Beaches
 along san diego's coast one can find miles of beaches for swimming, surfing, and general beach-going. in the san diego area, one can find good beaches at imperial beach south of san diego, coronado, the beach towns of ocean beach, mission beach, pacific beach, la jolla, and up the coast of northern san diego county. each beach is unique, ranging from popular white sand beaches to harsh surf spots to the clothing-optional black's beach in la jolla. riding a wave
Kayaking
San diego co. has numerous areas to kayak including mission bay, sunset beach, kearny mesa, oceanside and la jolla. kayaking la jolla shores is great for all ages. you can see leopard sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions and pelicans. the area is famous for its seven caves and overall beauty.
Boating
San diego bay offers amble opportunities for sailors to enjoy the water, with plenty of anchorages and marinas catering to all boaters see point loma, downtown, coronado and chula vista for specific places. boat launch ramps are located at shelter island point loma, coronado, national city and chula vista. some anchorages require a permit, while others do not. if a permit is required, it can be obtained at the shelter island harbor police facility, 1401 shelter island drive point loma, +1 619 686-6272. there are also several moorings located throughout the harbor for vessels ranging from two to 65 feet in length. see the sd mooring company office, 2040 n. harbor island drive point loma, +1 619 291-0916, (http://www.sandiegomoorin...) for a mooring application.
Sailing
 mission bay and san diego bay are excellent places for sailing, windsurfing, and jet skiing.
La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
(http://www.liai.org) â nonprofit research institute.
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography
(http://www-sio.ucsd.edu) â famous marine biology institute.
Whale-watching
 california gray whales migrate south along the coast each february. there are some great places along the coast to view the migration, such as the overlook in cabrillo national monument in point loma, and several private companies offer sailing tours during the migration season that bring you much closer to the whales.
Universities in the area:
Surfing
 san diego's miles of beaches provide excellent opportunities for surfing. conditions vary by beach. there are also numerous surf schools throughout the san diego area.
The Salk Institute for Biological Research
(http://www.salk.edu) â prestigious nonprofit research institute.
Scuba diving
 san diego features some great dives including the yukon, ruby e and others in wreck alley. you'll see kelp beds and much more. in addition, several dive boat operators have regular runs to the coronados islands off the mexican coast where you can dive with sea lions. please be aware that diving here is usually considered cold water diving and the visibility is not always the greatest.
Hang gliding
 at the edge of cliffs towering above the pacific ocean, the torrey pines glider port in la jolla allows anyone to soar over one of the most pristine sections of coastline in southern california. training and tandem glides with an expert are offered.
Golfing
 there are many public and private golf courses scattered throughout san diego that suit nearly every budget. the torrey pines golf course in la jolla hosts the pga tour buick invitational annually in jan or feb.
Hiking & biking
San diegoâs near perfect climate, unique landscape, and low-crime rate make it one of the most pleasant places in the country to enjoy outdoor exercise. because of this, visitors and locals alike will have no trouble finding a biking, hiking, or walking trail to suit their needs. there are numerous hiking trails and bike paths to choose from - big and small, highly visible or hidden. information on some of the most popular individual trails can be found in the district articles.
Rock climbing
San diego offers some unique opportunities for rock climbing both outdoor and indoor. although san diego is rarely considered a destination climbing area, specialist climbing companies offer guided rock climbing from professional climbers for the beginner to the experienced climber. all the climbing companies provide all the required equipment such as helmets, shoes and harnesses, and usually require an orientation meeting the week of the climb for all participants. most good climbing spots are located either in northeastern san diego or inland san diego county.
San Diego is a major technology and defense hub of California and the United States. Major industries include defense, telecommunications, technology, biotechnology, computers and scientific research. With five major military bases located within fifty miles of San Diego, defense related services and support are a key part of San Diego's economy.
Sports
San Diego Chargers
 qualcomm stadium in mission valley is near the intersection of i-15 and i-8. (http://www.chargers.com/). san diego's professional football team has recently proven to be a fierce competitor. they play in the massive qualcomm stadium, located in mission valley. tickets $54-$92.
San Diego Padres
 petco park in downtown, near the gaslamp district, (http://www.padres.com/). see the major league baseball padres play at the brand new petco park in downtown. price ranges for seats vary widely, from $5 for a spot on the grassy lawn beyond the outfield wall to nearly $50 for a seat behind home plate. $5-$60.
San Diego State University Aztecs
 viejas arena formerly cox arena, in mid-city; exit i-8 at college avenue and turn right on canyon crest drive, (http://goaztecs.cstv.com/). the college basketball team plays their home games at the viejas arena in the sdsu campus. the aztecs college baseball team plays at tony gwynn stadium also on the sdsu campus and the college football team plays at qualcomm stadium.
University of San Diego Toreros
 jenny craig pavilion in mission valley; exit i-8 at morena blvd and turn right on linda vista road, (http://usdtoreros.cstv.co...). the toreros have college basketball, baseball, and football teams which play at facilities located on the usd campus.