La Jolla Playhouse is one of the premiere venues on the West Coast, bringing a healthy dose of live theater to San Diego. A non-profit professional theater associated with the University of California, San Diego, the theater provides a number of educational opportunities for children, teens, and adults alike. The Playhouse sponsors roughly six productions per year; previous productions that originated at the Playhouse before finding Broadway success include The Who's Tommy, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, and Jersey Boys.
Known as the harbor for the first European voyageurs to ever step foot in California, Point Loma is an attraction of great historic importance. Often described as the place where California began, this seaside community of San Diego overlooks the San Diego River to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Old Town to the east. Today, Point Loma is home to two important military bases, a university and a national cemetery. Proximity to the bay attracts surfers, sport fishers and yachts from all around the world.
Originally designed as a safe place for children to wade, this pool is now a haven for sunbathing seals. As the seals took over, the spot's popularity increased, bringing in even more children. But nowadays, the children are often only spectators who have come to see the wild sea lions and seal. The man-made cove is also a popular spot for scuba divers. You can venture out across the water walkway, watching seals and humans—both in their shiny black suits and flippers—slip away into the ocean.
Military history buffs will find all they want to know about the history of the U.S. Marines and heroes of American military services here. Exhibits portray the traditions and history of the Marine Corps from 1846 to present through film and memorabilia. Flags, equipment, uniforms, weapons and photographs depict military action through the years. Combat footage is shown daily. This is a great stop for the entire family, especially those with family members in the service. Admission is free.
The sunny San Diego weather allows for many outdoor adventures, and here you'll find a variety. This park is spread over 7,220 acres and has a visitor station open daily. You'll also find Lake Murray and the Cowles and Fortuna mountains here. You can select numerous hiking trails scattered throughout the park, all offering scenic views. Mission Trails Regional Park serves as a hub for recreational activities such as bird-watching, rock climbing, and even equestrian adventures. The visitor center is architecturally outstanding and worth a visit for the dramatic views.
Aqua Adventures is a full service kayak facility in San Diego offering waterfront kayak rentals. Aside from rentals, quality kayak lessons are provided by ACA and BCU certified instructors. Visitors can take part in fun and instructional local tours, adventurous guided multi-day kayaking trips, and visit their beautiful retail shop staffed by paddlers.