active
Making
a Splash
San Diego is the perfect
place to try a new water sport
or enjoy an old favorite in a
stunning setting, no matter
your age or skill level.
BY ASHLEY BURNETT
Whether hanging 10 on a surfboard, feeling
the rush of a WaveRunner or paddling a
kayak through local inlets, there’s a reason so
many people participate in at least one water
sport while in San Diego: The warm weather
and sparkling blue Pacific Ocean beckon
locals and visitors alike to wade in.
This city provides endless ways to hit the
water and, in San Diego, there’s one locale
that reigns supreme when it comes to water-
based activities: Mission Bay. With more than
4,600 acres—about half of that is water—
Mission Bay is billed as the nation’s largest
aquatic park of its kind, featuring 27 miles of
shoreline with plenty of sandy beaches, coves,
lagoons and islands to explore. The bay’s calm
surface makes it an ideal place for swimming,
San Diego’s coast beckons to surfers.
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