Lake Elsinore is best known for its spectacular 3,300-acre lake, the largest natural lake in Southern California.

It is also famous for its fabulous factory outlet stores, a historic downtown antique distrct, world-famous sky-diving thermals and a championship professional baseball team. It's also freeway close from anywhere via Interstate 15.

The City of Lake Elsinore is developing a bright future. It strives to protect the ambience of the lake and open space while building new business and services for future advancement and prosperity. The city's slogan is "Dream Extreme" (www.visitlakeelsinore.com).

This great outlet center is home to a Sony Factory Outlet, Lane Bryant Outlet Store and the only Active Ride Outlet Store.

A major attraction is a visit to the Lake Elsinore Outlets (5) (951-245-4989), with over 75 famous name brands to choose from - all at 30 to 70 percent off retail price every day!

The outlet center is located off I-15 at the Nichols Road exit, then west to Collier Avenue. It's open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For additional information about the Lake Elsinore Outlets, please call (951-245-4989) or toll-free (866-306-7467).

Visit the Lake Elsinore Outlets website for more information (www.lakeelsinoreoutlet.com)

Experience the thrill and beauty of skydiving over Lake Elsinore with Skydive Elsinore.

Lake Elsinore's lake provides an exciting year-round resort enviornment with many water sports and activities. Many international competitions and novice events are held on the lake regularly.

Extreme sports are a major attraction here too! The Lake Elsinore Motocross Park (8) (951-515-1212) has even been featured on ESPN and MTV (www.lakeelsinoremxpark.net).

To experience the thrill of a lifetime, pay a visit to Skydive Elsinore (8) at 20701 Cereal St. or call toll-free (877-843-5867). This world-renowned skydiving venue is famous not only for its scenic views of mountains, lakes, the ocean and great jump conditions, but also the expertise of its USPA certified staff (www.skydiveelsinore.com).

Lake Elsinore's Historic Downtown (9) reflects the charm reminiscent of the 1920s with its vintage street lamps and quaint specialty and antique stores. A definite must-visit address is 201 W. Graham Ave. This striking Victorian building was orginally built in 1887 as the Crescent Bathhouse. Today it is The Home Interiors of Mrs. 144 (6), a boutique offering unique decor and gift items.

City of Lake Elsinore (1)

The Home Interiors of Mrs. 144 (6)

Lake Elsinore's Historic Downtown (9)

Lake Elsinore Historical Society Museum (4)

Lake Elsinore Motocross Park (8)

Lake Elsinore Outlets (5)

Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Team (3)

Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce (2)

Sizzler (10)

Skydive Elsinore (8)