With its 70 miles of beautiful coastline, San Diego brims with fascinating and often famous seaside landmarks. Here are seven iconic waterfront sights to check out, from a movie-famous lighthouse to a massive aircraft carrier to a shack that has made surfing history.

This list of seven great dog-friendly hikes throughout San Diego County provides a number of starting points for adventures with your canine companions.

There are times when playing a championship-length course is too much of a good thing for a golfer. On such occasions San Diego's par-3 courses are an appealing alternative.

Short courses present the perfect opportunity for a family outing, allowing parents to share a round of golf with children who may not be ready to take the tee on a big course. It's also a chance for beginning golfers to avoid being overwhelmed and experienced golfers to work on their short game. Either way, it enables duffers to get in a full round of golf when you have a limited amount of time. Below are some awesome Par-3 options in San Diego.

With a mild Mediterranean climate, rich fertile soil and more unique growing regions than any other county in America, it’s no surprise that wine grapes thrive here and that San Diego has become a top wine destination.