WATER SPORTS
For the complete San Diego experience, a day on the
water is essential, whether you float in a boat, ride a
board, or dive deep underwater.
On a Boat
Whether you seek the speed of a
Jet Ski or want to cruise along in
a sailboat, Seaforth Boat Rental
can set you up with your choice
of vessel at one of five rental
locations, including Coronado,
Mission Bay, and downtown.
Or take the BBQ Donut out for
a spin. The circular boat, which
looks like a giant inner tube, has
a propane grill in the middle and
an umbrella overhead. Winter
is also prime time for whale
watching. Take a Hornblower
or Flagship cruise and spot the
majestic creatures, along with
dolphins, sea lions, and sea
birds, from a climate-
controlled yacht with a
fully stocked snack bar.
On a Board
San Diego’s temperate climate
means surfing is a year-round
reality. Catch a wave at one of the
top surf spots, or learn to hang
ten with a lesson from Surf Diva
Surf School or Menehune
Surf School. Want to
explore the bay while staying
mostly dry? Rent a stand up
paddleboard from Resort
Watersports at Catamaran
Resort Hotel & Spa or take
a SUP Yoga class at Mission
Bay Aquatic Center.
Underwater
For scuba and snorkeling,
the La Jolla Underwater Park,
a protected reserve, is the place
to be. Local shops like La Jolla
Kayak, Hike Bike Kayak Sports
and Bike & Kayak will set you
up with fins and a suit to keep
you toasty. Or dive into Wreck
Alley, a collection of shipwrecks
off Mission Beach that attract
a diverse array of
marine life.
SURF`S UP!
Even in winter, all
that’s standing
between you and the
waves is a wetsuit.
Here’s where to zip
up and catch a swell.
La Jolla Shores
Many surf schools
hold classes in these
calm, gentle waves.
If you’re a beginner,
head here.
Swami’s, Encinitas
The bend in the
coastline makes
the swell here a bit
stronger than other
breaks nearby.
Black’s Beach,
La Jolla
It’s worth the steep
hike down the cliffs to
reach some of the best
waves in San Diego.
Lower Trestles,
San Onofre
The river-mouth point
break on the border
of San Diego and
Orange counties is
world-famous.
Surf Diva
Surf School
Catamaran
Resort & Spa
Average Water
temperatures
hover in the mid-
50s in winter in
San Diego.
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DIVE IN! 3 WAYS TO GET WET IN SAN DIEGO