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44-569: San Diego Country Estates , commonly referred to as The Estates , is a valley resort populace composed of several neighborhoods associated with the unincorporated community of Ramona, California . The Estates is a census-designated place in North County , a region of San Diego County . The Estates is just east of the North County city of Poway and southeast of Ramona; 38 miles (61 km) northeast of San Diego and 46 miles (74 km) from

88-515: A bid to reclaim 25 acres of the forest was made by Clarence H. Lobo . After California Mission Indians were offered $ 29.1 Million Dollars by the US Federal Government in 1964 "to settle tribal land claims" regarding 70 million acres of land, Lobo rejected this offer, since it valued an acre of native land at 47 cents and did not account for unratified treaties. Lobo responded by sending $ 12.50 to President Lyndon B. Johnson for 25 acres of

132-647: A coast. In the United Kingdom, many seaside towns have turned to other entertainment industries, and some of them have much nightlife. The cinemas and theatres often remain to become host to a number of pubs, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Most of their entertainment facilities cater for both local people and visitors and the beaches still remain popular during the summer months. In Europe and North America, ski resorts are towns and villages in ski areas, with support services for skiing such as hotels and chalets , equipment rental, ski schools and ski lifts to access

176-477: A convenient place to stay. There are more than 1500 timeshare resorts in the United States that are operated by major hospitality, timeshare-specific, or independent companies. They represent 198,000 residences and nearly 9 million owners, who pay an average $ 880 per year in maintenance fees. A reported 16% of the residences became vacation rentals . Towns that are resorts or in which tourism or vacationing

220-427: A resort destination such as a recreational area, a scenic or historic site, amusement park , a gaming facility, or other tourist attraction may compete with other businesses at a destination. Consequently, another quality of a destination resort is that it offers food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping within the facility so that guests have no need to leave the facility throughout their stay. Commonly,

264-572: A tenth do so. All-inclusive resorts are found in the Caribbean , particularly in Jamaica , Dominican Republic ; in Egypt , and elsewhere. Notable examples are Club Med , Sandals Resorts , and Beaches Resorts . An all-inclusive resort includes three meals daily, soft drinks , most alcoholic drinks , gratuities , and usually other services in the price. Many also offer sports and other activities included in

308-412: A town which people visit for holidays and day trips, typically containing hotels where holidaymakers stay. Examples of such towns include Blackpool and Brighton . A destination resort is a resort that itself contains the necessary guest attraction capabilities so it does not need to be near a destination (town, historic site, theme park, or other) to attract its patrons. A commercial establishment at

352-449: A variety of dining and entertainment options. An all-inclusive resort charges a fixed price that includes most or all items. At a minimum, most inclusive resorts include lodging, unlimited food, drink, sports activities, and entertainment for the fixed price. In recent years, the number of resorts in the United States offering "all-inclusive" amenities has decreased dramatically. In 1961, over half offered such plans, but in 2007, less than

396-651: Is a common reason given for closures in the southern portion of the forest. These closures are implemented to limit back road access, with the goal of circumnavigating US Border Patrol checkpoints. Bear Valley Road , coming up from Buckman Springs , Kitchen Creek Road and Thing Valley Road, are among routes that are routinely restricted. Elevated fire restrictions were announced in August 2020. [1] Popular activities include picnic areas, bird- and wildlife-watching, botanical tours, hiking, rock climbing , horseback riding , trail-running , mountain biking , camping or driving on

440-1068: Is a major part of the local activity are sometimes called resort towns . If by the sea, they are called seaside resorts . Inland resorts include ski resorts , mountain resorts and spa towns . Well-known resort towns include Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic , Bandipur in Nepal , Bali in Indonesia , Sochi in Russia , Mount Lebanon Tourism in Lebanon , Barizo in Spain , Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy, Druskininkai in Lithuania , Cartagena de Indias in Colombia , Cancún in Mexico , Newport, Rhode Island , and Key West, Florida , in

484-505: Is a short-term residential/lodging facility with the primary purpose of providing individual services for spa goers to develop healthy habits. Historically, many such spas were developed at the location of natural hot springs or sources of mineral waters. Typically over a seven-day stay, such facilities provide a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, healthy diet programs, and special interest programming. Golf resorts are resorts that cater specifically to

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528-554: Is approximately 60 miles from the Pacific Ocean, within the counties of San Diego , Riverside , and Orange . The landscape varies somewhat, with mostly chaparral canyons , arroyos and high desert , but dotted with meadows and oak and conifer forests . Near water sources, riparian environments and perennial aquatic plants attract native and migratory wildlife, such as at San Diego’s man-made Lake Cuyamaca . A generally warm and dry, inland-Mediterranean climate prevails over

572-684: Is in California's 50th congressional district , represented by Democrat Scott Peters . San Diego Country Estates is served by the Ramona Unified School District . These schools include: San Diego Country Estates is home to the San Vicente Country Club and Golf Course Resort. Located in the Valley of the Sun , the resort is one of the county's premier country resorts, 30 miles from

616-689: The Las Vegas Strip . In Singapore , integrated resort is a euphemism for a casino -based destination resort. A holiday village is a type of self-contained resort in Europe whose accommodation is generally in villas . A holiday camp , in the United Kingdom , refers to a resort whose accommodation is in chalets or static caravans . A resort hotel contains full-sized luxury facilities with full-service accommodations and amenities . These hotels may attract vacationing tourists and offer more than

660-733: The San Diego metropolitan area , the largest evacuation in California history. According to the United States Census Bureau , the Estates has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.6 km), all land. San Diego Country Estates is in the San Vicente Valley 33°0′9″N 116°47′56″W  /  33.00250°N 116.79889°W  / 33.00250; -116.79889 (33.002636, -116.799005). bordered on all sides by rolling hills with

704-586: The United States , Ischgl in Austria , St. Moritz in Switzerland and Blackpool in the United Kingdom . A resort island is an island or an archipelago that contains resorts, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, and its amenities. Maldives is considered to have the best island resorts, which have become famous among the top celebrities and sportspersons around the world. Seaside resorts are located on

748-540: The poverty line , including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over. In the California State Legislature , San Diego Country Estates is in the 38th Senate District , represented by Democrat Catherine Blakespear , and in the 71st Assembly District , represented by Republican Kate Sanchez . In the United States House of Representatives , San Diego Country Estates

792-564: The Cleveland National Forest (at 50 cents per acre), and set up a camp at the site (the Upper San Juan Campground). The Cleveland National Forest was the site of the 2003 Cedar Fire , which was the largest wildland fire in California history. It started in the forest when a hunter became lost and lit a fire to signal for help. The fire quickly spread to 62,000 acres. The Santiago Fire of 2007 burned 6,701 acres of

836-686: The Cleveland National Forest. There are 4 official wilderness areas in Cleveland National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System . One of them extends into land that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management . Cleveland National Forest is home to many wildlife species such as mountain lion , bobcat , mule deer , coyote , gray fox , ringtail cat , long-tailed weasel , opossum , black-tailed jackrabbits , desert cottontails , California ground squirrel , and many other small species. A wildlife corridor

880-512: The Dukes, settled the region. In 1970 Raymond A. Watt , a national award-winning builder, purchased 3,250 acres in the San Vicente Valley with the intent of building a new community that became San Diego Country Estates. San Diego Country Estates, on May 13, 1973, hosted former 55-year-old tennis player Bobby Riggs and then 30-year-old women's world number one player, Margaret Court . Court

924-511: The Estates and Ramona, catching vehicles evacuating west through North County, however, the wind changed the course of the fire. The Witch Creek fire was initially feared to be larger than the Cedar Fire but instead resulted in becoming the second largest fire in California history. Ultimately the Witch Creek burned 197,990 acres (801 km2) and forced the evacuation of an estimated 1,000,000 people in

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968-530: The Estates, the Witch Fire began October 21, 2007 and was part of a series of fires that ravaged Southern California. The Witch Creek fire caused the evacuation of the thousands of residents of the Estates area and evacuating cars were bottlenecked on the San Vicente Highway, a main artery leading to San Diego Country Estates from Ramona. It was feared that the fire would sweep west from the ridge separating

1012-523: The San Vicente Highway that begins from the terminus California State Highway 78 and the Old Julian Highway by way of California State Route 67 . The Estates receive air transport via the Ramona Airport , though San Diego International Airport is the more commonly used airport. Also nearby is the North County hub McClellan-Palomar Airport . Resort In British English , "resort" means

1056-494: The age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 8.4% of households were one person, and 3.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.27. In the Estates the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% 65 or older. The median age

1100-600: The city of San Diego . The Estates is also a 15-minute ride from the Barona Casino . In the valley there lies the San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center, Barona Oaks Motocross Park , and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities present in Cleveland National Forest and the surrounding state parks. The Estates are accessible via two major North County high ways and numerous smaller roads. The two main arteries are

1144-471: The exception of the prominent Mount Gower, in Cleveland National Forest . There are only three main entrances and exits into the Estates via the San Vicente Highway, Old Julian Highway, and Wildcat Canyon Highway leading to Barona , and eventually South Bay . To the west of San Diego Country Estates are Poway and Ramona, to the south is Lakeside, to the east is Cleveland National Forest and to

1188-901: The facilities are of higher quality than would be expected if one were to stay at a hotel or eat in a town's restaurants. Some examples are Atlantis in the Bahamas ; the Walt Disney World Resort , near Orlando, Florida ; Universal Studios Hollywood in San Fernando Valley , United States ; PortAventura World , near Tarragona on the Costa Daurada in Spain ; Costa do Sauípe, Northeastern Brazil ; Laguna Phuket, Thailand and Sun City , near Johannesburg , South Africa . Closely related to resorts are convention and large meeting sites. Generally, these resorts are located in cities where they offer special meeting halls, ample accommodations, and

1232-646: The forest, while subsequent fires that year burned thousands of more acres. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking in designated areas of the Cleveland National Forest, as well as other National Forests in Southern California , and may be obtained from local merchants, visitor centers, or online. Also updated on the Cleveland National Forest’s Official Site (under ‘Current Conditions’) are road, campground, picnic area, and trail closures. "Law Enforcement Activities"

1276-578: The forest, with the cooler months producing morning frost and snowfall (in the higher elevations). It is the southernmost U.S. National Forest of California. The area is administered by the U.S. Forest Service , a government agency within the United States Department of Agriculture , and is locally overseen by the Descanso , Palomar and Trabuco Ranger Districts. The Kumeyaay , Payómkawichum , Cahuilla , and Cupeño long inhabited various areas of

1320-455: The forest. They lived on various forms of food, including acorns and local wildlife. Many of the Cleveland National Forest's trails are built following the routes developed by these Indigenous peoples . Cleveland National Forest was created on July 1, 1908 with the consolidation of Trabuco Canyon National Reserve and San Jacinto National Reserve by President Theodore Roosevelt and named after former President Grover Cleveland . In 1964,

1364-524: The location, proclaiming it a constant and beautiful valley, and named it in honor of Saint Vincent . As the area became colonized by the Spanish and later fell under Mexican jurisdiction, the land of the San Vicente Valley became a part of the Mexican land-grant known as Rancho Cañada de San Vicente y Mesa del Padre Barona in 1846. Under the grant prominent persons such as William Augustus Barnett and families,

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1408-651: The many mountain roads. The Forest also includes Corral Canyon (not to be confused with the area of the same name in Malibu ) and Wildomar Off-Highway Vehicle Areas. In addition to campers, hikers and wildlife advocates, the Forest Rangers are also available to assist and accommodate the needs of local telecommunications and utilities companies, horseback riders, seasonal hunters, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, local farmers/ranchers, residents, neighbors and visitors alike. There are currently two operational fire lookout towers in

1452-608: The north is the Palomar Mountain Range . At the 2010 census San Diego Country Estates had a population of 10,109. The population density was 599.9 inhabitants per square mile (231.6/km). The racial makeup of San Diego Country Estates was 9,107 (90.1%) White, 91 (0.9%) African American, 90 (0.9%) Native American, 147 (1.5%) Asian, 34 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 276 (2.7%) from other races, and 364 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,126 persons (11.1%). The census reported that 10,096 people (99.9% of

1496-420: The occupied units 3,056 (88.8%) were owner-occupied and 385 (11.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 8,787 people (86.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,309 people (12.9%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 9,262 people, 2,992 households, and 2,650 families residing in the Estates. The population density

1540-608: The population) lived in households, 13 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized. There were 3,441 households, 1,380 (40.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,479 (72.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 253 (7.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 142 (4.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 145 (4.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 29 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 421 households (12.2%) were one person and 154 (4.5%) had someone living alone who

1584-714: The price as well. They are often located in warmer regions. The all-inclusive model originated in the Club Med resorts, which were founded by the Belgian Gérard Blitz . Some all-inclusive resorts are designed for specific groups. For example, some resorts cater for adults only, and even more-specialized properties accept couples only. Other all-inclusive resorts are geared toward families, with facilities like craft centers, game rooms, and water parks to keep children of all ages entertained. All-inclusive resorts are also very popular locations for destination weddings. A spa resort

1628-499: The regional center of Carlsbad . San Diego Country Estates had a population of 10,109 at the 2010 census, up from 9,262 at the 2000 census. Before the development of the Estates, the area was inhabited by the northern Ipai, a semi-nomadic people and a group of the Kumeyaay . These people are known by many names, some of which include the Digueno, Tipai-Ipai, or Kamia. The San Vicente Valley

1672-463: The slopes. Resorts for different purposes also exist. An example is Yulara , Northern Territory , which exists to serve Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) in Australia . Cleveland National Forest The Cleveland National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Southern California that encompasses 460,000 acres/720 sq mi (1,900 km ) of inland montane regions. It

1716-467: The sport of golf , and they include access to one or more golf courses and/or clubhouses. Golf resorts typically provide golf packages that provide visitors with all greens and cart fees, range balls, accommodations, and meals. In North America , a ski resort is generally a destination resort in a ski area. The term is less likely to refer to a town or village. A megaresort is a type of destination resort of an exceptionally-large size, such as those along

1760-486: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males. The median household income was in San Diego Country Estates was $ 77,547, and the median family income was $ 79,409. Males had a median income of $ 55,825 versus $ 34,472 for females. The per capita income for the Estates was $ 27,685. About 2.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below

1804-430: Was 545.9 inhabitants per square mile (210.8/km). There were 3,102 housing units at an average density of 182.8 per square mile (70.6/km). The racial makeup of the Estates was 92.92% White, 0.72% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.70%. Of the 2,992 households, 47.5% had children under

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1848-584: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.93. There were 2,874 families (83.5% of households); the average family size was 3.17. The age distribution was 2,559 people (25.3%) under the age of 18, 832 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 2,208 people (21.8%) aged 25 to 44, 3,376 people (33.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,134 people (11.2%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males. There were 3,686 housing units at an average density of 218.8 per square mile, of

1892-453: Was challenged to a tennis match by Riggs and the game was held at the San Vicente Country Club and Golf Course Resort. Riggs won the match 6-2, 6-1. The area is well known for its history with Southern California wildfires. Several fires including the Witch Fire and Cedar Fire have begun near the Estates. On October 23, 2003, the Cedar Fire began approximately 3 miles east of the Estates in Cleveland National Forest . Also beginning near

1936-453: Was home to the temporary settlements of these people who traveled the region between Escondido and Lake Henshaw. Grinding stones, commonly found in large boulders throughout the valley alongside creeks and used to create acorn meal for bread, are testament to their historic presence in the area. In the 1700s the valley in which San Diego Country Estates is located received its name when Father Mariner of Mission San Diego de Alcalá discovered

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