North County Inland
While suburban in part, communities in the San Diego North County Inland region tend to have more of a rural country atmosphere than the rest of San Diego. Warmer weather, large lot sizes, and fresh local produce are common in this area.
Mira Mesa to the south has the most in common with urban San Diego, but Miramar Lake offers a natural oasis. Except for Black Mountain Park, Rancho Peñasquitos is mostly residential with newer, spacious homes. Poway further east boasts several golf courses and 3-4 bedroom houses. Prosperous Rancho Bernardo is home to Lake Hodges, where residents can swim, fish and picnic. Escondido to the north is best known for the nearby San Diego Zoo Safari Park. San Marcos is home to both Cal-State University San Marcos and Palomar Community College. Just to the west, Vista has long been known as “Climatic Wonderland” for its year round beautiful weather.
Other smaller communities, like Bonsall and Valley Center, are more rustic and farm-oriented, and often have horse-friendly property.
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