Rancho Santa Fe

Welcome to Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe is among the most affluent neighborhoods in California, and part of that charm is its relaxed rural exclusivity. Just 20 miles outside of San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe provides expansive golf courses, country clubs, and gated communities blended naturally with expansive horseback riding ranches and luxury resorts.

The homes of Rancho Santa Fe reflect artistic architecture with an inspired blend of modern design and regional tradition. The neighborhood idolizes the beauty of being surrounded by nature, from its lush garden shopping avenues and market areas dripping with greenery to the rolling fields of horse ranch resorts and hillside riding trails.

What to Love

• Peaceful, private, and luxurious
• Lush green views and garden-decked shopping centers
• Michelin-starred restaurants
• Exclusive estates and neighborhoods
• Horseback riding ranches
• Exquisite golf courses

Local Lifestyle

Living in Rancho Santa Fe offers a relaxed, easygoing pace. Its charming illusion of distance nestled along California’s rolling countryside attracts people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of metropolitan San Diego. 

Rancho Santa Fe residents love outdoor recreation and come here to be surrounded by beautiful vistas and delightful outdoor spaces. Hikers and bikers will find picturesque trails around every neighborhood, while those who adore horses can find equestrian retreats, trails, and horseback riding lessons in surrounding ranges. Of course, Rancho Santa Fe is also home to many luxury golfers who come for its exclusive greens.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

For the most deliciously charming coffee breakfast in the county, stop at Thyme on the Ranch.  Enjoy an incredible breakfast on their lush garden terrace or walk its planter-lined avenue of nearby garden and terrace shops.

Stop for lunch or book a staycation at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a luxury resort covered in climbing ivy and old-world charm. The Rancho Valencia is another local resort where guests can book brunch and a spa treatment anytime. If you're craving classic delicacies, you can't miss the Mille Fleurs, Rancho Santa Fe's premier fine dining restaurant for French cuisine.

Things to Do

Strap on your hiking boots or grab your favorite off-road bicycle and head out to the 50 picturesque miles of trails that wind through master-planned community Covenant and its stunning green spaces. Afterward, tackle the manicured green of Rancho Santa Fe's exclusive country club golf courses.

Rancho Santa Fe is the ideal luxury neighborhood for equestrian lovers. The Rancho Riding Club offers horseback riding lessons available for students of all ages. If you're hungry or looking for an entertaining Sunday, head out to the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market for fantastic produce, fresh-made food, and handmade crafts.

Schools

Rancho Santa Fe is home to highly-ranked public and private schools dedicated to quality education. Top-rated schools inside the Solana Beach School District include:

• R Roger Rowe School, K-5
• Diegueno Country School, K-6
• The Nativity School, K-8