Bonsall
Situated on San Luis Rey River, rural Bonsall features 32 miles of rolling, chaparral-covered hills, a variety of businesses, restaurants and shops and five golf and tennis clubs nearby.

Members: 9
Canyon Lake
Incorporated in 1990, Canyon Lake is a gated community that centers around its picturesque lake. Year round recreation includes boating, water skiing and picnicking.

Members: 4
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
A “walk able” community that features two miles of coastline, a 900-acre lagoon, superb beach-side dining and a surf hotspot that attracts professional and amateur surfers year round.

Members: 3
Carlsbad
Named after a 19th century European spa, Carlsbad is a popular vacation destination with its own airport. People flock to the postcard-pretty beaches as well Legoland, La Costa Spa & Resort and the riotously colorful Flower Fields.

Members: 34
Del Mar
The turf first met the surf at the famous racetrack in the 1930s with stars like Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope. With its great dining and shopping, Del Mar also hosts California’s largest annual fair.

Members: 5
Encinitas
A golden lotus dome marks a premier surfing spot in Encinitas, the city with a bohemian flair embraces its past as well as alternative lifestyles and interests — a transcendental gourmet’s paradise.

Members: 6
Escondido
Escondido has been the hub of inland North County since the 1880s. Its broad-based economy includes a regional mall, light industry, an auto park, hospital, plus its historic, arts-oriented downtown.

Members: 41
Fallbrook
Known as the avocado capitol of the country, Fallbrook celebrates the exotic fruit at a festival every year. The downtown features longtime businesses, restaurants, antique stores and a cultural arts center.

Members: 7
Lake Elsinore
City motto is “Dream Extreme.” Popular pastimes include water skiing, horseback riding, motocross and cheering on the Lake Elsinore Storm minor league baseball team.

Members: 3
Menifee
Situated on the I-215 corridor, the community of Menifee is primarily a residential community with big plans for retail growth and possible incorporation.

Members: 5
Murrieta
Known for its great schools and scenic beauty, Murrieta has maintained its small town roots and rich history while growing at a feverish pace.

Members: 11
Oceanside
A new beachfront hotel, edgy downtown condos and the acclaimed art and surf museums complement the strong military presence of neighboring Camp Pendleton. North County’s largest city.

Members: 45
Pala
The Pala Indian reservation occupies of 11,000 acres and is home to a majority of its 900 members, who have created a cultural center to preserve local traditions and practices. Site of the Pala Casino and Resort.

Members: 4
Pauma Valley
Located off of SR-76 with dramatic mountain views, Pauma Valley is an agricultural center that produces tons of oranges and avocados for worldwide distribution. Also home to huge commercial nurseries and a private country club and golf course.

Members: 1
Poway
“The City in the Country” is known for its annual rodeo, western-themed downtown, great schools, and a popular performing arts center. Its proximity to San Diego also makes it a draw.

Members: 5
Ramona
The “back-country” community Ramona and has four parks, lots of riding trails and two golf courses. Antique stores add to the downtown’s western flavor. Also known as the Valley of the Sun because it sits “above the fog line and below the snow.”

Members: 3
Rancho Bernardo
One of original planned communities in the 1960s, RB’s iconic, Spanish-style architecture, quality shopping and restaurants and its proximity to San Diego make it a highly desirable address.

Members: 3
Rancho Peñasquitos
A master-planned community within San Diego city limits, RP is primarily residential and family-oriented. Homes are surrounded by rolling hills, canyons and the county’s landmark Black Mountain.

Members: 3
Rancho Santa Fe
Equestrian trails, groves of citrus, avocado and eucalyptus surround estate-sized homes in this exclusive community that has one of the highest per capita incomes in the country.

Members: 4
San Marcos
Once the site of huge commercial chicken farms and dairies, San Marcos is now home to a state university, a junior college, a lake and explosive residential and retail growth. It also has an industrial center.

Members: 22