Welcome to The Preserve at Santa Margarita Ranch

Where Heritage, Nature, and Home Come Together 

Nestled in the heart of one of California’s most historic and ecologically rich landscapes, The Preserve at Santa Margarita Ranch offers a rare opportunity to live amidst nature without sacrificing convenience. Just 10 miles from San Luis Obispo, this thoughtfully planned community features 111 spacious 1-acre homesites dispersed across 600 acres of coastal oak woodlands and native California grasslands.

 At The Preserve, home sites are intentionally set within generous building envelopes, leaving the surrounding open space untouched for the continued stewardship of the land. These open areas remain part of the working landscape of Santa Margarita Ranch, supporting its Certified Angus Natural Beef grazing program as well as our certified sustainable vineyards. Residents will share in the legacy of sustainable ranching, farming  and conservation, all while enjoying panoramic views, clean air, and abundant wildlife.

 This is more than a place to live—it is a return to authenticity, where privacy, natural beauty, and a sense of purpose blend seamlessly. Whether you’re drawn by the wide-open spaces, the rich agricultural heritage, or the vision of community living in harmony with the land, The Preserve invites you to become part of something enduring.

 The Preserve at Santa Margarita Ranch

Rooted in the past. Designed for the future. Made for those who seek something real.