The seaside community of Rosarito Beach is roughly 30 miles south of San Diego in Baja, California, Mexico. Interstate 5 provides a scenic thoroughfare to the border, where travelers can continue via Highway 1 for the remainder of the trip.Rosarito Beach possesses plenty of Old World charm and … [Read more...]
San Diego, California Travel Guide to Local Attractions and Points of Interest
Hidden Gems, Day Trips, Road Trips, and Popular Attractions.
San Diego Bay Harbor Cruise Sightseeing Day Trip
Regarding harbor tours, San Diego is the place to go. Flagship Cruises and Hornblower are the largest and most popular tour operators. San Diego Bay Cruises, scenic brunch, dinner, and Whale Watching tours are also offered from downtown San Diego.You don't have to be a tourist to enjoy this boat … [Read more...]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets & Tours
San Diego Zoo Safari Park offers an authentic African safari adventure a short drive from downtown San Diego. Safari Park has 1800-plus acres of exotic animals and botanical gardens carved out of the picturesque San Pasqual Valley's hills and canyons outside Escondido, California. No safari park or … [Read more...]
San Diego Botanic Garden Day Trip
San Diego Botanic Garden is a 35-acre paradise of garden trails featuring flowering trees, plants from all climates worldwide, desert to tropical, and the world’s most extensive collection of bamboo. San Diego Botanic Garden originally began as the private estate of Charles and Ruth Larabee and was … [Read more...]
SeaWorld San Diego Discount Tickets
SeaWorld San Diego is focused on the ocean and its magnificent creatures. A medium-sized park, at 21 acres, that is easy to walk across, with rides, animal exhibits — some interactive — and shows. Seaworld is a fun place to visit for families with kids of all ages and is open year-round, with longer … [Read more...]
Fallbrook Day Trip Where To Go What To See
Located in the northern part of San Diego County is Fallbrook, also well known as the ” Avocado Capital of the World.” The area produced olives as its major crop in the 1920s, but in the 40s became part of the rapidly increasing California avocado and floral industry.Today Fallbrook, California, … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Torrey Pines State Reserve San Diego
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a beautiful wilderness reserve in San Diego County. If you are a nature lover, it’s one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast!With over 2,000 acres of untouched land, the Reserve has long stretches of beachfront and a fantastic lagoon … [Read more...]
Old Town San Diego Day Trip What To See
Visiting Old Town San Diego is like taking a step back in history. Often called the birthplace of California, Old Town is the location of the first Spanish settlement in the region and makes a great day trip destination. Old Town also makes a great jumping-off point to explore San … [Read more...]
San Elijo State Beach Camping & Day Use
San Elijo State Beach is one of the most popular places to camp along the beach in Southern California. The campground is located in Northern San Diego County and is divided into two sections, North and South.San Elijo State Beach can be best described as bluff-top camping. About half of the 170 … [Read more...]
Fallbrook Avocado Festival Avocado Capital of the World
The Fallbrook Avocado Festival is a fun family event. Plan on arriving early; this place gets crowded with over 50,000 visitors. Enjoy Arts & Crafts, Farmer’s markets, Food Courts, Refreshment Gardens, Live Entertainment, Guacamole Contests, and Children’s Activities.Contests scheduled … [Read more...]
Day Trip Campo Train Museum Pacific Southwest Railway
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum is located in Campo, California. The train museum is a little off the beaten path but worth a visit. The museum is located on the grounds of what used to be Camp Lockett. The gymnasium building of the camp is now the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum car shop.On … [Read more...]
Day Trip San Diego’s Coronado Island
Coronado is more than just a San Diego beach town. The village of Coronado is charming and offers numerous boutiques and dining options. Nearby points of interest tell about the rich history of this town and surrounding areas, including the landmark Hotel Del Coronado, where Marilyn Monroe starred … [Read more...]
Seaport Village San Diego Day Trip Things To Do
Seaport Village is located along a prime stretch of waterfront spread across 14 acres; The village is a unique San Diego shopping, dining, and recreation experience. Over 50 shops and restaurants range from a Mexcian Cantina to a quaint Fish Market.Designed to reflect the New England clapboard … [Read more...]
Silver Strand State Beach San Diego Beach Camping
Silver Strand State Beach is located on the sand strip separating San Diego Bay from the Pacific Ocean. Silver Strand is San Diego's most popular place for beach camping. Silver Strand gives you the feeling of a remote location while being only a few miles away from the city.Camping at Silver … [Read more...]
Mission Trails Park Day Trip Hiking and Biking
Mission Trails Regional Park is just a few miles from downtown San Diego. Spared from land developers, the park has nearly 6,000 acres of hills, valleys, and open areas. Your first stop on your trip here should be the visitor center.Here you can learn about the park's history, watch a movie and … [Read more...]