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SAN DIEGO
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FACTS ABOUT THE CITY San Diego produces the most avocados in the United States. San Diego is considered the “birthplace” of California. In 2016, SD attracted 34.9 million visitors who spent an all-time $10.4 billion.
As you make your way down the Golden Coast, San Diego is a must stop! With several different beach towns, each with their own personality, this city is sure to satisfy any wanderluster’s taste for adventure. Starting north in La Jolla, this little town is known for its quiet and eclectic boutiques, sunbathing sea lions, beach caves and the bluest water that you’ll see in San Diego. Travel further south and you’ll come to Pacific and Mission Beach, both popular for their lively environments, drawing in party people looking for beachside bars and fun in the sun, making San Diego the perfect pit stop for sun-seekers and ocean-lovers.
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FEED YOUR WILD SIDE WITH THESE EXTREME ACTIVITIES
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JETPACK ABOVE THE WATER
TAKE AN AEROBATIC THRILL TOUR
For our adventure seekers, Jetpack America uses hydro-flight equipment to give you the power to fly over the water! Jetpack America describes this as “like skydiving, jet skiing, parasailing and scuba diving all rolled into one!” By providing an alternative to the same old water sport activities, Jetpack America gives you the chance to take adventure to the skies, powered by water.
San Diego Sky Tours takes guests to the skies with private aerial tours of the city. With options for whale watching, panoramic city views and, if you’re feeling wild, an aerobatic thrill tour—Sky Tours highlights San Diego in a way like no other! All tours are FAA approved and piloted by Certified Flight Instructors, making it the ideal way for road-trippers on the go to get a unique adventure in the city.
Jetpack Session: $99-$179 Jetpack America 1010 Santa Clara Pl San Diego, CA 92109 888.553.6471 www.jetpackamerica.com
Belmont Park Mission Beach 3146 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA 92109
One Person: $170-$350 Up to Five People: $399 Premium Formation Flights and Air Combat: $800 and Up San Diego Sky Tours 3717 John J Montgomery Dr San Diego, CA 92123 619.757.6419 www.sandiegoskytours.com
Pigment’s Pink Wall 3801 30th St San Diego, CA 92104
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GO HANG GLIDING For our adrenaline junkies who favor the red side of the extreme meter, San Diego’s Torrey Pines Gliderport gives you literal wings and a bird’s eye view of La Jolla’s gorgeous Torrey Pines beach. With almost 100 years of aviation experience, Gliderport is the most historic aviation site in North America. With options to either paraglide or hang glide, Gliderport gives San Diegans and tourists a chance to see San Diego in a way like no other. Paragliding: $175 Hang Gliding: $225 Torrey Pines Gliderport 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 858.452.9858 www.flytorrey.com
“One Pointed Attention” Mural 7835 Ivanhoe Ave La Jolla, CA 92037