In this narrative the author recounts the history of San Diego city and county from the early days on. He gives short overviews of the Bay region, the Lower Coast division, the Northern and the Mountain divisions, as well as other interesting facts like the development of water supply, production and farming.

In Our San Diego, the talented photographers of Ambient Images present the sights and scenes of one of the most beautiful cities in the nation. Offering sand and sun, arts and architecture, San Diego is a rapidly growing city with myriad attractions. Photographs celebrate the city’s rich history and diverse cultures, its parades and festivals, its beaches and parks, and landmark attractions such as the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. Other highlights include Balboa Park, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Mission San Diego de Alcalá, Mission Bay, the Hotel Coronado, and Old Point Loma Lighthouse.

Over 1,500 place names in San Diego County. Each listing gives general location and specific citation of place name origin.