The 50 YEAR-OLD RANCHO DEL MAR SHOPPING CENTER (IN APTOS) IS IN ESCROW. SAFEWAY, which is set to close escrow next friday (february 17th) PLANS TO EXPAND PARKING, AND REDUCE CONGESTION AROUND ITS GAS STATION.
Rancho del Mar, which IS LOCATED off THE State Park Drive EXIT FROM HIGHWAY 1, opened in June of 1961. the property was owned by APTOS RESIDENTS JAMES AND JOYCE FENTON, who developed the shopping center. JAMES DIED IN 2005, AND JOYCE PASSED AWAY IN 2008. the property is now being sold by their heirs.
