Tag: San Diego Area

Mission Bay San Diego

Mission Bay Park in San Diego is the largest facility
of its kind, offering over 4,600 acres with free
recreational activities for visitors. What was once
a sprawling swamp in the 1960’s, was dredged and
transformed into what is now a great attraction to
the San Diego area.

Across the 27 miles of bayfront, water activities are
all over the place here. For beach lovers, there are
17 miles of oceanfront property, including Mission
Beach and Pacific Beach. There are separate areas
as well, for swimming, fishing, boating, and even
sailing. Mission Park also offers free events such
as volleyball, jetski, and many different types
of competitions and exhibitions.

For the children, Mission Bay Park offers a playground
area with plenty of other things to do as well.
Mission Park has always been an attraction, one
that keeps people coming back for more.

For those living in the area, Mission Bay in San
Diego provides plenty of things to do. The location
is great, with something always going on. If you
plan to visit San Diego in the near future – make
sure you drop by Mission Bay and see what makes this
area one of the best in the world.

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La Jolla Caves

Along with the beaches La Jolla gives the San Diego
area, it also has some very nice caves. The caves
of La Jolla are great for tours, exploring, or
anyone wanting to see the best of La Jolla.

Carved into the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla, there
are seven caves. Most of the time, you can visit
any seven of these caves by sea kayak. Although
all but one are accessible by foot, you should be
very carefully when minus tides sweep the area.

The Sunny Jim Cave is one of the most popular and
well known caves of La Jolla. You can enter
through the Cave Store by paying a small fee. There
are 145 steep steps to get through the cave,
which is great for exploring and seeing the area.

The cave store can tell you many things about the
caves, including tours. If you plan to visit the
La Jolla area of San Diego, the caves can be a great
place to explore. Those of you who have kids coming
along for the trip, should remember to be very
careful – as the caves provide a lot of beauty –
they can also provide a lot of danger as well.

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Cabrillo National Monument

Located in San Diego California, the Cabrillo National
Monument provides a historic lighthouse with plenty
of activities. There are great views here as well,
with tidepools, flora and fauna, whales to watch,
and even military history.

The Monument offers hiking along designated trails,
bicycling on paved roadways, and swimming within the
park boundaries. Fishing is permitted here as well,
with hook and line – although only one fish may be
taken. When walking the trails and exploring, make
sure to be on the lookout for cliff areas, as they
can be very unstable.

A lot of visitors come to the National Monument to
enjoy the breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and
the Pacific Ocean. Because of this very reason, the
park has become of the best harbor views anywhere in
California – or the world for that matter!

The tidepools are great to see here as well, although
you should always be careful. Even though they are
great to admire, the surface may be very slippery.

Anytime you are in the San Diego area, a trip to
the Cabrillo National Monument is more than worth the
time. You can walk the trails, have fun, or just
enjoy the breathtaking views of San Diego that only
the Cabrillo National Monument can provide you with.

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