San Diego is a city on the Southern California coast with many attractions to offer the vacationer. Activities include beaches, golf courses, and family activities. I will highlight some of these attractions so you can make an informed decision on what to do by having the information available as to what you can expect in San Diego.
Life in San Diego revolves around the beach and marina; it’s a way of life and pride. The summer sunsets make everyday something to look forward to and enjoy. Activities around the beach are surfing, sailing, biking, running, swimming, and driving along the coast. Enjoy a cool drink along the coast at the many restaurants, bars that line the coastline.
The coastal highlight for San Diego is the city of Coronado Municipal Beach.
Within Coronado, there are three distinct zones. The first is North Beach, from Sunset Park to the North Island Naval Base. This coastline faces due south and in the summer it’s the place to surf. A hangout for dogs and has a dozen fire rings nestled up against the dunes.
The main area fronting Ocean Boulevard to the south end of the world-famous Hotel Del Coronado is referred to as Central Beach. Park wherever you can and make your way to one of the many access ways to the sand. Central Beach tends to get the most crowded, but with the grand old hotel at your back.
The large beach area south of the Hotel Del to Silver Strand is called The Shores. Its more southwesterly exposure offers a fun, year-round beach break perfect for longboarding and bodyboarding. It’s lined by high-rise condominium towers. There are plenty of public access right-of-ways leading to the beach at the Shores, but the parking here is fairly scarce.
The Hotel del Coronado is the crown jewel, made famous by celebrities and generations of families for generations. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1977 this resort was built in 1888 has become a classic beachfront resort. This resorts offers so much to do such as; bike rentals, golf, boating, kids and teen activities, pool, yoga, fitness center, poolside cabana rentals, sunset sailings, surfing and paddle boarding lessons, along with several beach or romantic packages for overnight guests.
For the golf enthusiastic San Diego encompasses 93 courses, with either ocean or mountain views, or desert sun. Golf digest ranks San Diego as one of the top 50 golf destinations in the world. Some of the popular courses are; Torrey Pines (world class course with amazing scenery), Steele Canyon (a hidden gem), Maderas Golf Club (combines strategy, design mastery and upscale concept), and Carlton Oaks Country Club (a great value).
In addition to the beach activities families can enjoy Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.
