Historic Walking Areas in San Diego

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Historic Walking Areas in San Diego

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  • Brian M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you wanna live on the beach in total security the bottom of the cliffs are the spot you can just put a tent and the cops will let you stay there for months and you can catch lobster on the reef at nightime by going out on the reef fingers with shrimp for bait or those shell things on the rocks you can use a treble hook and fishing line and a light to spot the lobsters they come in at night with the high tide you can cook them at your tent also you can park your 35 footer right on front of a mansion all day and night and everyone is used to it also there is a town nextdoor called ocean beach the cops will let you live in a 35 footer full of your gangsters right on the Sand forever you can park at dog beach there's plenty of parking for your gigantic motorhome no problem and the cops will never even bother you plus there is a huge excess of beautiful homeless girls I know I lived there and had seven girl freinds In five months The password the friendly locals say it burkurt if a nice local says this to you say it back and they smile and wave and they might even buy you a drink at the sunshine company also if your straight up homeless all the hippies will take you into there open arms and let you sleep and party all night at a bonfire you go to a bon fire and your already Invited so I highly recommend ob and sunset cliffs I had the best time of my life there
    Written February 26, 2024
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  • SoCal Solutions CBD
    San Diego, CA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Free 20 minute parking behind Presidio Plaza building for Socal Solutions customers (gravel parking). SoCal Solutions is a CBD store in Old Town San Diego.
    Written February 27, 2024
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  • Brenda M
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views were amazing. The breeze, wonderful. Even the people were friendly. Will go again! Saw many seals. Even got a pic with one!
    Written July 6, 2023
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  • Craig H
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of my favorite places of all times
    If you wanna experience SanDiego this is an iconic location!. Great hotels, food choices, safe, easy accessible and most of all the most beautiful sunsets!
    Written November 28, 2023
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  • Eric B
    Pensacola, FL159 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Overall, our visit to the Emarcadero in San Diego was excellent. We went almost every night during our nine-night stay. There were several food choices, and the food was generally good. Relaxing walks along the waterfront especially enjoyable, and there were many places to sit and enjoy the views.
    Written August 12, 2022
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  • Lesley B
    Mountain View, CA2,961 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took a short drive to check out this suspension bridge and walked across to look at the views. It was a nice way to stretch our legs after driving around in the car for awhile.
    Written February 2, 2024
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  • traveltheworld012
    Rochester, MN13,849 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was reading some of the reviews and many seem to think this is for a restaurant, It is not, El Prado is the main street that runs through the center of the park where many of the museums and historic buildings are located. I walked here from the San Diego harbor, about a 1 hour walk each way. I love Balboa Park and spent an entire afternoon here. One of the most interesting spots here is the Zoro Gardens. It is a sunken garden and small stone amphitheater. Back in the 1930s there was a nudist colony exhibit here. Several times a day the mostly female troupe conducted rituals to the Sun God. Between shows they played games, read, cooked and lounged amidst lush vegetation. It cost visitors 25 cents to enter. I guess this sort of thing is not allowed these days. It is an interesting part of the park's history.
    Written December 11, 2023
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  • James A
    729 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a beautiful clean beach and promenade. We have been here six days and love it. The beach is clean, non smoking, non drinking and no loud music so everyone can have fun. The surfers and swimmers all mix well. The walk on the beach from top to bottom is about 2.5 miles of uninterrupted beach. The pier is great, there are a few shops and a couple of restaurants. It’s relaxing and great for people watching.
    Written September 2, 2019
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  • Nikko Gandia
    Monterey, CA486 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    easy hiking in the torrey pines natural reserve. i posted a video that includes a vlog, tips and suggestions for all hiking levels, so you can be prepared. you can find a link to my youtube on my profile or you can look me up by name: “nikko gandia”.

    there's free parking before the main entrance but that’ll add another 2-3 miles and some elevation to your hike. the fee was $25 and i went on a sunday.

    the guy fleming trail loop has beautiful views of the cliffs, ocean and the san diego coast. easy trail with minimal elevation.

    i also hiked to the red butte using the razor point trail and then down to the beach. it's another easy trail with about 300 ft of elevation gain.

    the park is made up of 2 trail loops and 5+ connecting shorter trails. i saw many families hiking, so i think it's a great place for beginner hikers. make sure to check the distance/elevation gain of the trails you're planning to go on to make sure you’re prepared.
    Written October 2, 2021
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  • Diane P
    Portland, OR672 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    People will say this is an easy hike but it’s relative. I thought it was very manageable but it is basically a mile down and a mile up so you’ll need to consider that. It’s not going to be easy for people who don’t walk or hike at least a little. The views are great and I like how it rounds the bend so that you get so many different views. I parked by the visitors center and walked up to the lighthouse and then down to the trail. $20 to get into the monument. You’ll also pass the beautiful and moving Fort Rosecrans National cemetery.
    Written March 2, 2022
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  • Filip L
    San Francisco, CA8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour is fun, historical, and the places they go is all on a flat terrain. The tour guide is really knowledgeable! Tyana is a writer that wrote several books in her lifetime and really knows how to tell a story! It’s really interesting to walk on the streets and relive history! This is something everyone should do!
    Written June 27, 2021
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