Sightseeing & Local Flavor

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Sightseeing & Local Flavor

Sightseeing

One of the best live music vendors in all of San Diego or Nationally. Its small yet can be intimate or where you rock out, or disco at happy hour. The best with live music of all genue daily. It is attached to the Music Note for pre-concert drinks/dining. The Belly Up Tavern also has food, and drinks.
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Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
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One of the best live music vendors in all of San Diego or Nationally. Its small yet can be intimate or where you rock out, or disco at happy hour. The best with live music of all genue daily. It is attached to the Music Note for pre-concert drinks/dining. The Belly Up Tavern also has food, and drinks.
The San Diego Zoo is considered one of the best, with outdoor living for the animals, and close up front viewing. So, paint your face for some fun, and go meet the Panda and Koala Bears, along with the elephants and monkeys are the best.
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Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo Dr
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The San Diego Zoo is considered one of the best, with outdoor living for the animals, and close up front viewing. So, paint your face for some fun, and go meet the Panda and Koala Bears, along with the elephants and monkeys are the best.
The Wild Safari Park is a must see, with the animals in natural setting, shows and tram ride through the open terrain. Feed the animals from a safari car, or roam on your feet. Passes are available as combined with the SD Zoo,
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Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
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The Wild Safari Park is a must see, with the animals in natural setting, shows and tram ride through the open terrain. Feed the animals from a safari car, or roam on your feet. Passes are available as combined with the SD Zoo,
Historic Movie Theater, which shows old to new movies, from back in the day. Always entertaining, not expensive great for a rainy day.
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La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101
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Historic Movie Theater, which shows old to new movies, from back in the day. Always entertaining, not expensive great for a rainy day.
Historic Theatre with fantastic shows, good sound, and good prices to prime entertainment. Plan a show, and dine near by
Spreckels Theater
121 Broadway
Historic Theatre with fantastic shows, good sound, and good prices to prime entertainment. Plan a show, and dine near by
Located in Balboa Park, shows, shows, shows are great, most are live theatre plays, and a must see for holiday season with traditional performances.
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Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe Way
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Located in Balboa Park, shows, shows, shows are great, most are live theatre plays, and a must see for holiday season with traditional performances.
Fun Day, for all ages, with rides. They have a ball dropping for kids early on New Years Eve, with music. Clean, family fun
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Dr
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Fun Day, for all ages, with rides. They have a ball dropping for kids early on New Years Eve, with music. Clean, family fun
For a great photo opportunity, with thousands of poppies in bloom. Ride on the farmers wagon or walk through for a nice few hours, shop at the agriculture barn and go discount shopping at the Carlsbad Shops next door.
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The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte
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For a great photo opportunity, with thousands of poppies in bloom. Ride on the farmers wagon or walk through for a nice few hours, shop at the agriculture barn and go discount shopping at the Carlsbad Shops next door.
Music Concert and some Sporting Events, historic theatre in the round. Wear jeans and T-shirt to Sun Dress, depending on the concert genue.
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Pechanga Arena San Diego
3500 Sports Arena Blvd
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Music Concert and some Sporting Events, historic theatre in the round. Wear jeans and T-shirt to Sun Dress, depending on the concert genue.
Home to the annual Del Mar Fair, Horse Racing and shows, Kaaboo Del Mar, Concerts, and many other events year round, such as home and garden, wedding bazaar, gun shows.
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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Home to the annual Del Mar Fair, Horse Racing and shows, Kaaboo Del Mar, Concerts, and many other events year round, such as home and garden, wedding bazaar, gun shows.
Home to the famous Del Mar Horse Racing by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Pacific Classic and Breeder Cup. The season is late July to Labor Day. Wear your hats for opening day and throughout the season - suit, hats, dresses with heels are the best to support this beautiful surf meets the turf venue
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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
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Home to the famous Del Mar Horse Racing by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Pacific Classic and Breeder Cup. The season is late July to Labor Day. Wear your hats for opening day and throughout the season - suit, hats, dresses with heels are the best to support this beautiful surf meets the turf venue
Sight See from the ocean to the shores, while Kayaking the shores of La Jolla. Good for all ages, a few hours of fun, but a life time of memories.
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La Jolla Kayak
2199 Avenida De La Playa
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Sight See from the ocean to the shores, while Kayaking the shores of La Jolla. Good for all ages, a few hours of fun, but a life time of memories.
Nice way to sightsee while relaxing on a boat in the bay - some have fine dining and cocktails and others just cruise. The diner cruises have DJ music. Light waves, clean and just plan fun for groups, family and events.
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Flagship Cruises & Events
990 N Harbor Dr
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Nice way to sightsee while relaxing on a boat in the bay - some have fine dining and cocktails and others just cruise. The diner cruises have DJ music. Light waves, clean and just plan fun for groups, family and events.
View the beach from the sky down and coast along the La Jolla shoreline, by going tantum with a professional hang glider. About $250 including picture, per person. For adventure, plan ahead and depends on the wind that day.
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Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
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View the beach from the sky down and coast along the La Jolla shoreline, by going tantum with a professional hang glider. About $250 including picture, per person. For adventure, plan ahead and depends on the wind that day.

Neighborhoods

Cedros is a Street in Solana Beach with live music at Belly Up Tavern, the art district, wineries, shopping - it also celebrate a farmer market on Sat or Sun. Spend an afternoon drifting through this unique spot.
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South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros Avenue
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Cedros is a Street in Solana Beach with live music at Belly Up Tavern, the art district, wineries, shopping - it also celebrate a farmer market on Sat or Sun. Spend an afternoon drifting through this unique spot.
Solana Beach is a beach community, one of many you should visit - each beach community has their own charm, and culture. So, visit them all by biking, walking or driving up and down Pacific Coast Hwy 101. It south San Diego vs, North San Diego, from original beachy to sophisticated. Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad
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Solana Beach
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Solana Beach is a beach community, one of many you should visit - each beach community has their own charm, and culture. So, visit them all by biking, walking or driving up and down Pacific Coast Hwy 101. It south San Diego vs, North San Diego, from original beachy to sophisticated. Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad
Balboa Park has a lot to offer, to spend a day or two sightseeing. Take a ride on the Carousel, visit the museums, IMAX, floor gardens, art, and theaters for shows, or just take a walk or run in one of the largest parks in the USA. They have concerts and movie night as seasonal events. Go dine at the Prada, and walk through the many art packed parks.
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Casa De Balboa
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Balboa Park has a lot to offer, to spend a day or two sightseeing. Take a ride on the Carousel, visit the museums, IMAX, floor gardens, art, and theaters for shows, or just take a walk or run in one of the largest parks in the USA. They have concerts and movie night as seasonal events. Go dine at the Prada, and walk through the many art packed parks.
The place for seal sightings at the children pool, and breath taking views, best in town. Take a walk down a mine to the ocean, stroll through the shops, and stop for coffee and dessert.
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La Jolla Shores
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The place for seal sightings at the children pool, and breath taking views, best in town. Take a walk down a mine to the ocean, stroll through the shops, and stop for coffee and dessert.
Carlsbad has a old town feel, with music, beach and running paths along the ocean. Nice dining. Home to the poppy fields, discount shopping mall, and Legoland Amusement Park
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Carlsbad
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Carlsbad has a old town feel, with music, beach and running paths along the ocean. Nice dining. Home to the poppy fields, discount shopping mall, and Legoland Amusement Park
High bluffs, great walkable beach community. Good for late night dining with 3rd Corner Grille, Pizza and shops. Grand ole movie theater la Paloma Theatre is a threw back in time, and a good adventure. Fun area, with live music and lots of dining.
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Encinitas
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High bluffs, great walkable beach community. Good for late night dining with 3rd Corner Grille, Pizza and shops. Grand ole movie theater la Paloma Theatre is a threw back in time, and a good adventure. Fun area, with live music and lots of dining.
Surf is Up beach community, with a young active area for beach access, beach cooming, drinks, fishing and people watching.
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Pacific Beach
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Surf is Up beach community, with a young active area for beach access, beach cooming, drinks, fishing and people watching.
Known for the old fashion theme park, complete with roller coaster, parks, games and off beach surfing. Large board walk, for strolling down the bay. The beach is large, direct from the street, and light waves in most areas.
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Playa Mission
3000 Mission Boulevard
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Known for the old fashion theme park, complete with roller coaster, parks, games and off beach surfing. Large board walk, for strolling down the bay. The beach is large, direct from the street, and light waves in most areas.
One of the last beachy places here, hardly touched by progress. Eclectic people and neighborhood. Famous fish tacos, surfing, boarding and fun community events.
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Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front St
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One of the last beachy places here, hardly touched by progress. Eclectic people and neighborhood. Famous fish tacos, surfing, boarding and fun community events.
Go visit Coronado, for sightseeing with wonderful bridge views of down town San Diego, stop for an ice cream, and go to brunch at the famous "some like it hot" film making Grand Hotel Del. They decorate well for the holidays, complete with ice skating on the beach. Beautiful outdoor dining and views from all areas.
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Coronado
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Go visit Coronado, for sightseeing with wonderful bridge views of down town San Diego, stop for an ice cream, and go to brunch at the famous "some like it hot" film making Grand Hotel Del. They decorate well for the holidays, complete with ice skating on the beach. Beautiful outdoor dining and views from all areas.

Favorite Late Night Dining

Midnight to 1am - Late Night dining, with wonderful food to accompany their large wine selection while dining in or taking out. Casual wear, and reservations suggested since very popular.
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The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro
2265 Bacon St
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Midnight to 1am - Late Night dining, with wonderful food to accompany their large wine selection while dining in or taking out. Casual wear, and reservations suggested since very popular.
The hot spot in town for gourmet foods, elegant dining experience and local hang out for horse jockeys after race day. 5 star.
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Pamplemousse Grille
514 Via De La Valle
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The hot spot in town for gourmet foods, elegant dining experience and local hang out for horse jockeys after race day. 5 star.
Great Super Club atmosphere for long dining, and wine sipping. Famous long time race jockey hang out and local hot spot for large portion, full bar and specials every night, including piano music for a sing along, or dancing. They have a private room for groups, meetings.
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Red Tractons Restaurant
550 Via De La Valle
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Great Super Club atmosphere for long dining, and wine sipping. Famous long time race jockey hang out and local hot spot for large portion, full bar and specials every night, including piano music for a sing along, or dancing. They have a private room for groups, meetings.
Best 5 star dining, with beautiful garden terrace. The owner has this restaurant and Mr. A's, by balboa park. Later dining, elegant, and fantastic piano sitting to sing along with your favorites and by request.
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Mille Fleurs
6009 Paseo Delicias
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Best 5 star dining, with beautiful garden terrace. The owner has this restaurant and Mr. A's, by balboa park. Later dining, elegant, and fantastic piano sitting to sing along with your favorites and by request.
Elegant scene, great chef with extensive wine list and cocktail bar. 5 star dining. With fish, steaks and other specialty foods.
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MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La Valle
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Elegant scene, great chef with extensive wine list and cocktail bar. 5 star dining. With fish, steaks and other specialty foods.
Mexican Food with lots of turkey dishes with unique seasoning, and full bar This area has three Mexican restaurants in walking distance from one another, so check the menus if you wish. Family owned for over 50 years
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Tony's Jacal
621 Valley Ave
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Mexican Food with lots of turkey dishes with unique seasoning, and full bar This area has three Mexican restaurants in walking distance from one another, so check the menus if you wish. Family owned for over 50 years

Food scene

Located right across Sierra, Crush offers live music daily, great food, lots of locals, and a later kitchen and bar hour. Dine and then grab a bottle of wine from the interior market. Casual dressing and beyond is appropriate.
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Crush Solana Beach
Highway 101
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Located right across Sierra, Crush offers live music daily, great food, lots of locals, and a later kitchen and bar hour. Dine and then grab a bottle of wine from the interior market. Casual dressing and beyond is appropriate.
Great happy hour with views of the famous Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Club. Relax, enjoy the views and try the local fish tacos and margaritas.
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Brigantine
3263 Camino Del Mar
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Great happy hour with views of the famous Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Club. Relax, enjoy the views and try the local fish tacos and margaritas.
Right on the beach with both indoor and outdoor seating - known for seafood, casual bar and close up with nature.
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The Poseidon Restaurant
1670 Coast Blvd
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Right on the beach with both indoor and outdoor seating - known for seafood, casual bar and close up with nature.
Right on the beach with indoor seating - known for streaks and seafood, with a casual seating bar to finer indoor seats.
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Jake's Del Mar
1660 Coast Blvd
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Right on the beach with indoor seating - known for streaks and seafood, with a casual seating bar to finer indoor seats.
Do some shopping, make a reservation at one of the fine restaurants Il Fornaio, Pacifica Casual Grille or Pacifica restaurant, and stretch out at the plaza enoteca, for dessert, wine shipping, and under the stars atmosphere.
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Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del Mar
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Do some shopping, make a reservation at one of the fine restaurants Il Fornaio, Pacifica Casual Grille or Pacifica restaurant, and stretch out at the plaza enoteca, for dessert, wine shipping, and under the stars atmosphere.
Thai food with flare, and a nice atmosphere. Plan ahead since very popular and small in footage
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Bangkok Bay
Highway 101
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Thai food with flare, and a nice atmosphere. Plan ahead since very popular and small in footage
Breakfast locals love. Simple to rich
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Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros Ave
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Breakfast locals love. Simple to rich

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Rideshare and the Train

Uber, Lyft and the Amtrak Train across the street are great ways to relax and let someone else take care of your travels. From local, to Los Angeles or Mexico not far away for a day trip.
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Driving a Car

The intersections are loaded with cameras that can lead to an e-ticket in the mail. They use radar, cameras and general security - so, make sure you know where you are going and drive safely.
Costumbres y cultura

Beach Lighting

The beach communities all have minimal lighting so everyone can share the ocean views and beautiful sounds. Please turn off lights, especially exterior, when not in use.
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Beach Water

The San Diego area is sensitive to water, when considering emptying water bottles etc., discard on a plant and place in recycle. Turn off the water or don't leave running when not necessary. Irrigation leads to erosion, so we all need to do our part to keep the community eco system at its best.
Frases útiles

Dude

A common phase used by surfers and used when addressing someone.
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Farmer Markets

Each beach community has a farmers market with fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, plants, and street foods. Look up farmers markets near me for locations and time.
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Like

Times have not changed when using the word "like" Valley girls are still here and that is how they explain things - Like This Like What Like Like Like Anyway I was Like ?
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Conservative

Each community is conservative, except Ocean Beach they roll as beach hip. Conservative clothes, culture, bathing suits and behavior go further to impress while staying in San Diego.
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Home and Community Rules

See the HOA Rules for the Solana Beach and Tennis Club.- SBTC laminated as a card, on the kitchen counter, for while staying in this community. They help keep the community clean, safe and for many more to enjoy!.
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Dogs

For SBTC, dogs are only allowed for long term renters, and owners. Bag for clean up are located around the grounds. This is a high dog area, with a dog beach park, dogs in restaurants, and to the highest degree as a family member vs. pet.
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What to do in San Diego

There is a website - What to do in San Diego, that you can access by phone, and it has a calendar for planning specific dates. It connects you to a large list of things to see and do for today or beyond.
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Restaurants

San Diego area are more early night, early morning, so places can seem to close early, with a few late night dining. Reservations are required by most and walk in by others. They get fully committed fast, so plan ahead.
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What to Wear

Winter and Spring can get cold in the evenings, so bring sweaters. Summer is warm during the day, but can be drafty at night, so bring over the shower wear. The clothes are light, beach, soft hues. Google What to wear in San Diego for pictures - dont forget to buy or bring flip flops.
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Run Walk Races

Walk, Run, Volunteer or Support 5K to Marathons. San Diego utilizes the many parks, ocean front areas, and special venue to have walk and run events. There is one someone each weekend, and complete the year with a Turkey and Santa Claus run in theme. Go to website Active.com
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Hotels

Hotels can be some of the best places to relax with spa treatments to early dinner and music. l'auberge Del Mar Hotel Park Hyatt Aviara Hotel Del Coronado
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Hiking

San Diego and surrounding areas has a lot to offer when it comes to hiking trails, from breathtaking La Jolla Hills, to Potato Chip inland, Joshua Tree desert, and many more - google liking near me for over 100 places.
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Post Office

Just 2 blocks north is the Solana Beach Post Office for package delivery, mailing, stamps, and all other postal services.
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Smoking & Glass

Most cities overall are non-smoking, and glass is not permitted while strolling, beaching it, or on grounds or parks. Please use the plastic ware located in the kitchen. What you bring to the beach, needs to come back with you, as no littering is allowed. Use the carry bags in the pantry for carrying items and bringing them back to the home for discard.
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Healthy

You will notice very quickly that health and wellness is a priority. California has long been known for the outdoor lifestyle, keeping in shape, and maintaining community custom that are eco friendly, progressive, fast but laid back. Try out hundreds of work out places, jump in the water and take a jog or walk on the many trails. Avoid gaining the vacation pounds and take a class