Vista Murrieta High School is the home of the Broncos. Located on Clinton Keith Road east of Interstate 215, Vista…More Murrieta was the second comprehensive high school built in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and had its first graduating class in 2006.</p> <p>CBS Max Preps Sports has named Vista Murrieta the "Most Spirited High School in America!" twice, in 2009 and 2010. It has a thriving video production program.</p> <p>Students can earn college credits through a dual enrollment partnership with Mt. San Jacinto College, focusing on occupational areas.</p>

Murrieta Mesa High School opened in August 2009 as Murrieta Valley Unified School District's third comprehensive high…More school. A Chinese language class offered at the school is one of few in Riverside County.</p> <p>Students at Murrieta Mesa can choose from five college and careers pathways: business/culinary, engineering, liberal studies/education, medical and visual and performing arts. The option to enroll in Career Technical courses is also made available to students. </p> <p>The Murrieta Mesa Rams have quickly made a name for themselves through their involvement in the community, including establishing a partnership with the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, which moved to the campus in July. In turn, the chamber agreed to help Mesa students prepare for entry into the workforce through internships, guest lecturers and a variety of other measures.</p> <p>In addition to the chamber, Mesa has student-enrichment partnerships with Hewlett-Packard, Inland Valley Symphony and Temecula Valley Master Chorale, and it is working toward an agreement with UC Riverside's School of Medicine.</p> <p>Principal Mary Walters' hope is that all students become involved in campus through athletics, clubs or groups.</p> <p>The motto is "Pursue your passion...leave a legacy!"</p>

Just minutes west of Murrieta lies the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, a place where locals and visitors from…More across the region come to enjoy the serenity of nature.</p> <p>With more than 40 miles of trails, the reserve is home to wildlife such as mountain lions, deer and fox. It boasts more than 200 species of birds, and sensitive plant species can be spotted throughout.</p> <p>There is something for everyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle, with equestrian and bicycle trails located in the Sylvan Meadows multi-use area. Dogs are permitted only in the Sylvan Meadows area, and must be leashed.</p> <p>Or stop by the Visitor Center, which is staffed by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. Ranger tours can be pre-arranged.</p> <p>The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is owned through a partnership between the park district, the California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.</p> <p>Day-use fees are $1 for children ages 2 -12 and $2 for 13 and up. Annual passes can be purchased for $25. There is a $1 fee for each horse or dog entering the park.</p>