3 outdoor summer activities in San Diego

Coronado Municipal Golf Course

Coronado Municipal Golf Course | Photo via @gheine_golf

There’s simply no other place to be than sunny San Diego in the summer. 🌞

From getting wet + wild in our waves, swinging into a local golf course, or just basking in the sun, there are outdoor activities for just about everybody. With summer starting today, we’ve rounded up three activities that are absolute must-dos in the 619 this season.

La Jolla Sea Caves San Diego

The La Jolla Sea Caves are a summertime favorite. | Photo via @sharcannon

🌊 It ap-piers to be the sea-son for fun on the sea. Take a kayak tour through the La Jolla Sea Caves. Dive into a famous destination that brings snorkelers + divers from afar by visiting the Ecological Reserve + Underwater Park at La Jolla Shores. With the help of La Jolla Kayak, adults and children ages 6+ can tour the reserve that is home to leopard sharks, sea lions, + dolphinsno experience necessary.

Cost: Single kayak starts at $44 + double kayak starts at $69.

San Diego Bay brunch cruise

Flagship Champagne Brunch Cruise | Photo via @chillani_

🥂 Brunch on San Diego Bay? Yes, please. Have your morning meal with major views on a Flagship Champagne Brunch Cruise. Come aboard this two-hour, 25-mile, relaxing excursion that boasts live entertainment, free-flowing champagne + mimosas, and is family friendly — Saturdays and Sundays only.

Cost: $69.50 for adults + $41.70 for children ages 4-12

Coronado Municipal Golf Course

Another above par view of the Coronado Municipal Golf Course. | Photo via @publictracksofamerica

High tee, anyone? It’s always tee time when you live in golf paradise. Get the most bang for your buck with breathtaking waterfront views + fresh seafood fare at the Coronado Golf Course. Right across the bay, this 72-par course measures 6,590 meters and flaunts immaculate greens. Get your feast on before or after your round at their restaurant Feast + Fareway, which has above par selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.

Cost: $25 for 9 holes, $42 for 18 holes + $49 for weekends and holidays

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