What’s something you cannot WAIT to do once the quarantine is lifted?

Local parents share what they’re looking forward to most when we no longer need to shelter in place.

Jenny Rose, Oceanside. The beach for sure! But since we are fairly new to the area, we are excited to get out and explore. Hiking, beach, zoo, gardens, parks and restaurants.

Alyssa Navapanich, Rancho Peñasquitos. Hiking Black Mountain and PQ Canyon, and camping at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!

Tricia Bacerra, Chula Vista. The kids miss their teachers, cousins, friends -- even dining out at restaurants. The other day they made their own restaurant in the living room using stuffed animals, and made a parking lot for all their guests.

Cristal Carrillo, Imperial Beach. We can’t wait to spend time outdoors and feel free again, make more family memories, and celebrate my son’s 10th birthday. We had a party planned, but had to postpone it. We miss our family and friends!

Kira McAnally, San Marcos. We miss Legoland and the Safari Park so much! We can’t wait to see all the animals, but we’re grateful for all the Zoo social media.

Casey Chan, La Mesa. Watch my son play for Rolando Little League!

Megham Cramer, Alpine. We miss walking around Balboa Park and museums, taking our dog to the beach, sitting down at favorite restaurants, camping and fishing at Lake Cuyamaca, going to church and our American Heritage Girls group, and seeing grandparents. We are enjoying this time together as a family and know these activities will return. We love San Diego!

Amanda Johnson, Oceanside. I can’t wait to get away and take a little vacation!

Michele Hancock, Scripps Ranch. We can’t wait to visit our favorite hangout spots like Bird Rock Coffee in La Jolla, Coronado Beach and UltraStar Cinemas!

Kristin McCardle, Point Loma. Walk around the zoo and Safari Park! Had baby #2 on March 13 and my recovery plan included taking walks around the zoo with my kiddos. Hoping we can do that this summer still!

Susan May, Rancho Peñasquitos. Work out at the YMCA! I never went when they were open, so I’m motivated now that they are closed. Go figure.

Anna Valdez, Barrio Logan. Walk my children into school. I have a senior who will miss the whole graduation experience. My 6-year-old told me [at-home learning] was fake school. He wants to go back to “real school”!

Jusmin Whitten, Escondido. Hug my mom and mother-in-law. This is the hardest thing because we are huggers. I have an autistic 7-yearold son who misses playing with his grandmas. My 5-year-old son is scared and sad he can’t play with his friends.

Dana Abernethy, Serra Mesa. Take my kids to the playground. We can see it out our front window, but can’t touch it. Such a tease!

Jo Sands, Jamul. There are so many things I want to do! I think the biggest is just being able to give someone a hug or handshake.

Elizabeth Fisher, Pacific Beach. I can’t wait for my son’s sailing classes to start up again at Mission Bay Yacht Club! Our family would meet up to watch him learn to sail. It was a wonderful beginning to our weekend.

Molly Turner, San Marcos. Hug people other than my immediate family, watch our kiddos play all the sports they love, introduce our newest baby (born during all this!) in person to friends and family and go to the beach!

Starr Ochoa, Santee. My son (a seventh grader) just wants to go back to school!

Christina Danley, Clairemont. We can’t wait to go to the beach and surf, and then head out for sushi!

Laura Martinez, San Marcos. Have a barbecue, invite everyone, laugh and enjoy everyone’s company.