Experience San Diego the Right Way
Surf - Skate - Lifestyle
Welcome to San Diego. If you have come here to surf, skate, and enjoy the local lifestyle, you’re at the right place. Even if this wasn’t a part of your plan, we’re stoked that it is now.
Our mission is to show you an awesome time. No large tourist buses. Instead, you'll get to experience San Diego through surfing, skateboarding, and various outdoor activities the city has to offer.
All sessions are personally guided. We keep it personal, small, and simple.
Have fun and respect the locals. Thanks for giving us the opportunity!
Contact Us!
To make it happen contact us. We will get back to you and start coordinating your surf, skate, and custom sessions.
While you're in San Diego
Here are a few extra places that you can check out. Each has it's own uniqueness and rich culture.
Beach Communities
Imperial Beach
Coronado - The Hamptons of the West Coast
Coronado Skatepark
Hotel Del Coronado
Point Loma & Sunset Cliffs –
Excellent Seafood Restaurants
Sports Arena
Ocean Beach – Hippy Ville
Experience the 60’s
Farmers Market, Wednesdays starting at 4:00
Mission Beach – Pacific Beach’s Sister
Home of the Wavehouse
Pacific Beach Party Scene
Cheap Drinks and Cheap Fun
La Jolla
Museum of Contemporary Art
Black’s Beach for Nudists
Children’s Pool – Home of the Seals
Farmers Market, Sunday’s starting at 9:00AM
Del Mar
Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Hike Torrey Pines Reserve
Cardiff & Solana Beach - Classic Beach Town
Catch a flick or the latest surf film at La Paloma Theatre
Must get a donut or pastry from VG’s
Carlsbad
Oceanside
Inland Communities
Hillcrest and North Park
Culinary Experience
Mission Hills
San Diego Old Town
Presidio Park
Mission Valley
Fashion Valley Mall
Fallbrook
Pala Mesa Golf Resort & Spa
Temecula
Wine Tasting
Other Activities
Whatever you want to do we can help you make it happen.
Activities
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
- Kiteboarding
- Fishing Charters
- Wakeboarding
- Hiking
Favorite San Diego HOT Spots
DT San Diego's East Village
You're probably scratching your head, wondering where the heck East Village is in San Diego. Well, that's the best part about it. While the Gaslamp Quarter has been in the limelight for decades, the East Village scene is a nice little get away. So, the next question is: what's there? If you go down 6th Avenue and meet J Street you'll find Stingaree Restaurant, Club, and Sky Bar; Jsix Restaurant and Bar; and Tivoli's Bar (a nice local hang out for post ball game). Continue East to 10th & 11th Ave. you'll find BASIC, an East Coast style Pizza Restaurant, Bar/Club that offers the best bare essentials: thin crust pizza (or pies as they call it - pick your own toppings), pear gorgonzola salad, excellent wine and beer selection; live DJ + Club after 10pm. The latest addition is El Vitral, an upsacle Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Lounge - a paradise for tequila conniseurs. They have an exotic selection of appetizers, entrees, and margharitas. It's a nice vibrant ambiance that's definitely worth a visit. Finally, if you're into Urban art SUSHI is your place.
La Jolla
It’s easy to see why La Jolla is one of the most popular destinations in the world --- Mt. Soledad, the Children’s Pool, and shopping on Prospect Street. As for us locals, we’re just stoked about the beach, surf, and neighborhood eats. It’s a mellow place to be, and an awesome place to stay if you surf. Breakfast at Pannikin’s is required as well as a sandwich from Sandwich Club or the Cheese Shop. If you’re into seafood, El Pescador has the freshest selection and an excellent Salmon Burger. Hike down to Black’s and play volleyball with some naked dudes and ladies at the unofficial “nudity permitted” section below the Glider Port. It’s the closest beach you’ll find to a French one.
Solana Beach/Cardiff
Home to more than a handful of professional surfers, this HWY 101 stretch offers a variety of breaks starting from Seaside to Moonlight. A breakfast burrito from Pipe’s Café is highly recommended as well as an acai bowl from Swami’s Cafe. Naked Café is also an excellent place to breakfast, lunch, or brunch for healthy eaters. If you’re into comfort foods like pizza, garlic bread, and beer you must eat at Pizza Port. For people who have a bad sweet tooth, stop by VGs for a fresh donut or pastry.
Visit our BLOG for more HOT Spots
Surf and Skate Excursions
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*For YMCA Skateparks add an additional $10 for required entry fee
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Recent News and BLOG
Summer Survival Tips
Thirty days left before all hell breaks loose.
Traffic. "Not Leaving" signs hung below the trunk door. Kids and more kids. Endless lines. Lost drivers. These are all excellent signs for the San Diego economy, and on the other hand overwhelming chaos. Being a native, I have figured out a few ways to survive the less than ninety days of other people's summer vacation. Tip 1) Early bird always catches the worm. If you arrive at the beach early you will skip the traffic both ways, find the best parking spot, and grab the best plot of sand. Tip 2) Take side streets. If you are from here, you know the other routes to GET IN and OUT of La Jolla. Even if it means a mile longer, it beats waiting in line for 45 minutes. On a side note: DO NOT exit off La Jolla Scenic Drive when you're coming into La Jolla from the 52. Law enforcement is waiting for unfortunate victims that decide to make a U-Turn to cut the line OR to go through the neighborhood: there is a no turning left between the hours of 7:00AM and 10:00AM. I received a $350.00 ticket for that. Tip 3) Parking a little farther than you would like is better for your health. Tip 4) Avoid the theme parks at all costs unless you're going to the Wavehouse at Mission Beach. Seeing starfish and dolphins in real life is way better than ones in the tank. Tip 5) Keep it moving!
Best Acai Bowls in San Diego
It's Ah-Sah-EE not Ah-Kai!
Brazilians have made an awesome contribution to San Diego. Along with Brazilian cut bikinis, they brought the Acai Bowl from Rio to here. What am I talking about? You know, the purple smoothie beverage looking thing topped with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, granola, and honey; when you see the letters A-C-A-I you want to say "Ah-Kai". Well it's Ah-Sah-EE and be sure to remember the pronunciation when you order one from these excellent places:
1) Chronic Smoothies/Blazin' Grill on Turquoise Street in North Pacific Beach. Their Acai bowls are perfect for those who enjoy semi-sweet taste and shaved coconut. You pay $4.20 for a 16 Oz. loaded with Acai blended in light soy and apple juice with berries, bananas, and shaved coconut. I really like Chronic because it's lightly sweetened and the portion is awesome.
2) Rum Jungle on Mission Blvd. in the City Boxing Plaza. Their Acai bowls are full flavoured refreshers. For a little over $5.00 you can get a small bowl filled with the deep purple acai smoothie blended with apple juice topped with granola, fresh berries, banans, and finished with a generous honey drizzle.
3) Swami's Cafe on HWY 101 in Encinitas. They make their acai bowls with much love. In addition to the staple ingredients for an Acai bowl, Swami's finishes theirs with honey and bee pollen.
New Skateparks!
Skate San Diego
Carmel Valley Skatepark is the latest addition to the San Diego City Parks and Recreation. Designed by former professionals such as Tony Magnusson, the skatepark features a deep challenging concrete pool, brick pyramid and marble ledge, concrete ramps, and a bowl corner with a ditch that's kinked. If you haven't heard, in an effort to reduce costs the City skateparks have been open to the public for FREE. Skatepark photos will be posted soon or for detailed descriptions visit: www.socalskateparks.com
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