Lakeside features four lakes tucked into the western foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains, giving residents access to water recreation and trails with dramatic views. The area's outdoor opportunities are endless, from hiking to horseback riding. “A lot of people who live here have horses. And certainly, many people from San Diego County come to enjoy the rodeo,” says United Real Estate Realtor Katie Larwa, who grew up in the city. The area evokes the rural Old West, with a cowboy silhouette on the city’s sign. “San Diego is like a collective of small towns, and I think Lakeside represents that feeling we all want — that we belong to a community. And people looking for larger lots and starry nights will be happy here,” Larwa says.
For quality pet and livestock supplies, visit Carter's Hay & Grain, near Eucalyptus Hills.
Enjoy breathtaking hilltop views from the heart of Eucalyptus Hills.
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Lindo Lake County Park and more recreation areas
The area appeals to recreationists who enjoy water and mountain activities. “I just think it’s a wonderful place to live. There are many parks and trailheads,” Larwa says. In the heart of Lakeside, Lindo Lake County Park offers exercise equipment, a gazebo and waterfront strolls. “I was there last weekend. It's lovely — people of all ages are there to walk the trails,” Larwa says. Oakoasis County Preserve has equestrian and hiking trails with overlooks of the San Vicente Reservoir from the northern foothills. The Willowbrook Golf Course provides a centrally located, public 9-hole regulation course.
The Lindo Park Lake is popular with bird watchers in Lakeview.
The playground at the Lindo Lake County Park in Lakeview is an attraction for kids.
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Lakeside Rodeo and Western Days Parade
On the city's northside, Lakeside Rodeo Arena is the biggest attraction, with a history that goes back to 1920. “The Lakeside Rodeo grounds were just revamped,” Larwa says. The city replaced the historic Lakeside Rodeo Penthouse with the Cattleman’s Lounge, a modern event space. “Lakeside Rodeo and Lakeside Western Days are an anchor for the community,” Larwa says. At the Western Days Parade, the city gathers to watch a series of floats as cowboys and cowgirls ride their horses through town.
Mediterranean and ranch-style homes and farmhouses in Lakeside
Lakeside's median sales price is $800,000, while the median in San Diego is $925,000. The Lakeview neighborhood centered around Burnside Avenue has winding streets of midcentury ranch-style homes. There are subdivisions of Mediterranean-influenced homes in Winter Gardens and farmhouses with acreage on the city's edges. “We have such a housing shortage in the county, and our price point is high,” Larwa says. “Lakeside is more affordable than other parts of San Diego County, but it would still seem high to someone from other states.”
The Lemon Crest Apartments in Winter Gardens.
The view of Apartments south from Winter Gardens Boulevard in Winer Gardens.
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Retail on Woodside and Maine avenues
Woodside Avenue is the city’s main thoroughfare and retail hub, lined with shops and restaurants, including a local favorite. “I would say number one is La Palapa Mexican Restaurant. It’s been there forever and a Lakeside staple. If you go out to eat, you’ll see someone you know,” Larwa says. Other eateries range from authentic Italian to casual taverns. The street also has multiple strip malls, the Central Lakeside Shopping Center being one of the most popular. It offers grocery shopping, fast-food chains and a pharmacy. For a Main Street-style retail district, Maine Avenue has a few walkable blocks of local businesses, including a donut shop and a hardware store.
For all health needs visit Leo's Lakeside Pharmacy, conveniently near Eucalyptus Hills.
Eastbound Bar & Grill offers a cozy spot for casual dining near Eucalyptus Hills.
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Lakeside public schools get good grades from Niche
The Lakeside Union Elementary School District has a B-plus on Niche. With approximately 4,500 students, the district has a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. “The rodeo grounds are adjacent to the El Capitan High School, which has a really strong Future Farmers of America program, so they have livestock and all of that connected on the same property,” Larwa says. For postsecondary education, San Diego State University is about 15 miles away from Lakeside.
The main entrance to Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Lakeview, Lakeside CA.
The El Capitan High School in Lakeview with the mountains in the background.
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A 20-mile commute to San Diego
Most Lakeside residents are commuters. Via Interstate 8, the city is about 20 miles from downtown San Diego. The area’s bus services are provided by the Metropolitan Transit System. For medical care, the Sharp Grossmont Hospital is about 10 miles from Lakeside. The San Diego International Airport is about 25 miles away.
The police force and climate of Lakeside
The community is served by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Lakeside Substation. Crime statistics were not immediately available for Lakeside.
Lakeside has a hot season and a cool season, with dry, breezy summers and mild, wet winters. Because of the undeveloped land around it, the area is at severe risk of wildfires.
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