Our Community

The Alpine community is approximately 30 miles east of downtown San Diego, California on Interstate 8 at the Tavern Road exit. It's a peaceful rural area, with horses and open trails, at the foothills of Viejas Mountain. Alpine's elevation is cited as 1,800 feet but it actually ranges from 1,700 to 2,300 feet. The small downtown area along Alpine Boulevard and the three shopping areas afford the services to support the residents.

Because of the physical separation with the San Diego metropolitan towns, Alpine has its own character and culture. It has many attractive home developments and ranches around the downtown and still retains the "night sky" atmosphere. There are plentiful California oaks, pepper, and eucalyptus trees. Visitors are always admiring how quiet the neighborhoods have remained.

Alpine is recognized as the Nation’s First Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Over 100 gardens are registered Backyard Wildlife Habitats.

Although much of the area is rural, we are within easy reach of the San Diego metropolitan area. During the week you will see a daily exodus to "go down the hill" to offices or companies. However, our location is ideal for people who like to have some peace and quiet at the end of the day while still being able to enjoy cultural activities, entertainment or sporting events on weekends.

Alpine borders the Cleveland National Forest on the eastern side of town. At the edge of town is the Viejas Casino and the award-winning Viejas Outlet Center. In under 30 minutes you can drive to the Cuyamaca State Park or the Laguna Mountains for camping, hiking and, during a few times in the Winter, even playing in the snow.

Alpine's annual events include the Alpine Viejas Days with a parade and entertainment in September/October, the Sage and Songbirds Festival during a weekend in May, the Alpine Summer Concerns with free music in the Community Center park every other Sunday from May through September, the annual Independence Day Parade, and the Alpine Village Christmas Light Parade held on the last Saturday in November. There are many, smaller events held throughout the year.

For you techie readers with GPS capabilities, Alpine is positioned 32.84 degrees north of the equator and 116.76 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Here are some additional Web sites to visit:
•The Alpine Chamber of Commerce site includes listings of businesses, services, and people in the Alpine area. They also have general information about the community, education, news, entertainment and more.
•Local Alpine resident, Ed Radford, has created a marvelous Web site devoted to Alpine. It contains information on Alpine history, various organizations and events, listings of churches and restaurants with addresses and phone numbers.
•The Blend Magazine, a Southwest visitors guide, has a lengthy Web site discussing Alpine - events, organizations, and businesses.
•The Alpine Community Center provides child-care facilities, programs for families and seniors. Its versatile area arrangements and outdoors make it prefect for weddings, large company or family outings, meetings for various local organizations, and many community social and business activities.
•CHIRP, a non-profit habitat education corporation and sponsor of the Sage and Songbirds Festival, has their own Web site with news items, a bookstore, and information on the festival events.
•The East County Visitors Bureau, with offices at the Viejas Outlet Centers, is an arm of the San Diego Visitors Bureau but with emphasis on the East County communities. The web site contains information on events and area attractions.

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