Rancho Santa Fe

 

Snug amongst the rolling hills, flowering orchards, and agave groves, the historic community of Rancho Santa Fe invites homeowners and visitors alike to be thoroughly charmed by its lifestyle of bucolic luxury. To the west, golden beaches rest just minutes away, while the area ensconced by Rancho Santa Fe’s boundaries is an amalgamation of verdant fairways, gated neighborhoods, and plenty of open space.

 

Rancho Santa Fe’s homeowner’s association maintains the community’s vibrant history through the preservation of historic buildings — the multiple homes and venues whose construction dates back to the original development in the 1920s — and the conservation of land. From its inception, Rancho Santa Fe has been regarded as a highly exclusive, affluent residential community, where large property lots and a picturesque downtown village mean that privacy and convenience are both right at your fingertips. 

 

Homes in Rancho Santa Fe are the epitome of opulence and grandeur, and the market here is saturated with multimillion-dollar homes offering large interiors — usually more than 5,000 square feet — and even larger acreages. Residents are treated to resort-style amenities right on their own properties, from waterfalls and indoor spas to gyms, theaters, stables, and outdoor pavilions. Mature landscaping melds the architectural elegance with natural appeal, and typically estates boast awe-inspiring views. 

 

• Country lifestyle with close proximity to San Diego 
• Surplus of Golf and Country Clubs 
• Top-notch schools and a family-friendly community
  
  

Access to walking and mountain biking trails as well as open space preserves keeps the residents of Rancho Santa Fe active, and the community is highly ideal for equestrians due to its plentiful amenities. Residents are often within walking distance of the area’s nostalgic downtown, and can readily commute to larger commercial areas such as Westfield UTC or Downtown San Diego in 30 minutes. 

 

The quaint downtown district of Rancho Santa Fe is brimming with charming, independent boutiques. Red-tiled roofs radiate with an idyllic Mediterranean vibe, elegant white exteriors in harmony with the immaculate, palm-lined streets. Here, picturesque shops beckon with wares that can vary from vivid arrangements at Third Bloom to chic home interior gifts at Country Squire Gifts and Linens or Amy Meier. 

 

Dining options are plentiful in Rancho Santa Fe as well, and along the scenic main street you’ll find local hangouts like Caffe Positano. Meticulously roasted espresso beans are ground into perfection for the best espresso pull, while frothed milk and sweet syrups create the palette for rich flavored lattes. 

 

Just west down the aptly named Paseo Delicias is Mille Fleurs, an award-winning, standout restaurant dishing up French cuisine in a gorgeous venue that includes garden patios and a lively piano bar. Nick & G’s restaurant pairs fine Italian dining with a Californian twist, resulting in a splendid showcase of innovative fare. 

 

In a community so steeped in luxury, it isn’t difficult to imagine the multitude of resources available in Rancho Santa Fe for entertainment, socialization, and life enrichment. For instance, every Sunday, residents are able to snag the best of produce and local goods at the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market, held at the Del Rayo Village Shopping Center.

 

Rancho Santa Fe also holds frequent community concerts, with year-round shows and performances for residents. The annual 4th of July Parade and Picnic is arguably one of the most beloved events among the community, featuring live music performances, food, and a cheerful march of floats, vehicles, and bands. 

 

Those who would rather socialize out in nature are able to play on the lush green fairways of the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club’s course, designed by famed Max Behr and home to the first-ever prestigious Crosby Clambake event. Rancho Santa Fe also houses a Tennis Club, ideal for athletes of all abilities. Weekly events are common at the clubhouse here, as well as at the iconic Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. A 4-star resort and spa, the inn is the area’s go-to country retreat for high-class meetings, weddings, and celebrations.

 

Rancho Santa Fe is home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include award-winning public schools such as:

 

• Roger Rowe Elementary, K-5 
• Roger Rowe Middle School, 6-8
• Torrey Pines High School, 9-12 

Along with several notable private schools including:

• The Nativity School (K-8) 
• Maranatha Christian Schools (PK & K-12) 
• Horizon Prep (PK & K-12)
• Santa Fe Christian Schools (PK & K-12) 
• Notre Dame Academy (PK & K-8) 
• Cathedral Catholic High School (9-12) 
• Cal Coast Academy (6-12)
• San Diego Jewish Academy (PK & K-12)
• The Grauer School (7-12)
• Encinitas Country Day School (PK & K-8)
  
  

Map of Rancho Santa Fe