From a garden of fantastic creatures to a casually elegant bar and restaurant, this international artist left her mark on San Diego

Mountain biking in San Diego is a celebration of the senses: the sharp tang of sea air, the warm gust of an afternoon breeze, the jitter and bump of a rocky single track, the nurturing patter of a mountain waterfall, the refreshing splash of mud after tearing through a puddle.

With its temperate year-round climate, varied terrain and abundance of outdoor activities, Escondido is the perfect launchpad for exploring North Inland’s vast open spaces.

Get outside and let San Diego's North County Inland be the backdrop for your next adventure with these 15 Ways to Explore the Outdoors Along the I-15.