Rancho Bernardo

Developed in the early 1960’s as a planned community, Rancho Bernardo is often termed a 52-week vacationland. Visitors are in awe when they first feast their eyes upon the lush valley nestled between rock-studded hills. Rancho Bernardo is known for its many fine accommodations, dining possibilities, shopping boutiques, golf courses, one of the best school districts in the state, and the Bernardo Winery, one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in Southern California.

“Rancho Bernardo, Escondido and San Diego North overall are honored to participate in an event of this magnitude and to have been chosen to host the final stage of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. Rancho Bernardo and Escondido will provide the perfect backdrop for the final day of racing and through the national and international exposure the race brings, we look forward to sharing that with race fans everywhere.”
—Cami Mattson, President/CEO of San Diego North CVB


“On behalf of the City of San Diego’s 5th District, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the participants and spectators of the 2009 AMGEN Tour of California. With its beautiful landscape and superior amenities, Rancho Bernardo is a premier destination and is proud to have been chosen to host the final day of racing.”
— Brian Maienschein, San Diego City Council