ABOVE IT ALL
ing as well as beautiful lagoons for fishing, bird-watching and nature hikes. Seaside shopping, indoor kart racing and an amusement park made of Legos will leave everyone satisfied. If you fancy arts and cul- ture, there is a variety of creativity and inspiration in fine arts, concerts and craft beers. A favorite is the beach walk extending from Pine Av- enue to Tamarack Avenue along Carlsbad Blvd. Grab a cup of coffee, take a stroll and watch the surfers catch waves, and then catch a beau- tiful Southern California sunset. Mass Transit bus route 101
VISIT OCEANSIDE San Diego’s North Shore, Oceanside is a classic California beach
community. Considered by many to have some of the best sandy beaches along the coast, this town offers unlimited water sports, rec- reation and shopping. The historic Oceanside pier, one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast, spans 1942 feet in length and offers a view of the marina that sits along the northwest border of the city. Enjoying a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle, visitors still ex- perience the casual spirit that made Southern California’s beach cul- ture legendary. With over 3.5 miles of spectacular beaches, Oceans- ide is the ultimate place for sunning, surfing, playing and relaxing. Sports fishing, whale watching, kayaking and jet skiing are available out of the quaint, Cape-Cod style Oceanside harbor. This classic Cal- ifornia beach town also has plenty of opportunity for bike riding, roll- erblading, skate boarding, bird watching and historical tours. Every Thursday evening Oceanside’s Sunset Market features live entertain- ment, delicious gourmet food from around the world, arts and craft fairs and a farmers’ market. (760) 754-4512
www.msoceanside.com (800) 350-7873
www.visitoceanside.com
CAMP PENDLETON
Located in North San Diego County, and covering over 200 square miles Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is the busiest mili- tary base in the United States. Camp Pendleton offers training facili- ties for Marine, Army and Navy units, and is also a permanent home to many active Marine, Army and Navy units. With 17.5-mile stretch of pristine shoreline along the base, Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities on the base. In 1942, the ranch land was transformed into the largest Marine Corps base in the country, and dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Named for Major General Joseph H. Pendleton, the camp
Photo courtesy of Allison Tyner
has enjoyed a colorful heritage, preserving its storied past with care- ful conservation of the base’s history and buildings, including the original home of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force’s commanding general, which is now designated as a National Historic Site. Pend- leton has some great surfing spots with the best waves found at San Onofre Beach, one of two stretches of sand bookending the base, and Del Mar Beach on the southern end.
WINTER IN JULIAN
An hour northeast of Downtown lies the quaint town of Julian. In 1869, cattleman Fred Coleman found a shimmering fleck of gold there, starting San Diego’s first and only gold rush. Over within a de- cade, many pioneers stayed and began farming the rich land. Nowa- days, there is still the opportunity to mine for gold. The Julian Mining Company provides tours that allow you and your group to live a day in the life of an early Californian gold miner. Today, Julian is best known for its unique charm and irresistible
apple pies. Wander down Main Street, taking in the mom ‘n’ pop shops, bakeries, art galleries, antique stores, and restaurants. Each season brings about a picturesque change in scenery—winter brings gentle snowfall, adding sledding and snowball fun to the season’s ac- tivities. At the end of a long day, enjoy some stargazing far away from city lights, and head to a cozy Bed and Breakfast.
www.julianca.com
SOAR OVER SAN DIEGO
any city in America. From the beaches to the bays and wetlands to the mountains, San Diego pretty much covers it all.
San Diego truly has one of the most interesting topographies of Experiencing
San Diego by air allows you to take in many of these breathtaking views in a short period of time. Hop in a helicopter with Corporate Helicopters and embark on an unforgettable tour of America’s Fin- est City. Skim along the beaches and enjoy a gull’s eye view of dol- phins and people at play in the surf. (858) 505-5650
www.corpo-
ratehelicopters.com
Serious thrill-seekers can play a game of Air Combat by tak-
ing an exhilarating ride aboard a 1920s restored biplane with Barn- storming Adventures…with professional guidance, of course! Barn- storming Adventures (760) 930-0903
www.barnstorming.com. Go ahead- take flight and experience our beautiful city from above, a truly unforgettable experience!
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