MCAS Miramar, CA - Nearby Cities

El Cajon, CA
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California with a population of 94,000. The city has acquired the nickname of "The Big Box" as it originated from the Spanish phrase "el cajon" which means "big box" or "the drawer". The city covers 14 square miles and is located 16 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. El Cajon has a very Mediterranean climate, and its median income annually is $35,000. The close proximity to the base makes the town a prime location for those military personnel looking to live close to where they work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $299,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $765 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Quality Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $65.

Local attractions include the Confederate Air Force Air Group One-San Diego Wing Hangar and WWI Museum which preserves and displays vintage World War II aircraft which includes the Stinson L-5 Sentinel and the North American SNJ-5. There are also vintage aircraft rides offered for those wishing to take flight in a historical piece of aviation. The Sycuan Casino is also nearby offering slots, blackjack, poker, bingo, and off-track betting.

San Diego, CA
San Diego is the second-largest city in California after Los Angeles and has a current population of 1,359,000 people. It is located on the Pacific Ocean at the southernmost end of the western continental United States. The city is listed by Forbes Magazine as the fifth-wealthiest city in the United States and the ninth safest city. The top industries in the city are tourism, manufacturing, defense, and agriculture. San Diego is located just 12 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and offers personnel who work on the base an easy commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $398,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $965 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Omni Hotel and the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $139.

Local attractions include the San Diego Zoo which offer numerous animal exhibits including the Polar Rim, the Elephant Odyssey, and the Asian Passage. Most every species of animals are represented in one of the themed areas including gorillas, hippos, monkeys, and an Australasian aviary. The San Diego Harbor Excursion allows visitor to see San Diego from a water view. From the water taxi to the dinner cruises, by boat is one of the most scenic trips offered in the San Diego area.

Encinitas, CA
Encinitas is a coastal beach city in San Diego County, California which has a population of 58,000. It is located about 95 miles from Los Angeles, and has the largest single ornamental flower industry in the production of poinsettias. The city has both a newer and older region which feature newer tract homes and many shopping centers. Every year in November, the Annual Fall Festival also known as the Poinsettia Festival is held in the downtown area. Encinitas is located just 22 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Homes for sale in the area start at $319,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1230 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western and the Inn at Moonlight Beach offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $109.

Local attractions include the Quail Botanical Gardens which offers visitors a chance to see some very exotic flowering plants with hours of trails through the gardens. The gardens also offer the new Hamilton Children's Garden which has a huge tree house and a place to build a log cabin. It is great way to spend a family friendly day. Moonlight beach is also nearby and offers a great beach environment with a play area and even beach art classes.

Oceanside, CA
Oceanside is the third-largest city in San Diego City, California with a population of 179,000. The city is located 22 miles from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Much of the city has single family home tracts alongside a beach community that has a many recreational opportunities and picturesque views. The local school system provides programs for all ages including special needs students. The town is also home to the longest wooden pier in the western United States with a length of 1,954 feet.

Homes for sale in the area start at $223,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $950 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western and Days Inn Oceanside at the Coast offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $64.

Local attractions include the Mission San Luis Rey which is one of the oldest buildings in California and is home to 14 monks and offers beautiful accommodations for those looking for a retreat location. The mission has a museum that dates back to the 1700s and highlights the first settlers in the area and the role the military played in the settlement. The Guajome County Park is another nearby local attraction that offers a campground and numerous hiking trails as well as a picnic area and playground. Ducks and geese roam the edges of the lake, and park offers a respite from the freeway traffic of the city nearby.

Vista, CA
Vista is a city in San Diego County, California that has a current population of 89,000 people. It covers 18 square miles and is located seven miles from the Pacific Ocean. More than 800 companies call the city home, and a 2008 review listed the city as one of the seventh-best places in the United States for family life, base on cost-of-living, education and businesses. Vista is located just 22 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and offers a thriving community for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $167,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $850 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Value Inn and Suites and the Vista Bed and Breakfast offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $57.

Local attractions include the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum which covers 40 acres and offers visitors a working collection of machinery. There is a blacksmithing demonstrate and an "N" Scale Model Railroad as well as a Farmhouse and Steam Engine Row. All kinds of working machinery from the 1800s to the 1960s are displayed and demonstrated for visitors' enjoyment.

Escondido, CA
Escondido is a city located just north of San Diego and comes from a Spanish word that means "hidden". The city sits in a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. The current population is 144,000 people, and a recent study ranked Escondido as #11 out of 25 of the most conservative cities in America. The city covers a total area of 36 square feet and is growing at a rapid rate. Escondido is located just 22 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and offers a thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $259,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $785 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the America's Best Value Inn and the Howard Johnson Express Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $50.

Local attractions include the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park which offers visitors a chance to see free-roaming animals and feed them from the comfort of their vehicle. Guides help explain animal behavior and offer insight into the daily lives of many different species. The park offers a unique experience for those wishing to enjoy a family outing and feel as if you are on an animal safari instead of a zoo.