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Ramona Grasslands Preserve

The guide was updated: 2021-05-03

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
Opening hours: (Fall & Winter) Daily 8h-17h, (Summer) Daily 8h-19h
Website: www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/openspace/Ramona_Grasslands.html
Phone: +1 760 788 3326
Email: askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov

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Guy B. Woodward Museum

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 through the special artifacts.

Collier County Park

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 lectures.

Ramona Oaks Park

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 some rooms available for reservation.

Potato Chip Rock

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 67.

San Vicente Golf Club

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 many.

Ramona Town Hall

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 California.

Pamo Valley Winery

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 Commerce.

Rashelica Winery & Art Garden

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: Elegante.

Mount Woodson Golf Club

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 Schmidt.

Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery

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 horizon.

Highland Hills Winery

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 wine.

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery

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 Zinfandel.

Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery

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 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 Speedway

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 up close and speak to the drivers at the end of each event.

Ramona Grasslands Preserve

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.

Dos Picos County Park

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 children.

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