San Diego Beach Secrets

October 19, 2017August 16, 2022

Exploring Coronado Island San Diego CA

Hotel del Coronado Coronado Island San Diego CA

Map Coronado and North Island-1918 — Map of Coronado-note the ‘small neck of land (The Silver Strand) toward the right corner of the map.

Every year, Coronado Beach makes the Top 10 beaches in the US. This beach is one of my children’s favorite, as well. Coronado Island in San Diego, CA, can be seen across San Diego Bay from Downtown San Diego.

In particular, we enjoy the vast sandy beaches and adore going to the Hotel del Coronado, located less than a mile from our starting point.

Would you like to tour Coronado Island in San Diego, CA? Well, you have come to the right place. Come and join me on an epic adventure, going back in time and staying in the present simultaneously!

Let’s go!

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October 17, 2017August 17, 2021

Discover Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Map — Aerial Map of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is over 18 acres of cliffs adjacent to the Western coast of Point Loma, beginning at Ladera Street.

There is a sandy trail that runs parallel to Sunset Cliffs Boulevard that makes for a gorgeous walk. Whenever we have company visiting from out of town and want to show off our coastline, this is where we go.

The Beauty and Wonder of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Above is a short video that showcases the beauty of the cliffs next to the water.

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October 10, 2017June 17, 2021

Oceanside Beach CA- Let’s Go!

Oceanside Beach, CA, is 30 min north of Downtown San Diego in North County San Diego. Did you know that the city of Oceanside is best known for being the home of the Marine Military Base Camp Pendleton?

Join me for a mini-tour of Oceanside Pier a day after a winter storm!

View on Oceanside Pier CA, looking North — View from toward the middle of the Oceanside Pier

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October 9, 2017June 17, 2021

Discovering Oceanside Pier CA

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier is one of the largest piers in the State of California; measuring the length of 1954 feet.

This pier was first built in 1888 but was ultimately wiped out by a storm in 1890.

Eventually, it was again rebuilt in 1893 and additionally restored four more times due to heavy storms. The original location was at what is now Wisconsin Ave Beach.

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October 2, 2017August 11, 2022

Getting to Know San Onofre State Beach

San Onofre State Beach is over 3000 acres of sandy and rocky beaches, weathered bluffs, and coastal wetlands located on the northernmost border of San Diego County and 3 miles south of the city of San Clemente in Orange County.

My family and I love to explore this area!

Over 2.5 million people frequent San Onofre State Beach every year, making it one of the top five most visited state parks in California.

Come and join me for a tour!

Fun Fact- “Onofre” in Spanish means defender of peace.

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September 29, 2017June 17, 2021

Adventures of a Fisheries Technician-70 Miles of Coast

I wanted to add a few more facts, concerning my time as a San Diego Fisheries Technician, which allowed me time to explore the coast and get paid to do it.

I Love the Ocean!

As I have gone over a little bit of this before on my For the Love of San Diego Beaches, I wanted to add a bit more information.

After graduating from High School, I transferred my life down south to go to college. One of the first places I visited was the beautiful beaches of San Diego!

It was love at first sight!

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