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San Diego Townships
La Mesa
Located 12 miles east of downtown San Diego
Locally referred to as "the jewel fo the foothills"
La Mesa is stiutated on top of a series of plateaus that rise steadily from the coast
Developed as a true village
Maintains small town personality
Some of San Diego's most distinguished properties are found in La Mesa
Prestigious properties boast ocean views and mountain vistas
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El Cajon
Lies 8 miles east of San Diego
Surrounded by mountains and high hills on all sides
Climate is hot during summer months and cool at night during the winter months
Business district undergoing extensive redevelopment
Award-winning architecture
Regional center for East County
Strong economic base
Executive airport
East County Performing Arts Center
Established residential neighborhoods include traditional-style homes
Custom-built homes overlook El Cajon
New developments offer many housing options and amenities
Lake Jennings is 6 miles northeast of town's center
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Lemon Grove
Located 8 miles east of downtown San Diego
City gets its name from the historic lemon orchards of years ago
Small town and rural feeling still prevails
Famous for climate and sunshine
City recreation department has programs for all ages
2 developed parks and a local community center
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Spring Valley
Located southeast of La Mesa and south of Lemon Grove
Situated only 12 miles from downtown San Diego
Strong mixture of rural and urban setting
Condominium complexes have spread out over the hills and offer great views
Recreation opportunities include a large community park and a community center
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Rancho San Diego
Lies south of El Cajon and northeast of Spring Valley
4,800 acre master-planned community
Rural atmosphere and convenient location
Recreation opportunities inlcude Cottonwood Country Club, five golf courses, Sweetwater River, many hiking, jogging and equestrian trails
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Santee
Located 18 miles northeast of downtown San Diego
Bordered on the east and west by rugged mountains and steep slopes
Mission Trails Regional Park is an enormous urban park partially located with the city's boundaries
Recreational opportunities include Carlston Oaks Lodge and Country Club
Santee Lakes Recreation Area includes 8 man-made lakes stocked with fish and miles of trails
A bedroom community of residential neighborhoods
Variety of residential properties that include single-family homes on acreage, condominiums and mobile homes
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Lakeside
Located northeast of Santee
35 minute commute to downtown San Diego
San Diego's largest unicorporated community
Popular town with a Western feeling
Large homesites boast over 1 acre or more surrounded by eucalyptus
Thousands of acres designated as passive recreation areas
Close-by Lake Jennings and Lindo Lake offer picnic and campground opportunities
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Jamul-Dulzura
Located 25 miles east of downtown San Diego
Situated in the foothills
Rural unincorporated residential community
Winding roads and panorama vistas
Strong community plan
Minimum 1-acre building lot size
Outstanding schools
Oak Grove Middle School honored at state and national levels as an "Outstanding Middle School"
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