San Diego welcomes you! We love our city, and we feel sure you'll love it, too. We also hope you'll take as much care as San Diegans do to enjoy this beautiful region safely and responsibly.

This page provides some useful basic information on accessing services around San Diego, as well as guidelines for keeping you and your family safe and secure and having fun while respecting the region, its people and its resources.

Enjoy your visit!

Mostly known for its pristine beaches, San Diego County is home to more than 20 freshwater lakes and reservoirs. These bodies of water offer a variety of recreational opportunities away from the coast and the city. Lake fishing aficionados can hook catfish, bluegill, carp, crappie, sunfish bass, and trout. Water enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, boating, rowing, and wakeboarding on the calm waters. For families, barbecue and picnic areas offer the perfect excuse to spend the day by the lake.

Grab your fishing rod, camping gear, or picnic basket and explore one of these seven freshwater lakes and reservoirs.

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.

Enjoying the sights and warm sun of San Diego goes hand-in-hand with shopping. Malls, shopping centers and certified farmers markets here aren't your typical retail experience; they're all about the lively outdoors.

Here are some highlights from different shopping areas throughout San Diego County.