Editing Solana Beach, California (section)

=== Eden Gardens ===

The neighborhood of [[La Colonia de Eden Gardens]], also known as La Colonia and Eden Gardens, is one of the oldest residential areas of Solana Beach. The community was formed in the 1920s by Mexican farmers who were hired by the owners of large ranches in adjacent [[Rancho Santa Fe, California|Rancho Santa Fe]]. These farmers wanted their families nearby, hence the formation of ''La Colonia'' (the colony). The name Eden Gardens came later from a land developer as a marketing tool. Many residents still refer to the area as La Colonia. Famous residents include Chicano rapper [[Lil Rob]], who was born and raised in the community.