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…
San Diego has a great military history. The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park honors that history with a special focus on military engagements of the 20th century. WEBSITE: http://veteranmuseum.net/ During World War II the U.S. Navy actually took control of Balboa Park. Balboa Park was renamed Camp Kidd in honor of Rear Admiral Isaac Kidd…
Oasis Camel Dairy is a family farm less than an hour northeast of San Diego outside Ramona. They hold regular events that are open to the public. These open farm days are a great family event. WEBSITE: https://cameldairy.com/ While Oasis Camel Dairy has a Ramona address, its location its pretty far out from town on…
Moonlight State Beach is in the heart of the city of Encinitas. This is one of the best family beaches in North County San Diego. Beach Type: Long sandy beach Access: Directly from parking lot/street Parking: Free parking lot, street parking/some paid parking Facilities: Full restrooms by lifeguard tower Good For: Laying out in the…
Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach town. The area north from Swami’s Beach to D Street is a fairly isolated section referred to as Boneyards Beach. This is a prime scenic surfing spot backed by cliffs. Beach Type: Beach backed by bluffs Access: Walk down stairs at D Street in the north or Swami’s…
The Living Coast Discovery Center is a hidden gem in Chula Vista, about 15 minutes south of downtown San Diego. The center is a combination zoo and aquarium. There are hands-on exhibits with all kinds of animals native to the San Diego coastal area. This includes fish, sea turtles, sharks, sting rays, birds of prey…
Coming from the east coast to San Diego one of the first thing I noticed was the massive fishing piers. There are five major piers in San Diego and four of them are freely open to the public. This is our guide to San Diego Piers. Overview My first experience with fishing piers was in…
As its name implies, Oceanside is a classic beach town. There are several beach areas, but the center of action are the beaches north and south of the Oceanside Pier. Beach Type: Classic wide sandy beach Access: Directly from street Parking: Free and paid parking in neighborhood Facilities: Full restrooms Good For: Laying out in…
Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach town. Swami’s Beach is a noted surfing spot right below the famed Self-Realization Fellowship. Beach Type: Isolated sandy beach backed by cliffs Access: Either from La Shores North parking lot or 15th Street in Del Mar Parking: Free street parking, paid parking at La Jolla Shores North and…
Encinitas is a beach town just north of San Diego. One of the best places to visit is the free Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship. Located on the cliffs above the beach, this is one of the most scenic areas in coastal San Diego County. WEBSITE: http://www.encinitastemple.org/ You cannot miss the Self-Realization Fellowship as…