Spring Break in San Diego, Califorina
Best Vacation Activities for Young Adults in a Fun Southern CA Town
Feb 26, 2009
San Diego is a popular place for a Spring Break vacation, and even more so now than ever; Americans in Southern California who used to skip across the border to Tijuana are advised by the US government to use extreme caution. Certainly it's more relaxing - especially for the young adults with a week off from college - to spend Spring Break in San Diego. Some of the best things to see and do in San Diego make for a memorable Spring Break vacation. Now, there are many activities in San Diego that don't involve the heavy drinking that marks so many Spring break trips. Luxury Travel recommends taking a break from bar-hopping, and creating memories of a different sort.
Spring Break Activities in San Diego, California
- There is an installation of public art along the Port of San Diego. Strolling in the sun, looking at different artists' takes on decorated large globes (most with an environmental or military theme) is an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. There is usually a man with several pet parrots there too; they're very tame, and he lets curious visitors pose for photos with his pets. The harbor-side park is simply lovely; it's a luxury to simply relax on the grass, in the sun, listening to the water lap against the docks.
- The San Diego Maritime Museum is a museum, yes, it's true. But this isn't a stuffy hall filled with portraits and art history. The Maritime Museum is an interesting and easy museum to visit for Spring Break, with one of the best collections of historic ships in the world. These old sailing vessels really are beautiful, and (obviously) outside. Inside the building are old navigation maps; those travelers relying on their GPS to get anywhere should find it fascinating to learn about celestial and oceanic navigation. The Maritime Museum also teams up with local programs for whale watching and other coastal activities.
- Spring Break in San Diego means a week of frivolity to many college students, and the epicenter of fun is the Gaslamp Quarter. There are many, many bars and restaurants here which thrive on Spring Break business, of course, but the neighborhood is more than that. San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is both historic and modern, with the best luxury hotels in San Diego sharing space with historic tours and the unavoidable hopping nightlife. Every Spring, there is the Gaslamp Art Showcase and the Gaslamp Golf Tournament, as well as a jazz festival.
Spring Break Activities in San Diego Bay
- Hornblower Cruises & Events has one- and two-hour harbor tours every day. the whales are returning from the South Pacific, and dolphins, California sea lions, and other local marine life are often camera-ready for these narrated tours. There are also evening affairs, and Sunday brunch cruises. Dolphin and whale watching are the most popular daytime tours, and the dining cruises at sunset are a luxurious way to spend an evening.
- San Diego Harbor Excursion also offers daily cruises and tours. Weddings on board are popular in the Spring, and the following receptions at sea are memorable. The San Diego harbor Excursion's Sunday brunch Cruise fills up fast during Spring Break, so travel planners should consider making reservations prior to their vacation. The luxury yachts can be chartered for private parties.
Now, most people planning a trip to San Diego know about Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, and Wild Animal Park. Considering that young children will be off school for Spring Break too, these fun Southern California activities will be busy and loud, with a family-oriented feel. The recommended things to see and do by Luxury Travel are geared towards Spring Break adults who want to appreciate San Diego's activities without having to curb their behavior out of respect for young families. Enjoy a relatively responsible Spring Break in Southern California!
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