Extending over 6200 acres of rolling hills of citrus, eucalyptus, and country estates, between the San Dieguito River Valley and Escondido Creek, 25 minutes north of downtown San Diego and 5 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, you will find this very special area locally known as "The Ranch". Rancho Santa Fe was the first planned community of its kind south of Palos Verdes Peninsula. The country village, simple yet elegant atmosphere, and friendly residents combine to offer more than just a place to live.

Rancho Santa Fe is one of the most prestigious addresses in the county situated approximately seven miles from the beach in a rustic valley. The city center, a hamlet really, consists of a library, resort inn, some restaurants and stores. The small but quaint town is home to many celebrities and famous authors living in mansions or comfortable homes surrounded with orange groves and equestrian trails. The area is described as "Country Delightful" dotted with upscale resorts and country clubs. Housing is a mix of old, fairly old, and new. The subdivisions are run as homeowner associations with codes, covenants and restrictions. Much if the new growth is because of Torry Pines High School, one of the highest scoring schools in the county.