PICTORIAL GUIDE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGHWAYS

SR-79

Cuyamaca Road / Winchester Road

Runs from I-8 near Descanso to I-10 in Beaumont.

Historical Information

Former US 80 between I-8 and Descanso

About This Highway

Highway 79 goes from a scenic road through mountains to a busy suburban arterial. It passes through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Warner Valley, Temecula, and Hemet on its way to Beaumont.

Pictorial Guide

State 79 at Samagatuma Creek with new (2015) bridge railing
Passing through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
Passing through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
At the west end of Julian. Both 78 and 79 head south at this intersection.
At the west end of Julian. Both 78 and 79 head south at this intersection.
Looking north in Warner Springs Valley toward Hot Springs Mountain - Highest in San Diego County.
Looking north in Warner Springs Valley toward Hot Springs Mountain – Highest in San Diego County.
Salvaged Rail bridge near Warner Springs.
Salvaged Rail bridge near Warner Springs.
1932 Arroyo Seco bridge at Dripping Springs
Side view of the 1932 Arroyo Seco Bridge (56-0189) showing the unique “arroyo stone” end caps and mission arch railing
Bridge over Temecula Creek (56-190) from 1939
Old and new 79 just north of Washington Street / Scott Road.
Looking northerly along State 79. Old alignment is visible to the right, going around the hill.
Southern end of the old alignment in Winchester.
Southern end of the old alignment in Winchester.
Northern segment of old State 79 in Winchester.
Northern segment of old State 79 in Winchester.

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