The State Preserve of Torrey Pines not only preserves the trees but the salt marshes and waterfowl refuges as well.  The Torrey Pines State Beach here stretches nearly four miles, from Del Mar to the sandstone cliffs of Torrey Pines Mesa.

Also found here is Blacks Beach, located at the base of the 300 foot cliffs.  The cliffs here offer paragliding, remote control gliding, and even hang gliding. At the north end of Blacks Beach, clothing is optional.  To be on the safe side, always read the signs and follow the rules of the beach.

With plenty to offer, Torrey Pines State Preserve is a great addition to the already vast area of San Diego.  You can visit here from San Diego, as it’s a short drive away.  Torrey Pines has great beaches and plenty of trails for you to see.  As a family trip, Torrey Pines is a great place to spend the afternoon on your once in a lifetime vacation.

In Seaport Village you’ll find 14 acres of pleasure
with more than 75 shops and galleries, restaurants,
and eateries on the sidewalk.  Even though the area
is primarily targeted towards visitors, locals get
the best of the best with the restaurants and their
out of town company.

The San Diego Pier Cafe is also here, which is one of
the best known restaurants in the area.  Located on
the bay, the cafe provides seafood with breathtaking
views. 

The Seaport village provides a great place to view
Coronado and the Coronado Bridge, as it overlooks the
harbor.  Just a short stroll from the village, you have
the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and
the Gaslamp Quarter. 

Providing plenty to do and plenty of things to see
nearby, Seaport Village has it all going on.  A visit
here is unlike any other, as the city of San Diego
will always have something unique to offer you and your
entire family.

Among the many animals you’ll find here are the pandas,
giraffes, tigers, and basically any other animal that
you can think of.  The animals themselves have plenty
of room to run and play, giving you all the space you
need to view them in their active environment and
best of all - while they are at their best.

Anytime you plan to visit San Diego, you should make
sure you visit the zoo.  Kids simply adore the animals
here, while parents find them adorable.  Even if you
have never been to a zoo before, the San Diego Zoo
can more than change your outlook. 

Once you enter the zoo, you can check out the animals,
get some food, or just walk around.  The park is
enormous in size, having everything you can basically
think of when it comes to animals.  Once you visit, you
may find yourself hating time when it comes time to
leave!

The civic theatre in the Convention Center, offers
2,975 seats for meetings and formal assemblies.  This
helps to make the Convention Center the biggest and
best equipped of all performing arts theaters in
San Diego.

With its great views of the water and city, the
Convention Center is also convenient to hotels,
shopping stores, and plenty of entertainment.  Within
walking distance you also have the Gaslamp Quarter,
Horton Plaza, Petco Park, and Seaport Village.

Held here, are events such as the International
Auto Show, Boat Show, and many others.  The San Diego
Convention Center is located at 202 C. Street, in
downtown San Diego.

Undergoing expansion in 2001, the center doubled
it’s space.  It now offers 500,000 square foot of
exhibit space, 90,000 square feet of multi-function
space, 72 meeting rooms, and now 90,000 square foot
of glass enclosed pavilion.

Those visiting the San Diego area or those who reside
here should check with the Convention Center to see
if there is anything going on.  The Convention Center
is a great place to visit - especially if there is
something interesting going on.

Aside from offering high mountains, deserts, and over
70 miles of the world’s most renowned beaches, San Diego
also offers other great attractions such as Sea World,
the San Diego Zoo, and Wild Animal Park.

For art lovers, there are many different museums and
even the Shakespearean play at the Old Globe Theater.
Throw in the fact that San Diego has more championship
golf courses than any other area in the world, and you
have a city ready for anyone’s imagination.

As a tourist city or a place to call home, San Diego is
one place you should at least visit.  The night life here
rivals that of Las Vegas, giving you something for
everyone in the family.  Young or old - San Diego is the
one city that you’ll never find boring.

Near Mission Beach, you’ll find attractions such as
Sea World and Belmont Park.  Both amusement parks are
well known, and very popular.  Within the two you’ll
find rides such as the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster,
Chaos, Vertical Plunge, the Liberty Carousel, and
The Trampoline.

Mission Beach also gives you plenty of opportunities
to participate in volleyball, tanning, surfing,
skateboarding, and many other activities.  There is
also a local skating club, Skate This, which performs
for free on the weekends with sick tricks and dancing.

Even though nudity isn’t allowed on the beach, alcohol
still is.  Thong bikinis aren’t legal on the beach,
although lifeguards and security personal normally don’t
make a big deal about it.

With plenty of shops and restaurants, Mission Beach
in San Diego is a great place to go.  The beach is
very warm and offers a sandy environment.  If you like
the beach with other perks to offer, Mission Beach is
one place you should check out.

Across the 27 miles of bayfront, water activities are
all over the place here.  For beach lovers, there are
17 miles of oceanfront property, including Mission
Beach and Pacific Beach.  There are separate areas
as well, for swimming, fishing, boating, and even
sailing.  Mission Park also offers free events such
as volleyball, jetski, and many different types
of competitions and exhibitions.

For the children, Mission Bay Park offers a playground
area with plenty of other things to do as well. 
Mission Park has always been an attraction, one
that keeps people coming back for more.

For those living in the area, Mission Bay in San
Diego provides plenty of things to do.  The location
is great, with something always going on.  If you
plan to visit San Diego in the near future - make
sure you drop by Mission Bay and see what makes this
area one of the best in the world.

The biggest attraction to the museum is the historic
ships.  Here, you’ll find five great examples of
maritime vessels - Berkeley, Californian, Medea,
Pilot, and the Star of India.

All across the museum you can find many examples of
Naval technology and ships of the past.  The guides
at the Maritime Museum are very friendly and helpful,
willing to answer any question that you may have.

Nearby to the museum, you have several attractions
and things to see.  With the museum being in the
downtown area of San Diego, it’s very close to some
of the other things that San Diego is so very well
known for.

If you happen to be on vacation in San Diego, make
sure you visit the Maritime Museum.  Kids love to
see the ships on display, as well as the USS Midway
Aircraft Carrier Museum, which is a short walk from
the Maritime Museum.

The nearby street sign for Little Italy, created in
1999, signals that the area is the heart and soul
of San Diego’s inner community.  The sign is truly
a signal of peace, and can be found on India Street
between Date and Fir.

Each and every year, there are nearly a dozen festivals
held in Little Italy.  There are tons of holiday
celebrations, music, and art expo’s.  During this
time, Little Italy comes alive like never before.

The heart of Little Italy is India Street.  This
street has plenty of outdoor cafes, restaurants,
galleries, and specialty shops.  Nearby Amici Park
offers a playground for the Washington Elementary
School and a community park that’s complete with
a bocce ball court.

Bigger than the Little Italy neighborhoods in New
York and San Francisco, San Diego’s Little Italy
keeps getting bigger and better.  The waterfront
district of San Diego is bouncing back with Little
Italy, proving to be a great place for tourist
attraction.

Carved into the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla, there
are seven caves.  Most of the time, you can visit
any seven of these caves by sea kayak.  Although
all but one are accessible by foot, you should be
very carefully when minus tides sweep the area.

The Sunny Jim Cave is one of the most popular and
well known caves of La Jolla.  You can enter
through the Cave Store by paying a small fee.  There
are 145 steep steps to get through the cave,
which is great for exploring and seeing the area.

The cave store can tell you many things about the
caves, including tours.  If you plan to visit the
La Jolla area of San Diego, the caves can be a great
place to explore.  Those of you who have kids coming
along for the trip, should remember to be very
careful - as the caves provide a lot of beauty -
they can also provide a lot of danger as well.