If you are looking to explore San Diego by water, Mission Bay Sportcenter offers a range of watercraft rentals to allow you to explore Mission Bay and enjoy our beautiful October weather which tends to be one of the warmest months in San Diego.
If you are looking to get out onto the open ocean then whale watching provides you an up close perspective of San Diego aquatic life. During October the blue whale migration is in full swing and year round there are opportunities to view spinner dolphins and the occasional rogue orca migrating through our coastal waters.
Experience the beauty of Balboa Park with an abundance of museums, botanical gardens, walking trails, cultural houses, and lively street style entertainment and vendors. Spend a few hours or a full day, no matter what you will be amazed at how much there is to explore and see.
San Diego has a fun scene of speakeasy bars aka hidden bars. If craft cocktails and cool atmospheres are your vibe then visiting a few of these hidden bars could make for a fun experience. Some of our favorites are False Idol located in the heart of Little Italy and the Grass Skirt located in Pacific Beach. Click the link to the Hidden Bars of San Diego article to learn more and plan out your own speakeasy bar crawl.
Old Town San Diego and Old Town Historic Park should be high on your list to visit whether you plan to visit Fiesta de Reyes, grab a stack of fresh made tortillas, or decide to hop on a trolley for the famed San Diego ghost tours, you won't be disappointed.
The World Famous San Diego Zoo is one of our favorite places and just next door to Balboa Park. This is a perfect place to take the family and see some of your favorite animals. You might get a chance to see the Pandas since they are officially back!