Ramona

If you are seeking space from the busy cities of Southern California, Ramona is an excellent choice. The town is a perfect mix of rural living and modern conveniences. The town has a folksy feel and inviting community. Its possible to find long standing rural estates on acres of land, to modern new construction homes. Whether its new or old you’re bound to find a picturesque landscape of boulder-speckled mountains and rolling plains.

There is a unique flavor to Ramona that’s hard to resist. It’s the reason so many San Diego homebuyers fall in love with this quaint inland city, located about 30 miles from the ocean. For this same reason so many generations of original settlers and inhabitants remain active members of the community and retain the traditions of the previous generations.

There are several special places worth visiting in Ramona. One of the best places to visit is the Amos Verlaque House, the first building in the city circa 1883. It still stands today, and now houses the Guy B. Woodward Museum. Another great find is The Wildlife Research Center. This non-profit organization has been instrumental in preserving thousands of acres of grasslands in the town, including one that shelters one of the few remaining burrowing owl populations in San Diego County. The Ramona Grasslands are also a nesting place for bald eagles and a feeding ground for snow geese and ferruginous hawks in the winter. You may also stumble upon the Oasis Camel Dairy, open for private tours (and camel rides!), plus sales of camel milk-based products like soaps, lotions, bath bombs, and chocolate.