Ramona

Ramona's oldest structure, the Verlaque House, and other historic buildings dating back to 1870s and 1880s are the venue of Guy B. Woodward Museum, maintained by the Ramona Pioneer Historical Society as a way to preserve the history of the early West. Beyond the Verlaque house, explore the shops, antique exhibits, and even browse through the special artifacts.

Featuring shaded children playgrounds, pleasant wooden chalets, picnic and sporting areas, this green oasis in the center of the town would be a perfect destination for families looking for a place to rest during a hot summer day, as well as an ideal venue for students coming to relax after their lectures.

Located in San Diego Country Estates, Ramona Oaks provides not only the relaxing atmosphere of a beautiful park featuring ponds and playgrounds for children, but also all the comfort you may expect from a resort. With its open air events such as live music concerts, Ramona Oaks also includes a swimming pool area and some rooms available for reservation.

One of the area's most curious natural attractions is the sliver-shaped Potato Chip Rock at the peak of Mount Woodson. The location can be reached on foot, starting at either Lake Poway (longer hiking trail) or a parking lot off Highway 67.

The Salernos had been making wine for 23 years before opening their winery in 1998. Since then, they have produced wines that have earned international acclaim. Established favorites include the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Sirah, but Salerno Winery also offers crafted wines such as their signature, double gold medal, and gold sweepstakes winner: Elegante.

Mount Woodson is a beautiful, manicured 18-hole course amid rolling hills, lush forests, and majestic mountain scenery. Come experience perfection, as designed by the renowned Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt.

The owners of Turtle Rock Ridge have adopted an Italian philosophy of wine-making in this California valley. After touring the gorgeous estate and wine making rooms, relax with a glass of wine as the sun begins to set over the Turtle Rock Ridge horizon.

Highland Hills Winery continues to expand its growing and wine-making operations to provide a variety of wines. The wonderful Ramona climate allows for their Rhone wine grapes to flourish, making for stupendous wine.

Don´t miss to visit Ramona Ranch if you´travelling through San Diego County! Experienced farmers and winemakers Micole and Teri will guide you through the eco-friendly environment they´ve created: they have been focused on sustainability since the beginning of their activity in 2004, and now they are widely appreciated not only for the delicious wine the produce, but also for the Flora & Fauna bio-diversity their farm features. Come along and taste award winning wines and admire protected species like red-tail and cooper hawks or coastal rosy boa!

Barona offers a variety of cars, including sprint cars, street stocks, pony stocks, and factory stocks, all racing on a quarter-mile dirt track. If you are a car-races aficionado or even a race driver, this would be a really enjoyable place for you: since visitors can enter the pits to view the cars up close and speak to the drivers at the end of each event.

Dos Picos Country Park offers a good balance between lush nature and human-friendly habitat: with its 78-acre retreat, this peaceful gem combines areas suited for local plants and animals with welcoming campsites featuring fire pits, picnic tables and playgrounds for children.