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Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
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What better way to hang out in San Diego then to spend time outside on the water. From whale watching and aquariums to parks and great beaches San Diego really has it all, let TravelSkoot show you the best of outdoor activities in the area.
Discover why San Diego has earned the nickname “America’s Finest City” as you witness the spectacular view from Cabrillo National Monument. You'll find the retired Old Point Loma Lighthouse, lit for the first time in 1855 to guide ships into San Diego Bay. Because of its location, Cabrillo also has a unique climate that has resulted in a diversity of plants, animals and marine life.
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Hop aboard a San Diego Harbor Excursion vessel and go whale watching with the naturalists from Birch Aquarium. The twice-daily cruise, available from the end of December through the end of March, takes advantage of the gray whale migration from the Bering Sea to Baja. Take your binoculars, and don’t be surprised if you see dolphins, sea lions and migrating birds as well. The three-and-a-half-hour journey can get chilly, so make sure you bundle up.
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If you love boats, the Embarcadero Marina Park is a feast for the eyes. The grassy recreation area is nestled in the marina, where boats and yachts of all shapes and sizes sail in and out of dock. Picnic with your family, toss around a Frisbee or take them fishing out on the pier. It's hard to believe this oasis of serenity is just a few minutes walk from downtown San Diego.
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Coronado Municipal Beach stretches majestically from Sunset Park all the way to the Mexican border. With breathtaking mansions and yacht clubs dotting the sand, the beautifully maintained shoreline is a living postcard — an ideal place to fish, swim or picnic in the sand. Surfers have scoped out their favorite spots, such as Outlet, where you’ll find the tide worshippers out as soon as the sun peeks above the horizon.
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Location is everything at the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. This smaller, more intimate hotel is situated on the scenic waterfront of Harbor Island and offers a picturesque, resort-like setting for guests. Each of the 211 luxurious guestrooms includes a spacious balcony overlooking either the bay, a marina or the breathtaking San Diego skyline. Take a stroll or jog along the island's winding paths, or check out the fully equipped fitness center and take a dip in the heated pool or the relaxing whirlpool spa. For dinner, visit the upscale yet casual Sierra Pacific Restaurant and Lounge, which features some of the freshest California coastal cuisine. From dining to activity, the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island has everything you are looking for in a quality hotel.
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