At the time of its founding. it was known as Rancho de Guadalupe and the land was first obtained as part of a Mexican Land Grant. The community developed economically through raising cattle. the dairy industry. and later. vegetable farming. About 6.500 people currently live in Guadalupe. Guadalupes very diverse population is a reflection of early Chinese. Swiss. Italian. German. Portuguese. Filipino. African American. Hawaiian and Hispanic immigrants to the region. In addition to Guadalupes rich cultural heritage. it is also known as the home to the popular Guadalupe Dunes. an area of great physical beauty. The Dunes Visitor Center is located in a 1910 Craftsman style home right in the heart of Guadalupe.
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