Myth: when you travel far afield you’re going to spend a bunch of money. Reality: to really get to know a city, to immerse yourself in her rhythm and rhyme, you don’t need to sellout your savings. Case-in-point: San Diego.
Consider the options. You can:
- Body surf, swim, hang ten, construct the sand castle of your dreams or just dream away – all on one of San Diego’s multitude of beaches. The sea is sure to soothe what ails you, body and soul.
- Daydream (a vastly underrated pastime) while lounging in the grass watching mega-yachts pass by on San Diego Bay. When you get hungry, continue the mind voyage from a window seat at one of the city’s bounteous bayside restaurants. Order up a nice glass of California chardonnay and a summer salad. They’ll adjust your attitude without maxing out the credit card.
- Head to the Tecolote Shores area of Mission Bay Park, find a proper grass field and fly a kite. San Diego’s prevailing winds will tug the assembly of wood, paper and string aloft – while also tugging at your heart. The bay breezes make for almost effortless launches.
- Keep your eyes elevated, your horizons unlimited. Stargaze outside the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The first Wednesday of each month the San Diego Astronomy Association sets up a slew of large telescopes to give folks an insight into the heavens above.
- Circle the third Thursday of each month and plan your San Diego visit accordingly. That’s when the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego offers free admission from 5 – 7pm. After that, drive to the top of Mt. Soledad in nearby La Jolla and watch the sun set in the west.
Life’s full of overrated pleasures, and underrated treasures. Come to San Diego and enjoy the latter.
(Image: remozolli)
