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Murrieta is now considered to be one of the largest growing communities in California. From the time period between 2000 and 2008, the population more than doubled and at least 100,000 people now call this community home. Thanks to its central location and close proximity to San Diego, it’s quickly becoming an ideal bedroom community for commuters who want the best of city jobs with the comfort of small town living.
History
Although Murrieta was not officially named a city until 1991, it’s history dates back hundreds of years. The original inhabitants were Native Americans, and they first settled in the area at least 10,000 years ago. Development was slow and the area was quite unimproved for hundreds of years. In the late 1800′s a man named Esequail Murrieta traveled from his native Spain, landing in this beautiful paradise. It so enchanted him that he gave it his name, promptly bought thousands of acres and moved his family in to settle the region.
By the early 1900′s, the population grew to 800 thanks in a large part to the expansion of the railroad through Southern California. The natural springs were discovered by Murrieta’s family and quickly became a draw with tourists later in the 1900′s. However, fortunes reversed in 1935 when the railroad closed up shop. The growing town quickly stopped growing.
For more than 50 years, development was very limited and less than 2000 people called Murrieta home. That all changed as people began seeking a peaceful community that allowed them to live in a beautiful area while still working in the city.
Attractions
Downtown Murrieta is incredibly historic and the city is undertaking a monumental effort to preserve these historic sites. You’ll find plenty of museums and galleries in the area showcasing local artists as well as artists that lived thousands of years ago. There are numerous parks and of course the beach is just a short distance away.
Within a few minutes drive, you can be in San Diego where you’ll find the famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and plenty of events to keep the whole family busy. Whether you like professional sports or you want to shop in some of the best stores in California, you’ll have more than enough opportunity to do so.
Golf courses are numerous throughout Murrieta and the entire region, making it an ideal place for those who love the sport. You’ll be able to play a round all year long thanks to the delightful climate.
Living Here
Murrieta is a community with a rich history, plenty of attractions and a climate that residents feel is simply divine. Located within just a few minutes of an international airport, some of the world’s best technology firms and schools, as well as beaches as far as the eye can see, it’s easy to see why Murrieta has become so popular. Add in the good schools, temperate climate and all that this community has to offer its residents and its no wonder why Murrieta is the place to be outside of San Diego.
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