It rains in San Diego anywhere between 5-10 days per year and the temperature is very mild. It’s dry climate and ocean air keeps the city from becoming too hot or too cold. Chances are that if you are planning an outdoor event, you can bet that the weather will be agreeable. Due to San Diego’s perfect climate and beautiful topography, demand for real estate is high.

The cost of living in San Diego is much higher than the rest of the country and this demand keeps the prices high. The average price of a one-story ranch style house is approximately half-million dollars. Despite this high cost of living, many San Diegans find ways to make it work.

San Diego is also home to many parks and beautiful beaches. Many visitors are attracted to Pacific Beach, the boardwalk along Mission Beach, and the unique artsy shoppes in Ocean Beach. These are the most popular destinations and are recommended for first time visitors, but if anyone is looking for a large beach where they do not have to compete with much beach space they should go to Coronado.

Coronado is a city just west of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Beach itself is very long and wide. There are plenty of opportunities to find a peaceful spot for sun bathing or beach sports. A word of caution to any visitor is that the runway for military airplanes of the North Island navy base is on the northern end of the beach. It can be quite loud as planes are passing overhead, but this occurrence is rare. Coronado is also home to the famous Hotel Del Coronado. It is a hotel that has hosted many VIPs that visit the city. It has a lot of history and is one of the must-see places for any visitor.

There is also a restaurant inside the hotel. Coronado also has plenty of shops along its main corridor, Orange Avenue. San Diego is a city not to be passed up. A word of caution for anyone who is visiting this city for the first time, you will fall in love with what San Diego has to offer. You may just become America’s Finest City’s newest resident.

As a guest, they will treat you with as one of them, helping to bring your cruise to life. There are a few parts to the tour, ensuring that you get the most out of your time on the cruise.

Tour of the North Bay
On your tour of the North Bay, you’ll see the North Island Naval Air Station, Shelter Islands, and even the Naval Sub Base. If you look closely, you’ll also be able see the Cabrillo National Monument as
well.

The tour of the North Bay is around 12 miles in length and lasts about an hour. This is a fine tour for anyone interested in the Navy as well. During your tour the guides will explain everything to you as
you see it. This way, you’ll always know what’s going on.

Tour of the South Bay
Your tour of the South Bay consists of the Star of India, the Naval surface fleet, Coronado Bay Bridge, and the shipyards. This is a very busy and hectic area, which makes a tour excellent to see everything
that this area has to offer.

The tour of South Bay is roughly 12 miles in length and also lasts around an hour. The guides will explain things here to you as well, ensuring that you know exactly what you are seeing.

Tour of the Bay
Those of you who are looking to see it all should go for the deluxe tour of the entire bay. You’ll see everything covered in the North and South Bay, along with everything else the bay has to offer. The tour is around 25 miles in length and lasts around 2 hours.

To get started on your tour, all you need to do is contact the Harbor Excursion. The price for the tour is very reasonable, considering everything you’ll be seeing.

If you happen to live in San Diego, taking the tour is easier than ever. Those of you who are visiting or on vacation should give the tour a shot as well. This way you’ll get to experience everything that San Diego Bay has to offer you without having to walk around. And best of all – tour guides will explain the sights to you – so you’ll never miss a second.

Every year, roughly 26,000 gray whales will make the long journey of 10,000+ miles from the Arctic to the Baja and back. If you look at this journey and compare it to any other mammal, you’ll notice that the gray whale by far has the greatest amount of traveling at hand.

If you’ve never experienced whale watching, you’ll be happy to know that anyone will find it memorable – young or old. Spotting a gray whale along the coastline is something that is truly a memorable moment, making you stop for a second and truly appreciate these awesome mammals.

If you ask the Birch Aquarium in San Diego, you’ll find that gray whales are seen most frequently from December through March. While they travel in dozens normally, it’s nothing to see pods of them (2 – 3) as they travel during migration. Throughout the coast of San Diego, you can easily spot these whales as they are somewhat slow swimmers.

During their swimming, they will normally dive to a depth of 100 feet or more for a few minutes, then surface and blow. Then, they will do a few shallow dives, before making that deep dive again. When watching whales, figuring out this pattern makes the success of watching them all the more fun and exciting.

While there are many common places to watch whales, such as on a Newport beach vacation nothing seems to compare to the excitement of watching them from aboard a cruise. There are many cruises that take place in San Diego, many of which offer unbeatable deals. From H&M Landing to the Birch Aquarium, cruises are some of the best ways to see the beauty and tranquility of the traveling gray whales.

The beauty of the gray whales can also be seen from many points of the San Diego coast, including the Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma or the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Beach. Along these points, you can see the whales as they make their travels.

Whether it’s a cruise or just watching from the coast, whale watching in San Diego is something you truly have to see to appreciate. You can take your kids, family, or even your friends. Whale watching can definately be exciting, all you have to do is plan your day and enjoy everything that the beauty of the gray whale will provide you with.

The Coronado Beach is located here as well, along the Travel Channel. Just north of the beach, you will find the Great Weekend Getaway Beach. No matter when you go, even in the summer months, Coronado Beach is never crowded. You and your family will have plenty of room to enjoy the best beaches that California has to offer.

Don’t want to drive over to the island. then take a ferry to The Ferry Landing. The Ferry Landing is also a great addition to what the island has to offer. The marketplace has over thirty shops, restaurants and art galleries. Walk around and take in the view or just take visit to the Tidelands Park. There are some great places to walk or take a bike ride with an awesome view of San Diego’s skyline. If you find yourself there on a Tuesday, you can stop by the farmer’s market.

If you want to see some beautiful landmarks, Coronado is home to the famous Hotel Del Coronado. A Victorian style seaside hotel that was built in 1888. The hotel has been hosted by some famous people like Marilyn Monroe and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. You will receive some of the best service in California hen you’re at the Coronado. One of the best restaurants is also located in the hotel. This world class hotel is visited by thousands each year because it’s that good.

If you’re one of the many people who love to take a guided tour of the area, you can do so at Glorietta Bay Inn. There are tours several times a week that will show everything that the area has to offer. If you rather not drive, you can let someone else do so by taking a pedicab tour.

If you want to get to the Island, you take the Coronado Bay Bridge off of I-5. You can also catch a ferry in San Diego that runs hourly from 9am-10pm. From there it’s only a little over a mile to the Hotel Del Coronado.

The structure is about a mile long, so there’s plenty of things to find while you walk around. On the north end of the beach, there are volleyball courts teeming with people who enjoy playing, while others sit in the sand watching them.

At the other end, you will find Ocean Beach Municipal Pier. It’s of course open to the public for you to just walk around as well as fishing. There are tackle shops on the pier and restaurants. If you do want to fish, go ahead, you don’t need a fishing license, but be warned, regulations are enforced on what you catch. Along with restaurants, there are surf shops as well as other commercial establishments.

A unique thing about Ocean Beach is the Dog Beach at the north end. In this sandy beach area, the animals can run freely without a leash, no matter what time of the day it is. The owners are responsible for their dogs actions as well as cleaning up after them. It’s a great place for anyone who owns a dog.

Want to go swimming? Go ahead, there are lifeguards on duty everyday from 9am to dark. they are very helpful and are there for your protection. Be aware that the beaches have powerful rip currents. So to be on the safe side, always swim near a lifeguard.

In certain designated areas you are also allowed to go surfing at Ocean Beach. Think twice about doing any scuba diving, the currents are so strong and there is a lack of undersea life. As for the swimming, Ocean Beach is the place to go when you travel to San Diego, so put Ocean Beach on your list of places to go when you get there.