Things to do
Things to do in Ramona
Backcountry wine, horse property and a main street that has nothing to do with the coast.
Things to do
Ramona Heritage Museum (Guy B. Woodward Museum)Museum
Centered on the 1886 Verlaque House, a seven-room adobe listed on the National Register, with a steel jail, one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and farm machinery on the grounds. Open Saturdays October through June, shorter hours in July and September, closed in August.
645 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065
Ramona Valley Wine CountryLandmark
The Ramona Valley AVA, designated in 2006, holds dozens of small wineries and tasting rooms such as Ramona Ranch Winery, Hatfield Creek Winery and Pamo Valley Winery.
Ramona Grasslands PreservePark
A county preserve protecting open grassland and oak habitat in the Santa Maria Valley, known for raptor watching.
Potato Chip Rock via Mt. WoodsonTrail
The paved fire road from Highway 67 on the Ramona side is the shorter route to the famous thin granite ledge on Mt. Woodson.
Dos Picos County ParkPark
A shaded county park and campground with a pond and oak-covered hills south of town.
Ramona Town HallLandmark
A National Register building, listed in 1994, that served as the town's first high school, bank and library.
Main Street RamonaShopping
The town's historic commercial strip, with diners, antique and western stores and the heritage museum.
Ramona Outdoor Community CenterSports
The equestrian and event grounds on Aqua Lane that host the Ramona Rodeo.
421 Aqua Ln, Ramona, CA 92065
Eat & drink
Ramona CafeAmerican cafe
A Main Street breakfast institution known for oversized cinnamon rolls and a steady local crowd.
Cheers of RamonaBurgers and bar
A Main Street burger bar that doubles as a neighborhood gathering place.
Kountry KitchenCafe
A country-style breakfast and lunch spot that ranks near the top of Ramona restaurants.
Marinade on MainAmerican
A sit-down restaurant on Main Street that pairs well with a day of wine tasting.
D'Carlo's RestaurantAmerican and Italian
A longtime local restaurant for family dinners.
Mariscos Mar de CortezMexican seafood
Mexican seafood plates, a change of pace from Main Street's diners and cafes.
The Oaks Grill and Par LoungeGrill and bar
A grill and lounge that tops Ramona's Tripadvisor restaurant rankings.
Annual events
Ramona RodeoLate August (Aug. 27-29, 2026)
A three-day rodeo at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center that marked its 45th year in 2026.
Ramona Country FairLate July-early August (opened July 31, 2026)
A small-town fair presented by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce with rides, livestock and entertainment.