Best Outdoor Activities in El Capitan Reservoir

"Built in the 1930s, La Jolla’s Children’s Pool was created as a family beach space, but since then it's been descended on by herds of seals and sea lions. Despite the pinnipeds' particularly pungent odor, tourists come in droves to see them larking around, swimming, fighting and mating. Visitors can get extremely close via a concrete platform surrounding the cove, and the seals don't seem to mind – but there's strictly no touching, feeding or selfies to be taken with the seals."

"Location: Harbor Island (across the Street from the San Diego Airport)Water slide: NoAdults only pool: No. This pool is on the list for people who need a San Diego airport hotel but would like a pool, too. Guests may watch yachts meander through the harbor and enjoy water views from the pool at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina."

"This hike will take you through unique rock structures, and at the end, you can enjoy the sunset from the beach (a sometimes nude one). Don’t forget to check out the Mushroom House too while you’re there. More: Photo Guide to Hiking the Ho Chi Minh Trail"

"Part of Adore Boutique Collective, a small business collective offering apparel, jewelry, home decor, art, artisan foods and more. Location: 1925 Calle Barcelona Suite 165 Carlsbad, CA 92009(760) 560-3196"

"Where: 2196 Logan Ave, San Diego CA 92113 Imperial Beach-native Chris Zertuche established this gallery in a formerly vacant Barrio Logan warehouse that was once home to the Bank of Italy. The space hosts art shows and workshops, and furnishes 30 local artists with studios, all in the name of supporting up-and-coming as well as established San Diego artists."

"A post shared by JSMedina (@kulokoy) on Mar 17, 2019 at 8:26pm PDT. At this all-you-can-eat buffet, your food choices are more than you can try in one outing (so come back soon!) Chow down on a large selection of seafood, including crab legs, shrimp and scallops and serve yourself a side of sushi to go with it. End your meal with a delightful dessert such as crème brûlée, cheesecake or perhaps some Italian gelato."

"Terramar Beach is a small, hidden beach situated at the foot of bluffs between Palomar Road and the NRG Cabrillo Power Station. Though technically a part of South Carlsbad State Beach, there is no signage that indicates this. The narrow stretch of beach runs along the front of the Terra Mar community."

"Terramar Beach is the narrow beach in front of the Carlsbad California community of Terramar. Technically this beach is part of South Carlsbad State Beach, but there are no signs […]"

"From stunning stretches of coastline and desert landscapes to seaside bluffs and historic mission-style architecture, Carlsbad is one of Southern California’s most alluring cities. It’s also home to one of the most amazing flower gardens in the state, which draws throngs of visitors from all over the region during the much-anticipated spring bloom. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are comprised of nearly 50 acres of rolling hills that typically explode with color for six or eight weeks sometime between March and May."

"Open annually from roughly March to Mother’s Day, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch boasts vibrant rows of colorful ranunculus flowers along a North County hillside overlooking the stunning Carlsbad coastline. The 50-acre plot of flowers is popular for photos and family fun in a sweet pea maze, tractor rides, an orchid greenhouse, and several themed gardens. It’s also a popular location for weddings, showers, corporate events, and other gatherings."

"Every spring, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch boasts approximately 50 acres of 70 million Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers, bringing color to the hills of North San Diego County. The flowers were introduced to Southern California soil in the 1920’s when a local settler named Luther Gage started planting Ranunculus seeds at an area in South Oceanside."