Self Storage – Scripps Ranch

Scripps Ranch is an Affluent, Family-Friendly Community in San Diego County

Driving northeast on Interstate 15 from San Diego, you’ll pass through Scripps Ranch, a residential area that’s catching on among Southern Californians. According to Niche.com, Scripps Ranch earns an “A” grade for public schools and family-friendliness.

Edward W. Scripps, a newspaper mogul in the 19th century, founded Scripps Ranch and nearby Miramar in the 1890s. It eventually became the site of the Marne Corps Air Station in Miramar, and the active military base resulted in a dramatic population boom. In fact, the base provided real-world inspiration for the Tom Cruise hit Top Gun. Today, many military families call Scripps Ranch and neighboring Miramar home.

In addition to the military base’s claim to Hollywood fame, Scripps Ranch has earned recognition for its beautiful landscaping, including several groves of mature eucalyptus trees along Pomerado Road. The community boasts several parks, including Miramar Reservoir. A scenic trail winds around the perimeter of the water and locals enjoy boating and fishing.

Prominent companies headquartered near Scripps Ranch include LG Electronics, Lockheed Martin and the WD-40 Company. Additionally, many people in Scripps Ranch commute to San Diego or other cities, such as Escondido, for work.

Children living in Scripps Ranch attend schools that are within the San Diego School System. The area includes five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Moreover, three colleges/universities serve the area, including San Diego Miramar College.

Quick Facts About Scripps Ranch in San Diego

County: San Diego County
Population: 29,280
Median home value: $781,794
Median rent: $2,503
Median household income: $138,024

Source: Niche.com, “Scripps Miramar Ranch”

Things to Do Near Scripps Ranch in San Diego

Scripps Ranch is a great place to be any time of the year, with everything you need — shopping, fun restaurants, outdoor recreation, museums, cultural events and more — all within a short drive.

We recommend starting your day at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. With more than 48 pristine aircraft and artifacts on display, it’s the ideal place to learn about the area’s military history. The museum hosts open cockpit days through the summer, so you can step into the shoes (or the seat) of a fighter jet pilot.

Getting hungry? Head over to Little India on Black Mountain Road. What began as a single Indian grocer has now expanded into a broad selection of markets, restaurants and shops. Swing by Surati Farsan Mart to try traditional Indian snacks, such as samosas or kachori, or dine in at Ashoka the Great for traditional North Indian delicacies, including curries and tandoori specialties.

Spend the afternoon at the San Diego Ice Arena (because you should be able to go to the beach and go ice skating in a single day, right?), a local institution that’s been providing fun on the ice since 1978. It hosts the local hockey league and is open to the public for parties and public skating lessons — you’ll be gliding and twirling in no time.

Don’t miss the area’s best local events, including the three-day San Diego Tết Festival, which rings in the Lunar New Year at Mira Mesa park. Thousands of attendees come for entertainment from A-list Vietnamese performers, traditional lion dancing, food vendors and firecrackers. The celebration also includes the Miss Vietnam of San Diego pageant. If festivals are your thing, also be sure to check out the Mira Mesa Street Fair, which is hosted at Mira Mesa Park during the first Saturday in October. Visitors enjoy a variety of food, arts and crafts options and pay a visit to their favorite local businesses and civic groups.

Why Should You Choose Storage West’s Scripps Ranch Facility? 

Finding convenient, secure storage in Scripps Ranch is easy with Storage West. Our facility is centrally located and our clients include military families as well as those from nearby Miramar and Mira Mesa. Plus, all our units are on ground level, so you don’t need to worry about hauling your belongings up and down stairs or on an elevator.

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