Rancho Peñasquitos is located in North County San Diego, south of Rancho Bernardo and west of I-15. The community claims an area of 10,000 acres which includes Black Mountain Regional Park, with just a little more than half of the land being used for housing.
Rancho Peñasquitos has many parks and open space to enjoy San Diego’s beautiful weather. Sports and recreational activities are high among the children and adults alike. Adult sport leagues, local skate park, little league for the kids, as well as a local YMCA.
Houses in Rancho Peñasquitos range from middle-class to upscale with a variety of condos and townhouses up to custom homes. The rolling landscape and mesas provide a sense of peace and provide privacy for the residents of each neighborhood.
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Rancho Peñasquitos is a master-planned community located in North County San Diego that plays host to more than 52,000 residents. It is located just south of Rancho Bernardo, west of Interstate 15, and north of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. The community lays claim to an area of approximately 10,000 acres including Black Mountain Regional Park, with just over half of the land being used for housing.
Reaching to over 1,500 feet above the surrounding area, the most distinctive landmark in the community is Black Mountain. The rolling landscape and mesas provide privacy and a sense of peace for the residents of each neighborhood.
Peñasquitos locals enjoy ample areas of parkland and open space, providing opportunities to bask in the beautiful San Diego weather. In addition to the residential development, the community includes several town centers for commerce.
History
In 1823, San Diego County’s first Mexican land grant was awarded to the Commandante of the San Diego Presidio Captain Francisco Maria Ruiz. Ruiz built a small adobe house on the land known as Rancho de Los Peñasquitos. A few years later, Rancho de Los Peñasquitos was the first place of respite for General Stephan Watts Kearny and his Army of the West after the Battle of San Pasqual. Over the decades, the land transferred ownership several times until Peñasquitos, Inc. purchased it in 1962 with plans to develop the canyon adjacent to the original adobe house.
The County of San Diego ultimately acquired the adobe house and surrounding land to preserve Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. The adobe house is the oldest known residence in San Diego. The community of Peñasquitos, however, was developed to the north of the Canyon Preserve and contunues to flourish in the rolling landscape of the area.
Type of Housing
Development of housing tracts began in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The decade following, larger stucco homes expanded the number of neighborhoods in Peñasquitos. Development continues spreading today, with a variety of housing options available.
Neighborhoods vary from middle-class to upscale with choices from condos and townhomes to custom homes. Home prices range from anywhere in the $300,000s to over $1 million.
Transportation
Rancho Peñasquitos is conveniently located right next to I-15 and Ted Williams Parkway, also known as State Route 56. Residents enjoy easy access to anywhere in the County, from Downtown San Diego to the beautiful coastline.
Bus routes and park-and-ride systems provide public transportation opportu- nities for those wanting to travel to other parts of San Diego without having to drive themselves.
Recreation
Athough located within San Diego city limits, Rancho Peñasquitos realizes the benefits of feeling far enough removed from the hustle-and-bustle of one of the nation’s largest cities. The community offers an abundance of sports and recreation programs for children and adults alike. The Rancho Peñasquitos Little League was said to have been the largest in the nation at one time. Kid’s can participate in sports leagues, skate at the local skate park, or participate in events at the local YMCA.
Several parks and recreation centers are spread throughout the community offering adult sports leagues and recreation, as well. The Rancho Peñasquitos Branch of the San Diego Public Library sponsors cultural events. There is something for everyone when it comes to recreation in Peñasquitos.
Parks
Black Mountain Regional Open Space Park
Canyonside Recreation Center & Community Park 12350 Black Mountain Road / (858)5 38-8131
Canyonside Recreation Center
Hilltop Recreation Center & Community Park 9711 Oviedo Way / (858) 538-8198
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
Community Features
Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library 1330 Salmon River Road / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8159 / www.sandiego.gov/public-library
Education
Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science / San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 521-2800 / www.powayusd.com
Elementary Schools
Adobe Bluffs 8707 Adobe Bluffs Drive / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8403
Canyon View 9225 Adolphia Street / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-0981
Deer Canyon 13455 Russet Leaf Lane / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-6064
Los Peñasquitos 14125 Cuca Street / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 672-3600
Park Village 7930 Park Village Road / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-5621
Rolling Hills 15255 Penasquitos Drive / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 672-3400
Sundance 8944 Twin Trails Drive / San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-2950
Sunset Hills 9291 Oviedo Street / San Diego CA 92129 (858) 484-1600
Middle Schools
Black Mountain 9353 Oviedo Street / San Diego, CA 92129 Phone: (858) 484-1300 / Fax: (858) 538-9440
Mesa Verde 8375 Entreken Way / San Diego, CA 92129 Phone: (858) 538-5478 / Fax: (858) 538-8636
High Schools
Mt. Carmel 9550 Carmel Mountain Road / San Diego, CA 92129 Phone: (858) 484-1180 / Fax: (858) 538-5496
Westview 13500 Camino Del Sur / San Diego, CA 92129 Phone: (858) 780-2000 / Fax: (858)780-2054