Best Outdoor Activities in Serra Mesa

"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"

"With 17 museums at Balboa Park, it’s easy to miss this fun spot for children in the heart of San Diego’s downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Some areas of The New Children’s Museum are age-specific, like Sketch Aquarium for ages 2+ and Reconnecting to Home for ages 6+. Meanwhile, other spaces engage children across age groups."

"The NCM blends contemporary art with unstructured play to create an environment that appeals to children as well as adults. The 50,000-square…"

"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."

"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."

"Other locations offer take-out and delivery.What to know: We know their $0.99 sake bombs are tempting, but have a safe way to get home since ride-shares are another risk. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by 4475 Mission Blvd #C (@sushi_kuchi_pb) on Feb 26, 2019 at 11:13pm PST"

"Our friends recommended this place and we're so glad we checked it out!. This was the first time since the pandemic happened that we dined in for ramen and…”more"

"Located in the Lost Forest, this cafe (with its spectacular views from multilevel decks) offers Italian cuisine and menu items including chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken caesar wraps, meatball sandwiches, and more."

"Downtown and GrantvilleAfter five years of wholesaling its beans, Westbean was just rated one of the top 16 hottest coffee shops in the nation by Zagat and has collaborated with Blind Lady Alehouse, Benchmark Brewing Company, and more. You can grab a cup at its two San Diego locations, on Broadway Downtown or at its roastery/coffee bar in Grantville, or just a brew a cup for yourself since this micro-roaster also sells its coffee online along with all kinds of brewing equipment. Whether you prefer your coffee made with a French press, AeroPress, or pour-over style, there are step-by-step instructions on the site teaching coffee drinkers how to make the perfect cup using just about every brewing method possible."

"Located Downtown, Bankers Hill and at Liberty Station’s Public Market in Point Loma, The Westbean Coffee Roasters are brewing simple yet complex cups, roasted locally in San Diego. The latest location to open is in Bankers Hill at the base of Mister A’s serving the same beautiful brews with an expanded food menu."

"The WestBean Coffee Roasters is a great place for coffee in San Diego. They want to create the highest quality coffee from the beans they roast. To do this they put a lot of care into making sure the taste of the coffee is great."

"Holsem Coffee’s flagship store is located in North Park and is a study in high design and progressive coffee techniques. Everything from the in-house roasted coffee to the homemade hazelnut milk and syrups as well as the traditional and gluten-free pastries are made from scratch and with the highest quality ingredients available. Pick a spot on the patio and enjoy a variety of healthy breakfast options like the gluten-free buckwheat granola with honey and coconut and fresh berries and beverages such as the Matcha Mint Latte with homemade peppermint syrup."

"Rise and shine 🌤Coffee is ready and the pastries hot out of the oven!. A post shared by Holsem Coffee (@holsemcoffee) on Apr 26, 2018 at 8:53am PDT. This local hotspot offers a plethora of quality coffee options to enjoy in a high design environment."

"Another place for coffee in San Diego you have to see is Holsem Coffee. Holsem Coffee is a great place to visit if you want to have coffee of high quality. This coffee shop is all about evolved coffee."