Top 10 Interesting and Active Things to do in and Around San Diego

We've compiled the top ten interesting and active things to do in and around San Diego.  Whether you're a local or a visitor be sure to check out our list when planning your next weekend excursion or big adventure.

Top Five Active Day Trips near San Diego

Day trips are a sure bet to spice up any weekend, a day off, or are great for showing off your city when friends are in town.

1. Kayaking the La Jolla Sea Caves and Ecological Reserve This is a no experience necessary opportunity to slip into the sea caves of La Jolla, one of the most abundant wildlife hot spots in all of San Diego.  The guides are expert naturalists and kayakers so you'll be sure to learn a lot on this quick trip.
2. Introductory Rock Climbing School in Joshua Tree National Park Head out to the rare rock formations of the stunning Joshua Tree National Park to enter the world of rock climbing.  Your expert guides will teach you the basics of rock climbing, an you'll have plenty of time on the rock.  We think you'll catch the bug and have a whole new hobby in your arsenal after this trip.
3. Downtown San Diego Food Tasting and Walking Tour Sample delicious fare and learn about the colorful history of San Diego's Gaslamp quarter on this gastronomic walking tour.  You'll be put on the fast track to learning the inside scoop of San Diego's best restaurants, making this trip ideal for both natives and visitors alike.
4. San Diego Kayak Whale Watching Tour This tour combines two great things, kayaking and whale watching.  Well three actually if you throw the warm San Diego sun in there too.  Get active and up close to the whales on your own personal kayak or head out in a tandem kayak with a friend or loved one.  The guides are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to marine biology and kayak safety, so rest assured your are in good hands.
5. La Jolla Coastal Bike Tour See the beauty of the sea and the streets and homes of La Jolla on this bike tour.  Work up a sweat pedaling up the coast.  With bike, helmet, water, snacks and a guide included this is the perfect trip for visitors to San Diego to see this beautiful area.

Top Five Multi-Day Adventures near San Diego

Get out and explore the beauty and adventure opportunities that California and its surrounds have to offer!

1. Sea of Cortez Baja Adventure Swim, snorkel, kayak and more on this 8-day coastal vacation! This exciting package is sure to be fun for all ages, with ample opportunity to bask in the Pacific Ocean sun. Don't forget your sunscreen!
2. Take a Motorcycle Tour of California See California in a new way, by releasing the rebel within you and tearing up the coast on a Harley Davidson. Cruising up the Pacific Coast Highway never looked or felt so good, and you never looked or felt so good doing it as you do with a Harley between your legs.
3. Basic Rock Climbing Instruction Weekend Ever wanted to try rock climbing, but never got the chance? We're happy to offer the solution: a weekend of personalized training in spectacular Joshua Tree National Park. You'll learn how to belay and rappel and spot, and of course how to climb- not to mention what it feels like to conquer a mountain.
4.Best of the West Tour The Southwest is full of breathtaking sites, both natural and man-made, and this tour is the best way to see them all.  You'll be staring up at sky-scrapers one day, sequoias the next, and then down into the depths of the Grand Canyon.  Experience the best of the West in one fell swoop without the headaches of planning and driving on this budget-friendly tour.
5.Yosemite & Tuolumne Hiker: Peaks, Creeks and Waterfalls Let experts guide you down the Tuolumne River, considered to be some of the best whitewater rafting in the state.  Follow this up with one of the most beautiful natural areas in all the world, Yosemite National Park, and a hike to the top of iconic half-dome, and you'll have experienced the best of California's rugged natural beauty.