Robert Arends presents his first Essential Summer Guide to Coronado, a lowdown on what’s hot and what’s new on the island, as well as some incredible lesser-known sights that are sure to delight visitors this summer.
Just Beachy: Coronado Named #1 Beach in America!
Shhh… can you keep a secret? I almost couldn’t. I’ve known for weeks that postcard-perfect Coronado Beach was going to be crowned America’s Best Beach by “Dr. Beach.” However, I couldn’t tell a soul. I promised coastal expert Stephen Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), that mums the word until May 25.
And today’s the day! I’m shouting it from the highest sand dunes on the island that Coronado is the #1 stretch of sand in the United States!
San Diego Voted #9 in Trip Advisor’s Top U.S. Beach Destinations
If San Diego is known for one thing, it would be for our gorgeous beaches. And Trip Advisor agrees! San Diego was included in their list of top 10 Beach Destinations in the U.S. With 70 miles of pristine coastline and legendary weather, you can enjoy the surf and sand almost any day of the year.
12 Reasons to Visit San Diego in 2012
As we celebrate the start of 2012, I’ve put together my list of 12 reasons you should visit San Diego in 2012 in no particular order after the break…
25 Free Things to Do This Winter in San Diego
From traditional holiday parades and festivals to the migration of California gray whales along the Pacific coast, a visit to San Diego during the winter offers a wealth of free, fun and festive experiences.
Exploring Tide Pools in San Diego
One of my favorite activities to do with the kids is exploring San Diego’s many tide pools. They love seeing what might be hiding between the rocks. The best time to see these little creatures are from late fall through early spring as low daytime tides reveal wider beaches and pools teeming with native marine life such as hermit crabs, sea hares and sea anemones. Check the surf report to make sure the tide is low, a 1.0 foot tide or lower is Ok, but you will have a better chance of seeing more marine plants and animals when the tide is minus. Below is a list of my top spots for tide pools in San Diego.
Southern California Beaches Present: The Bioluminescent Red Tide!
[iframe width=”500″ height=”281″ youtube src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/KZVvIWI2psU” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] Video Filmed by Franz Krachtus, Sept. 2011 Here in San Diego, Ca., we are often reminded that the most spectacular and awe-inspiring entertainment comes from Mother Earth herself. For a limited time – doing her best Vegas impression on Southern California beaches from Point Loma to Huntington Beach […]
La Jolla Is a Best Beach Get Away
Emphasis of this blog post title should be on the “Is” because this is not much of a surprise to those who have been to the beaches of La Jolla. Sunset Magazine recently rated La Jolla as the 2nd best beach getaway. Here is what they had to say: Anyone ready to try stand-up paddleboarding […]
A Shore Thing: Coronado Named #2 Best Beach in America by Dr. Beach
The doctor is in and his prognosis is just beachy! Dr. Beach, aka Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, has announced Coronado Beach is the #2 Best Beach in the USA! Each year Dr. Beach visits America’s finest stretches of sand and rates them based on a long list of criteria including sand softness, water […]