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Fun Activities to Do When Visiting San Diego

 

There are great things to do when you are in San Diego. There are certain places that are fun to visit. They include the Cabrillo Monument, Balboa Park and The cove. There are also other beautiful sceneries to look out for. Spending a day at Cabrillo Monument is a favorite tourist destination. This place is atop Point Loma. If you want to see the most spectacular views this place is a few feet above the pacific therefore the city is in full view. It is very affordable to hire a car. Surfing, watching aircraft carriers and nature walks are the fantastic activities one can indulge in.

 

At Balboa Park one can go for picnics. This place is right at the heart of the city. There are many activities to do both at a fee and for free. Having a picnic followed by a walk around the artistic park is a must do. Watching Seaworld fireworks is an entirely free activity, they happen at places like the Mission Bay's bonfire pits. You can enjoy a nice evening watching the fireworks while cuddling with a significant other. Depending on which day it is the fireworks will either start at 8:50pm or at 9:50pm. San Diego has a waterfront where there are spectacular rides on the ferries which travel back and forth. There is also an option of bringing along a bike that you can ride around the waterfront.

 

San Diego is endowed with one of the best beaches and it is no doubt that surfing is a favorite sport. The beach has something everyone can do whether it is swimming or getting a tan or surfing. If you are young and looking for a youthful beach look no further than Pacific beach. To spend time with family the mission beach or La Jolla shores are the most suitable. Hanging out at the cove in La Jolla is a great idea, the cove is littered with beaches, parks, shops with amazing walkways and grass parks. Check this website to know more!

 

For food and snacks, try a California burrito. This has made it to the list because they are a great delicacy. A California burrito is a carne asada burrito with fries, cheese, guacamole all wrapped in a giant tortilla. For those with the spirit of adventure, climbing the Cowles Mountain is a great things to do in san diego. It is recommended that the hike is done very early in the morning or in the evening when the weather is favorable.

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