Mount Laguna, California

It's no accident that San Diego is the eighth largest city in the U.S. and second largest in California. The weather is great. The scenery is beautiful. You've got the city and Pacific Ocean to your west, but you've also got mountains to the east. No wonder San Diego is known as "America's Finest...

It's hard to pass up a day of chillin at the beach when you live in San Diego and have a day off, but every now and then, it's a good idea to mix things up and gain a new perspective on this beautiful area. From sea cliffs to mountain summits, there are tons of great spots to post up and take in ...

While primarily known for its beaches and surf, San Diego is home to incredibly rich biodiversity - according to San Diego State University, it's the most biodiverse county in the nation. While almost everyone is up for a relaxing weekend at the beach (even if the surf isn't that good), it's also...

California's largest lake was an accident, created by the failure of dikes and canals made by engineers attempting to divert water from the Colorado River for agricultural purposes early in the 20th century. At one point the entire volume of the Colorado River was pouring into the Salton Sea. Now...