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Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe was once
developed to grow eucalyptus trees for railroad ties. This was
around 1906. Later, the wood was found to be unsuitable for the
railroad ties and the project was stopped. The trees continued
to grow and flourish. Many of the trees are still standing today
amongst citrus groves and hills.
Residents of
this area often refer to their community as "The Ranch." Rancho
Santa Fe is a rather exclusive area. It is one of the ten
wealthiest communities in the entire USA. Despite this wealth,
the area has a low profile and privacy is a prized feature. The
main street is Paseo Delicias. Here there are restaurants and
small shops. The center of attraction for the village is
architect Lillian Rice’s creation the "Inn at Rancho Santa Fe."
Horse trails abound in the hilly areas. Maintaining the low-key
atmosphere here is helped by no sidewalks, street lights or
street addresses throughout Rancho Santa Fe.
In 1989,
Rancho Santa Fe was designated as a State Historical Landmark by
the state government. The Rancho Santa Fe Covenant was one of
the first planned communities in the state of California. Large
home sites are the norm in Rancho Santa Fe with most ranging
from two to four acres each.
Rancho Santa Fe is a close-knit, family-oriented community with
much to do. The Garden Club is active with flower shows
throughout the year. The Rancho Santa Fe Golf and Tennis Club is
only open to covenant residents. The Schools here are considered
to be very highly rated. Shopping abounds both in Rancho Santa
Fe and in surrounding areas. Within 30 minutes, you can reach
most attractions, such as Downtown San Diego with Symphony Hall,
Convention Center and Horton Plaza. Local shops may be found in
Rancho Santa Fe Village, Fairbanks Plaze, Del Rayo Plaza, Del
Mar and La Jolla. Activities available in the area include golf,
tennis, horseback riding, sailing, entertaining or just lolling
in the wonderful California sunshine.
Source: www.pe.net
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