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Promotions Unlimited All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement. | | | Air Activities | Airjunkies Paragliding: (760) 753-2664 Air Adventures Skydiving: (619) 661-6671 A Ballon Adventure by California Dreamin: (760) 438-9550; 438-3344 | San Diego’s amazing vistas, warm skies, and warm climate generate a very popular sport and recreational flying activity. The Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Gillespie Field in El Cajon, Montgomer Field in central San Diego, and Brown Field in South County all have FAA-approved flying schools and aircraft rental facilities.
Also well-liked in San Diego are hot-air balloons. Only in coastal places can you ride a hot-air balloon at daylight AND dusk. Many companies that provide tours provide amazing meals or champagne flights to cater to a couple’s anniversary or birthday.
Aside from these great air sports, skydiving, air combat and biplane voyages, helicopter or blimp rides, and even sky sailing are also presented in beautiful San Diego! | | Beaches | Coronado: (619) 435-4179 Oceanside: (760) 966-4570 San Diego: (619) 221-8884 Solana Beach: (858) 422-2971 | When a traveler goes to San Diego, the most popular attractions they want to visit are the amazing beaches all around the area. Serious or new surfers, young and old couples, and parents and children alike can all find the perfect beach for them. San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline appeal to people of all kinds. Many beaches are patrolled by lifeguards that keep beaches safe during riptides. Those eager to learn more about lifeguarding or surfing can enjoy different classes that teach technique and different facts about each. Surf and weather reports are available at the phone numbers above. | | Bicycling | County Route S7, Palomar Mountain (800) 895-4427 | San Diego caters very well to the bicycle-love with bicycle lanes available on most all roads and numerous bike paths throughout the county. Bicycling is also popular along the boardwalks at the beach. | | Boating | Oceanside Yearley Sailboats: (760) 722-4940 Seaforth Boat Rentals: (619) 223-1681; 239-2628 | Yet again, San Diego’s infamous weather of light winds, bright skies, and famous climate creates the idyllic site for boating, power-boating, and sailing. There are many marinas if you need to rent a boat or even take sailing lessons. The boat-launching ramps are numerous as well. | | Camping | California State Lifeguards (Beach): (760) 438-2675 California Park Service Information Center (State Park): (760) 767-5311 California State Park Reservation Center (Fee-paid Beach): (800) 444-4275 | San Diego has a numerous variety of camping spots to choose from; 30 of which have private camping locations tailered for RVs and tents. Whether you prefer camping on beaches, rivers, creeks, mountain forests or deserts, San Diego is the ideal camping spot for you.
- The popular Cleveland National Forest holds chaparral, mile-high mountains and coniferous trees.
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park shows the camper miles of deep canyons, beautiful oasis, and spanning plains.
- The state beaches of South Carlsbad and San Elijo have campgrounds on the bluffs that look out over the beach.
- Cuyamaca Rancho State park is approximately 45 miles east of downtown and is home to 110 miles of hiking and horseback trails.
- The Palomar Mountain region and La Jolla Indian Reservation also have
several campsites that are admired year-round. | | Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack | 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar (858) 793-5555 | Probably the most popular event in Del Mar is the 375-acre site’s 3 week long Del Mar Fair. The old-style county fair is full of traditional events such as livestock judging and races, cooking contests, and eating contests as well as popular entertainment and the amazing time-honored fast food that can be anticipated from any fair.
Though the Del Mar Racetrack hosts events throughout the year, “the surf meets the turf” for seven weeks of horse racing during the Pacific Classic race. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club holds home and horse shows, riding competitions, a Halloween haunted house, and a light show. | | Gambling | | If gaming is what you enjoy, Barona, Sycuan, and Viejas Indian reservations can be located in eastern San Diego County, all of which have popular casinos! The casinos include video gaming machines, card tables, bingo halls, off-track satellite wagering on horse races, as well as restaurant dining with live headliner entertainment! | | Golfing & Tennis | Balboa Golf: 2600 Golf Course Drive
San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 570-1234Mission Bay Golf 2702 North Mission Bay Drive
(858) 581-7880 | San Diego’s renowned “supreme” climate is a golfer’s dream. Possibly the reason San Diego holds 87 wonderful golf courses is because one could chose a tee time on any day in the entire calendar year and experience a golfer’s paradise. So, it is not a suprise that many famous golf tournaments are also hosted in the region.Another year-round sport in San Diego is tennis. There are over 1,200 private and public tennis courts, many of which are surrounded by large condominium complexes that offer private lessons. La Costa Resort & Spa hosts the TIG Tennis Classic annually attracting top tennis professionals. | | Hiking | Audubon Society: (619) 275-0557 San Diego Trails Council: (619) 563-5025 Sierra Club: (619) 299-1744 | Read about San Diego’s wide parks to fully see the beauty and wonders available to the outdoorsman. Many places encourage the area’s beautiful characteristics with guided hikes and trips. Afoot and Afield in San Diego County by Jerry Schad is a great reference with a complete listing of local trails. | | Horseback Riding, Running, and Jogging | | San Diego holds a number of outlets for renting or boarding horses and exploring the area’s more rustic places or finding equestrian lessons for the new rider. The beautiful weather and great scenery of San Diego provide a numerous selection of clubs and popular 5K/10K runs including the Camp Pendleton International Triathlon and the San Diego Track Club offering coached workouts at Balboa Stadium. | | Ice Skating | Ice Chalet, University Towne Centre: (619) 452-9110 San Diego Ice Arena, San Diego: (619)530-1825 | Despite what is probably a huge misconception about San Diego, there is really public ice skating access year round! Common sports aside from ice skating are broomball or hockey. | | Indoor Sports | Balboa Park Activity Center: (619) 581-7100 San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department: (858) 694-3049
| For people who appreciate indoor activities such as bowling, bridge, chess, table tennis, and arts-and-crafts clubs, San Diego has many venues. Dance groups that include international folk dance, Middle Eastern belly dancing, Hawaiian hula dancing, square dance, swing dance, and tap and ballet dance hold lessons and parties around the area. | | Inline Skating | Hamel Sports on the Mission Beach Boardwalk: (619) 488-5050 Rock & Roll at the Escondido Sports Center: (760) 839-0796 | Just about 80% of the nation’s inline skating industry is based here in San Diego. Famously known top line inline skaters featured on ESPN’s X-Games live in North County so it is no surprise that skating has boomed in popularity all around the city. Many women over 30 are commonly incorporating inline skating into their regular fitness activities! | | Shopping | Horton Plaza – Fashion Valley – Mission Valley
Mira Mesa – College Grove – La Mesa - Escondido
Bonita – Chula Vista – La Jolla – Carlsbad | One of the most exciting pastimes in San Diego is enjoying the numerous shopping venues throughout the city. Major malls are scattered at all of the above listed locations, with even more outlet stores in Carlsbad, San Marcos, San Ysidro, Alpine and Temecula. San Diego also contains many specialty districts such as Solana Beach (off Lomas Santa Fe and Cedros) where one will find stores dedicated interior design and home furnishings. In Hillcrest (near downtown) you will see many bookstores. The Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town features Mexican art, clothing and jewelry. Coronado Island is popular for its Ferry Landing Marketplace and Orange Avenue (between First Street and Dana Place) where over 200 stores line the streets. Also, the famous Prospect Street in La Jolla is the “Rodeo Drive” of San Diego.
If swap meets are what you enjoy, look in National City, Oceanside, Santee, Escondido, South Bay, Spring Valley, and the Sports Arena in San Diego. But, if fresh produce is what you’re looking for, visit one of the city’s MANY farmer’s markets where the corn you buy was picked from the fields earlier that day. | | Skateboarding | Escondido Sports Center, Escondido: (760) 839-5425 YMCA Skate Park; (619) 298-3576 Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA: (760) 942-9622 Robb Field Skateboard Park: (619) 531-1563 | Although it is important to understand that skateboarding is never allowed on any of the following: school property, malls, shopping centers, parking lots, or on the street, there are multiple designated parks listed above where the skateboard-fanatics can show off their tricks. | | Skiing | Big Bear Mountain Resort, Big Bear Lake: (909) 585-2519
Snow Report: (800) BEAR-MTNSnow Summit Mountain Resort, Big Bear Lake: (909) 866-5766 Snow Report: Toll 888- SUMMIT-1 Mountain high Resort, Wrightwood: (760) 249-5808 Snowcrest Snow Park/Ski Area, La Crescenta: (626) 440-9749 Snow Report: 583-9477 Snow Valley, Running Springs: (909) 867-2751
Snow Report: (800) 680-SNOW Tamarack Ski Resort, Mammoth Lakes: (760) 934-2442 Snow Report: (800) 237-6879 |
Where else in the world can you enjoy the sunny surf in the morning and the snowy ski in the afternoon? San Diego is merely three to four hours away from the San Bernardino Mountains, home where you can find Big Bear Lakes. ThoughThough a small 135-180 inches of snow falls in the area yearly, the resorts are equipped with top of the line snowmaking machinery that can provide amazing snow cover no matter what the weather is. Aside from skiing, Big Bear and Snow Summit are outfitted with snowboard parks. If it's been awhile since you last hit the slopes, Snow Summit even has one of the biggest snowboarding schools in the state!
Mammoth Mountain is the place to go for the Southern Californian willing to drive eight hours. The annual Winter Gravity Games, an exciting winter sports festival, is hosted at Mammoth. Top athletes from around the nation are drawn to California for competition in snowboarding, free skiing, snow mountain biking, and more.
| | Spectator Sports | Padres Tickets: (619) 283-4494 Chargers Tickets: (619) 280-2121 Gulls Tickets: (619) 224-4625 | San Diego is where baseball’s Nation League Champions San Diego Padres and the National Football League’s San Diego Chargers. Charger games are viewed at QUALCOMM Stadium in Mission Valley and the Padres play at Petco Park conveniently found downtown. The San Diego Sports Arena is home for the San Diego Gulls Hockey Team as well. | | Sportfishing | Pat’s Fishing Reports: www.biteson.com
Helgren’s Sportfishing at Oceanside Harbor: (760) 722-2133
H & M Sportfishing: (619) 222-1144 | Whether you prefer a half-day or a full-day trip, alone or with a group, week-long trips to Baja or short trips closer to home your personalized sportfishing trip is right here in San Diego. Charter fishing boats sail daily from San Diego and Oceanside. Information can be accessed by phone about daily catches. You can also find information on runs of particular kinds of fish such as albacore, yellowtail and rock cod over the phone. | | Team Sports | YMCA Youth Sports: (858) 292-4034 | Both Children and adults alike have excellent opportunities to enjoy themselves in the camaraderie and skill-building that is the team sport. To sign up in any of the wide varietes of sports available, contact your local city park and recreation department, school district, or YMCA for more information. Whether you are looking for a highly competitive team or something fun to occupy your spare time, there is no doubt you will definitely find the right league for you!
To highlight the YMCA of San Diego: It contains the biggest youth and family services in the County because of its thirteen branches that each offer a number of of programs. Every sports program, including indoor and outdoor soccer, swimming, gymnastics, flag football, basketball, baseball, tennis, skateboarding, inline skating, roller hockey, and more, has trained coaches and character development. All throughout the year, the YMCA offers Sports Camps that provide with specialized training in all activities including even surfing and boogie boarding in the summer! | | Water Parks | Wave Waterpark, Vista: (760) 940-9283
Whitewater Canyon Waterpark, Chula Vista: (619) 661-7373 | If you and your family is ready for water slides and interactive play structures, these water parks are guaranteed to keep you entertained through the summer! | | Water Sports | | If you or your family is searching for water slides and interactive play structures, these water parks are guaranteed to keep you happy through your summer! | | Whale Watching | San Diego Harbor Excursions: (619) 234-4111
Seaforth Sportfishing: (619) 224-3383 | If your'e looking for a calmer and more laid-back setting, between December and March, you can watch the California gray whales venture down the San Diego coastline. The whales are making their 7,000 mile trip from Alaska to the warmer waters of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. In Baja they give birth to their newest members of the migration, their calves. | | Wine Tasting | | To take part in the social scene of San Diego one can learn about the ways of connoisseurs of wine. With the wineries settled in Rancho Bernardo, Escondido and Julian areas of the Orfila Vineyards, many San Diegans participate in wine tastings. Other wineries include: Bernardo Winery, Deer Park Winery, Ferrara Winery, and Shadow Mountain Vineyards so near to San Diego; wine tasting is a well-liked pastime. |
City Offers Many Free Activities
Having fun in San Diego doesn’t require a lot of money. In fact, many things to see and do here are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beaches, near-perfect weather and a variety of settings country-wide, San Diego offers a fun and inexpensive getaway during all seasons of the year.
Here’s a partial list of free, year-round San Diego activities:
* Head to San Diego’s many beaches, all free, to swim, body surf or hang-ten. Play in the sand, collect seashells or just bask in the sun.
* Visit La Jolla Cove and see the beautiful sunset on the ocean. The cove is a spectacular natural setting.
* Visit Seaport Village during the weekends for free entertainment and hours of leisurely strolling and window-shopping. Or just sit in the grass and gaze at the passing yachts and ships on San Diego Bay.
* Stroll through the 16 ½ block historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego and see the renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian architecture, home to restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and more.
* Fly a kite along the grassy field in the Tecolote Shores of Mission Bay Park, a 4,600-acre park. Here, away from trees and overhead wires, friends and family can gather to launch colorful kites into the bay breezes.
* Enjoy free organ concerts at 2 p.m. on Sundays at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Organ Pavilion hosts one of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organs, a San Diego landmark since 1914.
* Bike or jog along one of Mission Bay Park’s many trails. Both Joggers and walkers can use more than 20 miles of scenic paths that wind through both sunlight and shade near the shoreline. The paths also feature workout courses at planned stations along the route.
* Visit the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista for a free tour of the 150-acre-facility, including training fields and tracks, athlete dorms and the Otay Lake Reservoir. Tours are offered daily.
-- San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau |  |
