Cabrillo National Monument

Kristen McLane writes at KristenMcLane.com and she and her husband have recently started a website, Beyond the Zoo , where they highlight great off-the-beaten-path activities in the San Diego area. She guest posts today to give us a taste of the west coast. *** San Diego is home to many world-famous attractions. The San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park , Sea World , and LEGOLAND California are all legitimate family-fun destinations. But by far, my favorite San Diego moments have been spent exploring San Diego’s natural resources. With over 70 miles of Pacific coastline and temperatures averaging near 70 degrees year-round, it’s no ... Read Full Story

Thanksgiving weekend means for most of us is a four day mini vacation. The holiday shopping season traditionally starts the day after Thanksgiving filling up shopping malls with crowds of shoppers looking for gifts at sale prices. If your budget is on a diet and there are no funds for shopping try one of these free things to do this holiday weekend in Southern California. Point Dume Nature Preserve Point Dume is at the northern most point of Santa Monica bay about 18 miles along Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica. The view from the point is worth the drive alone this place is ... Read Full Story

Located at the tip of Point Loma in San Diego this 160 acre parks has some of the best views you will find anywhere along the west coast. The statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo is just one part of this national park. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Point Loma Light House or hike down to the shore and view tide pools. Admission is only five dollars a bargain price for any San Diego attraction. Read Full Story

Cabrillo National Monument is located in the Pt. Loma area of San Diego. Enjoy whale watching, hiking, tidepools, visitot center, Old Point Loma lighthouse, and ocean scenery where Cabrillo landed. Read Full Story

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