Lakeside is a small town that is known for its country feel. It has a reputation of being a cowboy town thanks to the rural setting and abundance of ranches, horse farms and more.

Lakeside has three large reservoirs and a trailhead that takes you through the summit of El Cajon Mountain, nicknamed locally as "El Capitan".

Lakeside has a population of just over 20,000 people, many of which are families.