Snow shovels and heavy coats can wear you down by December. San Diego offers a gentler kind of winter. The coast has winter wildlife, tide pools, and seaside walks, and the climate stays mild. Some days will be cool, cloudy, or wet. Long-term climate averages show cool evenings and a few rainy days. [...]
Mission Bay is San Diego's big waterfront playground. The city calls it the largest aquatic park of its kind in the country. It has 27 miles of shoreline, and 19 of those miles are sandy beach. January is a calm time to visit. Gray whales pass the coast, bike paths are quiet, and [...]
Tandem parasailing puts two people under one canopy, towed behind a boat above the water. At Go Parasailing in San Diego, you take off from the boat deck. You fly for about six to ten minutes. No prior experience or swimming skills are needed to enjoy this adventure. The whole outing takes around [...]
The best San Diego graduation trip ideas depend on your group. Beach lovers should book an oceanfront stay. Thrill seekers should try parasailing or snorkeling. Groups that want a new setting can drive to Temecula, Anza-Borrego, or Palm Springs. Use the table below to pick fast. Group type Best pick Why it works [...]
A honeymoon in San Diego never fails to please couples. The city has everything needed to make this special time even more special. From stunning scenery to outdoor adventures and delicious food, it exceeds most couple’s expectations. Here are five spots that deliver exactly that. Each honeymoon idea offers a completely different type [...]
The five best beaches in San Diego for families are La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach, Moonlight State Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. Each share a few traits. The water is calm, there are lifeguards and easy parking. Thus, you can spend less time planning and more time actually enjoying the sand. [...]
San Diego gives families a full day of options before the ball drops. Start with a flight over Mission Bay. Then, spend the evening between holiday lights, a waterfront dinner, orLEGO fireworks. A walk through Liberty Station will also prove memorable. Here's how to fill the last day of the year. Start New [...]
Parasail canopy in flight over the ocean. Gaslamp Quarter morphes into a different neighborhood after dark. Rooftop bars light up, and pianos start dueling. Historic buildings glow under string lights. Here are six spots that make a Gaslamp night a truly memorable experience. What Are Some Fun Things to Do at Night in [...]
San Diego has more going on than its beaches and famous landmarks. Below are five spots and experiences most visitors skip entirely. Some suit a quiet afternoon, others work for a lively night out, and one changes how you see the whole city. Experience a Hidden Side of San Diego From Above Hidden [...]
Coronado Island is filled with pretty things. White sand, pastel cottages, and a giant red-roofed hotel by the sea. But look closer. You'll spot something stranger. A witch decoration on a fence post. A street sign that reads "Wizard of Oz Ave." A library with glowing glass panels of Munchkins. This small beach [...]