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Magnolia Gardens
788 S Magnolia Ave,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
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About Magnolia Gardens
Magnolia Gardens offers a mixture of style and comfort. Make sure you to view the available floorplans. Magnolia Gardens features a variety of available amenities and features including: high-speed internet access, convenient on-site parking options, and smoke free options. The community staff is ready and waiting for you to come by for a tour. At Magnolia Gardens you'll feel right at home. Stop by the community today.
Magnolia Gardens is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92020 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cajon Valley Union attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Disposal
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Location
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A suburb of San Diego, El Cajon is a scenic city nestled in a valley and surrounded by mountainous terrain, nicknamed “The Box” for its secluded feel. Located about 17 miles east of Downtown San Diego, El Cajon is an ideal choice for commuters. Residents have easy access to public bus routes, Interstate 8, and Highways 125 and 52. In addition to job opportunities in San Diego, there are so many shopping, dining, and entertainment options as well.
El Cajun resides near Mission Trails Regional Park and Harry Griffen Park, so outdoor adventure is always around the corner. Locals can shop the 170 stores at Parkway Plaza, watch the annual Air Show San Diego event at Gillespie Field, try their luck at the Sycuan Casino, or catch some air at Kennedy Skate Park. Residents appreciate the community events in Downtown El Cajon, such as the weekly Cajun Classic Cruise, the summertime Dinner and a Concert Series, the annual HauntFest, America on Main, and the Mother Goose Parade.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 15.3 mi |
Magnolia Gardens is within 10 minutes or 4.7 miles from Cuyamaca College. It is also near Grossmont College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
742 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
21 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Transit Center, located 1.2 miles from Magnolia Gardens. Magnolia Gardens is near San Diego International, located 16.2 miles or 24 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.3 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.4 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 22.6 mi |
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Drive: | 38 min | 29.6 mi |
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Drive: | 42 min | 33.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.2 mi |
Time and distance from Magnolia Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
Magnolia Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
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Heritage of the Americas Museum
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
Magnolia Gardens has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Damon Lane County Park, Lonny Brewer County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
Magnolia Gardens has 3 hospitals within 6.3 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 3.1 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 21.1 mi |
Magnolia Gardens is 15.4 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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788 S Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020