San Diego County is 18 incorporated cities and numerous communities. North San Diego County has 13 towns and cities, ranging in population from under 4,500 in Bonsall to approximately 180,000 in Oceanside.

They are within easy driving distances of each other and share plenty of dining and shopping opportunities, including several upscale malls and unique, local boutiques; five-star fare at the Addison to authentic traditional Mexican food, along with craft brew tasting rooms, urban wineries, and seaside watering holes.