Jamul — As San Diego’s East County expands, Jamul has been expanding along with it. While still a relatively remote area, it has absorbed some of the influx of residents, and local commerce has grown along with the community. Casinos entering East County have brought more jobs as business springs up alongside them, and that means shorter commute times and better employment for Jamul’s 6,000 residents.

Many of Jamul’s homes are custom built houses that have added amenities like picture windows, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and wraparound porches designed for their owners to take in the scenic area around them. While some of the area’s houses date back to the 1950s or even earlier, many of the homes have been remodeled or even rebuilt to make them more accommodating to the modern resident.

Jamul has caught on as a hot spot for the bed and breakfast set, which means that more people are buying property to rent out to bed and breakfast managers or to run themselves, as a new career. Visitors love coming to Jamul because it’s just 15 miles away from San Diego, where many of them make their homes, but it feels even further.

The Jamul-Dulzura Union School District ranks high in state testing—sometimes up the the 90th percentile. Many of Jamul’s adults opt to continue their education at nearby Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego. The college also brings free cultural and academic activities to the area.

The average sales price of a Jamul home in February 2006 was $467,985, although property can be found for as little as $250,000 or for as much as almost $2 million. The area has no condominiums. There is also some open property still available in Jamul for owners to build new custom homes. Jamul real estate is a solid investment.




La Mesa — Incorporated in 1912, La Mesa has evolved from a sleepy farming community into today’s dynamic metropolitan area while retaining its spectacular natural beauty.

La Mesa Points of Interest

La Mesa has 14 parks, a municipal pool, and a golf course. Recreational spots nearby include Lake Murray, a very popular venue for hiking, bicycling, jogging, roller blading, boating, fishing, and picnicking; and Mission Trails Regional Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country encompassing over 5,000 acres of both natural and developed recreational space. Visitors and residents of La Mesa can enjoy a blast from the past every Thursday from June through August at the city’s Thursday Night Car Show. The summer event, which draws spectators numbering in the thousands, features live music, shopping, dining, and a weekly classic car contest. A Friday afternoon tradition in La Mesa is the weekly La Mesa Village Farmers Market, where shoppers can select from fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, organically grown produce, breads, preserves, and many other specialties.



San Diego County — San Diego is a perfect place to live, retire, do business or visit as a tourist. Its year-round mild climate combined with its historic attractions, Balboa Park, museums, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, its beaches, Sea World and its proximity to Tijuana create an almost irresistible combination. The most southern city in California, San Diego is bordered on the west by the blue Pacific Ocean which brings a warm, dry climate with glorious sunrises over the mountains to the east and incredible sunsets over the Pacific to the west.

A legacy of Spanish place names, graceful architecture, and a relaxed lifestyle reflect San Diego’s pride in its past. The interior, or back country, holds a wealth of surprises, ranging from the impressive Wild Animal Park to the old-fashioned mining village of Julian. The City of San Diego, home to the Chargers and the Padres, is the 6th most populous city in the United States. San Diego County has an economy bigger than some countries.





San Diego's East County — East County San Diego is a picturesque area with scenery ranging from rolling hills, deserts and mountainous regions to bustling modern cities. Housing opportunities range from single family homes, small ranches, and horse property to multi-story condominiums and townhomes. One of the area’s featured attractions is Mt. Helix, with a dazzling view of the entire San Diego county. Julian, an historic gold rush town, will take you back to the turn of the century. At Mt. Palomar, you’ll see the Hale telescope, the world’s second-largest telescope.
Whether you’re looking for small town charm or big city convenience, you’ll find it all here in East County San Diego.


Julian — Julian is an historic gold mining town located approximately an hour or east of San Diego. It is the premier mountain retreat in the county and is unique in that it has four seasons. Spring brings the blossoming of many flowers including daffodils, summer is perfect for hiking and star gazing, fall is famous for apples and fall colors, and winter brings snowfalls and bright, crisp, days.


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