About Santee, California
Santee is a family-oriented East County city along the San Diego River, just 20 minutes from downtown via Highway 52. The city is known for the seven-lake Santee Lakes regional park, a strong network of trails, and an affordable mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and active 55+ communities. Newer developments like Weston and Riverwalk continue to add modern inventory.
Population: ~60,000 · Region: East County · County: San Diego
Santee highlights
- Affordable East County
- Santee Lakes
- New developments
- Outdoor recreation
Neighborhoods & areas of Santee
Sky Ranch
Newer hillside community with single-family homes, parks, and views.
Carlton Hills / Carlton Oaks
Established neighborhoods around Carlton Oaks golf course.
Rio Seco / Weston
Newest master-planned community with modern construction.
Sycamore Estates
Older Santee with larger lots and equestrian-friendly pockets.
Things to do in Santee
- Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
- Mission Trails Regional Park (East entrance)
- Town Center Community Park
- Carlton Oaks Golf Course
- Santee Trolley Square
- Cowles Mountain hiking
- San Diego River bike trail
Santee ZIP codes
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ZIP codes for Santee, CA: 92071.
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