Drive north from downtown San Diego 很快你就会发现自己置身于富饶的丘陵景观之中. 你还会发现海滩、豪华酒店、精酿啤酒厂和许多魅力. While San Diego has a bustling city center—featuring everything from Petco Park to Little Italy to Balboa Park-这个社会旅游胜地的魅力真是无处不在 San Diego County. 该县的北部地区包括各种海滩城镇和内陆社区，这些社区本身就是绝佳的度假胜地.
What Is North County San Diego?
What locals refer to as “North County是该县的一个区域，位于圣地亚哥市中心和中心社区之外. The generally suburban region starts just north of La Jolla, stretching about 20 coastal miles north along U.S. 101号高速公路和5号州际公路西侧包括北县沿海的圣地亚哥镇 Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside.
North County is not just coastal communities, however. East of I-5 and Del Mar are Carmel Valley, lined with restaurants and shops, and Rancho Santa Fe, 这是一个20世纪20年代初由电影明星定居的高档社区，如今许多住宅坐落在大片果园或高尔夫球场旁. 再往东是Rancho Bernardo社区，这里是美食和美酒的宝藏; San Marcos and Vista, which make great stops for craft beer; and Escondido, another prime beer town that is also home to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
值得注意的是:圣地亚哥以其阳光和温和的气候而闻名, 但这并不意味着全国各地的天气都是一样的. Because North County extends about 20 miles inland, 从凉爽的海滩到温暖的内陆地区，北县城市的温度可以变化10-20度.
Resorts in North County San Diego
With lots of green space and easy access to the beach, 北县拥有大量可靠的品牌酒店, as well as several luxurious resorts. 一些坐落在海滩上，而许多其他的只是很短的车程内陆. Boutique hotel L’Auberge Del Mar sits in the heart of Del Mar Village酒店位于德尔玛海滩(Del Mar Beach)对面，步行即可到达商店和餐馆. A few minutes east in Carmel Valley, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar 提供一个豪华的住宿与四个游泳池，一个水疗中心，一个冠军高尔夫球场，和 Addison, the William Bradley–helmed restaurant that has earned three Michelin stars.
如果你想像圣达菲托尼兰乔的当地人一样生活，那就住在 Inn at Rancho Santa Fe位于社区中心的西班牙风格村庄(casita-style) Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, which offers tennis, pickleball, and a don’t-miss spa.
In Encinitas, the 130-room Alila Marea 提供方便的海滩访问，时尚的优雅，和伟大的现场美食感谢 VAGA Restaurant & Bar by Top Chef contestant Claudette Zepeda. In Carlsbad, choose from options such as Omni La Costa Resort & Spa它拥有一个著名的水疗中心和一个大型游泳池 Park Hyatt Aviara拥有自己的高尔夫球场、水疗中心和两个视野开阔的游泳池. Both are minutes from LEGOLAND California. 或者往内陆走一点，享受更多经典的全方位服务的度假津贴 Rancho Bernardo Inn. Oceanside, meanwhile, has great boutique hotels right on the sand, such as the side-by-side Hyatt properties, the Mission Pacific and The Seabird这两个座位都可以坐在前排欣赏海滩，也可以欣赏到这座城市蓬勃发展的美食.
Top Things to Do in North County San Diego
尽管北圣地亚哥县的城市和社区相当郊区, the area offers a lot of things to do for foodies, shoppers, outdoor lovers, and families.
Start by exploring North County’s beach towns, 这里有独特的沙滩和独特的市中心, each with its own personality. Del Mar, for instance, is known for the seasonal Del Mar Racetrack and a small but posh village by the beach. Hikers won’t want to miss Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, located above Torrey Pines State Beach, 在小径上，你可以近距离观赏稀有的托里松树，以及一览无余的海景.
Just to the north, Solana Beach has excellent tide-pooling at Fletcher Cove, 沿途还有各种各样的设计工作室和精品店 Cedros Avenue. Cardiff-by-the-Sea features an excellent beach campground, the gourmet picnic–friendly Seaside Market以及被称为“卡迪夫库克”的古怪冲浪者雕像. Surfers and seekers alike will love Encinitas那里有一些著名的冲浪点和冥想花园 Spiritual Realization Fellowship以及101号高速公路沿线时髦的精品店林立的市中心. Carlsbadspreads out north of that, with a charming coastal village它有自己的海滩，以及向内陆延伸的各种景点，包括 LEGOLAND California and the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Oceanside与此同时，它已成为海滩娱乐、水上运动、精酿啤酒甚至公共场所的游乐场 murals.
For more nature, hike to the waterfall at Los Peñasquitos Nature Reserve, or the Instagram-friendly “Potato Chip Rock” hike on the Mt. Woodson Trail, both near the inland community of Poway, 大量的职业运动员往往住在哪里. Or walk the garden trails at San Diego Botanic Garden and Butterfly Farms, both in Encinitas, and the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista. 在埃斯孔迪多(Escondido)，您可以在小径上漫步，观看野生动物在田野间漫步，或者乘坐一辆 safari rides at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the sprawling sister property of the famed San Diego Zoo.
For beer nerds, North County is a true treasure trove. Follow the “Hops Highway,” which runs along Highway 78 through Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido. Key stops include Bagby Beer Co. in Oceanside, Belching Beaver in Vista, Lost Abbey in San Marcos, and the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido. Wine lovers have a fun option too: The Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo, which dates back to 1889, 这是一个可爱的下午，可以品尝葡萄酒，还可以在酒庄摆满巧克力的小农舍商店里闲逛, candles, and gifts.
North County San Diego’s Best Restaurants
San Diego has a reputation for great beer and tacos这是理所当然的，但这座城市在其他烹饪领域的影响力也越来越大. Two of San Diego’s four Michelin-starred restaurants are in North County—the three-star Addison and Carlsbad’s one-star Jeune et Jolie但这些选择只是在这个地区令人难忘的一餐的开始.
在德尔玛，新鲜的海鲜搭配壮丽的海景，包括 Pacifica Del Mar and Jake’s Del Mar. San Diego locals love Rancho Santa Fe’s Mille Fleurs多年来，法国与加州的结合一直吸引着美食家. Encinitas is home to Herb & Sea, helmed by Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey, while Carlsbad has Ember & Rye, a steakhouse created by another Top Chef star, Richard Blais, located at the Park Hyatt Aviara.
想要休闲的美食，千万不要错过令人无法抗拒的炸鸡 The Crack Shack in Encinitas. 北县也提供了许多其他令人愉快的美食，比如在 Campfire, The Taco Stand in Encinitas, and When Pigs Fly BBQ in Vista.
If you plan your meals and activities around coffee, include stops at Lofty Coffee in Solana Beach, Manzanita Roasting Co. in Rancho Bernardo and Escondido, or the branch of Bird Rock Roasters that overlooks the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
Plan a Trip to North County
For any Southern California getaway, 北圣地亚哥县的城市是探索圣地亚哥其他地区的绝佳基地，尤其是如果你要向北前往奥兰治县或更远的地方. It’s easy to build a trip that includes beach days, golf，主题公园之旅，啤酒品尝之旅，以及在酒店泳池边闲逛. 在圣地亚哥县的目的地之间，你不需要开车超过20分钟, or just 90 minutes or so if you’re headed to Anaheim or Los Angeles.
要创建自己的北圣地亚哥郡为基础的行程，看看这些想法的圣地亚哥 surf spots, beaches, and tide-pooling, as well as excellent museums. For foodie ideas in San Diego, peruse these picks for seafood restaurants, brunch spots, and craft breweries.
