Not too many cities would be able to make a large lemon their centerpiece. It seems natural for Lemon Grove though.  The fiberglass lemon started life as part of a 1928 Rose Parade float and now sits in the central business district to remind residents of the community's roots.

Lemon Grove, in East County near La Mesa, is a small city located about seven minutes from downtown San Diego.  The area used to be home to extensive lemon groves and even though the groves are now businesses and homes, the area retains its rural ambiance.  The single-family homes and large number of community activities enhance the small town atmosphere. The city was incorporated in 1977 and is home to about 25,000 people.