Summertime… and Aging Well in San Diego

How about the San Diego Padres? It has been so much fun watching their offseason moves, and with the season here, I’m looking forward to attending many games with my wife, my son, or whoever will go to Petco Park with me. Even if you are not a baseball fan, Petco Park is still a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening. Trying new things is synonymous with aging well. Head to the ballpark if you haven’t yet caught a game. Even if you have, try sitting in a different section or trying a new restaurant. My goal this season is to try something new from every restaurant at the ballpark. I’m looking forward to giving it my all.

Summertime is one of my favorite times of the year, especially living in our beautiful San Diego. It is the perfect time to visit and do the familiar things we like to see and do, and a great time for new adventures. Like aging well! By being open to new experiences, aging becomes a destination and a fabulous journey.

One of the most diverse areas of San Diego is Balboa Park. Balboa Park truly has something for everyone, from playhouses and museums about trains, to street vendors and the wonders of science. Nowhere in San Diego can we actively learn about culture, history, flight, etc. all in one setting. A critical component of aging well is continued learning. While there are formal areas of learning like San Diego Oasis (if you haven’t yet checked it out, you are missing a ton!), Balboa Park is a unique learning laboratory where you can tour and explore. I highly recommend putting Balboa Park on your to-do list (and don’t forget a visit to the World-Famous San Diego Zoo).

Another great outdoor activity begins and ends near Balboa Park – the Seven Bridges tour. On this tour, you will journey through San Diego’s history and cross over seven unique bridges spanning different areas of San Diego. It is a great way to exercise while learning about San Diego you likely didn’t know. So much of aging well is about remaining active – mentally AND physically. So keep moving, by crossing the Seven Bridges tour off your list.

Learning new things, staying active, and trying new things are all critical components of aging well, and there is no better time – or place – to age well than summertime in San Diego.

Bryan Devore is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and Director of the Senior Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. When he is not helping seniors transition to the next chapter of their lives, he stays busy with his wife, two sons, and his “bonus” son and daughter. You can learn more about Bryan at DevoreRealtyGroup.com