Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego is a community of 21,272 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Rancho San Diego
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 112 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego, Seminary of Mar Abba the Great, Hubert H. Bancroft Ranch House and Heritage of the Americas Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Rancho San Diego
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rancho San Diego
Rancho San Diego is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The population was 21,858 at the 2020 census, up from 21,208 at the 2010 census. The area was developed as subdivisions beginning in the 1970s.
From the Wikipedia article Rancho San Diego, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Sweetwater River Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Steele Canyon Produce
Farm and orchard · 2.5 mi
12869 Campo Road, Spring Valley
Museums and landmarks5
Hubert H. Bancroft Ranch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Building in San Diego County, United States of America
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
Su-Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Steele Canyon Golf Club
Golf course · 2.0 mi
View-filled golf club with a Gary Player-designed 27-hole course & a spot for drinks & eats.
3199 Stonefield Drive, Jamul
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes112
Broken Yolk Café
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.0 mi
2963 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Mo-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
2963 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Jamul
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 2.4 mi
13034 Campo Road, Jamul
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Hy Shinu
Restaurant · Ramen, Sushi, Poke · 2.1 mi
2959 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Lokul Jamul Tap and Grill
Restaurant · American,burger,grill · 2.4 mi
12930 Campo Rd, Jamul
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
The Burrito City
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
1255 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon
Su-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
100 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship19
Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Christian Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
1454 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
405 Ballard Street, El Cajon
Foothills United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.5 mi
4031 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.5 mi
10842 Fury Lane, La Mesa
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.5 mi
1430 Melody Lane, El Cajon
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries64
San Diego County Library – Rancho San Diego Branch
Library · 1.1 mi
11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon
Healthcare5
Kaiser Permanente Rancho San Diego Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
3875 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa
Map of Rancho San Diego
250 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 (3 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, 5 miles away.
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Granite Hills 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- El Cajon 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Spring Valley 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Bostonia 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Jamul 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Crest 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Winter Gardens 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- La Mesa 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- La Presa 6 mi southwest, about 10 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rancho San Diego Library - February 2026 - 1, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0
- Rancho San Diego Library - February 2026 - 2, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0
- CA 54 Rancho San Diego, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bancroft Ranch House, Flickr user Allan Ferguson, CC BY 2.0
- Saint Peter Chaldean Catholic Church, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0
- Mount Miguel from the north, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0
- San Miguel Fire District Station 22, RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0
- Deconica montana 251111321, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Deconica montana 251111307, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Diastictis fracturalis 284699577, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Hyalophora euryalus 352710000, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Hyalophora euryalus 352710001, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Hyalophora euryalus 352709999, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Helops confluens 248165703, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Helops confluens 248165708, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Didelphis virginiana 248170995, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Didelphis virginiana 248170984, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Cypress Gall Midge imported from iNaturalist photo 134097523 on 9 March 2024, (c) Madeleine Claire, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
- Steele Canyon Golf Club Ranch Course 3rd hole, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sticky monkey flower (33206143883), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, Public domain
- CA 54 business, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnny Jump Ups (34018675775), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, Public domain
- Francis Parker School (San Diego) Bus, Issac I Navarro, CC0
- SR 54 and SR 94, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steele Canyon Golf Club plaque, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steele Canyon Golf Club Canyon Course 7th hole, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steele Canyon Golf Club Canyon Course 8th hole, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steele Canyon Golf Club, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Let's Go Swimming - Flickr - peasap, peasap, CC BY 2.0
- Who Is That Cute Cat?, peasap, CC BY 2.0
- Steele Canyon Golf Club Canyon Course 2nd hole, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honey, Wash The Car Please. - Flickr - peasap, peasap, CC BY 2.0
- Sycuan Golf Resort Willow Glen Course 2nd hole, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sycuan Golf Resort Willow Glen Course 4th hole, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Full Moon Reflections (1285407742), peasap from San Diego, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Country Comfort Restaurant - panoramio, Mountain Mike Johans…, CC BY 3.0
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