Del Sur is an award-winning master-planned community in northern San Diego, California, set between the community of 4S Ranch to the north and Rancho Santa Fe to the south, just west of Rancho Bernardo. Developed beginning in the mid-2000s, it was designed around open space, neighborhood parks, and walkable streets, and it has become one of the most recognizable planned communities in San Diego's northern corridor. The community's design is its defining feature. Del Sur includes a network of neighborhood parks, several of them with year-round solar-heated swimming pools, and an extensive system of groomed walking and hiking trails that wind through the community and connect to surrounding open space. Various local sources describe the trail network as spanning between 18 and 25 miles, and the parks and pools are distributed across the community so that residents live close to shared recreation. A central town center and the Village Green provide gathering places, shops, and event space, and a community-funded calendar of social events keeps neighbors connected throughout the year. Housing in Del Sur is predominantly newer single-family construction, ranging from attached courtyard homes to larger detached residences, all built to contemporary design and energy standards under the community's master plan. Del Sur is served by the Poway Unified School District, one of the region's highly regarded districts, with Del Sur Elementary School located within the community. The strength of the local schools is a central part of Del Sur's appeal for families. The community's location near Interstate 15 places residents within reach of San Diego's employment centers, while the preserved ridgelines and canyons of the surrounding area give it a distinctly open, family-oriented feel. For buyers seeking newer construction, strong schools, and a comprehensive amenity package in northern San Diego, Del Sur is a leading destination.