subject: Why San Diego Is Place That Promotes Wellness [print this page] The temperate climate of southern California increases the amount of physical exercise and outdoor activities residents participate in. San Diego county is considered one of the most popular surf destinations however, one obvious reason being the warmer ocean temperature. Warm weather allows for activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cross country running, skate boarding, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, or swimming to be much more convenient and hobbies that involve physical exercise are encouraged which in turn result in physical wellness.