East County

  1. A view of sunset over the mountains and valleys in the beautiful wine country of Ramona, near San Diego, CA
    The beautiful and bustling East San Diego County community of Ramona serves as a gateway to San Diego's back country and mountains. It's also a worthy destination in its own right, with numerous renowned wineries, antique shops, restaurants and more.
  2. A baker holds pies amid stacked boxes inside Mom's Pie Shop in beautiful Julian, in the mountains near San Diego.
    Charming Julian, an hour east of downtown, could aptly be described “as American as apple pie.” Nestled in the picturesque Cuyamaca Mountains in East County, Julian is famous for its mouth-watering apple pies and cider from local orchards along with a rich California gold rush history. You can find Victorian-style...
  3. A hiker with walking sticks approaches mountains in Anza Borrego Desert State Park near Borrego Springs in San Diego County.
    The desert resort community of Borrego Springs, east of San Diego, boasts restaurants , shops, hotels, golf and much more.
  4. A beach scene with people walking and relaxing near the ocean, overlaid with the orange "San Diego" logo and a sun graphic.
    About 30 miles east of San Diego, Alpine is a community nestled in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains.
  5. Colorful archway reading "LA MESA" over a tree-lined street with shops and palm trees.
    La Mesa is a neighborhood just east of San Diego known for its peaceful, calm vibes, local hikes and parks, and great restaurants and breweries.
  6. A beach scene with people walking and relaxing near the ocean, overlaid with the orange "San Diego" logo and a sun graphic.
    Located just east of San Diego, El Cajon is a suburban community with several beautiful open spaces, restaurants and breweries, concert venues and casinos.