THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND SAN DIEGO
EXPLORE SAN DIEGO: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Wednesday, September 30th is an open evening for Rendezvous attendees to explore San Diego and Coronado Island. OIA will host a complimentary, continuous water taxi from the Marriott Coronado Island dock to the Marriott San Diego Marina dock (downtown) from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last Water Taxi departs from the Marriott San Diego at 9:45 p.m.) exclusively for Rendezvous attendees.*Please show your attendee badge when boarding.
"The Amazing Pace" by Injinji Join Rendezvous sponsor and San Diego based Injinji for a fun evening of team building, running and pub crawling through San Diego. Registration and details to follow.
TRANSPORTATION
Water Taxi The San Diego Water Taxi (25 passenger) runs regularly between Coronado Island and Downtown/Shelter Island/Chula Vista/Harbor Island/South Bay for $7 per person one-way. The Petco Water Taxi runs during game season. http://www.sdro.com/sdhe/taxi.htm
Trolley http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp The San Diego Trolley is known for its reliability, safety, and convenience. Often called San Diego's "moving landmark," the Trolley is also a fun way to get around. The San Diego Trolley now serves historic Old Town, California's birthplace, as well as Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, and Qualcomm Stadium at Jack Murphy Field.
Maps San Diego Free Maps http://www.printfreemaps.com/maps.htm
SPORTS & RECREATION
Kayaking http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/27/955 Aqua Adventures Kayak Center www.aqua-adventures.com tel. 800 269 7792 619 523 9577 Allens Kayaks www.allenskayaks.com(outrigger tours, rentals) tel. 858 488 5599 San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours www.sandiegobikeandkayaktours.com tel. 858 454 1010 La Jolla Kayak www.lajollakayak.com tel. 858 459 1114
Sailing, Powerboats, Jetskis Sea Forth Boat Rental www.seaforthboatrental.com tel. 888 834 2628
Skydiving Skydive San Diego www.skydivesandiego.com Be sure to ask Beaver Theodosakis, founder of prAna and OIA board member, about his skydiving video footage. His skydiving video clip: http://vimeo.com/6248450
Surfing: (stand up paddle too) www.surfingsandiego.com and/or www.pacificsurf.org Menehune Surf www.menehunesurf.com tel. 858 663 7299 Pacific Beach Surf School www.pacificbeachsurfschool.com tel. 858 373 1138 Surf Diva www.surfdiva.com tel. 858 454 8273
SCUBA, Snorkel www.snorkelsandiegoscuba.com tel. 858 539 0054 www.scubasandiego.com tel. 619 260 1880 OEX Dive and Kayak www.oexcalifornia.com
Rock Climbing www.sandiego.org/article/Visitors/526
Mountain Biking www.sandiego.org/article/Visitors/70
Hiking Mission Trails Regional Park www.mtrp.com Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses nearly 5,800 acres of both natural and developed recreational acres. Its rugged hills, valleys and open areas represent a San Diego prior to the landing of Cabrillo in San Diego Bay in 1542. Centrally located and only eight miles northeast of downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park provides a quick, natural escape from the urban hustle and bustle.
Walking/Biking/Running/Water Activities in Coronado Island http://www.coronadovisitorcenter.com/CVC/Recreation.html On Coronado Island, there are 15 miles of relatively flat paths perfect for jogging, biking or rollerblading and even more miles of bike routes along city streets. Equipment can be rented at the Ferry Landing or in Coronado village.
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
Balboa Park http://www.balboapark.org/ Balboa Park is made up of more than 1000 acres and offers fifteen museums, various gardens, arts and international culture associations, as well as the San Diego Zoo, making it a place that offers something historical, horticultural, educational and recreational for everyone. Approximately 14 million visitors come to the park each year. Displays of internationally significant art treasures, exotic animal species, unique model railroads, world folk art, sports memorabilia and rare aircraft–to name a few–are on view in the Park's museums.
USS Midway http://www.midway.org/ The USS Midway Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Last admission is at 4 p.m. Adults $17
SeaWorld http://www.seaworld.com/sandiego/ SeaWorld San Diego is one of the world's premier marine adventure parks with 200 acres of world- class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. More than 80 million visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea here, with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating thrills. Park hours on September 30 - Open 10am – 6pm
San Diego Zoo http://www.sandiegozoo.org Set on 100 acres within beautiful Balboa Park, the world famous San Diego Zoo has been enthralling visitors with its spectacular exhibits for more that eight decades. The Zoo is home to some of the rarest and most endangered animals on Earth, including several Giant Pandas, and their offspring, on loan from the Republic of China.
Baseball The San Diego Padres vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers: September 30 at 7:05 p.m. http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=sd&m=9&y=2009
SIGHTSEEING
The Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District http://www.gaslamp.org The Gaslamp is across the street from Horton Plaza, the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park and San Diego's core business district. Its eight blocks long (from Broadway to Harbor Drive) and two blocks wide (from Fourth to Sixth Avenues). The Gaslamp Quarter is home to more than 150 restaurants, coffeehouses and nightclubs. There are also nearly another hundred unique shops and galleries. So whether you opt for traditional food with a flair or shopping for something a bit off the beaten path, a visit to the Gaslamp Quarter will be a truly unique experience.
Old Town San Diego http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California. San Diego is the site of the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. It was here in 1769, that Father Junipero Serra came to establish the very first mission in a chain of 21 missions that were to be the cornerstone of California’s colonization. Father Serra’s mission and Presidio were built on a hillside overlooking what is currently known as Old Town San Diego. At the base of the hill in 1820’s, a small Mexican community of adobe buildings was formed and by 1835 had attained the status of El Pueblo de San Diego. In 1846, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant and a Marine Lieutenant, raised the American flag in the Old Town San Diego Plaza.
Point Loma http://www.nps.gov/cabr Cabrillo National Monument Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Old Point Loma Light House The Old Point Loma Lighthouse has been safely guiding mariners into the harbor of San Diego since 1855. Come see what life was like out on this once-lonely outpost.
Coronado Island http://www.coronadovisitorcenter.com/CVC/index.html Coronado is a well-scrubbed resort community with a major naval station occupying its western end. It's of somewhat limited interest, save for the majestically modern Coronado Bay Bridge, a curving 11,000-foot span that's one of the area's signature images, and the historic Hotel del Coronado, around which the town grew. The massive Victorian-turreted "Del" is where Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) first met Mrs. Simpson (then a Coronado housewife) in 1920 and where Some Like It Hot was filmed in 1958, posing as a Miami Beach hotel.
Seaport Village http://www.seaportvillage.com/ A 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago. Includes 54 one of a kind shops, 13 casual dining eateries, 4 fine dining waterfront restaurants. There are four miles of meandering cobblestone pathways bordered by ponds, lakes, fountains and colorful, lush landscaping, as well as a quarter mile boardwalk along the San Diego Bay. DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Coronado Island Restaurants http://www.coronadovisitorcenter.com/CVC/coronado-dining.html Coronado has over 70 cafes and restaurants offering fresh seafood, California cuisine and ethnic fare. Whether it's fresh lobster, a mouth-watering steak, authentic Mexican food or an ice cream cone, you'll find food to fit your taste. Many venues offer outdoor dining for you to enjoy Coronado's enviable weather.
San Diego Restaurants http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors/DiningAndNightlife/Restaurants
San Diego Nightlife http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors/DiningAndNightlife/Nightclubs San Diego's nightclub scene heats up as the sun goes down. Dance the night away at a hip downtown dance club or extend your beach visit into an all-nighter and boogie at a seaside nightspot with live reggae and karaoke. San Diego's limitless nightlife options ensure there's something new to experience every night of the week.
BEACHES
Coronado Island http://www.coronadovisitorcenter.com/CVC/Beaches.html Coronado's wide, flat beach has gentle waves perfect for learning to surf or boogie board. The beach consistently rates as one of the best beaches in the world for families, and also as one of the most romantic. In the early morning you may see Navy Seals working out and in the evening watch spectacular sunsets as sailboats return and cruise ships depart San Diego Bay.
San Diego’s Best Beaches http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5 Pacific Beach (PB) http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5/39 Mission Bay http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5/40 Ocean Beach http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5/42 Mission Beach http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5/41 La Jolla Beaches http://www.sandiego.org/article_set/Visitors/5/37
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