Rancho Peñasquitos is a suburban community in the northeastern part of the city of San Diego, California. It is named after the first Mexican land grant in the county, Rancho Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos. Peñasquitos means “little cliffs” in Spanish. It abuts Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, an open space preserve that offers hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. The community is commonly abbreviated “PQ.” The population of Rancho Peñasquitos is approximately 60,000. It is located in ZIP code 92129.
Rancho Penasquitos is a neighborhood in San Diego, California with a population of 42,768. Rancho Penasquitos is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Rancho Penasquitos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rancho Penasquitos there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rancho Penasquitos and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Rancho Penasquitos are highly rated.