From the serene beaches and rolling hills to the picturesque desert landscapes, there's no place like North San Diego County. The abundant entertainment is enjoyed by many as they soak up this beautiful beach climate that is great all year-long. It doesn't get any better than this.

Here's our top 12 local favorites:

1- Legoland - Legoland, the ultimate family fun attraction, encompasses over 50 rides, shows, and many lego building activity centers throughout the park. Indulge in the sigts and sounds and the meticulous lego architecture, or complete the experience with the exhilarating rides.

2- The Del Mar Fairgrounds & Horsetrack - This legendary track is where the turf meets the surf , on the edge of the Pacific, behind a seaside cliffs just north of downtown San Diego. Co-founded by Bing Crosby in 1937, Del Mar has always been more about the atmosphere than the action.

3- Cal State San Marcos - Cal State San Marcos offers the ambiance of a small, personal campus with the unmatched value of the California State University. Founded in 1989, it is the 20th CSU campus, with more than 6,200 students. It is located in the foothills of north San Diego County.

4- Oceanside Pier & Harbor - The Harbor and Pier are enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. The pier spans 1,954 feet and is the longest wooden pier on the west coast. 

5- La Costa Resort & Spa - Nestled in the coastal foothills 30 minutes north of San Diego, La Costa is a classic destination legendary for its world-class Spa, championship golf courses, tennis club, cuisine, fitness programs and attentive service.

6- Old Restaurant Row, San Marcos - From steak houses to some of the best lobster around, this dynamic restaurant row offers an umatched diversity of local, top-notch restaurants. Located on San Marcos Blvd. in the center of San Marcos between Via Vera Cruz and Las Posas road.

7- Moonlight Amphitheatre - Moonlight Amphitheatre–a venue of Moonlight Stage Productions–is nestled in Brengle Terrace Park, and is the home of an outdoor theater which can seat up to 2000 visitors. The entertainment is superb, and with the added ambience of the outdoor atmosphere, it makes for fun, relaxing theater.

8- Swami's Beach - Swami's is positioned perfectly down a series of wooden steps to a quaint stretch of sand and surf. This beach is a local favorite for surfers and is considered one of the best hidden jewels along the southern California coast.

9- Vista Farmers Market - A local farmers market, offering the best homegrown products, is held each Saturday from 7:45 to 11 a.m., at 325 South Melrose Drive in the City of Vista - at the County Courthouse just off Highway 78.

10- Flower Field - With a special nursery, garden, gift shop, and festivals throughout the season, this 50 acre hillside, overlooking the Pacific, allows kids to run and adults can linger as they take in the view. For over sixty years, these rolling hills of Carlsbad have been a portrait of flowers in all their color and beauty.

11- Carlsbad Premium Outlets - Nestled between the flower fields and the beach, an unparalelled shopping experience is what the Carlsbad Premium Outlet offers, with over 95 top-flight stores and numerous restaurants.

12- Avo Theater - Located in downtown Vista, this theater–a venue of Moonlight Stage Productions–showcases local talent, hosting shows from performing arts academies and community groups. This traditional-style theater seats nearly 400 people.