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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Rancho Penasquitos
California, United States · North America
About Rancho Penasquitos
Rancho Penasquitos works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mira Mesa, 19km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Rancho Penasquitos is in California, United States, with about 60,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mira Mesa, about 6 km away.
Rancho Peñasquitos is a suburban community in northeastern San Diego, California. It is named after the first Mexican land grant in San Diego County, Rancho Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos. (Peñasquitos is Spanish for "little cliffs".) The community abuts Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, an open space preserve thatRead more
offers hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. The community is commonly abbreviated "PQ."
The population of Rancho Peñasquitos is approximately 60,000. it is located in ZIP Code 92129. The telephone area codes are 619 and 858.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rancho Penasquitos?
Within an hour or so of Rancho Penasquitos: San Diego Zoo Safari Park (19 km), SeaWorld San Diego (24 km), San Diego Zoo (25 km), LEGOLAND California (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Rancho Penasquitos?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Rancho Penasquitos?
Rancho Penasquitos is in California, United States, about 6 km from Mira Mesa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 60,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.9595, -117.1153
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Rancho Penasquitos
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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