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By: Terry
Hunefeld
(San Diego) San
Diego has beautiful beaches, a world-class zoo
and a one-of-a-kind Wild Animal Park. But
what if you want to see more, do more,
experience more?
We are often asked
about hiking and nature activities in the San
Diego area. There is no shortage of hiking
and exploring activities in our county.
From mountains to deserts to beaches, we
have it all here in paradise.
In our Sunroom (your breakfast and all
purpose room here at the Inn) you will find
a small library of maps, hiking and nature books
specific to the San Diego area. Avid
hikers will find a copy of Afoot and
Afield In San Diego by Jerry Schad
(known to locals as the San Diego Hiking
Bible).
Whale Watching Trips and
Harbor Tours run year-around from San
Diego. They are offered by Harbor
Excursions. You will find lots of info
on their website. In addition to
whales, you have an excellent opportunity to see
dolphins, harbor seals, sea lions, kelp forests
and dozens of varieties of sea birds and other
marine life - much of which is just feet
away.
If you think you might do some
hiking or go to sea, be sure to pack
hiking shoes, binoculars and a warm
jacket. It can be chilly at or near
the sea, in the harbor or along the coast -
especially in the morning.
You can ride our
commuter train The
Coaster directly down the coast to
the San Diego harbor front for only $4.50. The
Encinitas Train Station is just 400 feet out our
front door. A 40-minute ride down the
coast and beaches takes you directly to the
harbor front, just a few blocks from
downtown. Using the Coaster, there is no
traffic, no getting lost and no parking hassles
(or fees!). Everybody who takes the
Coaster has a good time.
Other
attractions at the harbor are the Midway
Aircraft Carrier Museum (walk around on an
actual aircraft carrier!) and The Star Of India
Tall Ship and Maritime Museum. Both are
"must see's" - you can easily spend an entire
day at the harbor - and it's all FUN.
San
Diego Maritime Museum
Midway Aircraft
Carrier Museum
Coaster
Schedules
San
Diego Harbor Excursions
Wikipedia
Star Of India
Remember your
camera!
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