Best of San Diego Summer
Lisa Gipson
Hit the Beach
Photo courtesy of @PGishParenting
What’s the point of summer if you don’t spend at least a few days relaxing at the beach? With more than 70 miles of coastline and dozens of beaches from Coronado to Oceanside, locals and visitors are sure to get a generous dose of “vitamin sea” in San Diego County. Build a sandcastle, organize a bonfire, watch the sunset, go beach camping or enroll the kids in a junior lifeguard program. Doesn’t matter how you hit the beach, just do it!
Learn about local Junior Lifeguard programs at www.sandiegofamily.com/resources/summer-camps-andprograms/junior-lifeguard-programs. Tune in
Discover a Hidden Gem
Sounds of Summer
If you haven’t experienced the incredible acoustics and views at The Rady Shell at Embarcadero Marina, summer is a fabulous time to do it. Attend a family-friendly movie concert (watch a movie while San Diego Symphony plays the score) or plan an adults-only concert date. Find the schedule at www.theshell.org. There are dozens of free outdoor concerts happening throughout the county (Carlsbad, El Cajon, Coronado, Point Loma, Chula Vista and more). See our full list and details at www.sandiegofamily.com/ things-to-do/seasonal-happenings/ san-diego-summer-concerts.
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Photo credit: Tony Andrews Photography
The California Tower is certainly not hidden, but few people know you can experience it from the inside. Take a 40-minute tour of San Diego’s most iconic historic landmark and enjoy 360-degree views from the Tower’s eighth-floor. Discover more fun hidden gems in the new edition of Out & About with Kids. Photo credit: Rik Thiesfeld
