One look at the beauty of San Diego County's miles of beaches and you won't have to ask why it has become the second largest populated county in the state of California.  San Diego County real estate offers a mild climate throughout the year, with summer highs averaging in the low 70os F and winter lows averaging in the upper 50os F.  Besides the beautiful scenery and amazing weather, San Diego County has a wonderful school system as well as children's health and safety programs that make it a great place to raise a family.  The County also offers many public health services to its residents.  It's quite easy to see why so many people make San Diego real estate their home. History of San Diego County After receiving the land as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States officially became part of the United States of America in 1850.  San Diego County was an original county in California.  At that time, however, the area encompassing San Diego County real estate included what would later be divided into Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and Inyo Counties. Currently, San Diego County is home to 16 facilities that house the Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps divisions of the United States' military.  San Diego County is also home to several prestigious colleges and universities, including UC San Diego, a four year institution that offers undergraduate as well as graduate programs for its students. San Diego County's School System Understandably, as home to the second largest population in California, San Diego County needs a large school system to handle the education of its children.  For that reason, there are over 40 school districts operating within San Diego County real estate.  The biggest district in the area is the San Diego Unified School District.  There are 379 elementary schools, 83 middle/junior high schools, 67 high schools, 38 charter/magnet schools and 83 alternative schools within San Diego County's public school system.  Additionally, there are an impressive 320 private schools available for parents to choose from. San Diego County Health Services The County of San Diego offers a wide array of services geared specifically to its residents' health needs, including affordable as well as no-cost health programs.  They are also dedicated to making sure that the children residing in San Diego County real estate stay healthy with health programs for kids with chronic conditions, well child exams, dental care and health insurance for all pregnant women in need.  They also provide immunizations for children as a preventative measure for future diseases.  This commitment to the health and well being of its citizens is another reason that people flock to the San Diego County area in droves, almost tripling the population since 2000. San Diego County Transportation San Diego County real estate encompasses a vital transportation corridor, thanks to its sharing a border with Mexico and the San Diego Bay.  Several major highways/freeways transverse the area, including Interstates 5, 8, 15 and 805 and State Routes 15, 52, 54, 56, 67, 76, 78, 79, 94, 125, 163, 188 and 905.  The San Diego Airport and Oceanside Municipal Airport are the major public airfields in the area. Things to See & Do in San Diego County The Pacific Ocean provides an amazing backdrop for much of San Diego County's activities.  Visit any one of these beaches for a taste of the San Diego lifestyle: Cardiff State Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, Coronado Beach, Del Mar City Beach, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Jolla Shores Beach, La Jolla Cove, Leucadia, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Oceanside City Beach, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, San Onofre State Beach, Silver Strand State Beach, Solana Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach. San Diego County real estate is more than just beaches, though.  Sea World, San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wild Animal Park are great places to see wildlife up close and personal.  Legoland is a fun for kids of all ages.  Wine-lovers will enjoy visiting any of the nine Ramona Valley wineries to sample local wine made from red and white grapes.  Golfers have dozens of courses to tee off from.  The Palomar and Mount Laguna Observatories are operated by Cal Tech and SDSU, respectively.  Thirty-five museums offering varying exhibits and tours operate within the San Diego County limits. See the California Gray Whales and dolphins play off the coast of San Diego County on one of the whale-watching cruises.  View the area by air with a hot air balloon tour.  You can even charter a yacht for your own Pacific Ocean tour. San Diego County real estate has so much to offer its residents and visitors.  Come to where the blue skies meet the blue ocean and grab your own piece of heaven on earth.  Let me know what you're looking for and I'll be happy to help!

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