In 1890, newspaperman E. W. Scripps, who, in 1890 looked at an uninhabited 2,000 acres of desert land and saw the perfect location to build a ranch. Today, his namesake of Scripps Ranch has grown into a sophisticated, family-friendly community with parks and hiking trails. Its upscale neighbor Rancho Bernado, with rolling hills and canyons, is home to a respected wine industry. Both neighborhoods call to visitors with arts events, hiking and dining.
