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Inland Valleys, Mountains & Deserts

Explore Inland Valley, Mountains and Deserts

Beyond the laid-back coastal towns and lively urban centers, San Diego has historic hamlets, close-knit suburban communities, quiet wilderness pockets, desert oases and sprawling natural spaces just waiting to be explored.

East County Mission Valley & Old Town North County Inland

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Wine Tasting in San Diego

Tour boutique wineries and taste San Diego's award-winning local wines.

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Save with discount passes to local attractions

CityPass and the Go San Diego Card offer big savings on multi-day passes to San Diego's top attractions.  

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The Seven Best Inland Hikes

Panoramic views, oak woodlands, and pastoral valleys are the hallmark of San Diego inland hikes.  

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15 Ways to Explore the Outdoors Along the I-15

From zip lines to wild animals, breweries to fighter jets, discover San Diego's inland regions.  

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La Mesa Oktoberfest

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2017

Since 1973, the La Mesa Oktoberfest has featured hundreds of exhibitors, family friendly activities, German food, music, dancing, games and of course beer.

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Chauffeured Distillery Tour

Oct 20, 2016 - ongoing

Taste San Diego's sensational spirits, crafted from grain to glass.Taste locally made whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, brandy; lunch; pint of beer, behind-the-scenes guided tours. Pick up & drop off included in Chauffeured Distillery Tour.

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Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias

Sep 16, 2017

It's that time again to head to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to celebrate Mexican Independence during the Fiestas Patrias!

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Stagecoach Days

Jul 8 - Aug 26, 2017

Stagecoach Days invites visitors to enjoy afternoons in Old Town filled with activities that reflect life in early San Diego and celebrate the West on the move.

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Wine Tasting in San Diego

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Save with discount passes to local attractions

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The Seven Best Inland Hikes

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15 Ways to Explore the Outdoors Along the I-15

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La Mesa Oktoberfest

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2017
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Chauffeured Distillery Tour

Oct 20, 2016 - ongoing
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Old Town San Diego Fiestas Patrias

Sep 16, 2017
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Stagecoach Days

Jul 8 - Aug 26, 2017
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Kids Eat Free at the Amigo Spot and Waffle Spot

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Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2017

Kids eat free at the Kings Inn Waffle Spot with paid adult meal and hotel stay.      

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Valid: Jul 13 - Sep 30, 2017

Save up to 55% off the combined admission price at top San Diego attractions with the Go San Diego Card. Choose as you go from 38 attractions including LEGOLAND® California, San Diego...

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Parks & Gardens

Anza-Borrego Desert Wildflowers Hikes

Miles of brilliant colors stretching across the desert

Few experiences are more memorable than hiking along the miles of brilliant and color wildflowers stretching across vast Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

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Breweries

10 Stop Brew Hop in East San Diego County

East County Craft Beer Itinerary

Try this eastern loop that takes you through El Cajon, Alpine, Julian, Ramona, La Mesa and Santee. If you want to do the full loop, you'll need the entire day, but you could also break it into just the northern breweries (Ramona and Julian) or just the southern breweries (Santee, Alpine, La Mesa and El Cajon). You might also want to consider booking a brewery tour that will chauffeur you around while you enjoy a few samples at each stop.

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Hiking

The Seven Best Inland Hikes

Panoramic views, oak woodlands, and pastoral valleys

As you move east from San Diego's coast, the landscape takes a turn for the rugged. These seven hikes feature the best characteristics of the inland area.

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Hiking

San Diego County's Waterfalls

Few natural features attract more notice

The smaller scale and often intimate settings of these San Diego County waterfalls make them every bit as beautiful as their larger cousins in other places.

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For the ultimate guide to planning your San Diego vacation, view and download the San Diego Visitor Planning Guide, packed with useful information that will help you plan the perfect San Diego getaway.

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