San Diego is lucky to have two of the top zoos in the world. Of course, for visitors whose time is limited, you may only have the opportunity to visit one. So this article looks at the differences between the San Diego Zoo vs Safari Park so you can make the most informed decision. Overview…
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of the best zoos in the world. Many long-time San Diego residents visit on a regular basis. For those wanting a more in-depth experience, the Safari Park offers a wealth of additional activities. This is our guide to San Diego Zoo Safari Park Add-On Activities. NOTE: These…
San Diego has two world-class zoos. The San Diego Zoo is in Balboa Park right by downtown and the airport. Meanwhile, the much larger San Diego Zoo Safari Park is about 45 minutes to the north. This is our guide to San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets. There is also a brief recommendation about Add-on…
The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension is a little-known area of San Diego’s popular State Park. This slightly inland area is a quiet, well-preserved view of what coastal San Diego looked like before mass development. This is our guide to hiking Torrey Pines Reserve Extension Margaret Fleming Nature Trail and Red Ridge Trail. Starting…
The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension is a little-known area of San Diego’s popular State Park. This slightly inland area is a quiet, well-preserved view of what coastal San Diego looked like before mass development. This is our guide to hiking Torrey Pines Reserve Extension DAR and Mar Scenic Trail. Starting Point: end of…
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 Torrey Pines Beach Trail. Starting Point: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve upper West Parking Lot Length:…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a great San Diego attraction. In the past, it was known for its fairly rugged hiking trails. However, in recent years the park has done a great deal to make many of its trails ADA accessible. Most of these trails start right from the upper parking lot by the…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s most scenic attractions. From the visitor’s center, a classic easy hike is walking to Red Butte and on to Razor Point and Yucca Point. This is our guide to hiking to Red Butte, Razor Point Trail, and Yucca Point Trail. Starting Point: Upper parking lot…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s most scenic attractions. In recent years, several trails have been closed for restoration. One trail that has been reopened is the now ADA accessible South Fork Trail which leads to Broken Hill Overlook. This is our guide to hiking South Fork and Broken Hill Overlook…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s most scenic attractions. In recent years, several trails have been closed for restoration. One trail that has now been restored is the short Parry Grove Trail. This is our guide to hiking Torrey Pines Parry Grove Trail. Overview Starting Point: 0.7 miles from Torrey Pines lower…