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5 EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS... 1 La Jolla Cove... 2 Charter Fishing... 3 Belmont Park... 4 San Diego Boat Tour... 5 Sunset Cliffs... A beautiful setting for snorkeling, diving and watching the sea lions. It is around 6 miles north of Mission Beach in a protected marine refuge area. Marvel at the spectacular marine life including rays, Yellowtails, maybe even a leopard shark! You can actually walk down onto the beach with the sea lions and swim/kayak/scuba dive with them in the water. They are very friendly and curious and will swim right next to you! You would be crazy to miss the opportunity to fish the waters around San Diego. Depending on the time of year and the length of trip, you can catch Yellowtail, Barracuda, Bass, Bluefin and Dorado to name a few! We'd suggest Seaforth who offer a wide range of charters for different ability levels and prices. A half day trip is popular with families and beginners. But they do fuller trips and even an overnight trip! This is such a great place, genuinely with something for all ages. You will not want to miss the super cool wave rides - FlowRider and FlowBarrel - you must check out the videos on those links. Awesome. If you love rides, you should try the Big Dipper, Vertical Plunge, Beach Blaster and more - check this link for all the rides. There is so much more to do than this - good eating, an athletic club and more. More on their website. This is a great way to see some of the areas historic sites like the Star of India and Cabrillo National Monument. And along the way you'll have the opportunity for wildlife watching. The Bahia Belle is a more grown up option - it's a sternwheeler style ship that runs cocktail cruises. If you are looking for a daytime family style trip then you might opt for the Hornblower. Undoubtedly the premier location to watch a sunset. You MUST go! The cliffs sit above the ocean, right over some of the best surf spots in the county. There are a few locations to climb down onto the rocks below and watch the surf crash into the cliffs. Located south of Mission Beach near Point Loma, so stop off on your way back from Point Loma beach and the Cabrillo Monument. It's a remarkable view to end the day.