The North County coastline is home to sleepy beach towns, artsy enclaves, quaint villages and a thriving scene along Coast Highway where you’ll find everything from fish tacos to fine dining.

Find dog-friendly beaches and off-leash dog parks in San Diego that are great for your dog to perfect its doggy-paddle, play fetch, or have a snore-fest on the warm sand.

Die Küste von La Jolla könnte abwechslungsreicher nicht sein: Von spitzen Felsformationen und steilen Klippen über malerische Buchten und Gezeitentümpeln bis hin zu tosender Brandung, von Tangwäldern unter Wasser über geheimnisvolle Grotten bis hin zu Seehundkolonien – und all das vor dem immer wiederkehrenden Panorama des azurblauen Pazifischen Ozeans und weißen Sandstränden.

San Diego's sunny weather and shimmering coastlines aren’t the only perks worth swooning over. At one time, the county’s night skies were so clear that it became a sought-after spot for researchers to build astronomical observatories. While the city lights have changed the skies since then, the county still stands as an excellent place to stargaze. From surprising spots within the city to mountain getaways just outside of town, read on to find the best places for stargazing in and around San Diego.