Santee

Santee is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Santee shares the northern part of a valley with the city of El Cajon. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, which flows east to west for approximately 4.2 miles within the city limits. Hills form a natural barrier on its northern and western sides. Rattlesnake Mountain is the highest point in Santee. Rattlesnake Mountain is home to the Sky Ranch community, and is topped with a large illuminated star during the holiday season.

Each summer the city hosts the Santee Summer Concerts series from mid-June to mid-August. The concerts are free to attend and are held on Thursday nights at Town Center Community Park East. The Santee Twilight Brews and Bites Festival (previously the Santee Bluegrass Festival), is held each fall to raise funds for community programs in the city.

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is a 190-acre park for fishing, camping, bird watching, and picnicking. Carlton Oaks Golf Course and Lodge features an 18-hole championship course designed by golf course design legend Pete Dye as well as a 51-room resort. Santee has a World Athletics certified 1-km Race Walking course on Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway. This course has hosted the US Olympic Trials for the 50k racewalk in 2012, 2016, and 2020, in addition to several USATF Race Walk Championships.

San Diego Christian College moved to Santee from El Cajon in early 2013. The college, which offers 15 degree programs, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Santee is served by two school districts: Santee School District and Grossmont Union High School District.

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