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Ramona Grasslands Preserve

Ramona, California

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Ramona Grasslands Preserve

The preserve is a county-run park offering public access to a four-mile loop that allows hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. A collection of rare animals also make their homes in the area: Stephens' kangaroo rat, fairy shrimp, purple stipa, blue-eyed grass, and wooley blue curls are just a few. Bird watchers will enjoy the grand hawks that live in the grasslands as well.

Useful Information

  • Address: 17278 Highland Valley Road, Ramona, CA
  • Email: askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov
  • Phone: +1 760 788 3326
  • Opening House: www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/openspace/Ramona_Grasslands.html
  • Address: (Fall & Winter) Daily 8h-17h, (Summer) Daily 8h-19h

Do & See

Ramona was named an American Viticultural Area in 2006 and has since undergone an explosion in its wine scene. There are so many vineyards with tasting rooms, you may not be able to fit them all into one trip! When you need a break from touring wine country, check out some of Ramona's historical buildings, golf courses, and parks.

Guy B. Woodward Museum Copyright: FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock.com
Guy B. Woodward Museum
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 …
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Collier County Park
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 …
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Ramona Oaks Park
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 …
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Potato Chip Rock
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 …
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San Vicente Golf Club Copyright: Krzysztof Urbanowicz/Flickr.com
San Vicente Golf Club
San Vicente Golf Club features an 18-hole championship course, a lighted driving range, and a pro shop. Designed by Ted Robinson, the Par 72 course is easily considered to be one of San Diego's most beautiful courses by …
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Ramona Town Hall
The Ramona Town Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1894, it is one of the largest and oldest adobe structures still standing in southern …
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Pamo Valley Winery Copyright: Roy Luck/Flickr.com
Pamo Valley Winery
Pamo Valley Winery is a small family-operated producer of wine located in Ramona. They are popular for their menu, which is frequently updated. For accolades, they were voted Ramona's "Best Winery 2012" by Ramona Sentinel, and voted Ramona's "Business of the Year 2012" by the Ramona Chamber of …
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Rashelica Winery & Art Garden Copyright: Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr.com
Rashelica Winery & Art Garden
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: …
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Mount Woodson Golf Club Copyright: meridican/Flickr.com
Mount Woodson Golf Club
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 …
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Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery Copyright: Chris Michaels/ Flickr.com
Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery
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 …
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Highland Hills Winery Copyright: Evan Wood/Flickr.com
Highland Hills Winery
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 …
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Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery Copyright: tribp/Flickr.com
Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
Mahogany Mountain Winery's limited-production wines are crafted from organically-grown grapes that are harvested by hand. Come try their estate-grown Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and …
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Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery Copyright: Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com
Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery
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 …
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Barona Speedway
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 …
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Ramona Grasslands Preserve Copyright: Photography by Adri/Shutterstock.com
Ramona Grasslands Preserve
The preserve is a county-run park offering public access to a four-mile loop that allows hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. A collection of rare animals also make their homes in the area: Stephens' kangaroo rat, fairy shrimp, purple stipa, blue-eyed grass, and wooley blue curls are just a few. Bird watchers will enjoy the …
Read more
Dos Picos County Park Copyright: Stephen Kruso/Flickr.com
Dos Picos County Park
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 …
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