With amazing weather year-round, San Diego is an outdoor-lover’s paradise; there’s no shortage of activities to keep you entertained on your next vacation. From top-attractions to hidden-gems, we have a breakdown of all the best things to do!

If you’ve done any research on San Diego, you’ve surely seen the San Diego Zoo listed as one of the top attractions. However, much less talked about is the Lions Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary located in Escondido. Lions Tigers & Bears is an ethical big-cat sanctuary that focuses on rescuing and medically treating abused and abandoned animals across the country. They’re currently housing more than 60 animals!

Lions Tigers & Bears also offers a unique option to stay the night on the premises in their White Oak luxury cabin, which includes a private safari and working ranch experience. You truly can’t experience anything else like this in San Diego.

Start your day off on a relaxing note with one of the many outdoor yoga classes offered throughout San Diego. Some of the classes are free, while others may require a small fee. Make sure to double check the requirements before the class. It doesn’t get more San Diego than this!

Adventure Whale Watching is the first year-round whale watching company in San Diego, operating on military-grade rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). With only up to 6 passengers on each public tour, our whale and dolphin safari adventures will get you immersed in all of nature’s beauty. You can get arms reach away from whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more. 

We take pride in providing educational, fun, and ethical tours for individuals and families of all ages. If you want the best whale watching experience in San Diego, skip the big boats and crowds – come on an adventure with us!

If you’re looking for an easy leisurely activity, consider looking into Mission Beach Surf Rentals. They’ve got all your needs covered to have a great day by the beach. You can rent bikes (including bikes for the kids!) and cruise along the Mission Beach boardwalk. If you’re feeling a classic beach day, they also offer rentals for beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, coolers, surfboards, and more. Make your beach day stress-free!

One of the must-do activities in San Diego is to explore Balboa Park. You can easily spend a whole day walking around and exploring all the different museums, gardens, and dining. Specifically for nature-lovers, be sure to check out some of the beautiful gardens Balboa has to offer – the Japanese Friendship Garden, Zoro Butterfly Garden, and the Alcazar Garden. There’s also no shortage of walkable trails throughout the park to enjoy in-between the gardens. 

If you’re feeling really adventurous, head over to the Torrey Pines Gliderport to learn how to fly a paraglider! The expert instructors will teach you everything you need to know to safely and confidently operate your own paraglider or you can go tandem with a professional.

Even if you’re not feeling up to the adventure, the gliderport is still such a fun area to hang out and grab a bite to eat. They have the Cliffhanger Cafe and Bar located on site, where you can still see all the action up close!

These are just a few of the great outdoor activities to do during your time in San Diego. If you’re interested in booking a whale watching tour with us, you can book here or give us a call at 619-808-2822 for more information or for group bookings larger than 6 people. We hope to see you out on a trip with us soon!