11 ReviewsOriginally built for the San Francisco Giants (who moved to Pac Bell or SBC Park) in 2000, Monster Park has been the home of the 49ers since 1971. Although Candlestick Park was built for the Giants,...
12 ReviewsMy goal in life is to visit every baseball stadium in the Major Leagues.
Dodger Stadium is special because it is my home stadium. I've been there more times than I can count. It's always a pleasant...
18 ReviewsJust in time for the 2004 Baseball Season, Petco Park opened it's gates April 2004. Creating this downtown ballpark was rather controversial and there were many delays, but all that's over now and San...
8 ReviewsAs previously mentioned, my goal in life is to visit all the Major League baseball stadiums. Here is my review of Edison Field.
First let me say, I liked the old stadium and as gross as Edison Field...
10 ReviewsThis is a wonderful short hike through a grotto to an unexpected waterfall. Bring plenty of water. I've done this hike in the summer. When we started from the car the temperature was 100 degrees! Once...
6 ReviewsI came across surfinsocal the last time I was in LA. I wish I knew about them before getting there. Not only do they offer one on one lessons, no matter what your experience is, they also offer...
13 ReviewsOn the south shore, I'd recommend Kirkwood or Sierra for beginners. Heavenly would be for more intermediate skiers. This is based on the amount and ease of access to the green slopes. Heavenly does...
2 ReviewsOceanside is a town located right on the Pacific Ocean so there are plenty of water sports offered in this area. They say that surfing is pretty good up this way, but for those who don't surf I'd...
2 ReviewsYou can buy, take lessons, & rent all your surf gear here.
Rod Greenup is the helpful & knowledgeable owner / instructor.
Laguna Beach is perfect for the beginner / amateur just starting out, as the...
10 ReviewsIn my quest to visit all the major league baseball stadiums, I arrived at the County Coliseum, or CoCo as it is affectionately known, in Oakland.
There are some nasty rumors that the Oakland A's...
11 ReviewsIntersection Rock has three routes, or lines to climb. There are the Left Ski Track with a 5.11a difficulty; the Right Ski Track with a 5.3 difficulty and the North Overhang with a 5.9 difficulty...
8 ReviewsMammoth Mountain is one of the best ski resorts in the country, it has more than 3,500 acres of skiable terrain, serviced by 28 lifts, including 3 gondolas. The area has 3,100 ft of vertical, rising...
4 ReviewsIt seems that jogging is very popular among either citizens of Coronado and its visitors. I saw quite many joggers (is it correst word?) along a highway from Imperial Beach to Coronado.
From Linda...
36 ReviewsHaving won the American baseball World Series in 2010 and 2012 the San Francisco Giants baseball team is now arguably the best team in baseball.
Sue and I were in San Francisco when the Giants won...
14 ReviewsOk, so you want to see a fine basketball arena. Here is one, in fantastic downtown L.A.!! The Staples Center is in the heart of the city. Since its development, the surrounding area of the venue has...
5 ReviewsYou have arrived in San Diego for an escape from your daily grind. What better way than to drive over to Mission Bay for a day on the beach and in the water. So much to do in the great outdoors. You...
5 ReviewsIn the foreground is the Furnace Creek Formation. The base of the Furnace creek Formation can be seen in the left side of the photo between the rounded, light-colored playa beds of the Furnace Creek...
2 ReviewsHitting a small furry ball back and forth over a waist high net causing the opponent to run all over the place trying to catch the ball in the racket and hit the ball back.
Update:
The tennis courts...
10 ReviewsAcross the bay in Oakland, you'll find the Network Associates Colosseum - home of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. This team is a perennial contender in the American League West and has a very...
12 ReviewsEaton Canyon falls, is a forty-foot cascade that tumbles into a wide pool. There is plenty of room to sit around the falls or wade in to the waist deep water. The trail to Eaton Canyon Falls can be...
4 ReviewsEvery day of the year, in San Diego, there are suffers riding the waves at the beaches where surfing is allowed. The Pacific Ocean is usually cool but that doesn't stop lovers of this sport.
San...
11 ReviewsApparently the idea that you couldn't escape from Alcatraz because you couldn't swim was more fiction than fact since I just saw several hundred people do it in the annual Escape from Alcatraz...
11 ReviewsIf you need swim lessons before hitting the beach or want to improve your form before the next triathlon, Floaties is your place. Okay so the first time you walk in and notice 15-20 kids in the pool,...
3 ReviewsWhen we took a boat tour out toward the Golden Gate Bridge, we noticed tons of guys windsurfing in the area. You can head over to the Presidio area to rent the gear or even do it from the Berkeley...
3 ReviewsSea Kayaking was a lot of fun. I first tried sea kayaking in Thailand and have been hooked ever since. In La Jolla, many outfitters can set you up for a tour through the La Jolla caves that line the...
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PETCO Park
by traveldave
Home of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres, the 42,445-seat PETCO Park opened in 2004 to provide the Padres with a home of their own. Prior to construction of the ballpark, the team shared Qualcomm Stadium with the National Football League's San Diego Chargers.The new ballpark was designed to combine the look and feel of the traditional old-time ballparks with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. The historic Western Metal Supply Company Building was renovated and incorporated into the ballpark. It houses the Padres Team Store where fans can buy team souvenirs and memorabilia. And while watching a game, fans have a great view of downtown San Diego's skyline.
Qualcomm Stadium
by traveldave
Home of the National Football League's San Diego Chargers, Qualcomm Stadium opened in 1967 as San Diego Stadium. At that time, it had a seating capacity of 53,000. The stadium was expanded to 61,000 seats (and its name changed to Jack Murphy Stadium) in 1984, and then to its current seating capacity of 71,500 seats in 1997. Also in 1997, the stadium was renamed Qualcomm Stadium when Qualcomm, a San Diego telecommunications company, bought the naming rights.In addition to providing a home field for the San Diego Chargers, the stadium is also used for rock concerts and other large civic events. And in 1998, it hosted Super Bowl XXXII.
California is a hiking paradise
by richiecdisc
California has one of the most extensive trail networks in the world. The famed John Muir Trail is one of the oldest. The Pacific Crest Trail runs down the spine of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from the top of the state to Mexico. The Pacific Coast Trail does the same along the ocean. No matter your skill level, you will find a suitable trail in this great state. The trails vary not only by their difficulty but by the many terrains the state has. Hike along coastal bluffs, hike in dense lush forest, hike on stony alpine peaks, and hike in the desert. California pretty much has it all so if you are an avid hiker, bring your gear. If you've only just been thinking about it, by all means, make your visit to the Golden State the one where you finally did it.
Good hiking boots and quality socks are a must. Carry warm quick drying clothes when hiking in the mountains and for extended walks...
Coast bike trip
by CanadianCyclist
Thank you all very much for your helpful advice! I didnt Really expect to much of a response so I was exceptionally pleased to see such good advice. As per said advice, I am pretty much certain that i will stay along the coast the whole way, especially now that i know I need never go through downtown L.A. And the knowledge that I 5 is un-bikable was very useful, and as such, i will definitely not attempt it. also, farang27, you mentioned that you know some good places to stay in san diego and area, and I would love to hear about them, but im not sure when i will be able to check this post again, but if you really wanted to help me out you could email me some info at limp_posse@hotmail.com. of course if not, i still appreciate the good advice all around. Thank everyone and ill make sure and post how it went when i get back!
Ride the Dunes
by Basaic
The part of the Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation Area south of State Highway 78 is a fine place for riding dune buggies, motorcycles or other off-road vehicles. The price is $25 per week or $90 for a season pass. Do not try and use the facilities without a pass, the rules are strictly enforced.
Gem Lakes
by chewy3326
Nowhere else is such alpine and spectacular scenery accessible with so little effort. This hike up the Little Lakes Valley is only 6.6 miles round trip with less than 700 feet of elevation gain, but reaches many lakes nestled under a spectacular setting.From Mosquito Flat, the trail climbs alongside cascading Rock Creek, with lupine and paintbrush lining the trailside. After entering the John Muir Wilderness, the trail reaches a hilltop where a short spur leads to a view of Mack Lake. The main trail continues downhill, passing through a meadow with views to Mt. Abbott and Bear Creek Spire. Not long afterwards, there is another short spur out to grass-lined Marsh Lake. Continuing, the trail climbs another small hill to cross one of the Heart Lake's inlets and reach the lakeside. A bit farther on, the trail climbs out to a view above Box Lake, with High Sierra peaks in the background....
Thousand Island Lake
by chewy3326
This hike is usually done as an overnight backpack (as recommended by most guidebooks), but due to the brevity of our visit to California, we did it as a day hike. This is by far one of the most beautiful trails in California and the Sierra Nevada, leading deep into the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The trail is a 17-mile loop that gains 1800 feet.Starting from the Pacific Crest/High Trail trailhead at Agnew Meadows, the trail climbs in switchbacks, first through forest and then on a sagebrush-covered slope. Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak immediately come into view. As the switchbacks end, the trail enters Ansel Adams Wilderness and returns to the forest. Remaining in the forest, the trail continues climbing with occasional views of the Ritter Range. A little over 2 miles into the hike, the trail reaches a sublime viewpoint where Shadow Lake is visible in a cleft underneath the Minarets and Ritter...
Ski Tahoe
by goingsolo
Tahoe is a skiiers paradise. There are many places to choose from, including the former Olympics host Squaw Valley, geared more towards children and beginners, the very popular Northstar and Heavenly, Diamond Peak located in high end Incline Village, smaller Homewood and world class Alpine Meadows. Strangely, there was little snow by Christmas, 2006. The lifts were operating but many skiiers at Squaw Valley, where we visited, were disappointed. Northstar had many runs closed and rocks and ice made skiing pretty trecherous. But Tahoe expects to get a good dumping of snow to ring in the New Year with more operational ski lifts.Even if you don't ski, visiting places like Squaw Valley and Incline Village is a worthwhile experience. The scenery is incredible and the energy of the snowbound skiiers and boarders is infections. Its definitely a place to go to get into the holiday spirit.
Vernal and Nevada Falls
by chewy3326
This hike takes in two of the most powerful and beautiful waterfalls in the park, 317-foot Vernal Fall and 594-foot Nevada Fall. This loop trail is about 6.5 - 7 miles long with an elevation gain of 2000 feet; it should be doable for most people, and it is hard to get lost since this trail is well traveled.From the Mist Trailhead, begin hiking. The trail begins by ascending quite a bit, and by 3/4 mile the trail has ascended 400 feet. In the early stretches of the trail, you get quite a few views of Illilouette Fall, which is usually hidden up its narrow canyon. At 3/4 mile, the trail comes to the Vernal Fall Footbridge, which has a disappointing view of distant Vernal Fall. There is water and restrooms here. Continue onward on the Mist Trail for just a little to where the Mist Trail and John Muir Trail split ways. Take the right fork (the John Muir Trail) and follow it uphill. The trail...
Eagle Lake
by chewy3326
This trail should be reasonably doable with anyone with some hiking experience. The elevation gain is relatively large and it is a higher elevation hike, and there is a section where the trail passes through a boulder field. However, most people should be able to do this hike. The hike is 7 miles round trip and has a 2200-foot elevation gain.There are (as far as I know) three Eagle Lakes in California, one near Susanville, one near Lake Tahoe and one in Mineral King. I've visited the latter two, and have found the third to be the most attractive as well as the best hike in the state of California.From the trailhead, the trail climbs slowly up the side of the valley. There are numerous views of the grassy meadows surrounding the East Fork Kaweah River, as well as the peaks ringing Farewell Gap. A mile past the trailhead, you reach a junction; going straight ahead is the White Chief Trail,...
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