The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This is great attraction for those that want to explore sea life but do not want to spend the time or money to visit a large amusement park like SeaWorld. Overview The Birch Aquarium has actually been around in some form…
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’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…
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…
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…
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…
Belmont Park is a small amusement park right on the ocean at Mission Beach. There are quite a few attractions and it can easily be combined with a day at the beach. This is our guide to San Diego’s Belmont Park. Parking Mission Beach is an extremely popular area of San Diego. Belmont Park is…
Seaport Village has been a main highlight of downtown San Diego since the 1980s. However, it is slated for major redevelopment. This is our Seaport Village guide as it currently exists in 2019. WEBSITE: https://www.seaportvillage.com History Seaport Village opened in 1980 at the center of San Diego’s downtown harbor. It is located on 14-acres by…
The San Diego Fleet Science Center is one of the most popular museums in Balboa Park. The museum regularly hosts to temporary exhibits. In most cases, these cost extra money. However, the new Pause/Play Exhibit at is free with general admission to the Fleet Science Center. UPDATE: The Pause and Play Exhibit has closed and…