Get to know our neighborhood

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We have a long history of indigenous peoples which includes our own version of The Trail of Tears.

 

There are a number of distinct areas or districts in our 4,525 square mile area of this single, small town. 

 

Given our large area, we have climate and cultural differences. Our population is around 1,185 with 203 or so students in our only school, and that’s K-12.

Warner Springs is in Northern San Diego County, located near Palomar Observatory and Warner's Ranch. It is on State Route 79, which connects to the city of Temecula to the north and the communities of Santa Ysabel and Julian to the south.

 

 

 

Here are some things that describe us. 

 

 

Oak Grove has lots of, well, oak trees. Its a location for Agri-Empire as well as the regenerative practices of Perennial Pastures. There is a campground and a Community Hall that is totally charming. The US Forest service and their Hot Shots are across the street. https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/people/hotshots.

Cows graze. There is a ‘look through the windows of an old house Museum’.

 

Chihuahua Valley Road is an exit off of 79 and has an altitude of 3,500 feet and a valley. There used to be small tourmaline gem mines, a chinchilla ranch and Dr. Bronners Rain Forest. Now there are many small farms with lots of horseback riding trail. Lieu Quan Meditation Center has the amazing carved Buddhas. The California Riding and Hiking Trail and Sky Oaks, a scientific research lab (part of SDSU) are also off of Chihuahua Valley Road.

 

Sunshine Summit has a gas station/general store and a fire station. It was an early ‘development’ and is the only area with a series of 1/2 acre lots. It feels like a small bundle of activity and the Summit includes the dense area of Stone Ridge.

 

Stone Ridge is a 55+ mobile estates park. Two ponds and hiking trails. There are about 300 homes set into the hillside. A charming walkable area with a pool and club house.

 

Near to Dead Man’s Hole is SERE a remote training site for the US Navy.

 

Once a thriving area the Warner Springs Resort is very sadly closed now. Once a native village with hot springs, had over the years, turned into timeshares that supported riding trails, tennis courts, restaurants, great pools and hiking. Adults often come by with childhood memories of running free in the countryside many years ago.

 

Los Tules goes up the hillside just before the Los Coyotes Reservation. I think every home has a great view. Its the area with the most adobe homes and hosted an Adobe Home Tour in 2025 that was very popular. Its seclusion, vistas and historic buildings makes it a great place for artists and writers.

 

 

 

Tribal lands are interspersed here. 

Santa Ysabel

Iipay

Los Coyotes

Mesa Grande

 

There are 5 vineyards and not a single traffic light. 

 

Garage 79 is a great vibe beer venue, the only one. Often with car clubs stopping along their scenic drives.

 

Probably the most notable thing is that the Pacific Crest Trail runs through our town. We all love to meet people from all over the world that are taking time to be in nature and sharing their experiences. We even have a festival to meet them and support their trek. Throughout the year we see about 4,000 hikers.

 

The Warner Carrillo Ranch House Museum is a fantastic snapshot of time.