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The SouthwestBlend.com guide to the attractions, events, activities, shops, services, lodging, dining and visitor information for Lakeside, California. |
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Welcome
to Lakeside, California
Town/City Overview A peaceful, country feeling settles over you as you enter Lakeside, one of San Diego County’s original ‘Cowboy Country’ towns. It is obvious that rural atmosphere, spaciousness and a focus on family living are important to the area’s growth plans. Lakeside is just half an hour away from downtown San Diego and only minutes from mountains and deserts. With four lakes and eight parks in the area, there are great recreational opportunities within a natural setting. Lakeside is popular for it’s annual Rodeo and Western Days Parade. HISTORY:
In 1886, the El Cajon
Valley Land Company purchased the land - now known as Lakeside - and built
the four-story Lakeside Inn. The Inn was designed by the same architect
who designed the Hotel del Coronado. Eight trains ran through Lakeside a
day. On April 20, 1907, Barney Oldfield set a world speed record at the
race track that was built around Lindo Lake. Activities such as boating,
horse and auto racing, were popular with the Inn’s guests. (The original
Boathouse has been preserved at Lindo Lake Park). Lakeside soon became
recognized as a resort center.
Attractions & Activities
Lindo Lake Park is in the heart of Lakeside beside the Community and Senior Centers and Library. There are 54 acres with picnic areas and fishing. El Monte Park and Flinn Springs Park feature a picnic area, ball field, horseshoe pit and volleyball court areas. Lake Jennings, San Vincente Reservoir and El Capitan Reservoir are great for fishing, boating and hiking. (619) 443-9503. Stelzer Park has a Nature Studies Interpretive Center and has picnic and camping areas. 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd., (619) 561-0580. Lakeside Rodeo Grounds is the host to the annual Rodeo - April 27 - 29, 2001. 12548 Wildcat Canyon Road (619) 561-4331. Barona Casino offers 24 hour Vegas-style gaming. 1000 Wildcat Canyon Road. (888) 7- BARONA. Lakeside Community Center: 9841 Vine St. (619) 443-9176. Octad-One Productions, Inc. at The Manhattan Playhouse is one of live theater’s well kept secrets in East County. Treat yourself to one of their fabulous productions. 10009 Maine Ave. (619) 561-9823.
San Diego River Park -
Lakeside Conservancy - phone, (619) 443-4770, 11769 Waterhill Road, Lakeside, CA
92040
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