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San Diego Day Trips
San Diego Day Trips

Do you have wanderlust? Do you just like to hit the road and explore for more than four hours? There are plenty of day trips to take in San Diego County from the coast on the west to the mountains on the east.

Vintage Train Ride from San Diego to Baja California
Guest Contributor: Chris Carmichael
Ride back in time and experience one of San Diego county's and Northern Baja California's wonders on the cross-border train from Campo to Tecate, Mexico . . . read more
Historic Train Stations in San Diego
San Diego has historic train stations that still stand in the coastal communities. Some have been converted, closed or are still in use today. Hop on Amtrak or the Coaster and have a . . . read more
Wine and Sights Along Highway 79 San Diego
If you're looking for a San Diego day trip, you might check out Highway 79. Highway 79 winds around through some of the rural areas of San Diego County. If you head to the . . . read more
What to Do in Escondido
After reading what Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler says about her city, you will find that there are plenty of things to do in Escondido, California . . . read more
Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo
It is known for being the oldest continually operating winery in Southern California. But this isn't your father's Northern California winery. There's a world inside the gates of the Bernardo Winery in San Diego County . . . read more
New U.S./Mexico Travel Requirements
Be prepared to show more documentation if you plan to visit Tijuana, Mexico during your visit to San Diego . . . read more
San Diego Agriculture
San Diego has had a booming local farm industry. San Diego has the 12th largest farm economy coming mostly from small farms. San Diego's drought conditions put a crimp in farming and impact tourists, residents . . . read more
San Diego Wine Country
San Diego County is home to nineteen wineries, which may come as a surprise to many San Diegans who usually head north to Temecula's more established and more promoted wine country. . . . read more
San Diego Coastal Rail Trail
San Diego is known nationally as one of the best locations for outdoor recreational activities, including hiking. One of the most unique spots to hike in San Diego is . . . read more
Tijuana Estuary in South San Diego
San Diego has many parks, open space, and nature preserves for the public to enjoy. Only one of these nature preserves is located within three miles of Mexico . . . read more
Imperial Beach Pier in South San Diego
San Diego is heaven. Some folks believe that in San Diego you can even walk on water while visiting San Diego beaches. There are four places you can walk on water, here's one . . . read more
Scenic Views from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego
The students go to Point Loma Nazarene University for education but there's plenty of history, San Diego coastal views, and San Diego surfing available on the campus for those who take time to have a look. . . . read more
Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain is mainly known for the world-famous Palomar Observatory but if you explore the other side of the mountain, you'll find . . . read more
Nate Harrison Grade Adventure
Palomar Mountain has the world-famous observatory. Most people take of two roads up the mountain. There's another road that has a story to tell . . . read more
Best Birding Spots in San Diego County
San Diego County has more species of birds that any other county in the country, more than most states . . . read more
The Secret Story of the Coronado Cays
People have gone hog wild for Coronado since the 1800's. The Hotel Del Coronado was built in 1888. This pristine, beautiful community, however, has more stories beneath . . . read more
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