In San Diego, the beach is a way of life, a source of pride and joy, a defining influence in people's lives.Here, we love to play on the water! We sail and swim and fish and dive. The starring attraction of the San Diego water sports scene is surfing, but there are all kinds of other ways to mess around in the water and San Diegans seem to enjoy them all.
Most water sports are centered around San Diego’s three bays - Oceanside Harbor, Mission Bay and San Diego Harbor. Our small lakes and reservoirs are better suited to bass boats. Experienced kite-surfers congregate around Tourmaline Street in Pacific Beach, wakeboarders, waterskiers and wave runners like the east end of Mission Bay, and windsurfers seem to like the west end.
There are crewing and outrigger canoe clubs, fishing tournaments and scuba diving societies, speedboat races and rough water swim meets. Kayaking is among the most popular of water sports for locals and visitors alike and can be enjoyed in the open ocean or inside the bay.
Whether you want to go on an exciting adventure where you learn to overcome the open waters, or you prefer to stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, San Diego has the perfect sailing experience for you!
See San Diego in a new light while enjoying a tour or sightseeing event. Boats, trolleys and segways are just a few examples of the unique ways to get an in-depth glance of the beauty and history of the city. Spend a spring morning aboard a whale-watching vessel to see magnificent marine life up close, find the best bird watching spots and learn about over 480 species observed around the county, or go brew hopping…where you can tour a brewing facility, try unique beer samples, and take your favorites home with you! Tours and sightseeing trips are available year-round in all parts of San Diego and perfect for a memorable day trip with friends or loved ones.
San Diego has it all - arts, culture, and plenty of sunshine! With two Tony® Award-winning theatres, museums, historic sites and monuments, music, public art, dance, film, galleries, missions and a multitude of other cultural offerings, San Diego is truly a year-round, vibrant cultural destination. After a day of culture, enjoy a night out on the town! From blackjack and poker to Pai Gow and progressive slot machines, gaming San Diego-style is the real deal. With world-class entertainment, spas, golf courses and more, you'll never have to leave the casino to get a true San Diego experience.
San Diego is the ideal place for retail therapy. Enjoy the warm sunshine while you hit up the shops at one of the many outdoor shopping centers located around the county, or stay cool in the shade as you browse through exclusive stores. San Diego has it all - from luxury boutiques to bargain antiques. Regardless of what you're looking for, this city makes it easy to find your heart's content.
The most difficult decision to make regarding a vacation to San Diego is determining what to do and see among the region's vast and diverse offerings. San Diego County promises a truly remarkable vacation experience for everyone!