Are you looking to take San Diego surf lessons? You’ve come to the right place. San Diego is home to 70 miles of alluring coastline, offering a playground for those who want to take up surfing. I love living in San Diego and watching the surfers during high tide, but to be honest, I have …
Best Torrey Pines Hikes – Tips from a San Diego Hiker
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla is one of the most picturesque areas in San Diego. The Torrey Pines hikes overlook the stunning coastline and should be on anyone’s list, whether you are a San Diego local, a beginner hiker, or someone who hits the trails every …
8 Ways to Celebrate Fall in San Diego
San Diego is not usually known for the typical fall experience with crisp temperatures, colorful fall foliage, and cozy days in front of the fireplace. Fall in San Diego is not that much different than 90% of the rest of the year: 75 F and sunny. When I moved here from Germany many years ago, …
12 San Diego Adventures That Will Get Your Adrenaline Pumping
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Neale Donald Walsch I love this quote from Neale Donald Walsch, an American author, actor, and screenwriter. Why? Well, first, it’s so very true. And second, because there’s no better place to get out there, challenge yourself, and find some exciting action-packed adventures in San Diego. …
Best Campgrounds in San Diego for Some Outdoor Adventure
Camping as a kid was always an amazing experience. Even as adults, we can still find a special kind of magic in a camping trip. We are so fortunate here in San Diego to have almost year-round picture-perfect weather. That alone makes adventure and outdoor adventures that much more enjoyable. Not only that, but with San …
7 Fun Earth Day Activities in San Diego This Year
“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew”- Marshall McLuhan. Earth Day is an annual global event held every April 22nd promoting clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for humanity and wildlife. Environmental protection has been at the forefront of this movement since its inception in 1970 and is celebrated with …
Mission Trails Five Peak Challenge – Top Tips from a Local
Mission Trails Regional Park Most San Diegans at least know of Mission Trails Regional Park, that big open space up off the 15 and 52 freeways between the city and Santee. It’s the largest urban natural area in the state, encompassing some 8,000 acres of native chaparral and winding valleys, some of it relatively untouched …
California Wildflowers 2023 – Where to See the Southern California Superbloom
There’s just something about Mother Nature…and her magnificent California wildflowers. American naturalist John Burroughs once said, “I go to nature to be soothed, and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” How very true. When is California Wildflower Season? Spring is an absolutely beautiful time of the year in Southern California. A time when …