Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe is a community of 2,260 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Rancho Santa Fe
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bumann Ranch, Olivenhain Town Meeting Hall, San Dieguito River Park and La Valle Coastal Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Rancho Santa Fe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States, within the San Diego metropolitan area. The population was 3,156 at the 2020 census. The CDP is primarily residential with a few shopping blocks, a middle and elementary school, and several restaurants.
From the Wikipedia article Rancho Santa Fe, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Bumann Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic ranch in California
Olivenhain Town Meeting Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Community meeting house in Olivenhain, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
San Dieguito River Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in San Diego County, California
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
Golf course · 2.2 mi
18550 Seven Bridges Road, Rancho Santa Fe
Restaurants and cafes5
Goli
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.5 mi
18021 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe
Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su-Th 11:30-21:30
Churches and places of worship3
Nativity Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe
Shopping2
Fairbanks Ranch Deli and Pizza
Shop · 2.1 mi
12636 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare1
Map of Rancho Santa Fe
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 46°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 49°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 51°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 55°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 50°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 44°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rancho Bernardo (7 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
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fairbanks Ranch 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Encinitas 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Solana Beach 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Del Mar 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Harmony Grove 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- San Marcos 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Carlsbad 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Escondido 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Poway 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Vista 12 mi north, about 19 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 Santa Fe street view 2013, Tuxyso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olivenhain Meeting House, Djarvis73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BUMANN RANCH ENCINITAS SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coast to Crest Trail, Carmelvalleyman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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