| Things to do in Spring |
A delightful 25-mile, two-and-a-half-hour ride with no significant hills. Most of it runs along bike lanes or separated bike paths. The scenery is rich and varied.
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The Silver Strand is a long sliver of sand (with a bike path) connecting Coroando to Imperial Beach. Pedal a bike or hop on a Chopper and enjoy the ocean breeze!
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Hike Torrey Pines in the Winter and if you are lucky you might get a chance to see a whale off the coast!
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Just over the mountains lies the biggest state park in America. In the spring, especially after a wet winter, the desert floor a t Anza Borrego state park is alive with color!
Location: Anza Borrego State Park
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The flower fields of Carlsbad are world famous and well worth a trip whaen in bloom!
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Many a plastic surgeon is now retired with the riches he made adding to San Diego. One of our finest displays of silicone ocurrs each Thursday night at Japengos! Test your skills with the adult link here!
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Hear Dr. Nic tell you all about the next San Dieog Opera!
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Hang-glide off the cliffs at Torrey Pines.
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Kayak into a Sea Cave.
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Take your visiting relatives to sing along with mariachis.
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Rappel down the rocks in Mission Gorge.
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Tee off at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
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Lets play ball! Opening Day at Petco Park!
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Rev your engine at El Cajon Speedway.
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Sip wine under the arbor at Orfila Vineyards.
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Enjoy a lobster with rice, beans and tortillas in Puerto Nuevo.
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Watch baby Sea Lions (maybe even catch a birth) at the Childrens Pool.
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Wet yourself while laughing at Trip Espresson in the Gaslamp district.
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Marvel at the stained glass in Villa Montezuma.
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Linger over a sunset dinner at Brockton Villa in La Jolla.
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| Things to do in Summer |
Temecula hosts many local wineries that make a great afternoon of wine tasting. Local restaurants let you have a little dinner before driving back to San Diego.
Location: Temecula, CA
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Sushi Ota is not a sushi bar to see and be seen at. But San Diego insiders know it serves the best sushi in town.
Phone: (858) 270-5670
Location: 4529 Mission Bay Dr.
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June 12th run the Rock and Roll Marathon with Team in Training.
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Moonlight Kayak to see the Sea World fireworks explode overhead.
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June 11th Kayak from San Diego Bay around Point Loma to Mission Bay.
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Watch millions of Grunion have sex on the beach!
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Ride horses on the beach in Rosarito.
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Stop into the Hustler store for a Latte.
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Check the legs on your wine with Ron at Hillcrests - The Wine Lover.
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July 15th Backstroke at the annual Night Owl Swim in La Jolla Cove.
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| Climb Mt. Woodson | |
Climb Mt. Woodsons fire road on the Fourth of July and watch fireworks all over the county.
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Wear a hat to opening day at the Del Mar Track.
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Join a team at the Over The Line tournament at Fiesta Island.
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Do the Urban Challenge San Diego
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Snorkel with the Leopard Sharks
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Put on a red dress and run with the Hashers.
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Tour the vineyards in the Bajas Vendemia
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Watch a tennes match during the Acura Classic in La Costa.
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Watch a movie on board The Star of India.
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Bask under the hanging lights with a cocktail at the Prado.
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Watch the Perseids meteor shower from a hot tub.
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Get scared at a blockbuster at the Santee Drive In.
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| Things to do in Fall |
Enjoy autumn foliage, art shows, entertainment and seasonal foods, such as apple cider and pie, in the scenic mining town of Julian.
Location: Julian
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Enjoy a wine tasting before Shakespeare at the Old Globe.
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Claim to see the Green Flash through your beer glass from the deck at Lahainas.
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Ferry over to Coronado just to have a beer at the Coronado Brewing Co.
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Mingle with the fish at the Dive at Five, happy hour at Scripps Aquarium.
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Jetski under the skyscrapers from The Marriot Marina.
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Cross the finis line at the Mission Bay Traithlon.
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Stomp a grape in Temecula.
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Wallow in the mud at the Camp Pendleton Mud Run.
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Watch a tennis match during the Acura Classic in La Costa.
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See the Blue Angels at the Miramar Air Show.
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Get scared in the haunted room at the Del.
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Undulate on stage at Claire de Lunes audience participation belly dancing.
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Watch planes land from the bar at Mr. A.
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| Things to do in Winter |
The trails to the top of Cowles Mountain are steep and rigorous, but they lead to the highest point in the city (1,591 feet) for an excellent, 360-degree view.
Phone: Call who?
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Wait for a cold, wet winter storm to hit, arise early the next morning, and take off for the Cuyamaca Mountains!
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Come to Cafe Sevilla for an open salsa lesson for dancers at all levels!
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At the W hotel, climb the stairs to the Beach Bar where heated sand awaits you!
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Please Bring: wallet and appetite
Please Leave Behind: attempts at the Atkins diet!
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Not for your great-aunt from Kentucky! Lips features a "female impersonator" show. And I know some actual females who could learn a thing or two from the Lips dancers!
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| See Snow in Cuyamaca Mountains | |
See snow in the Cuyamaca Mountains from the beach in Coronado.
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Start a snowball fight on Palomar Mountain.
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Decorate a boat for Decembers Parade of Lights on the San Diego Bay.
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Ice skate outdoors at Horton Plaza druing the Christmas season.
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Take the Sierra Clubs Wilderness Basics Course.
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