San Diego Visitors Guide - San Diego Official Visitors Guide

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