About LAKESIDE, CA
A peaceful, country feeling settles over you as you enter Lakeside, one of San Diego County’s original western towns. Lakeside is a proud community with a rural atmosphere and a sense of hometown traditions. Located about 25 miles east of downtown San Diego and only minutes from the mountains and deserts, it consists of 75 square miles and has an elevation range of 450 to 1000 feet above sea level. The climate is mild with an annual daily temperature of 62.2 degrees. The sun shines seven out of ten days, and with less than ten inches of rainfall annually, it results in many outside activities on a year-round basis.
While Lakeside is an unincorporated area of San Diego County, and governed by the County Board of Supervisors, it has several advisory committees to the County. The Lakeside Planning Group advises on matters of planning and land use where a focus on family living are important to the area’s growth plans. The Design Review Board, Upper San Diego River Improvement Committee, Chamber of Commerce, and Historical Society also advise and inform the County on their respective issues. Second District Supervisor Dianne Jacob’s Revitalization Steering Committee addresses concerns of the citizenry at large.
Lakeside enjoys a diverse mix of businesses including commercial, industrial, and agricultural. With approximately 1,100 businesses, many of them small and home-based, the town manages to preserve a sense of spaciousness and hometown comfort. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and boating are just a few of the outdoor activities.
Lakeside is proud of its four lakes and eight parks. Lindo Lake, located in the center of town, is the only natural lake in all of San Diego County. Lakeside is known for its annual Western Days Parade, Lakeside Rodeo, Maine Avenue Street Dance and Spirit of Christmas events. Exceptional educational opportunities are available at its seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, along with several private schools.
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City of Lakeside, CA official site
City of Lakeside, CA Chamber of Commerce
City of Lakeside, CA newspaper
County of Lakeside, CA official site
State of California official site