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Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood Guide San Diego, CA
About
Rancho Penasquitos is a suburban community located within the city of San Diego, California. It's beautifully located between the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve and the Black Mountain Open Space Park, offering abundant natural beauty and outdoor activities. The neighborhood is easily accessible via Interstate 15 and State Route 56. It's known for its highly-rated schools, family-friendly environment, and a variety of dining and shopping options.
What You Will Love About Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California
- The serene, family-friendly environment the area offers with ample parks, hiking trails, and bicycle paths.
- The strong sense of community camaraderie, frequently demonstrated through neighborhood events and festivals.
- The proximity to beautiful natural reserves, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
- The availability of highly-rated schools, making it an ideal place for families with kids.
What’s Nearby
Not far from Rancho Penasquitos, you'll find the Torrey Pines State Beach and La Jolla Shores, perfect for beach outings. The neighborhood is also only a short drive away from Downtown San Diego, giving residents easy access to the city's nightlife, cultural events, and shopping districts.
Lifestyle
Life in Rancho Penasquitos is relaxed and outdoor-oriented, with residents often making the most of the area's many trails, parks, and recreational facilities. The community is also rich in cultural and community events, promoting a close-knit and friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
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Rental Trends in Rancho Penasquitos
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $2815 | $2890 | $2956 | $2950 | $2900 | $2950 | $2600 | $2750 | $2735 | $2800 | $2707 | $2750 | $2600 |
| $3500 | $3400 | $3887 | $3750 | $3750 | $3800 | $3650 | $3725 | $3460 | $3318 | $3525 | $3525 | $3525 |
| $3695 | $3395 | $3295 | $4081 | $4250 | $4250 | $4200 | $4081 | $4225 | $4225 | $4081 | $3595 | $4081 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 188 restaurants, 25 grocery stores, and 37 parks within a mile of the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood.
VonsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
13255 Black Mountain Rd
- Mt Carmel Certified Famer's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Healthy Water
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
9885 Carmel Mountain Rd
Plaza Rancho PeñasquitosRetail, Shopping Plaza
•0.7 miles
9845 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Stater Bros. Markets
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
9909 Carmel Mountain Rd
- PQ Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.4 miles
12778 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd
- Vons
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
13255 Black Mountain Rd
- Mt Carmel Certified Famer's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Farmers Market Rancho Peñasquitos
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.4 miles
9400 Fairgrove Ln
- Healthy Water
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
9885 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Stater Bros. Markets
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
9909 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Sona Liquor & Cigars
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store, Smoke Shop
•1.4 miles
12798 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd Ste K
Cotija's Traditional Mexican GrillDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
9335 Paseo Montalban
- Bubble Up Boba And Waf
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
13295 Black Mountain Rd
- Cotijas Mexican Grill
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
9335 Paseo Montalban
- Round Table Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.3 miles
13293 Black Mountain Rd
- Sweet Treats Truck Stop
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
13295 Black Mountain Rd
- Subway
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, Fast Food Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.3 miles
13293 Black Mountain Rd
- Circle K
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.3 miles
9370 Paseo Montalban
- Vons Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
13255 Black Mountain Rd
- P.Q. Pets
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
13223 Black Mountain Rd
- 7-Eleven
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
9701 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Kahoots Pet Store
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
13179 Black Mountain Rd
- Intelligent K9 Dog Training San diego
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
9245 Twin Trails Dr
Rancho Penasquitos Dog ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.4 miles
Salmon River
- Rancho Penasquitos Off Leash Area
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
Salmon River
- Hilltop Recreation Center
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
9711 Oviedo Way
- Twin Trails Neighborhood Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
Twin Trails
- GeoStix
Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground, Travel and Transportation, Lodging, Hotel
•0.7 miles
9921 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Highway 56 Bike Path
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
Ted Williams Pkwy
Bollywood StepsArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.6 miles
9881 Carmel Mountain Rd
American Rose TheatreArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•1.1 miles
8465 Jane St
- Intuitive Healing SD
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•1.4 miles
10319 Azuaga St
- Rancho los Peñasquitos
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•1.9 miles
12020 Black Mountain Rd
- Dance To Evolve San Diego
Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•1.9 miles
10152 Rancho Carmel Dr
- YogaSix Scripps Ranch
Arts and Entertainment
•2.5 miles
10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy
SanDiego Hair by ChiBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
11740 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Tease
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
9330 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Carmel Mountain Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Mobil
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.3 miles
9370 Paseo Montalban
- Ranch Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Laundry Service
•0.4 miles
13289 Black Mountain Rd
- Hairstyles By Anousheh M
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.4 miles
13289 Black Mountain Rd
- F45 Training Rancho Penasquitos
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
13289 Black Mountain Rd
- Rancho Family YMCA
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
9410 Fairgrove Ln
- YMCA
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
9410 Fairgrove Ln
- Curves
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
13173 Black Mountain Rd
- La Boxing
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Boxing Gym
•0.5 miles
13179 Black Mountain Rd
United Studios of Self DefenseSports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.5 miles
13175 Black Mountain Rd
Knotty Barrel Rancho PenasquitosDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Gastropub
•0.4 miles
13211 Black Mountain Rd
- Deli Stop Sports Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Deli, Sandwich Spot
•0.5 miles
13173 Black Mountain Rd
- Pitchers Sports Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
9920 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Cheers Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant
•0.8 miles
9995 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse |Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Bar, Sports Bar
•2.0 miles
10155 Rancho Carmel Dr
- Chili's Grill & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•2.0 miles
10184 Scripps Highlands Dr
SDPL Rancho Peñasquitos Branch LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
13330 Salmon River Rd
- Black Mountain Multi-Purpose Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.5 miles
9353 Oviedo St
- Real Education Enrichment Academy & Family Day Care
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
Rancho Penasquitos
- La Petite Academy
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
10050 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Kids' Care Club
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
9995 Carmel Mountain Rd
- The Cotillion Club of San Diego
Business and Professional Services, Auditorium, Community and Government, Community Center, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•1.0 mile
12960 DE LA Clle
- San Diego Fire - Rescue Department Station 40
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
13393 Salmon River Rd
- San Diego Police Department Ne Div
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
13396 Salmon River Rd
- Planning, Northeastern
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
13396 Salmon River Rd
- Evans Tire
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•2.2 miles
12093 Scripps Summit Dr
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho BernardoHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•3.2 miles
15004 Innovation Dr
- San Diego Fire - Rescue Department Station 42
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•3.3 miles
12110 World Trade Dr
Rancho Penasquitos Apartments and Rentals
214 Rental properties in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 5.2% | 115% |
| utilities | 4.5% | 20% |
| food | 0.5% | 14.2% |
| transportation | 1.7% | 34.5% |
| healthcare | 3.8% | 3.6% |
Rancho Penasquitos Demographics
Rancho Penasquitos Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Safe For Families
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
Rancho Penasquitos Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal Transit
Sabre Springs Transit Center
Bus Stop
10100-10326 Sabre Springs Pkwy
Source: foursquare.com
Sabre Springs Transit Center
Bus Stop
10100-10326 Sabre Springs Pkwy
Source: foursquare.com
Rancho Penasquitos Schools
- 9/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 8/10
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 7/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-12 • Private
- 8/10
Grades K-8 • Charter
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Rancho Penasquitos
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mira MesaNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $2,000 | 13% |
| North San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $2,924 | 13% |
| Rancho Penasquitos Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| 4S RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Savannah Terrace - Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Black Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Torrey HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Miramar Ranch NorthNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Carmel Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Twin TrailsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| BluffsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa WestNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Monarch at Scripps RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Penasquitos Park View EstatesNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Fairbanks RanchNeighborhood in Fairbanks-ranch, California | -- | -- |
| Scripps HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mira MesaNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $2,912 | 0% |
| North San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $3,050 | 12% |
| Rancho Penasquitos Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $2,395 | -- |
| 4S RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $2,509 | 4% |
| Savannah Terrace - Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Black Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Torrey HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $3,660 | -- |
| Miramar Ranch NorthNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $5,869 | -- |
| Carmel Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $5,135 | 90% |
| Twin TrailsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| BluffsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa WestNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Monarch at Scripps RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $5,495 | -- |
| Penasquitos Park View EstatesNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Fairbanks RanchNeighborhood in Fairbanks-ranch, California | -- | -- |
| Scripps HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mira MesaNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $3,650 | 18% |
| North San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $3,766 | 13% |
| Rancho Penasquitos Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $3,495 | -- |
| 4S RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $2,893 | 4% |
| Savannah Terrace - Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Black Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Torrey HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $5,900 | -- |
| Miramar Ranch NorthNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $7,041 | -- |
| Carmel Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $5,771 | 83% |
| Twin TrailsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| BluffsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa WestNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Monarch at Scripps RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $6,384 | -- |
| Penasquitos Park View EstatesNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Fairbanks RanchNeighborhood in Fairbanks-ranch, California | -- | -- |
| Scripps HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mira MesaNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $4,561 | 11% |
| North San DiegoNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $4,441 | 17% |
| Rancho Penasquitos Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $3,595 | -- |
| 4S RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Savannah Terrace - Sabre SpringsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Black Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Torrey HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $7,510 | -- |
| Miramar Ranch NorthNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $8,345 | -- |
| Carmel Mountain RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Twin TrailsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| BluffsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa WestNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Monarch at Scripps RanchNeighborhood in San-diego, California | $7,521 | 115% |
| Penasquitos Park View EstatesNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Fairbanks RanchNeighborhood in Fairbanks-ranch, California | -- | -- |
| Scripps HighlandsNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |
| Mira Mesa Town CenterNeighborhood in San-diego, California | -- | -- |