Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe Stories
Why We LOVE Living in The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
After looking at a number of country club communities in North County, I decided to purchase a home in the Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe. I was fortunate enough to become a member of the golf club. It is really difficult to describe what I like to call “The Bridges Experience” until you actually live here and are a member of the club, but I’m going to try… Read More>>
More to Love in The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
Living in The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe is spectacular. A picture is worth a thousand words, so check-out our video of The Bridges here. There really is not a community close by that stacks up against it. We wrote an article last month about why we love The Bridges, (check it out here) but after I read through it a few times, I started thinking about all of the extra things that The Bridges has to offer. If you’re looking for a fabulously friendly area in the Rancho Santa Fe school district or community, consider The Bridges for a splendid living experience… Read More>>
Halloween Pumpkin Carving at The Bridges
Carving pumpkins is the most popular Halloween activity in the nation. Here in The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, carving pumpkins goes above and beyond the norm. Last night, our family headed down to the tennis center for the Halloween festivities. Since we had already picked-out our pumpkins last week at the little pumpkin patch in Encinitas, we were all set. The Bridges staff had a small pumpkin patch set up last night for those families who hadn’t picked theirs out already. We took our pumpkins over to the “gutting station” where we… Read More>>
The Bridges Nine and Wine Golf Tournament
One of my favorite things about living in The Bridges is having easy access to a world class golf course. Ever since I moved here and started golfing a year ago, I have wanted to play in a tournament. This is the only course I have ever played on, so when The Bridges sent a “Nine and Wine” tournament sign-up flyer in the mail, I knew… Read More>>
My name is Kyen and I am seven years old. I am starting second grade at R. Roger Rowe Elementary School tomorrow and I am so excited! I really like sports and I am very athletic at this point. I am not sure how I got so athletic but I really like it. I think its because I went to so many different Rancho Santa Fe Summer Camps this year. The six camps I went to were archery, Cub Scouts, surf, tennis, golf and sports camp… Read More>>
Roundabouts Still Up for Debate in Rancho Santa Fe
I think that everyone who lives and drives through Rancho Santa Fe, also known by locals as “The Ranch,” can agree that there are traffic problems, especially during commuting hours. No matter the time of day, some folks drive as if they own the entire road, even driving right through stop sign intersections. Some stop in the middle of the road and get out of their car to talk with friends, or even run an errand. After-school pick-up is more of a traffic “war-zone” some days than a friendly driveway. There are more than a few… Read More>>
Rancho Valencia – Pony Room and Veladora
My fiancé and I had a date night last week at Rancho Valencia, a luxury resort and spa. It is an enchanting place, hidden in Rancho Santa Fe, only about a 15 minute drive from our home! For a lot of people in San Diego, it may be a bit of a drive, but going to Rancho Valencia for dinner or drinks is totally worth it! (The bathroom sinks are even beautifully artistic!) Patrick has eaten many times at their different casual and formal restaurants, but tonight we were heading to Veladora, the formal restaurant. I have been… Read More>>
Horseback Riding at Rancho El Camino
Ever since I was a little girl I have loved riding horses. From the carousel at the mall to pony rides at the fair and anything in between, I found every way I could to be around horses as much as possible. I took some time off of riding to focus on high school and college but ever since my son started elementary school, I decided that I desperately needed to ride again. I looked at many stables in San Diego, and finally found Rancho El Camino… Read More>>
Golfing in the Play for Pink Tournament
The Play for Pink golf tournament yesterday was a really exciting event with over one hundred players in attendance here in The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe! It included nine holes of golf in a scramble format, and although my team did not win, we had a lot of fun, and we helped to raise over $88,000!… Read More>>
The Great Ice Cream Volunteering Adventure
About a month ago I received an email for volunteer positions on May 22nd for our kids’ Field Day at R. Roger Rowe Elementary School. I had been wondering “Where can I volunteer?” ever since I moved to California, so this email really interested me. One of the positions was running the ice cream machine during a two hour block so I called a friend of mine, who is also a mom at the school, and asked if she would like to volunteer with me. There were only… Read More>>
I didn’t play a lot of golf as a kid, and even less in high school and college. After graduation, I played maybe once a year, and even less after I had kids. However, about six years ago I made the conscious decision to take-up golf on a more serious level, and I haven’t looked back. It has been one of the most enjoyable recreational activities in my life, even though I also play tennis, snow ski, and workout at a gym. There are five reasons that I love golf, and… Read More>>
Neighborhoods
The Covenant – The Covenant is Rancho Santa Fe’s oldest and most well-known neighborhood. It was formed in 1928 and today includes more than 1700 homes. This area of “The Ranch” is governed by the Rancho Santa Fe Association. The RSF Association’s Art Jury enforces requirements put in place by the association, including any and all home improvements homeowners wish to make. Homes in the Covenant offer large lot sizes, usually over two acres, and luxurious privacy, not to mention being within minutes from the Rancho Santa Fe school system.
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe – The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe is an incredible gated community with over 250 homes. There are Villas (ranging from 3,000-4,000 sq. Ft), Cortiles (4,000-6,000 sq. ft.) and custom homes. Within the community there is a championship golf course, a pool, sports center, recreation center, and a 35,000-square-foot clubhouse. The majority of the homes in this gated community are located in the Rancho Santa Fe School District, although a few are in the Encinitas Union School District. All homes in The Bridges are located within the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Cielo – Cielo is a newer gated community on the east side of Rancho Santa Fe. Cielo sits on a hilltop and includes 1,740 acres of land. There are over 520 homes in this neighborhood, some located in the Rancho Santa Fe School District; others in the Escondido School District.
The Crosby – The Crosby is another gated community in Rancho Santa Fe with over 440 homes. This community features The Crosby National Golf Course, as well as a clubhouse with tennis courts and a pool. Students in The Crosby attend schools in the Solana Beach School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Hacienda Santa Fe – This community features over 130 homes, mostly single level homes built in the 1970’s and 1980’s. This neighborhood is on the eastern side of Rancho Santa Fe, on the way to The Crosby. Hacienda Santa Fe is located in the Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District.
Fairbanks Ranch – Fairbanks Ranch is a wonderful, gated community that includes over 600 homes. The security is top-level in Fairbanks Ranch, with gate guards carrying concealed weapons. (The only gated community in Rancho Santa Fe with this benefit.) Fairbanks Ranch, named after community developer and early film star Douglas Fairbanks, offers residents a clubhouse, 9-hole putting green, five tennis courts and equestrian stables. Homes here are situated on large lots with mature landscaping and wonderful amenities. Located south of the San Dieguito River Valley, many homeowners live in this community because of the privacy and convenient location. Fairbanks Ranch is located in the Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District, and children can walk through a tunnel to school and never have to leave the gates of Fairbanks Ranch.
Del Mar Country Club – Del Mar Country Club is a gated community in the southwest area of Rancho Santa Fe that includes over 100 homes. The community features a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse and an 18-hole Joseph Lee golf course, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, and six tennis courts.
The Del Mar Country Club is located in the Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District.
Whispering Palms – Whispering Palms is located in the western part of Rancho Santa Fe, and includes around 210 homes and 344 condominiums. Homeowners here love that they are just a few minutes from Flower Hill Mall, the Del Mar village, as well as the beach and I-5 freeway. The community is built around the private Morgan Run Resort and Club, which offers tennis, golf and restaurant amenities. Whispering Palms is located in the Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District.
Rancho Pacifica – Located in the southwest Rancho Santa Fe area, Rancho Pacifica is a gated community that includes over 140 homes. Almost half of its 400 acres have been dedicated to open space. Rancho Pacifica is located near the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and Del Mar Polo fields, with convenient access to Carmel Valley, the I-5 freeway, and the beach. Rancho Pacifica is located in the Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District.
Numerous other homeowners associations/communities – A number of other, smaller Covenant and non-Covenant homeowners associations/communities exist in the Rancho Santa Fe area, including: Las Villas, Rancho Del Lago, Rancho Del Rio, Rancho La Cima, South Pointe Farms, Stonebridge, Summit, Del Rayo Downs, Del Rayo Estates, Montecito, Rancho Diegueno, Rancho Farms Estates, Rancho Santa Fe Farms, Rancho Santa Fe Lakes, Rancho Santa Fe Meadows and Rancho Valencia.
School Information
RANCHO SANTA FE SCHOOL DISTRICT
5927 La Granada / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (858) 756-1141 / Fax: (858) 759-0912 / http://rsfschool.net
R. Roger Rowe Elementary & Middle School
5927 La Granada / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Phone: (858) 756-1141 / Fax: (858) 756-0712
ENCINITAS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
101 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road / Encinitas, CA 92024-4349 Phone: (760) 944-4300 / www.eusd.net
Mission Estancia Elementary
3330 Calle Barcelona / Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone: (760) 943-2004 / Fax: (760) 943-2008
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
8000 Calle Acervo / Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone: (760) 943-2000
SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
309 North Rios Ave. / Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 794-7100 / Fax: (858) 794-7120 / http://sbsd.schoolwires.net
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
6570 El Apajo / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Phone: (858) 794-4700 / Fax: (858) 794-4750
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
710 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas, CA 92024
Tel: (760) 753-6491 / Fax: (760) 635-0591 Email: info@sduhsd.net / http://sduhsd.net/
Torrey Pines High
3710 Del Mar Heights Road / San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: (858) 755-0125 / Fax: (858) 481-0098 / www.sduhsd.net/tp
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Diegueno Country School
15663 Circo Diegueno Rd. / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067\ Phone: 858 756 3603 / www.diegueno.com
Horizon Prep
6233 El Apajo Road / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 / www.horizonprep.org
Nativity School
6309 El Apajo Road / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (858) 756-6763 / Fax: (858) 756-9128 / www.thenativityschool.org
