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Rosamond, California USA

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HOMES

Around ninety percent of homes in the Rosamond area are no more than 20 years old, and the majority are 12 or less.


Mature trees flag this as an older home...~16 years	This street could be "anywhere SoCal"	Newer home...grow, trees, grow!	Rosamond Skypark home...residents own & operate the airport	Yes, in Rosamond you CAN have a JetRanger in your backyard!

PUBLIC FACILITIES

While Rosamond is still unincorporated, facilities-wise we already have the nucleus of the town-to-be:


Wanda Kirk Library Study & research areas, internet, meeting rooms, etc.	Post office & Fire Station Our brand-new fire station replaces a WW-II era structure and is more centralized relative to the growing population.		Community Services The RCSD handles water, sewer, parks.	While the nearest hospital is in Lancaster, we have fulltime ambulance service.


Hummel Hall Our community center...meeting rooms, senior nutrition, etc.	Downtown Park Convenient for residents of "old downtown", this park is one of two.	Water Treatment Local water is supplied from the California Aqueduct augmented by ground water sources	High School Campus Rosamond High boasts this centrally-located campus, shared with Hamilton Elementary school.	Rosamond High Home of the Roadrunners. Hamilton Elementary is immediately adjacent.


Tropico Middle School Tropico is couple of miles west of the high school. The new WestPark Elementary is under construction in the WestPark development.	Rosamond Elementary The original "Rosamond school" is just east of the freeway in 'old downtown'	Baptist Church Rosamond has a fine selection of churches, no less than eleven, in fact.	Wayside Chapel One of several non-denominational	Masonic Hall Housed in a classic old adobe church building. Rosamond has chapters of most major civic & fraternal organizations

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL

Though "heavy duty" shoppers must still travel to Lancaster/Palmdale for large appliances, furniture and clothing, we do have local sources for virtually everything needed day-to-day:


Shopping Center Now around 11 years old, this center is still the "shopping focus" of Rosamond	Supermarket The arrival of Albertson's was truly a milestone in Rosamond	Rite-Aid Drugs, etc. Having a selection of specialty stores greatly augments the "livability" of our town.	Karl's Hardware A local stand-by for decades, family-owned Karl's seems to have everything. Diamond Street location.


Devonshire Motel Weekend crowds at Willow Springs Raceway often fill this motel, but weekdays are generally quiet.	Law Offices We have a couple of resident lawyers if needed: Olaf Landsgaard Cynthia White	Curves A favorite of the ladies (Hey, we guys like curves too)	Ford Dealer New or used, you can get it right here in Rosamond	Fast Service This Jiffy Lube can get you back on the road in short order. We also have several auto repair businesses.


Arco We've got gas stations! No excuse for running out of gas in Rosamond. Just off the freeway. Convenience store.	Chevron East Typically 5-10 cents higher, but if you like the brand....	Chevron West Formerly a Citgo, this station also boasts a Jack-in-the-Box	Fastrip Generally matching Arco's price, this 'independent' also has a convenience store. Corner of Sierra & Rosamond Blvd.	Auto Zone This 'chain' auto parts store is on Rosamond Blvd. west of the freeway

EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

Not saying we like to eat here, but there do seem to be a few choices:


Golden Cantina Located at the Skypark, you can fly or drive in for great Mexican food. Full bar, optional scenic patio dining. Dinner 7 days, Sunday champagne brunch from 10:00AM.	Shanghai Chinese Family owned Shanghai is the place for excellent Chinese. Wine & beer. Expansive seating; Rotary meets here. Take-out available. On Rosamond Boulevard downtown.	Tacos Si Senor For years the site of Zuma's Italian, now a "real" Mexican eatery with a vast menu at very attractive prices. Beer served. Eat in or take out. On Sierra Highway, open 7 days	Guido's What was previously The Skillet has morphed into Guido's Pizza & Pasta On Sierra Highway just S. of Rosamond Blvd.	The Wayside Another favorite for breakfast & lunch, also serves family-style dinners. Lo-o-ong history behind this place! Sierra Highway location.


Crazy Otto's This long-time Lancaster fixture now has a Rosamond branch. Visit them on Diamond Street	Ramone's Mexican Ramone's is another long-time Rosamond eating establishment. Full bar, buffet on selected evenings. Rosamond Blvd. east side shopping center	Thai Spice it up with this dining selection! Adjacent to Ramone's in the east-side shopping center.	Foster's Freeze If you want a classic burger or shake this is absolutely your best stop. NEW: Gourmet coffee drive-thru adjacent for that morning cup!	McDonalds Well, of course ... what would fast food be without a McDonalds?? Taco Bell is another choice, located only yards away, with Jack-in-the-Box just across the street.

We've probably missed including a dozen more eating choices. Subway sandwiches, Domino's pizza, the Budweiser Pavilion at Willow Springs, Coach's Sports Bar (pictured left), The Donut Shop, Chuck's Pizza, Tom's Family (recently opened).....the list goes on!

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