Ramona Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Ramona Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Located 36 miles northeast of San Diego, the rural community of Ramona is known as the Valley of the Sun. At an elevation just over 1,400 feet in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains, the valley features clean air and moderate weather. The community is horse friendly with riding trails around the town that meander into the surrounding hills and mountains. Ramona has a community park and two county parks. There are two championship golf courses. Ramona's population of approximately 40,000 enjoys the community's small town charm, laid back lifestyle, low crime rate and excellent schools. If you move to Ramona, you may well find yourself attending your first high school football game since high school! It is also home to the 4,000 home San Diego Country Estates master-planned community. SDCE includes San Vicente Country Club (open to the public), as well as two equestrian centers, parks, and two swimming pools. Ramona students are served by five elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools and four private schools. Palomar Community College and California State University at San Marcos are close by for those seeking higher education. Ramona's Main Street provides a nice mix of retail and business establishments. Because Ramona is one of the oldest communities in San Diego County, it has earned the reputation for outstanding antique hunting. The close-knit community hosts numerous events during the year including a well-attended rodeo, craft fairs and holiday events.