The San Diego area revolves around the water, with surfing being the biggest water sport by far, followed by sailing, swimming, fishing, diving and a wide variety of other sports. Whale watching season traditionally takes place from mid-December to mid-March, when 15,000 of these peaceful giants journey from the chilly Alaskan seas to the warm-water breeding lagoons of Baja, California.

The quaint, coastal towns of Mission Bay and Del Mar offer beautiful beaches, fabulous shopping and mild, sunny weather throughout the year, making the area a favorite vacation destination for visitors from around the world. Both La Jolla and Del Mar offer privacy and peace nearby to some of the United State's best water sport activities and beaches.

In addition to fun on the sand and sea, your vacation in the San Diego area can include recreational choices ranging from championship golf courses, visiting unique shops and galleries to winery tours and a world-famous horse track.

Attractions:

• Del Mar and La Jolla beaches
• Del Mar Racetrack
• Torrey Pines State Park
• Birch Aquarium
• Legoland
• San Diego Wild Animal Park
• Old Town San Diego
• La Jolla Playhouse
• UCSD Campus
• La Jolla Cove
• San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve

• Torrey Pines International Glider Port
• Del Mar Plaza
• Scripps Institute of Oceanography
• Cedros Antique District in Solana Beach
• Rancho Santa Fe Polo Fields
• Quail Botanical Gardens
• Stephen Birch Aquarium
• SeaWorld
• San Diego Zoo
• Qualcomm Stadium
• Petco Park
• Seaport Village
• University Towne Centre Mall
• Horton Plaza
• San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter
• Temecula Wineries