Descanso, California

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Descanso, California is a small town east of San Diego Ca. of about 2,000 residents. The word “Descanso” is a Spanish word that means place of rest. At a 3,450 feet elevation it is located at the south entrance to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and also borders Cleveland National Forest to the west and east.

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Cuyamaca Peak as seen from Descanso, California

The area was heavily threated by the 2003 Cedar Fire. The community is comprised of many small ranches and newer homes of San Diego commuters. Horseback riding and hiking are a frequent pastime's due to the close approximatey to San Diego's back country recreation areas. Its is approximately a 50 minute commute from downtown San Diego.

[edit] Local Attractions

Local Attractions include the Laguna Mountains[1]
Viejas Casino[2]
Lake Cuyamaca[3]
Lake Morena[4]
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum[5].

[edit] Maps and News

Current Weather Conditions [6]
Google Maps [7]
Microsoft Live Local [8]
Local News Paper Alpine Sun [9]
Terra Server USA Aerial Photo [10]
WikiMapia[11]

[edit] Local Church's

Chapel of the Hills Methodist Church [12]

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