In 1959, Del Webb arrived. The concept of an active retirement community was relatively new and Webb was in the process of developing the Sun City community in Arizona, which was experiencing success greater than expected. He started looking for reasonably priced land in Southern California to develop another Sun City where the sun shined 200+ days, preferably equidistant to San Diego and Los Angeles. Webb started buying large parcels from Rand and other farmers in Menifee Valley. He ended up buying 14,000 acres from Scott Road north to Ethanac Road for $500 to $900 an acre.
in 1959 del webb arrived the concept of an active retirement community was relatively new and webb was in the process of developing the sun city community in arizona which was experiencing success greater than expected he started looking for reasonably priced land in southern california to develop another sun city where the sun shined 200+ days preferably equidistant to san diego and los angeles webb started buying large parcels from rand and other farmers in menifee valley he ended up buying 14000 acres from scott road north to ethanac road for $500 to $900 an acre