Here are a few suggestions for those who want to get off the beaten path and find new inspiration.
Dixon Lake - I-15 to El Norte Parkway East until see sign for Dixon Lake. Turn left onto La Honda and follow to lake.
Oceanside Pier - take I-5 north to the Oceanside Blvd. exit. Go west on Oceanside Blvd. to Coast Highway. Turn right and go to Wisconsin Ave., turn left and go to S. Myers Street, turn right and go to Ash Street, then left to S. Pacific Street and turn right.
Also Oceanside Harbor - Highway 5 north to Harbor Dr., left to South Harbor Dr. to end by beach at Pacific St.
Cuyamaca Lake - I-8 to Descanso/Highway 79 turnoff to Lake. Paint at boat dock area.
Julian - Highway 8 to Highway 79 past Lake Cuyamaca to Julian. Old Buildings, mountains.