A view of the mountains rising up behind Poway. W ell-known bedroom community with commercial centers mainly along Poway Road. The Poway Business Park is a large commercial area in the south part of town, centered on Scripps Poway Parkway.
Mature landscaping abounds.
Heavy horse population. Known for a school system that ranks high statewide. Lots of open space and trees. Very large lots in some neighborhoods. Poway is about the same size geographically as Escondido, but with less than half the population.