Go hiking among the pines Suicide Rock and the Tahquitz Peak hike are the most popular.Much like Julian, Idyllwild is nestled in the mountains and has small, eclectic shops befitting the mountain community.Check out the unique camping ground of Slab City and see it’s ‘ East Jesus,’: an outdoor art museum featuring Burning Man-inspired pieces.See Salvation Mountain, an outdoor, explosively-colorful religious tribute in the desert, created with the dogma that “God is Love.” Featured on National Geographic, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not?, and the Discovery Channel.Borrego Springs is California’s only International Dark Sky Community, which means they work to protect the skies from light pollution, making it an ideal location for stargazing.You can find a map of the sculptures here. The most popular sculpture is a 350 ft serpentine dragon. They can be found primarily on Galleta Meadows, which is private property but has been opened up to display the statues to the public. Tour the area to see the 130 full-sized metal sculptures by local artist, Ricardo Breceda.See the Anza-Borrego Springs State Park flower blooms between February and March.For an amazing view and unique experience, consider taking a Hot Air Balloon Tour.Check out Saddle Up Tours to ensure your funds are going to a good place. Temecula is well known for their wine tasting and horseback tours.Grab a drink at Julian Hard Cider to catch a different take on the San Diego Craft Beverage scene.Just a short drive away is Oasis Camel Dairy where you can buy camel products (camel’s milk soap, chocolate, etc.), as well as feed and ride camels.The town is adorable, so take some time to walk down the main drag and explore the eclectic shops and see the local wares.Without question, you have to stop by the Julian Pie Co., where the apple pies are iconic!.With the numerous orchards in area you can go and pick your own apples.A 6.6 mile hike, it takes approximately 3-4 hours and is considered to be pretty tough. Knock out a San Diego favorite and hike Potato Chip Rock.Their savvy and sustainable trips are a great introduction to Tijuana and it’s culture. Check out any of Turista Libre’s tours for an authentic and creative take on south-of-the-border tours.Take part the food renaissance Tijuana is going through right now and visit all the hottest restaurants below the border.Packed with comedy and theatrics, it promises to be a great time. See grown men dressed in shiny, themed costumes throw themselves at each other. Lucha Libre Friday: head to the local sporting arena and enjoy a cheap ticket to an authentic Mexican wrestling show.For a more authentic wildlife viewing, stop by La Jolla Cove and see the sea lions sleeping on the beach.Hike along Torrey Pines Nature reserve, see the lagoon and miles of unspoiled California beaches.Rent a kayak and explore the seven La Jolla sea caves. End the day with a drink at the Hotel Del Coronado and watch the sunset.See a movie at the Vintage Village Theater and enjoy the old-school luxury, velvet curtains, and black light murals of iconic San Diego landscapes.After the beach, stop by MooTime to grab a scoop of handcrafted ice cream.On one end is the historic Hotel Del Coronado where Marilyn Monroe famously filmed Some Like it Hot, and on the other is a dog beach where you can watch and play with all sorts of dogs in the outdoors. Hit the world-famous beach and walk the length.Located in the heart of the park, you can enjoy their Californian fare as well as excellent happy hour deals. Enjoy a nice dinner at the picturesque Prado.Take a stroll through the Botanical garden and marvel at the flora and fauna.Balboa Park is home to most of San Diego’s museums, covering all sorts themes and hosting various interactive events.Below is a roundup of some of the nearby locales you can explore in a day or so- all within a 3 hour drive. Not only is it surrounded by amazing beaches, but it has a ton of destinations nearby for the occasional getaway. As someone who loves to travel and experience the outdoors, San Diego is a blessing.
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