Andrew and Courtney's Outdoor Activity Guidebook
Beach Side Activities and Sports
Biking, skating, scootering, running, outdoor yoga.
Volleyball courts available. Boating rentals available.
Bayside walk is the best place for a leisurely ride or walk on paved sidewalks along beaches. The beach is also perfect if you're looking for calm waters since there are very small waves within Sail Bay.
Bayside Walk
Bayside WalkBiking, skating, scootering, running, outdoor yoga.
Volleyball courts available. Boating rentals available.
Bayside walk is the best place for a leisurely ride or walk on paved sidewalks along beaches. The beach is also perfect if you're looking for calm waters since there are very small waves within Sail Bay.
Snorkeling, swimming.
La Jolla Cove is the best place for snorkeling in San Diego and it's easily accessible. Rentals are available locally and we have may gear available to guests. Schools of golden trout will be visible almost as soon as you enter the water. If you pay attention you'll find lobster, octopus, and a huge variety of other fish.
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdSnorkeling, swimming.
La Jolla Cove is the best place for snorkeling in San Diego and it's easily accessible. Rentals are available locally and we have may gear available to guests. Schools of golden trout will be visible almost as soon as you enter the water. If you pay attention you'll find lobster, octopus, and a huge variety of other fish.
Fishing, hiking.
As you walk around La Jolla you'll probably see a few weeding ceremonies on the cliffs above La Jolla Tide Pools. Green grass, waves against the rocks, and spectacular sunset views, it's hard to beat all the experiences La Jolla can offer.
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Piscinas de marea de La Jolla
303 Coast BlvdFishing, hiking.
As you walk around La Jolla you'll probably see a few weeding ceremonies on the cliffs above La Jolla Tide Pools. Green grass, waves against the rocks, and spectacular sunset views, it's hard to beat all the experiences La Jolla can offer.
Swimming, surfing, kayaking.
La Jolla Shores and the coast immediately north of it are some of San Diego's most popular surfing spots.
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La Jolla Shores
Swimming, surfing, kayaking.
La Jolla Shores and the coast immediately north of it are some of San Diego's most popular surfing spots.
Beaches with Motor Boat Areas
Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Jet Skiing, Boating Sports etc.
Bonfires, fishing, hiking.
Sunset Views.
Fireworks Views (depending on SeaWorld Fireworks Schedule).
Fiesta Island, as the name implies, is beach side parties. Bonfire pits are located around the island with easy access to designated swimming, jet-skiing, and kayaking areas. Fiesta island Dog Park is a fantastic place to bring your dog if you want to see them run in open fields and swim.
Careful, there is only one exit on the island and when everybody starts leaving at night the traffic can be 30-45 minutes just to get off the island.
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Parque Isla Fiesta
1590 E Mission Bay DrKayaking, Paddle Boarding, Jet Skiing, Boating Sports etc.
Bonfires, fishing, hiking.
Sunset Views.
Fireworks Views (depending on SeaWorld Fireworks Schedule).
Fiesta Island, as the name implies, is beach side parties. Bonfire pits are located around the island with easy access to designated swimming, jet-skiing, and kayaking areas. Fiesta island Dog Park is a fantastic place to bring your dog if you want to see them run in open fields and swim.
Careful, there is only one exit on the island and when everybody starts leaving at night the traffic can be 30-45 minutes just to get off the island.
Jet-skiing.
Bonfires.
Fireworks Views (depending on SeaWorld Fireworks Schedule).
A small generally wave-less beach mostly meant for jet-skiers. However, it offers a safe area for children to swim right along the edge of the water. A great place to start on the Bayside walk.
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Parque Crown Point
Crown Point DriveJet-skiing.
Bonfires.
Fireworks Views (depending on SeaWorld Fireworks Schedule).
A small generally wave-less beach mostly meant for jet-skiers. However, it offers a safe area for children to swim right along the edge of the water. A great place to start on the Bayside walk.
Sightseeing
Killer sunset views in La Jolla. Don't forget the roof top bars and restaurants right behind the park as well.
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Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast BlvdKiller sunset views in La Jolla. Don't forget the roof top bars and restaurants right behind the park as well.
A Memorial with near 360 degree view of San Diego. Come here at night for some city light views.
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Monumento Nacional a los Veteranos de Mt. Soledad
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr SA Memorial with near 360 degree view of San Diego. Come here at night for some city light views.
Grab a chair and a beer and just watch the downtown city lights from Coronado.
San Diego Skyline Viewpoint
1101 1st StGrab a chair and a beer and just watch the downtown city lights from Coronado.
As the name implies, Sunset Cliffs offers great views of the sunset. If you're brave enough there are a few points where you can dive off the cliff into the water. We don't recommend this unless you see others safely doing so and you know how to swim.
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Sunset Cliffs
As the name implies, Sunset Cliffs offers great views of the sunset. If you're brave enough there are a few points where you can dive off the cliff into the water. We don't recommend this unless you see others safely doing so and you know how to swim.
Hiking, city biking.
Balboa Park offers a variety of light outdoor activities and short hikes. Quite a few views throughout the park too for sunset or city light views.
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Parque Balboa
Hiking, city biking.
Balboa Park offers a variety of light outdoor activities and short hikes. Quite a few views throughout the park too for sunset or city light views.
Hiking
Hiking.
Surround by suburbs, the valley is often dismissed by locals and visitors. Once you actually get into the valley and start hiking along Penasquitos Creek you feel like you left the city.
The hike is best in Spring or late Winter when water levels are high and temperatures are comfortable. The western trail head can be found near where Sorrento Valley Blvd meets the 805 and 5. You'll have to hike quite a bit before encountering trees and water. Another good place to enter and get into the trees and creek-side fast is from Camino Ruiz neighborhood Park. Bring water and sunscreen!
Penasquitos Creek Waterfall
Hiking.
Surround by suburbs, the valley is often dismissed by locals and visitors. Once you actually get into the valley and start hiking along Penasquitos Creek you feel like you left the city.
The hike is best in Spring or late Winter when water levels are high and temperatures are comfortable. The western trail head can be found near where Sorrento Valley Blvd meets the 805 and 5. You'll have to hike quite a bit before encountering trees and water. Another good place to enter and get into the trees and creek-side fast is from Camino Ruiz neighborhood Park. Bring water and sunscreen!
Hiking. Beach Access.
Torrey Pines State Park is huge and has a variety of trails within a short distance. There are a few cliff side trails, canyon trails, and trails that zig-zag you from the top all the way down to the beaches and waves below. We highly recommend this hike if you are not from the Southern California area as it offers a unique perspective on the environment of San Diego. Free parking is available along Torrey Pines Beach, but for the best hiking experience we recommend paying the entrance fee and parking at the top before exploring.
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadHiking. Beach Access.
Torrey Pines State Park is huge and has a variety of trails within a short distance. There are a few cliff side trails, canyon trails, and trails that zig-zag you from the top all the way down to the beaches and waves below. We highly recommend this hike if you are not from the Southern California area as it offers a unique perspective on the environment of San Diego. Free parking is available along Torrey Pines Beach, but for the best hiking experience we recommend paying the entrance fee and parking at the top before exploring.
Hiking, rock-climbing.
Mission trails one of the most famous hiking areas in San Diego. We recommend going in Spring or a sunny day in the Winter or Fall. Since it is a bit inland, this area can get quite hot during the summer.
There are hiking trails that can take you up the mountains or down to the creeks and ponds throughout the valley.
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Parque Regional de Misiones de Senderos
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailHiking, rock-climbing.
Mission trails one of the most famous hiking areas in San Diego. We recommend going in Spring or a sunny day in the Winter or Fall. Since it is a bit inland, this area can get quite hot during the summer.
There are hiking trails that can take you up the mountains or down to the creeks and ponds throughout the valley.
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Consider the weather for your comfort and safety.
Many of these activities are weather and season dependent. Make sure you're aware of what each activity may involve and check local weather and surf reports. The Pacific waters off San Diego are relatively cold year round so bring a wet suit if you aren't acclimated to sea water.
Wear your sunscreen!