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Check Out North San Diego County's INLAND TOWNS AND CITIES A great place to get the most enjoyment from your Active Retirement Years!

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AN OVERVIEW OF OUR INLAND TOWNS AND CITIES North San Diego County's Inland Towns and Cities- Fallbrook, Valley Center, Bonsall, Escondido and Rancho Bernardo are located 10 to 30 miles east of the Pacific Coast. They have a wonderful sunny climate with warm summers, mild winters and approximately 9 of 10 days of sunshine throughout the year. Their average January daytime high temperatures are in the 60’s (°F) and nights are in the low 40's. August highs are generally in the high 80's except for Valley Center and parts of Escondido where they frequently creep into the high 90’s and above. Summer rainfall is sparse, helping to keep the afternoon relative humidity low (in the 35-55% range) and making even hot days feel fairly comfortable. Their terrains vary- Some areas are hilly, providing many homes with beautiful views and providing irrigation water drainage for the huge number of avocado groves. Other areas are flat, or with low, rolling hills that make them ideal for small family gardens, orchards and equestrian activities. These Towns and Cities are comfortable and enjoyable places for active retirees to live- Their Senior Centers, City Sponsored Activities and many Golf Courses offer a broad selection of local activities for retired folks and their convenient locations allow participation in hundreds of additional Things to Do in neighboring areas and in nearby San Diego. In addition to all of this, they have many fine, moderately-priced restaurants, a wide variety of shopping opportunities, a choice of excellent Medical Facilities and the Crime Rates in many of their communities are well below US averages.

FALLBROOK Pala Mesa, Rancho Monserate Country Club, Rainbow and De Luz A Beautiful "Friendly Village" With Tree-lined Streets, Small Farms, Equestrian Estates and Avocado & Citrus Groves

Description- ∙ Lying 18 to 24 miles from the coast, Fallbrook has a mild and in some areas, ocean-influenced climate. Please see a MAP of its location (Please scroll down and Zoom + or - if necessary). ∙ Fallbrook is a small city, noted for its traditional village, tree lined-streets, excellent public parks, picturesque small farms and equestrian estates. Its surroundings are beautiful too with many nurseries, small farms and over 1000 avocado groves. Fallbrook is aptly named "The Avocado Capital of the World" and is the home of the huge annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival. ∙ It offers a comfortable, convenient and enriched retirement lifestyle with a variety of local shops, nearby large and small shopping centers, good local restaurants, a live theater, an Art and Cultural Center, a fine Community and Senior Center and the local Fallbrook Community Hospital. All of this plus Crime Rates that are well below the national averages. ∙ Fallbrook also has two public golf courses-  The Pala Mesa Resort and the Fallbrook Golf Club. ∙ The De Luz area, located north of Fallbrook Village, has beautiful hilly terrain mostly covered by avocado groves. The Rainbow area, located east of Fallbrook is a mostly undeveloped rural community. Homes for Active Retirees- ∙ Fallbrook offers active retirees a choice of life in the "Friendly Village" or in the countryside just outside of the village. ∙ Its Senior Communities include two Age 55+ Mobile Home Parks, the rural Rancho Monserate Country Club (manufactured home) golf community, and the fine East Ridge Estates Senior Community. In addition, Fallbrook offers a huge selection of retirement-suited homes in All-age Communities. Fallbrook Facts-1 POPULATION (2008): 50,965 % AGE 55+: 20% (Estimate) AREA:17.5 Sq. Miles. POP. DENSITY (Persons/Sq. Mi.): 2912 PROPERTY CRIME RATE (% of US Avg. in '07): 61% VIOLENT CRIME RATE (% of US Avg. in '07): 79% To Learn More About Fallbrook (Click-On The Links Below)- About Fallbrook (An Insider's Guide to "The Friendly Village") Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce WebSite Fallbrook Bonsall Village News NOTE: Please Click-on Back: To Return to this Page To Learn Even More, Check Out- Interested in Exploring Fallbrook For Your Personal Retirement Destination? Please by Email or Phone (760)473-4647 and tell us the type of home that interests you. Patty Anderson will team-up with you in person, by telephone and by Email to create a list of homes in the Fallbrook area that best fit your personal requirements. She will then Email information on them to you and show them to you when you are available. All non-real-estate questions about Retirement Living in North San Diego County will be referred to Ralph Anderson.

VALLEY CENTER A Small Country Town, Located In A Peaceful Valley Has Gambling Casino Entertainment At Your Doorstep

Description- ∙ Lying 20 to 25 miles inland from the coast, Valley Center is best described as "small farm and horse country." Please see a MAP (scroll down and zoom + or - if necessary) of Valley Center's location. ∙ It has a small village with local businesses that supply most of life's daily needs and is approximately 25 minutes from major shopping centers and medical facilities. ∙ It has both hilly and flat terrain with many small family farms and some avocado and citrus groves. ∙ It is the home of Bates Nut Farm, the Lavender Fields, the 3 day Memorial weekend "Valley Center Western Days" celebration and the Valley Center Rodeo. ∙ Four near-by Indian Gambling Casinos offer casino-style gambling as well as top-notch entertainment and excellent restaurants. Homes for Active Retirees- ∙ Valley Center's Senior Communities consist of two age 55+ Mobile/Manufactured Home Parks. One is the beautiful, rural Skyline Ranch that provides a free 9-hole golf course for its residents. Other homes that may be suitable for retirees may be found are on small farms and in all-age neighborhoods. One excellent all-age community is the elegant Woods Valley gated, golf community. Valley Center Facts- 1 POPULATION (2007)  : 7,709 % AGE 65+: 11.4% AREA: 29.3 sq. miles POP. DENSITY (Persons/Sq. Mi.): 263 PROPERTY CRIME RATE (% of US Avg. in '07): 62.1% VIOLENT CRIME RATE (% of US Avg. in '07): 112% Valley Center Related Links- Click-on Back: To Return to Previous Page Valley Center Chamber of Commerce Valley Center Roadrunner Valley Center History Museum Indian Gambling Casinos: Pala Casino Valley View Casino Harrah's Rincon- San Diego Casino Pauma Miscellaneous Links: Skyline Ranch Country Club (Senior Mobile Home Golf Community) The Lavender Fields To Learn Even More, Check Out- Interested in Exploring Valley Center For Your Personal Retirement Destination? Please by Email or Phone (760)473-4647 and tell us the type of home that interests you. Patty Anderson will team-up with you in person, by telephone and by Email to create a list of homes in the Valley Center area that best fit your personal requirements. She will then Email information on them to you and show them to you when you are available. All non-real-estate questions about Retirement Living in North San Diego County will be referred to Ralph Anderson.

BONSALL An Un-crowded, Rural Retirement Lifestyle With The Conveniences Of Nearby Major Shopping and Medical Centers

Description- ∙ Lying 14-17 miles inland from the coast, Bonsall has a mild, somewhat ocean-influenced climate and a hilly terrain that provides many homes with great views. Please see a MAP of Bonsall's location (please scroll down and zoom + or - if necessary). ∙ Bonsall is in peaceful, country environment that allows its residents to enjoy the splendor of its natural countryside. The town itself consists of two small shopping centers, several small residential neighborhoods and many beautiful ranches and farms. ∙ The town's businesses include an UltraStar Cinema movie theater, a Daniels Food Market and a variety of other small businesses. Major shopping centers and medical facilities however can also be found less than 20 minutes away. ∙ Bonsall is also a great place for horse lovers with many nearby Horse Boarding and Training Farms, the San Luis Rey Downs Horse Training Center and the huge (over 2000 acre) Vessels Stallion Farm. Vessels provides lodging for more than 400 thoroughbred and quarter horses and has a reputation of being "one of the finest nurseries in California for raising race horse foals". ∙ The nearby Tri-City and Palomar Pomerado Health Medical Centers offer a choice of excellent medical care. Homes for Active Retirees- ∙ Although Bonsall has no Senior Communities, it does have a wide variety of homes that may be of interest to retirees. They are located on small farms, groves and equestrian estates and in condominiums and detached single-family home neighborhoods. Many of Bonsall's homes have spectacular views of hills and valleys and some have views of the beautiful San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course or of the San Luis Rey Downs Horse Training Center. Bonsall Facts- 1 POPULATION (2007):  3,580 % AGE 65+: 16.5% AREA: 13.5 Sq. Miles POP. DENSITY (Persons/Sq. Mi.): 265 CRIME RATE (% of US Avg.): No Data Bonsall Related Links- Click-on Back: To Return to Previous Page Bonsall Chamber of Commerce WebSite Fallbrook Bonsall Village News San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course To Learn Even More, Check Out- Interested in Exploring Bonsall For Your Personal Retirement Destination? Please by Email or Phone (760)473-4647 and tell us the type of home that interests you. Patty Anderson will team-up with you in person, by telephone and by Email to create a list of homes in the Bonsall area that best fit your personal requirements. She will then Email information on them to you and show them to you when you are available. All non-real-estate questions about Retirement Living in North San Diego County will be referred to Ralph Anderson.

ESCONDIDO Hidden Meadows Golf Village & Welk Resort, San Diego -Large City Amenities and Conveniences With a Choice of Small-City or Rural Ambience-

Description- ∙ Lying 10.5 to 20 miles inland from the coast, this 121-year-old city serves both as an agricultural base and as an economic hub for the area. Please see a MAP of Escondido's location (scroll down and zoom + or - if necessary). The incorporated city of Escondido also includes the senior-friendly golf course community of Hidden Meadows and the San Diego Welk Golf Resort with its adjacent Age 55+ Champaign Village mobile home park. ∙ This city, where the sun shines 9 out of 10 days, was voted as one of the top 6 Best Places to Retire in Money Magazine's 2007 contest. ∙ There are a plethora of things to keep you and your guests busy in Escondido. In addition to its mild year-round climate, it has excellent shopping, a large selection of moderately priced restaurants, 7 golf courses, 2 lakes, 3 live performance theaters (including an excellent Performing Arts Center), a Children's Museum, the wonderful San Diego Wild Animal Park, the San Pasqual Battlefield Museum, Heritage Walk at Grape Day Park, the Iceoplex Ice Skating Complex, the Escondido Sports Center, local and nearby Wineries and a charming downtown section. Escondido also has some of the best antiquing in the area. For more information on things to do in and around Escondido, please check out the San Diego North Website and our Things to Do Webpages. ∙ Escondido has an excellent Senior Center that offers many planned activities, classes and events and in addition, the city of Escondido sponsors many yearly events. These include- "Crusin' the Grand" where streets are covered with pre-70's cars on summer Friday evenings, 2 huge ( more than 700 booth) Street Faires and a Certified Farmer's Market each Tuesday. ∙ The local Palomar Pomerado Health Medical Center offers excellent medical care and Palomar Community College offers classes at a local campus. Homes for Active Retirees- ∙ Escondido offers a large selection of comfortable, retirement-suited homes in a variety of communities including Mobile and Manufactured home parks, Condominiums, Single-family attached and detached home communities, small and large Gentlemen's Farms and elegant Luxury Estates. Escondido's local Senior Communities include fifteen, Age 55+ Mobile and Manufactured home parks. One of these is upscale Champaign Village, a guard-gated mobile home park that borders the Welk Resort. In addition, the excellent Oaks North (Free Golf) and Seven Oaks Senior Communities are located just a few miles south in Rancho Bernardo. Also of interest to many retirees are the mostly-senior Hidden Meadows and Sonata golf communities. In addition to these, Escondido offers a huge selection of homes in All Age Communities. Escondido Facts- 1 POPULATION (2008): 136,5081 % AGE 65+: 11% AREA: 36 Sq. Miles POP. DENSITY (Persons/Sq. Mi.):  3,792 PROPERTY CRIME RATE (% of US Avg. in '07): 194 VIOLENT CRIME RATE(% of US Avg. in '07): 99% Additional Escondido Related Links- Click-on Back: To Return to Previous Page Escondido City WebSite Escondido Experience Explore Escondido @ San Diego North Welk Resort Website Champagne Village (Mobile Home Park adjacent to Welk Resorts) Escondido Performing Arts Center Children's Museum San Pasqual Battlefield State Historical Park Wild Animal Park Iceoplex Ice Skating Complex Please Visit our Links Page- For Links to Escondido's Lakes, Golf, etc. To Learn Even More, Check Out- Interested in Exploring Escondido For Your Personal Retirement Destination? Please by Email or Phone (760)473-4647 and tell us the type of home that interests you. Patty Anderson will team-up with you in person, by telephone and by Email to create a list of homes in the Escondido area that best fit your personal requirements. She will then Email information on them to you and show them to you when you are available. All non-real-estate questions about Retirement Living in North San Diego County will be referred to Ralph Anderson.

RANCHO BERNARDO An Elegant, Retiree-Friendly Community in San Diego- "America's Finest City" This Master-Planned Community, Located Just Inside San Diego's City Limits Has The Amenities, Attractions and Distinctive Ambiance of A Near-Perfect Retirement Destination

Description- ∙ Resting in the rolling foothills on the western end of San Diego County's pristine San Pasqual Valley, Rancho Bernardo lies approximately 10.5 to 15 miles inland from the coast giving it a mild and somewhat ocean-influenced climate. Its average summer highs are in the high 80’s (°F), average winter lows in the low 40's and the average annual rainfall is approximately 12 inches. ∙ Its location is 25 miles north of downtown San Diego and a few miles south of Escondido. It borders Lake Hodges to the north, Rancho Santa Fe to the west and Poway to the east. Please see a MAP of Rancho Bernardo's location (Scroll down and zoom + or - if necessary). ∙ This city, where the sun shines approximately 9 out of 10 days, is a very comfortable, convenient, fun and safe place to live. In addition to its mild, sunny climate, it has loads of convenient shopping, a large selection of good Restaurants, an abundance of Things to Do, high quality Medical Facilities, excellent Senior Services and one of the lowest Crime Rates in Southern California. Homes for Active Retirees- ∙ Of its nearly 18,000 homes, approximately 4,000 are located in Rancho Bernardo's two excellent Senior Communities: Oaks North and Seven Oaks. Rancho Bernardo Facts- 1 POPULATION (Est.): 40,000 % AGE 60+: 32% AREA:11.9 Sq. Miles POP. DENSITY (Persons/Sq. Mi.):  3,361 PROPERTY CRIME RATE (% of US Avg. in '08): 23% VIOLENT CRIME RATE(% of US Avg. in '08):  21.3% Additional Rancho Bernardo Related Links- Rancho Bernardo Community Rancho Bernardo Area Map Rancho Bernardo Community Park Joslyn Senior Center North Oaks Senior Community's Webpage Seven Oaks Senior Community's Webpage Palomar Pomerado Hospital Rancho Bernardo Historical Society Bernardo Winery Rancho Bernardo Inn Click-on Back: To Return to Previous Page Want To Learn More, Check Out-       Please by Email or Phone (760) 473-4647 If you are interested in purchasing a home, Patty Anderson will team-up with you in person, by telephone and by Email to create a list of homes in the Rancho Bernardo area that best fit your personal requirements and then show them to you when you are available. Patty is a licensed real estate agent with SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) credentials who is with Prudential California Realty of Encinitas, CA. She has extensive Real Estate sales experience of all types of homes throughout the North San Diego County area. She can help you locate the community and home that best satisfies your personal needs and desires. All non-real estate questions about Retirement Living in North San Diego County will be referred to Ralph Anderson. Learn More-  About Our Coastal and Near Coast Cities and Towns! Learn More-   Too!

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