In this issue we’re looking outside, celebrating what we find. We’re turning off our phones and breathing fresh air. We’re heading into the hills and into the ocean, literally.

On page 62 we learn to hold our breath and aim steady while spearfishing near the Coronado Islands off Rosarito. On page 80 we venture into National Parks. And along the way, we tell you the best locally made canned cocktails to pack (pg. 30) as well as our favorite drinks around the city for after your adventure (pg. 22). We explore hidden luxury on the moon in Utah (pg. 74), climb to the top of El Cajon Mountain (pg. 88), and dine al fresco in La Jolla (pg. 24). We also check in with a couple local pro teams and learn about the SD roots of one of the world’s most intense sporting events (pg. 46).

And on page 66, we’ve put together a full-blown photo feature of skateboarding in San Diego from the ’70s to now, in all its neon glory, from iconic skate photographer J. Grant Brittain. Whether you skate or not, check it out. This is SD history.