Congressman Scott Peters

Representing the 52nd District of California

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The 52nd District

The 52nd District

I am honored to serve San Diego, Coronado, Poway and the most beautiful district in Congress. Get to know all the vibrant communities I am honored to represent. Click here to find out if you live in California's 52nd Congressional District.

La Jolla: Bluffs, beaches, and long walks along the Cove. Whether you stroll about the Village or survey the city from the Mount Soledad summit, La Jolla will never disappoint. Home to the University of California, San Diego. 

Clairemont: From the Garden Tour to Family Day, Clairemont knows how to build and foster a strong community. Come for the canyon views, stay for the people.

Bird Rock: Calling all surfers and coffee drinkers! Swing ‘round the Boulevard and enjoy the bustling shops and beautiful homes. Bird Rock awaits you.

Downtown San Diego - A vibrant live, work and play neighborhood in the center of San Diego. Petco Park, Navy HQ, the Convention Center, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter, are all walking distance to the bay front. Downtown is a main attraction for residents and tourists alike.

Point Loma - The gateway to San Diego and home to a rich fishing tradition and the site of San Diego's only National Monument.  From defending our nation at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Naval Base Point Loma, Point Loma is also home to Nazarene University and leaves us in awe at Sunset Cliffs.

Ocean Beach - Few places have mastered the combination of eclectic and community as Ocean Beach. The Obeacean lifestyle is both surfing and sunsets, but it's also the sense of home that exists only at the end of the 8.

Mission Beach - From the bay, to the boardwalk to the beach. Only in Mission Beach can you experience the thrills of Belmont Park, the soothing sound of the ocean, and be just a short walk from home.

Pacific Beach - A small beach town in a big city, Pacific Beach is the destination for a day in the sand, a night on the town and a friendly neighborhood to raise a family.

University City/ UTC – Home to cutting-edge research companies and hours of shopping. South UC is a neighborhood rooted in the community. Separating the two sides is Rose Canyon, one of San Diego's most pristine and accessible open spaces.

Bay Park - Perched above Mission Bay, Bay Park is a small community with a big view of San Diego.

Bay Ho - Tucked away on the west side of Clairemont, Bay Ho offers neighborhood charm and a short trip to either downtown, La Jolla or the beach.

Carmel Valley - At the northern end of the city, Carmel Valley is located within minutes of the beaches and San Diego's research and technology institutions and companies.

Tierrasanta: Known as "the island in the hills", Tierrasanta is a quaint residential community surrounded by greenbelts, canyons, and open space, including Mission Trails Regional Park. Home to many military families and a community where seniors can age in place at Tierrasanta Village of San Diego.

Scripps Ranch: Located in the northwestern part of the city, Scripps Ranch is a tight-knit community that borders Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and houses the Miramar Reservoir. Scripps Ranch also serves as a hub for a number of major companies.

Kearny Mesa – Kearny Mesa is known for its Convoy District; dedicated to the growth and promotion of the Convoy area in San Diego. Its surrounding areas serve as the economic and cultural centre of the Asian Pacific American community consisting of hundreds of shops specializing in Asian-Pacific products and services. A lot of county government offices are located here.

Mira Mesa – A culturally diverse and family-oriented community that is nestled on Mira Mesa Blvd stretching from the I-15 to the I-5. They pride themselves on the educational accomplishments of their schools and students and the Mira Mesa High School Sapphire Sound Band is just the second marching band from the San Diego Unified School District to participate in the annual Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Mira Mesa is known for their annual Mira Mesa Street Fair and Scripps Mesa Firework.

Sorrento Valley: Home to San Diego’s life sciences, biotechnology, and IT sectors. Sorrento Valley is the Silicon Valley of Southern California. Major company headquarters in this community includes Qualcomm, Chicken of the Sea, and Arena Pharmaceuticals. Its newest company is a San Diego office for Google.

Coronado: This quaint beach community is known for its local charms, miles of pristine beaches, and the National Historic Landmark Hotel del Coronado. A proud Navy town, Naval Base Coronado occupies over half the area of the "island" and serves as home port to several aircraft carriers.

Little Italy: The historic community, established by Italian tuna men, is an artsy bayside neighborhood known for its boutique shopping, street festivals, and a hip dining scene.

Rancho Penasquitos- Named after the first Mexican land grant in San Diego County, Rancho Peñasquitos is nestled nicely right in between Black Mountain and Peñasquitos Creek.  The neighborhood of PQ, as they are commonly known, is home to many locally owned businesses and ample park space where families and friends enjoy their weekends.

Poway- “The City in the Country”, Poway is a wonderful maze of not only walking trails, but horse trails as well for the many riders who live there.  Home to Lake Poway, Old Poway Park, and various other open areas, Powegians take great pride in both their city’s history, and the generations of Titans who have earned a long list of title trophies for the High School.

Rancho Bernardo- The quaint and quiet community of Rancho Bernardo brings together the best of our culture and history.  Home to a variety of world renown golf courses, and country clubs, there are plenty of options to just sit back, relax and enjoy the days.  And don’t forget the “Broncos” from Rancho Bernardo High School, a countrywide hot spot known for producing some of Major League Baseball’s top talent.

4S Ranch- One of the “newest” communities built in San Diego County, 4S Ranch was formerly owned by the Ralphs family, famously known for their grocery chain throughout southern California.  The 4S Community has a welcoming, family-friendly attitude with shops for just about anything located right in the heart of the neighborhood and just a short walk from most residents.

Black Mountain Ranch-  Located in the northern shadow of its namesake, Black Mountain Ranch was just recently developed to help house our ever growing San Diego community.  Home to the neighborhoods of Del Sur and Santaluz, Black Mountain Ranch is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, while only being a short drive away.

Carmel Mountain Ranch-  Carmel Mountain Ranch is one of the smallest communities in San Diego.  With just over 12,000 residents, CMR offers plenty for families and children alike including the Carmel Mountain Ranch public library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Golf Course, and Highland Ranch Park.

San Pasqual Valley-  The San Pasqual Valley marks the northeastern corner of the City of San Diego, and its intersection with the City of Escondido.  Home to the World Famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, the Valley offers a series of trails and old roads into the county’s agricultural heartland, and breathe taking views of an incredibly diverse ecosystem. 

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