Lake Elsinore, California
Only 30 - 40 minutes from San Juan Capistrano, over the Ortega Mountains, lies Southern California's booming Lake Elsinore. Balancing its small town feel with every modern convenience, Lake Elsinore offers housing and investing opportunities for a diverse range of home owners and real estate investors.
Lake Elsinore continues to reinvent its image. The Chamber of Commerce leads the way to capitalize on the small town's resort-style living combined with new opportunities. Redevelopment of the charming historical district downtown paired with the natural lake and scenic views makes this community stand out.
Besides the advantage of Southern's California's only natural lake, other recreation includes famous skydiving, hang gliding, motocross, camping, and hiking in the bordering Cleveland National Forest. You can even take a ride in a glider.
A new high school opened in 2005. Improvements in 2006 brought another new middle school, revamped multi-screen theatre, Costco, Lowes, Home Depot, Staples, PetCo, Linens n Things, and major restaurant chains from Chilis and Applebees to four (and counting) Starbucks.
Within the past few years a professional baseball stadium, outlet mall, and additional grocery stores moved into Lake Elsinore.
Located on the I-15 and at Highway 74, the picturesque Ortega Highway, Lake Elsinore is about an hour from Ontario International Airport, a medium-hub, full-service airport with commercial jet service to major U.S. cities and through service to many international destinations. ONT is located in the Inland Empire, approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.
If you're looking for affordable housing in Southern California, Lake Elsinore has many bargains available for first-time home buyers. Move-up buyers will find new large homes in planned developments. Luxury buyers can find lakefront property or view homes in the millions.
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