Heading to San Diego for a Week. Stuff to do with a teen?

[chopper]

The usual museums and stuff have been scheduled. Going to try and rent a wetsuit so he can try snorkeling or perhaps surfing. Suggestions welcome.

[SDGuy]

For snorkeling, I recommend starting at La Jolla Shores and heading South towards the Seven Caves (but don't actually enter them, unless conditions are calm - if you're in there when a wave comes in, it'll be like being inside a jagged washing machine) - try to go at low tide to increase the chances of seeing aquatic denizens.

Getting a kayak from one of the nearby rental shops would make the trek a bit easier - or you can walk along the base of the cliffs towards the caves.

Unfortunately, you're probably a bit late to see the Leopard Sharks - but maybe there'll be some stragglers.

[Z]

Enjoy the water and storefronts at Ocean Beach for a day - wetsuit not necessarily required. Wrap up at sunset with appetizers and beverages at the Wonderland Ocean Pub.

[Buzz]

Day trip. Hookers and booze and ???? in Tijuana.

You'll be a hero.
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[Ombligo]

USS Midway Museum

Check this site out, there are some fun things listed -- https://theculturetrip.com/north-america...san-diego/

[SDGuy]

chopper wrote:
The usual museums and stuff have been scheduled...

Did you already block out some time for hiking around Torrey Pines?
If not - do so - by far one of the more scenic places to see; here's the Reserve's website, and pdfs of trail maps, guides are available on the first link above (under the "Brochures" tab on the web page).

[MikeF]

Renting a car? How far are you willing to travel?

[hal]

SDGuy wrote:
[quote=chopper]
The usual museums and stuff have been scheduled...

Did you already block out some time for hiking around Torrey Pines?
If not - do so - by far one of the more scenic places to see; here's the Reserve's website, and pdfs of trail maps, guides are available on the first link above (under the "Brochures" tab on the web page).
I used to enjoy hanging out with and watching the hang gliders from the cliffs above Blacks Beach. I have no idea if this area is still open to the public... a beautiful place to picnic.

[Lizabeth]

San Diego Zoo? It's on my list after watching them on NatGeoWild.

[hal]

Lizabeth wrote:
San Diego Zoo? It's on my list after watching them on NatGeoWild.

the aviary... OMG!!