North San Diego County starts just south of Orange County in California and includes popular beach cities from Oceanside to Del Mar to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. With year-round sunshine and warm weather, it is a top area for healthy and fit outdoor activities, from sailing to swimming for water lovers, to biking and hiking for land lovers.
Surfing U.S.A.
If there was ever a place to learn to surf, it's Southern California, and North San Diego County has some of the most surf friendly waves in the world. Surfing is ideal for physical fitness, working both the upper body and the legs, along with a major lesson in balance. For those who find it tough to stand on the board, try boogie boarding, where you can lie on a foam board and let the waves take you on a ride.
Hang at a Cove
North San Diego is home to some ideal coves that are convenient swimming spots, especially for those who are new to the activity. The coves are protected from big waves and are frequently home to some incredible wildlife, swimming right next to you. At La Jolla Cove, in particular, you can find sea lions basking in the sun, like any other sun lover. North San Diego also has a multitude of tide pools where you can spot starfish and sea urchins.
Fly High in the Sky
San Diego is a breath-taking county with pristine, ocean water and intense, green mountains. A romantic way to see the whole county is to view it from the sky. North San Diego is one of the few places the offer year-round hot air balloon rides. Panda-Monium Hot Air Balloon Rides offers rides at sunrise and sunset, so start your day off with something so uplifting, it will bring peace and calm to your life, or end your day this way.
Find Calm Through Meditation
The practice of meditation and yoga are some of the best ways to bring wellness and peace of mind to your life. Yoga is a series of poses that help to stretch and tone your body, while teaching you to breathe in a manner that is both calming and soothing. Meditation, practiced for centuries, is an ideal way to clear your mind. San Diego has a plethora of yoga and meditation studios. One in the area is Red Lotus Society, which also offers a community tea room to meet other yoga and meditation enthusiasts.
Enjoy Something Raw
Health and nutrition experts suggest that raw food, or live food, is an ideal cuisine for anyone interested in wellness. Raw food is anything you can eat raw or anything not cooked above a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Store, offers a deli filled with delicious raw meals, along with a co-op for buying organic produce. The deli even has music nights with local bands playing some top jazz, blues and an occasional bluegrass band.
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