EastLake Welcome Center: EastLake Challenge

EastLake Challenge

At EastLake, we know that buying a new home is a big decision. To make sure you get everything you're looking for in a community, use this handy checklist. Take it with you when you go shopping and compare.

You'll find that EastLake offers the best selection of beautiful homes, exciting recreation and a sense of community like no other. In fact, EastLake has been voted the Best New Home Community in San Diego by the San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll since 1997! Take the EastLake Challenge and see for yourself. You'll be glad you did!

Why is EastLake the best choice for you?
Since 1997 EastLake has been voted the Best New Home Community by San Diego Union-Tribune readers. Here's your chance to find out why. Compare us with the other guys and cast your personal vote.


1. SENSE OF COMMUNITY Established Community - since 1986 Friendly Neighbors - residents involved in community activities Safe Environment - established through innovative community layout and design
2. LOCATION/NATURAL SURROUNDINGS Lush, mature community landscaping - over 48,000 trees have been planted to date, and another 48,000 to come. Peaceful and serene surroundings - residents enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets and participating in outdoor activities. Adjacent to upper and lower Otay Lakes - walking distance to boating, fishing and county park. U.S. Olympic Training Center - built on property within the EastLake community. Mountain views - visible throughout the community.
3. COMMUNITY BENEFITS Resident-only Intranet - linking the neighborhoods and schools with bulletin boards and local services. Interest groups - walking, aerobics, babysitting co-op, toddler groups, Friends of the Library and more. Youth sports leagues and teams - Little League, soccer, softball, swimming, golf and tennis. Community HOA - valued and supported by residents. Golf Club - open to the public with special privileges for EastLake residents.
4. SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Four elementary schools - EastLake, Olympic View, Arroyo Vista Charter, Salt Creek - continually ranked top in their district. *EastLake Adopt an Olympian* - internet and classroom interaction program with Athletes from U.S. Olympic Training Center. EastLake Middle School - Opened in 2003 EastLake High School - a California Distinguished School with Pre-Engineering Technology Academy, Fine Arts Academy, observatory and public library. EastLake Educational Foundation - a community non-profit organization managed by residents, schools and local businesses assuring quality educational opportunities. Higher Education - universities, community college, adult education centers nearby.
5. NEIGHBORHOOD TRADITIONS *EastLake Summer Sounds* - hosted within the community park. July 4th Fireworks - annual neighborhood gathering for residents. Annual Easter and Halloween events - provide a safe, fun way to celebrate the holidays. Vacation Day camps - organized for residents by HOA Recreation Directors. Night at the Padres - one of the many established activities organized by the HOAs.
6. RECREATION 18-hole championship golf course - designed by Ted Robinson. Ruth Chapman Performing Arts Center - hosting local and professional performances. Swim, tennis, golf clinics, classes and teams - available for youth and adults. Established walking and bicycle trails - linking neighborhoods throughout the community.
7. PARKS Private Resident Parks within each neighborhood - parks may include pools, spas, clubhouses, tennis courts, basketball, picnic areas and children's play areas - nine parks built to date. Public Parks - including sports fields, sand volleyball, basketball, picnic facilities and walking/jogging trails.
8. RETAIL/SERVICES EastLake Village Center - including grocery store, pharmacy/drug store, restaurants, specialty stores, gas stations, banks and professional services. EasLake Village Marketplace - featuring a variety of restaraunts, specialty stores, banks and anchored by Target, Lowe's and Office Depot. EastLake Business Center - including U.S. Post Office, UPS, places of worship, pre-school and daycare. Private Security Patrol - throughout the community provided by HOAs.
9. THE EASTLAKE COMMITMENT Planning - award winning community plan developed and managed by The EastLake Company since 1979. Leadership - recognized leader in development and support of technology in schools and at home. Quality - homes built by some of Southern California's most recognized builders. Service - EastLake Welcome Center staffed by friendly, knowledgeable people who live in EastLake.
10. BEST NEW HOME COMMUNITY Voted Best New Home Community Every year since 1997 by San Diego Union-Tribune readers. Eight out of ten residents surveyed would recommend EastLake to their family and friends. Residents overwhelmingly agree, EastLake is the *Best* compared to other master-planned communities.