A tropical and nautical atmosphere prevails on Shelter Island where resort hotels, popular restaurants, public art, and recreational offerings welcome sailors and landlubbers throughout the year.

Located within minutes of downtown, historic Liberty Station and picturesque Point Loma, the bayside Shelter Island offers a variety of popular hotels and resorts, renowned restaurants, water activities galore, and more.

Through all the ups and downs that skateboarding has experienced over the last 70 years, San Diego has been a lifeline that allowed the sport to continue progressing, becoming a global phenomenon and finding its place among traditional sports like football and baseball.

There’s always a wave to ride in San Diego, but there’s also bound to be a surf event worth catching, too. With a surf scene this happening, there’s always something going on. From amateur contests to pro competitions, concerts to surfing dogs, you can find the surf event that fits your vibe. Then just ride the good times.

New Orleans has its po'boys, Chicago loves its pizza, Philly takes pride in its cheesesteaks. And San Diego? It's all about tacos — a nod to the city's beach lifestyle and Baja neighbors.

Tacos are the ultimate expression of San Diego's cross-border cuisine — born of our proximity to Mexico, along with an abundance of fresh fish, local produce, wood-smoked meats and zesty salsas and sauces. There's a taco here for everyone — whether it's served up at a sleek, chic downtown eatery or a no-frills beachside outpost. Here are seven of our favorite spots for the tastiest.