Ramona, California

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One of the last places with open spaces and vacant land, Ramona is the fastest growing unincorporated town in San Diego County, while still maintaining a small town atmosphere.

Nestled in the middle of the Santa Maria Valley, Ramona was founded by the Spaniards who called it Nuevo, meaning "New." The name was changed to Ramona in 1884, after the title of a best-selling book at the time.

Lying inland, Ramona enjoys a more seasonal climate than most of San Diego County. Warmer in the summer (Avg. 90 High, 63 Low.) and cooler in the Winter (Avg. 67 High, 35 Low). Another Ramona advantage is waking up to a blue sky in the mornings; because its far enough from the ocean to escape coastal cloudiness in the mornings and evenings, thus giving Ramona its nickname "Valley Of The Sun".

Parks, Recreation, & Sports
There are four parks in the area that offer things ranging from boys and girls clubs, and sports leagues for children of all ages; softball leagues for men and women with four lighted softball diamonds; junior fairgrounds, an outdoor community center, sanctioned rodeo, the Ramona Fair, horse shows at Fred Grand Arena, 4-H clubs, many horse trails, a Western Equestrian Center, a Thoroughbred and English Equestrian Center, and stables. There are summer recreation programs which include dancing, archery, arts and crafts, and swimming. There is one movie theatre, two golf courses, and seven fishing lakes within a half-hour drive.

Schools
There are five elementary schools, a National Blue Ribbon Middle School, one high school, four private schools, and various pre-schools and day-care centers. Colleges and Universities are within 40 miles.

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