Sunny San Diego. Part 1.
Sunny San Diego. Part 1.
A few years ago I heard a phrase from a client, “San Diego is a place where God goes on vocation.” What a great way to describe this charming beautiful city! Located right on the border with Mexico, San Diego is a magical spot in Southern California. The cities permanent suffix “Sunny” truly describes the weather, perfect nearly every day of the year. With Endless beaches on the Pacific Ocean and great climate, San Diego is a highly desirable place for tourists from all over the world. However, San Diego has a lot to offer besides the sandy ocean views. Here you will find parks, museums, amusement parks, hiking trails, and many other things to do. Here are the top 15(not in any specific order) of my favorite places and activities in San Diego.
Sunset Cliffs
I find it to be the best place to watch the sunrise or sunset. Quiet and a bit isolated, makes Sunset Cliffs ideal for a romantic walk, book reading by the ocean, or just a pleasant stroll.
Mount Soledad
Veteran Memorial located right on the top of the Mountain gives you a chance to learn about fallen heroes and some history. Majestic views of the city and ocean make it worth a drive on the sharp serpentine road up here.
Potato Chip Rock
If you are trying to burn all that delicious vacation food you’ve been consuming, than Potato Chip Rock should be your next destination. A Steep 8 mile hike might take up to 4 hours round trip, so bring lots of water. Potato Chip Rock is definitely one of the more famous local hikes.
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument consists of a museum, old Light House, and gorgeous viewpoints. In my opinion, this is one of the best places to overview the city. You will also have a chance to see a military cemetery right before entering the park.
Coronado Island
In 2013 Coronado was named a best beach in the USA. Perhaps, one of the points to win this title was the famous Hotel Del where the Marilyn Monroe movie “Some Like it hot” was filmed in 1959. The Island itself is a hidden treasure! Multimillion dollar homes with great ocean views, and shady streets with colorful flowers create the picture perfect atmosphere of the luxury life. If you have a pet with you, Dog Beach is conveniently located at the end of the public beach. There are three ways to get to the island: by Coronado Bridge, taking a ferry, or through Imperial Beach. Any way will give you a chance to enjoy the splendid views of the Downtown, Marina, and bay areas of Coronado.
La Jolla Shores
Being one of the most signature places in San Diego, La Jolla shores is a wonderful example of peaceful coexistence of humans and sea life. This ecological preserve is filled with Sea lions, Seals, turtles, and sometimes even Great white sharks. Local or tourist you will enjoy the ocean views, animals, and snorkeling by the shores. Not so many people are familiar with the Cove, which is located in the very beginning of the shores. For a nominal fee of $4 you can walk down to the caves and enjoy the views.
Torrey Pines Park
Located only 25 minutes away from the city center in Del Mar, this park is a wonderful getaway to nature. This is a fabulous place to go for a hike or run by the beach.
Continue to Part 2.
POSTED BY TRAVELBLOND ON FRIDAY, Nov 9, 2015 @ 19:14
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Chiera
San diego looks acbsolutely beautiful! Pinning for reference 🙂
TheSterlingTraveler
I love San Diego. Living a couple of hours north of there, I definitely tend to take much of it for granted.
Allison
I’ve wanted to go to San Diego since I had to do a project on it in school a long time ago. One day I plan to finally go.
Ava @ My Meena Life
These look like great destinations! #flyawayfriday
Kana
I love San Diego but I’ve never been to Torrey Pines – I’ll have to check it out, your photos look beautiful!!! Thanks for joining #FlyAwayFriday and always following the rules, we love having you! xo
Ruth
I have been to a lot of these places (except Mount Soledad). Because of that, I agree San Diego is a great place to visit. I still need to check out some places int he city. Plus, I have not explored that well the beach towns in Northern San Diego County. #FlyAwayFriday
Alex
I would love a month to explore San Diego, I’ve never been to the West coast but San Diego has always stood out to me, I would really love to visit. I shall keep this post for when the day finally arrives! #flyawayfriday
Kreete
I had no idea there was so much to do in San Diego and that this is where God himself goes on holidays! Ha! Loving all the suggestions and your photography is spot on too! I would love to spend a few days in Torrey Pines Park to go hiking and exploring! Thanks for sharing!
Chloe
Wow you really did a lot in San Diego!! I’m so impressed and absolutely love that you made it to the Potato Chip Hike!! That’s where my husband proposed to me haha so obviously that hike means a lot to us!