This historic mountain hideaway is rich with natural beauty and entertaining adventures, whether you want to take a day trip in search of sublime apple pie or get away for a romantic weekend in the tranquility of the great outdoors.

What better way to spend the day than among some of the trendiest hotspots in Southern California? North Park is the go-to spot for delicious food, craft beer, gift stores and more. 

Downtown's scenic Embarcadero is a perfect place to dine, shop, sightsee and play outdoors. Curling along San Diego Bay, the expansive waterfront area boasts a rich maritime history, eye-catching public art, restaurants with incredible views, and lots of opportunities for fun on and along the water.

Visitors can explore popular maritime sites, shop in charming bayfront settings and tour around San Diego Bay while taking in U.S. Navy ships, aquatic wildlife and spectacular sites. Here's a roundup of seven things that just have to be experienced during your visit to San Diego's picturesque Embarcadero.

A diverse landscape unfolds as one leaves San Diego’s coast and travels to rural East County. The majestic Cuyamaca Mountains and vast Anza-Borrego Desert State Park provide scenic backdrops for numerous activities and diverse communities just waiting to be discovered and explored.

From the charming mountain community of Julian and desert enclave of Borrego Springs to historic highways and outdoor recreation galore, rural East County offers visitors another unique and extraordinary San Diego vacation experience.