Going on a trip to San Diego California in October
Sep 15, 2014 08:28:23 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
jerryc41 wrote:
I understand they have perfect weather 365 days a year. :thumbup:
Hah! At 2100 GMT yesterday, it was 105 F. here in La Mesa!
Sep 15, 2014 08:38:41 #
wanderingbear
Loc: San Diego
HI, I am a Professional Tour Guide and Photographer in San Diego. We have soooo many interesting places to shoot. If you would send me your e mail I will send you a detailed list and locations of what I consider the Best of San Diego.
Bear
Bear
Sep 15, 2014 08:44:35 #
Don't forget to dress for the weather...Which, when you will be there, will probably be...
perfect....
As opposed to other times of the year, when the weather tends toward...
perfect.
The poor souls of San Diego, how do they manage???
perfect....
As opposed to other times of the year, when the weather tends toward...
perfect.
The poor souls of San Diego, how do they manage???
Sep 15, 2014 08:58:55 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Redbarngallery wrote:
Hi everyone! I need some advice on good photo ops in San Diego and surrounding areas. I want to take some unusual landscape and nature photos. Any suggestions?
Here's one of many:
http://www.julianca.com/
Also, the Visitor's Center in Borrego Springs is well worth the trip (about 100 miles from San Diego):
http://www.anzaborregopaleo.org/TOUR_THE_VISITOR_CENTER.html
Enjoy your stay. :)
Sep 15, 2014 09:14:59 #
The Tijuana River Estuary in particular along the coast of Imperial Beach in that area usually has all sorts of fun birds. The tidal pools near Ocean Beach and at the end of Cabrillo National Monument. La Jolla Cove may still have a sea lion "problem" which could be fun. Sunset cliffs and the Cove can be great for sunsets and catching the green flash.
Sep 15, 2014 09:49:44 #
I found San Diego's skyline interesting. Many cities have unique/one-of-a-kind buildings and San Diego has its' share. One in particular (locals will know its' name) is a skyscraper that has an image of a martini glass that fills up and empties as your viewing angle changes. If still available, the harbor boat tour is great for getting oriented to the entire area, including Coronado. You can get the entire cityscape perspective on the harbor tour. Good photo ops, but I don't think a tri-pod will be appropriate, but a monopod should work. The Navy Seal school is (or was when I was there) on Coronado - Movie star Steven Seagal is a noteable graduate.
Sep 15, 2014 09:57:16 #
Next time I go I'm going to do the Harbor tour. The view of the city and ocean around it is excellent from the Cabrillo National Monument, mentioned above, so it's an excellent trip. On the way out, you'll pass a National Cemetery, the site of which is awesome in itself.
Sep 15, 2014 10:42:49 #
Redbarngallery wrote:
Hi everyone! I need some advice on good photo ops in San Diego and surrounding areas. I want to take some unusual landscape and nature photos. Any suggestions?
Coronado IslandÂ…easily reached by going over the Coronado Bridge. You can get some great shots of downtown SD from the island. Oh, and while you are on the island, take a Gondola ride around the inlets.
Rich
Sep 15, 2014 11:15:55 #
Sep 15, 2014 11:19:15 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
[quote=horseandmutts]The Tijuana River Estuary in particular along the coast of Imperial Beach ... [quote]
And hope for an onshore wind and no sewage spill (Tijuana is the key word here).
And hope for an onshore wind and no sewage spill (Tijuana is the key word here).
Sep 15, 2014 11:38:10 #
Thank you so much! I would love to have that information! My email address is rbgmorris@gmail.com
Sep 15, 2014 12:31:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I understand they have perfect weather 365 days a year. :thumbup:
My daughter, who was born and raised in Indiana, finds San Diego to be extremely boring because the weather never changes - she misses thunderstorms, snow, and normal green deciduous trees (she says the trees in San Diego look like something out of Dr. Suess)
Sep 15, 2014 12:32:37 #
Another thing I forgot: if you're here in early October, the MCAS Miramar Air Show is Oct 3-5. Blue Angels and all that.
Sep 15, 2014 12:36:02 #
ebbote wrote:
I do not know if it still exists but there is Lion Country Safari. There is Sea World, San Diego Zoo and the beach.
With the exception of the zoo Google the other two to see
if they are still open. There are many photo ops all over
southern California, have fun.
With the exception of the zoo Google the other two to see
if they are still open. There are many photo ops all over
southern California, have fun.
Lion Country Safari has been closed for years, unfortunately. San Diego Zoo does run a separate Wild Animal Park that is well worth seeing.
Sep 15, 2014 12:37:22 #
ocpd44 wrote:
Lion Country Safari has been closed for years, unfortunately. San Diego Zoo does run a separate Wild Animal Park that is well worth seeing.
Speaking of which, the S.D. Zoo is supposed to be one of the best and most interesting.
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