kaiser Permanente Rancho Bernardo Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.1 mi
17140 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego
UC San Diego Health Community Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.4 mi
16950 Via Tazon, San Diego
UC San Diego Health Express Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.4 mi
16950 Via Tazon, San Diego
Map of Poway
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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
MCAS Miramar Airfield (NKX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Santee 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Ramona 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Escondido 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Lakeside 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- San Diego 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Winter Gardens 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- El Cajon 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- San Marcos 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Bostonia 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Encinitas 15 mi west, about 24 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
- 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- TwinPeaksPoway1, Perdelsky at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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- Lake Poway June 2020, Alan Islas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wall&Reinoao 2018 LakePoway(C)1, Rebeccamarie22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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