San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions. There are all kinds of water-based activities and 27-miles of shoreline. This is our guide to the Mariner’s Basin area in the southwest corner of Mission Bay in the Mission Beach area. Location: Bonita Cove, 1000 West Mission Bay Dr at Mariners Way Mariners…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve provides some of the best hiking opportunities in the city of San Diego. This is our guide to Hiking Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Overview In 1959, a large area of San Diego was set aside as a 2, 000 acres state park, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. This area…
With all kinds of trails, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s best places for hiking. One of our favorite hikes was to the beach along Broken Hill Trail. This trail had been closed for several years but as of October 2020 has reopened fully restored. This is our guide to hiking…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s most scenic attractions. There are many hiking opportunities, but arguably the most exciting is the hike from the visitor’s center down to the beach. This is our guide to taking Torrey Pines Broken Hills Trail to the beach. Starting Point: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve…
The San Diego area is huge and getting around can be a challenge. Choosing a general location to stay is essential for maximizing the enjoyment of a visit to San Diego. Fun Diego Family has created a detailed guide to each of San Diego’s major areas. This is our guide to staying in the La…
Paddle boarding is a great recreation activity for all ages and fitness levels. San Diego is a great place for paddle boarding. This is our guide to San Diego Paddle Boarding. Overview Paddle boarding is a water activity that of course uses a paddle board. A paddle board looks like a surfboard but is larger…
Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay. It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542. Bayside Trail is a scenic walk that is the prime hiking opportunity in the area. Starting Point: Cabrillo National Monument,…
Coronado is an independent city set across the bay from downtown San Diego. This is one of the best places for biking in the region. This is a 15-mile bike ride down the Silver Strand. Coronado is an independent city of about 20,000 that is right by downtown San Diego and the airport. The city…
Coronado is an independent city set across the bay from downtown San Diego. This is one of the best places for biking in the region. This is a 5-mile bike ride that goes around the heart of the “island.” Coronado is an independent city of about 20,000 that is right by downtown San Diego and…
San Diego’s 59-Mile Scenic Drive is something we have always been familiar with. As you drive through the city, you can not miss the familiar seagull signs. However, until recently we had never formally taken the full tour. This is our pictorial guide to the 59-Mile Scenic Drive. Overview The 59-Mile Scenic Drive is entirely…