Alpine, CA
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Alpine is located just east of downstown San Diego, along the 8 freeway, in the Cuyamaca Mountains. Alpine had a population of 14,236 at the 2010 census. The town is largely surrounded by the Cleveland National Forest and borders two reservations of the Kumeyaay Nation, Viejas and Sycuan, and the rural unincorporated areas of the city of El Cajon.
The community’s name was suggested by a resident in the 1880s who said that the environment reminded her of her native country of Switzerland.[4]
The small commercial district along Alpine Blvd. has seen some suburban development in recent decades, and it is surrounded by large stretches of less densely populated rural areas that began in the late 19th and early 20th century. Horse ranches and small farms are still common, along with open chaparral hillsides and riparian canyons.
Before its modern settlement, the area was part of the home of the Kumeyaay Indians, whose ancestors had lived here possibly as long as 12,000 years. Alpine is home to Viejas Casino and outlet shopping mall.
Today you will find a small village, a few condo/townhome complexes, as well as many single family homes, and ranches. Japatul Valley is home to many larger ranch and estate properties. Rancho Palo Verde/ Palo Verde Ranch is a community designed with rural living in mind and have a private lake for recreation.