Since its inception in 1927, the Rancho Santa Fe Association has made every effort to protect, preserve, maintain and enhance the community, its natural resources, beauty, quality of life and community character. That Rancho Santa Fe continues to be a highly desirous place to live is reflective of the care, caution and regulation with which the development of the community has proceeded. There are winding rural roadways, rolling eucalyptus-covered hills, green pastures and citrus groves.

This 8,500 square foot building has a large multi-purpose room that will easily convert for half-court basketball, gymnastics, fitness programs, volleyball and other sports uses. With seating capacity for approximately 250, other uses include media productions, lectures, musical and dance performances and community theater. Two additional activity rooms, one on each level, will be available for senior activities, adult education, conferences and meetings.

The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation was formed as an independent entity to recieve donations of land and money to preserve the character of the community. The Foundation provides an opportunity for these donations to be made in a manner that will result in tax advantages for the donor. Through these gifts, the Foundation has assembled several parcels which are held as community open space.

The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District was formed on October 14, 1946 under an order adopted by the County Board of Supervisors. At the time, the Fire District was comprised of one Chief and 15 volunteer suppression personnel who protected an estimated 3,800 residents.

The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club was founded in 1926. Now, as it was upon its founding, the Club's objective is to encourage interest in gardening and landscaping on the Ranch and to promote civic pride through beautification. The Club has a membership of over 1,200. The membership engages in a variety of cultural, educational and social activities. Annually, the Club stages a much-anticipated community-wide rummage sale. The Garden Club building is located in the village at the corner of La Grenada and Avenida de Acacias. The facility includes an auditorium with a capacity of 300 and a kitchen. The clubhouse is available for use by Club members for special events. The Club has also graciously hosted some of the most important civic events of the community and overflow public meetings of the Association. Membership in the Club is restricted to those who have owned Covenant property for over six months and who are sponsored by current members.

The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club is nestled in the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Fe "Covenant" area. The Club's championship course, long regarded as one of the premier golf venues in the western United States, sets a tone of rustic beauty and elegance for the "Covenant".

The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society sponsors a wide variety of programs and activities aimed at protecting and preserving the historical heritage of the community. The Society plays a key role in collecting, cataloging and preserving Ranch history in their archives as well as publishing a variety of books, brochures, videos and other materials that highlight Ranch history. The society maintains a historical library and archives at its headquarters located in the historic La Flecha House located on the corner of La Flecha and Via de Santa Fe. This community-serving facility provides office space to the Sheriff's Department and is also available for community functions and activities.

The community library is a part of the Serra Regional Library system. Although it is operated by the County of San Diego, the library has been the beneficiary of the considerable efforts of the Library Guild. In fact, the guild owns the building and the grounds and provides much of the operating budget. The library has recently undergone a major remodeling which has increased its service to the community.