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…
San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions. There are all kinds of water-based activities and the area is home to some of San Diego’s best resorts. This is our Mission Bay Guide. Overview Mission Bay is a man-made saltwater bay at the entrance of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego…
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…
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…
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…
Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Only eight miles from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails seems miles away from city life. This is our core guide to Mission Trails Regional Park. Overview WEBSITE: https://mtrp.org/ Mission Trails Regional Park was started in 1974. It continues to grow…