Descanso Junction, California
Descanso Junction: Positioned in the Cuyamaca Mountains of eastern San Diego County at an elevation of 3,383 feet, this rural area functions as a transit point along Interstate 8.
About
Descanso Junction is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Descanso Junction
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8412,-116.6128 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 19:28:22 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 52℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Descanso Junction is located at 32°50'28"N 116°36'46"W (32.8411600, -116.6128000).
Descanso Junction map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Descanso Junction, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117575 | Southern California Seminary | El Cajon (CA) | 92019-1108 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Descanso Junction, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN | Santa Fe Depot | 1050 Kettner Blvd | RAIL |
| OLT | Old Town Transit Center | 4005 Taylor Street | RAIL |
| SRB | Sorrento Valley station | 11170 Sorrento Valley Road | RAIL |
| SOL | Solana Beach | 105 North Cedros Avenue | RAIL |
| ENC | Encinitas, CA | 25 East D Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Descanso Junction.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Descan Post Office | Descanso (CA) | 91916 |
Other cities in San Diego County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Diego County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Chula Vista | 272,979 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Oceanside | 174,648 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Escondido | 149,943 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Carlsbad | 115,599 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| El Cajon | 102,401 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Vista | 100,636 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| San Marcos | 97,477 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Encinitas | 62,671 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| National City | 61,394 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| La Mesa | 59,724 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Santee | 57,770 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
| Poway | 49,246 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
| La Presa | 34,169 | Census designated place |
| Fallbrook | 30,534 | Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Imperial Beach | 27,325 | City in California, USA |