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San Diego/La Jolla

La Jolla (pronounced: La HOY-yah) is an upscale beach neighborhood of 48,000 people (2010) in San Diego that, while part of the city, is often viewed as its own distinct community. La Jolla is home to the University of California, San Diego campus, beautiful beaches, and gorgeous scenery. Fans of brutalist architecture will not want to miss two of the world's most significant works in that style, the Geisel Library at UCSD and the Salk Institute.

By car
La Jolla is off the I-5 freeway, north of downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach. There are several ways to get there:

 * La Jolla Parkway to Torrey Pines Road from I-5 North (there is no exit to La Jolla Parkway from southbound I-5) or westbound State Route 52
 * Northbound Mission Boulevard and La Jolla Boulevard from Pacific Beach
 * Southbound Torrey Pines Road from Del Mar
 * Westbound La Jolla Village Drive to southbound Torrey Pines Road from southbound or northbound I-5. La Jolla Village Drive from I-5 can also get you to University City (east), or UCSD (west).

By public transit
San Diego's public transit outfit, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), operates a small hub of bus routes at the UTC shopping mall in University City. Route 30 serves the La Jolla village, connecting to Pacific Beach and Old Town to the south (as well as Downtown on weekdays) and UCSD and UTC to the east, stopping within walking distance of many of La Jolla's attractions, such as the Cove and the Birch Aquarium. North County Transit District's Route 101 serves UTC and UCSD and runs north on Torrey Pines Road and up the coast of Northern San Diego County, connecting to Torrey Pines State Park and other destinations around there.

Get around
When you're in the La Jolla "village" area (near the Cove), the best way to get around is not to drive. This area is dense enough that you can easily walk, bike, or roller skate around the neighborhood. Plus, parking can get a little difficult to find, so once you get a spot you might not want to risk losing it.

For the areas of La Jolla outside the "village", such as around UCSD or Torrey Pines, a car will be the easiest way to get around due to the distances and hilly terrain of the surrounding area.

See

 * Be sure to see the, named for the noted author Theodore Geisel (you may know him as Dr. Seuss!) This library is truly outstanding and looks a bit like a giant UFO. Seeing it at dusk is preferable, when the lights are on and the spaceship look is complete. On one side of the library, a sidewalk paved to look like a giant snake brings you down to a sculpture of a book. The floors in the library are quieter as you go higher up, with almost zero tolerance for noise on the eighth floor. The building's design was used for the snow fortress set at the end of the 2010 science fiction film Inception.
 * Also look for some of the campus artwork, such as, which is a realistic sculpture of stonehenge, and the , which is bright, flamboyant and huge, but somehow camouflaged in a dark lawn.
 * There's also a Che Cafe and Porter's Pub, which should entertain some amount of counterculture. Next to Porter's Pub there's an outside glass blowing facility attached to a coffee shop, so you can sip coffee while watching people blowing glass. Adjacent to that is a blacksmith and pottery workshop.
 * UCSD also has many food joints, dining halls and restaurants that are open to the public. Be sure to hop into the Price Center, which is very close to the Geisel Library and Gilman Drive. There you will find a Burger King, a Subway, Round Table Pizza, Bombay Coast, Rubio's and more.
 * UCSD offers tours for prospective students Monday through Saturday, as well as visitor tours most Sundays.
 * UCSD offers tours for prospective students Monday through Saturday, as well as visitor tours most Sundays.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

A 2000-acre reserve consisting of a plateau with steep cliffs overlooking small canyons and the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach. There are a number of hiking and beach-access trails, and a variety of wild flora and fauna, including the rare Torrey Pine tree, for which the park is named. There's also a wide variety of animals. Rabbits, foxes, raccoons, coyotes, hawks, hummingbirds, and owls are all a part of the landscape, so sightings are common -- especially as sunset approaches. From agave and freesia, to sage and strand, visitors will also see plenty of wildflowers and plant life along the way.

There is a visitors center with a small museum on top of the plateau. Here you can pick up a map, check out a few exhibits, and gather any information that you may need before preparing for a hike down to the beach. The hike down from the visitor center offers excellent views of the ocean, but there are several other trails, such as the Broken Hill Trail, leading to the beach also with great views of the ocean - if you're lucky, you may spot Gray Whales in the winter or bottlenose dolphins. The beach itself is at the base of scenic cliffs and is excellent for swimming. It is also one of the least crowded beaches in the area, and is also great for picnics, walking, and relaxing.

Buy
There are high-end shops and art galleries along Prospect Place and Girard Streets in downtown La Jolla.

Go next

 * Pacific Beach lies just to the south, on the coast.
 * Del Mar is to the north, past Torrey Pines State Park.

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San Diego/Mid-City

Mid-City is the eastern part of the city of San Diego, bordered by I-8 and Mission Valley to the north, National City to the south, Downtown, Balboa Park and Hillcrest to the west, and La Mesa to the east. Mid-City has trendy urban neighborhoods, like Kensington, North Park, Normal Heights, and University Heights, and quieter neighborhoods, such as Golden Hill and South Park. Mid-City consists of a number of interesting neighborhoods - those of particular note are:

 * City Heights, a historic and ethnically diverse community, centered around the intersection of Fairmount and University Avenues.
 * College Area, on a plateau overlooking Interstate 8 on the northeastern corner of the Mid-City area, home to San Diego State University (SDSU).
 * Golden Hill, a small, quiet neighborhood of historic homes, directly east of Downtown and south of Balboa Park.
 * Kensington, a trendy neighborhood with many shops and restaurants, centered around Adams Avenue east of Interstate 15.
 * Normal Heights, an urban community that's home to plenty of unique stores and festivals, centered along Adams Avenue between Interstates 805 and 15.
 * North Park, an urban neighborhood north of Balboa Park, centered around El Cajon Boulevard and University Avenue near 30th Street.
 * South Park, a quiet residential neighborhood southeast of Balboa Park, along 30th/Fern Street north of SR-94.
 * Talmadge, a historic neighborhood with eclectic architecture situated between Kensington and SDSU.
 * University Heights, a scenic urban neighborhood centered on the intersection of Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue, filled with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and art studios.

By car
Given the size of the Mid-City, traveling by car is the most reliable way to get around. SR-94 passes east-west along the southern edge of the area, providing quick access to Downtown to the west and the suburbs to the east, while I-8 cuts across the northern edge of the area through Mission Valley. SR-15 and I-805 pass north-south through the area, crossing each other in Mid-City. Major east-west streets include El Cajon Boulevard, University Avenue, and (in the northeastern part of the region) Montezuma Road. Major north-south streets include Fairmount Avenue, Euclid Avenue, 54th Street, and College Avenue.

By public transit
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates transit service in the city. Frequent routes serve Mid-City, but given the size and often sprawling nature of the area traveling by bus can be time-consuming. Plan your route carefully. Frequent routes include the #7 and #10 on University Avenue, the #1 and Rapid #215 (stops only at major intersections) on El Cajon Boulevard, and the #11 on Adams Avenue, all of which connect either to Hillcrest or Balboa Park to the west, with some continuing on to Downtown. North Park is also served by the frequent #2 to South Park and Downtown and the #6 to Mission Valley. A transit center at SDSU is served by many bus routes as well as the San Diego Trolley Green Line service from Downtown and Old Town to the eastern suburbs.

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San Diego/Mission Beach-Pacific Beach

Mission Beach and Pacific Beach are the two most popular beach neighborhoods in San Diego. Nestled between the ocean and the man-made Mission Bay, this area is packed with tourists in the summer months who come to visit Sea World, the seaside amusements of Belmont Park, or just to hang out at the beach.

Understand
Mission Beach is on a narrow strip of land between the ocean and Mission Bay, only a few blocks wide. It leads from more upscale Pacific Beach to the north to Belmont Park with the famous "Giant Dipper" roller coaster at its south end. It gets funkier the further south you go on the ocean-side boardwalk, though gentrification is slowly creeping through the area. It is a (somewhat) tamer version of the Los Angeles' famous Venice Beach. Its population soars in the summer with out-of-town surfer dudes, dudettes, wanna-bes, and "Zonies" (Arizona residents trying to beat the heat), packed like sardines into expensive, often beaten-up (but who cares?) summer rentals.

Pacific Beach (PB for short) is one of San Diego's many beach towns, bordered on the south by Mission Beach and Mission Bay, to the north by La Jolla, to the east by I-5, and best of all, to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Dotted with restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as clothing stores, beachwear stores, surfboard, bike and rollerblade rental places, it is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon, of which there are plenty. Many PB residents are in their 20s and 30s, as a result of the booming nightlife. PB is dominated by Garnet Avenue, a large commercial street that runs from the 5 freeway west to the Pacific Ocean.

By car
From Downtown and areas south get on Interstate 5, referred to as “the 5,” exit onto westbound I-8 and exit at West Mission Bay Drive. Stay on West Mission Bay Drive to get to Mission Beach, or you can access Mission Bay by taking Ingraham Street or Sea World Drive. If you want to get to Pacific Beach, take I-5 to Mission Bay Drive and hang a left on either Grand Avenue or Garnet Avenue and follow them into the heart of Pacific Beach. Be prepared to sit in traffic during rush hour and busy weekends, this is the one of the few entrances to Pacific Beach and it creates an absurd bottleneck.

From La Jolla and areas north you can take the 5, exit at Garnet Avenue and make a right. From coastal La Jolla, it might be faster and definitely more scenic to take the surface streets. Follow La Jolla Blvd. south until it intersects Mission Blvd. and you’re in North Pacific Beach. Make a right on Mission Blvd. and you’ll be driving south, parallel to the beach with the ocean on your right.

From Ocean Beach, take Sunset Cliffs Blvd. to West Mission Bay Drive which will take you through Mission Beach to the west part of Pacific Beach, or to Ingraham Street which will lead you into the central part of Pacific Beach. All the overpasses and underpasses can get confusing. After you go over the dry San Diego River, loop around once for Ingraham or stay right and loop around again for West Mission Bay Drive.

By public transit
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), San Diego's public transit service, has a few frequent bus routes serving the area: Routes 8 and 9 connect Pacific Beach to the Trolley station in Old Town, with the 8 traveling along Mission Blvd through Mission Beach and the 9 crossing Mission Bay and stopping at Sea World. Additionally there's Route 30, which runs along Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach and connects to La Jolla to the north and Old Town to the south, as well as Downtown on weekdays. Lastly, there's the less frequent Route 27, which travels up Garnet Avenue through PB to the suburban neighborhoods of Clairemont and Kearny Mesa to the east. | Blue line Trolley stops include Clairemont Dr. and Balboa Ave.

Get around
Once you're in PB, the best way to get around is by any means other than a car. Beach cruisers are the vehicle of choice in PB. Rent a beach-cruiser or roller skates or buy a skateboard. It's more fun and you don't have to worry about parking. There are many facilities that rent all of these and more by the hour, day and even week. One of them is Cheap Rentals which has a Mission Beach and Pacific Beach location.

At night, taxis are readily available all along Garnet ave or Mission blvd near the bar areas. If you are outside of those areas, and need to go down to the bar areas, the best way is to call a taxi for pickup. Generally taxis will arrive in under 30 minutes to residential or hotel properties. Most locals walk or take taxis at night.

See

 * Take a walk along the Boardwalk or walk out onto the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and experience the ocean.
 * Take a walk along the Boardwalk or walk out onto the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and experience the ocean.

Events

 * The San Diego Crew Classic draws rowers from around the world for a huge regatta on Mission Bay on the first weekend of April.
 * The yearly Over The Line Tournament takes place each July and is over-the-line in more ways than one. OTL is a locally-invented sport with three-player teams using softballs, known for its rowdyness.
 * The area's annual fireworks show on the 4th of July is well-known, with the waters of the bay reflecting the fireworks in the air.
 * Every September, the San Diego Bayfair draws huge crowds to Mission Bay, with powerboat races and a beach festival with vendors, concerts, and a kid's zone.
 * The Mission Bay Boat Parade of Lights takes place in mid-December and involves a parade of boats decked out in holiday lights making their way through Mission Bay, coinciding with the lighting of holiday lights on the Sea World tower, which are visible from all around Mission Bay for the remainder of the holiday season.

Buy
Garnet Ave, Mission Blvd, and the beach boardwalk are lined with all types of shops, from small clothing stores to large grocery stores.

Eat
Most of the restaurants take advantage of San Diego’s signature weather by offering outdoor and sidewalk seating.

There’s practically a Mexican joint on every corner in PB, most of them could be considered holes-in-the-wall but at least they don’t have wheels. None of them are bad, most of them are good and a handful of them are great. Every San Diegan has a place in their heart for their favorite Mexican restaurant. Ask a local and she’ll definitely share with you her opinion.

Drink
Entertainment is the business in Pacific Beach. Youngsters all over San Diego who aren’t fortunate enough to live in Pacific Beach come here day and night to enjoy themselves. The nightlife is the second biggest attraction next to the beach. The weekend nights are always busier than weeknights but the most loyal patrons will begin their weekend celebrations on Thursday. Early week drink and food specials are offered at most bars, especially along Garnet. As such, almost every night attracts a good-sized crowd in PB. Most of the bars are located on the west end of Garnet Avenue which gets the most foot traffic at night. For a more laid-back environment, try one of the bars that isn’t on Garnet, like Froggy’s or the Australian Pub.

The crowd is typically young and single and consists of college students and working professionals. Most bars don’t have dress codes and sandals are seen on men as frequently as they are seen on women. Men usually wear designer (sometimes ripped) jeans and either a t-shirt or an untucked button-down dress shirt. Women usually wear tank tops with jeans or miniskirts. A general rule of thumb is that if you’d wear it to the beach, then you’d most likely get away with wearing it at a bar in PB. Most bars in PB are notoriously strict on identification for locals and visitors alike. For international visitors, most bars do not accept international drivers licenses as a form of ID even if you are considerably over 21. Even though it is a pain, make sure you bring your passport along.

Sleep
Rooms can get pricey in the area during the summer months of June–September and they’re always cheaper during the winter months. They also have a tendency to fill up, so make sure you call ahead of time to make reservations. A general rule of thumb is that the closer to the beach your room is, the more expensive it’s going to be. Mission Bay is home to several luxurious full-service resorts which are spread over acres of reclaimed land, while accommodations in Pacific Beach are motels and a couple of hostels. A few vacation rental places are based along the beach. For cheaper options, look outside of the area, like Hotel Circle in Mission Valley.

Stay safe
There are lifeguard towers all along the beach that are manned from 9AM till dusk during the summer months. The main lifeguard tower is staffed year round and is on the beach at the foot of Grand Avenue. They can administer first aid and contact the police and fire department if need be.

The west end of Garnet Avenue can be a rowdy place in the wee hours, generally populated by the 21 to 30 age group. Alcohol-fueled behavior can lead to rude and occasionally aggressive activities.

PB and Mission Beach are, like most of San Diego, considered very safe areas, even at night when the large rowdy bar crowds are out.

Go next

 * La Jolla is just to the north.
 * Ocean Beach is south of Mission Beach, across the dry San Diego River.

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San Diego/North

North San Diego is the northern region of San Diego, consisting mostly of hilly terrain and suburbs. For the purposes of this travel guide, "North San Diego" contains just about everything north of Mission Valley and east of I-5.

North San Diego contains the communities of:
 * Carmel Mountain Ranch, a northeastern suburban neighborhood with some natural areas. West of Poway, south of Rancho Bernardo, north of Sabre Springs.
 * Clairemont, a large suburban area east of Pacific Beach, west of Kearny Mesa, and south of SR-52.
 * Kearny Mesa, a mainly commercial district known for its concentration of Asian businesses.
 * Miramar, home to the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station.
 * Mira Mesa, a heavily Asian suburb just north of Miramar.
 * Rancho Bernardo, a master-planned community in the northern part of the region, near Escondido.
 * Rancho Penasquitos, a large suburban community west of Poway.
 * Rancho Santa Fe, a bedroom community in the hills north of SR-56.
 * San Pasqual Valley, the northernmost part of the city and the site of the bloodiest battle of the Mexican-American War. Home to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park as well as a number of vineyards.
 * Sabre Springs, an upscale, northeastern neighborhood, with Poway to the east, I-15 to the west, and Scripps Ranch to the south.
 * Scripps Ranch, a northeastern neighborhood, east of I-15 and south of Poway.
 * Sorrento Valley, a commercial neighborhood popular with high-tech companies. Near the I-5/I-805 intersection.
 * Tierrasanta, a neighborhood immedietly north of Mission Valley, north of interstate 8, east of interstate 15
 * University City (UTC), a neighborhood just east of the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla and closely associated with it. Contains numerous shopping centers and apartment complexes.

Communities closely associated with North San Diego but outside the city limits include:
 * 4S Ranch, an unincorporated area west of Rancho Bernardo.
 * Poway, a city located east of I-15 and north of Scripps Ranch.

By car
Interstate 5 and Interstate 15 are the main north-south interstates through the area, with I-5 marking the western boundary of the area and I-15 running through the central and eastern parts of the area. Additionally, SR-163 and I-805 connect the area to the south, with SR-163 continuing through Mission Valley to Downtown and I-805 heading through Mission Valley and the Mid-City area down to I-5 near the US-Mexico border. SR-52 is a main east-west highway, running from near La Jolla past Clairemont and Kearny Mesa out to Santee. Further north, SR-56 runs between I-5 near Del Mar and I-15 near Poway.

By bus
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) runs buses throughout San Diego, but bus service in these parts is often infrequent. As of February 2020, a one-way bus ticket is $2.50; a basic day pass is $6.

The North County Transit District (NCTD) operates bus routes through northern San Diego County and a couple of those routes serve parts of North San Diego, including Flex Routes 371 and 372 which connect the San Pasqual Valley and the Safari Park to the transit center in Escondido, where you can transfer to the Sprinter rail service to Oceanside or express bus service to Downtown San Diego, although Flex service is infrequent.

By train
Sorrento Valley is a stop on the Coaster, a regional rail line that runs along the coast between Downtown San Diego and Oceanside, as well as limited Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service (3 trains northbound, 3 trains southbound daily). From there, a number of shuttle routes connect the station to the immediate area.

By plane
The primary commercial airport of San Diego is San Diego International Airport which is in Point Loma-Ocean Beach.

Eat

A surprise find is Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa, home to dozens of excellent Asian restaurants that cater primarily to the lunch crowd from the surrounding commercial areas. Having a job in the Kearny Mesa area can be a joy just for the ability to eat oneself from one end of Convoy to the other, and not hit the same spot twice in a month.

Boba
The boba scene in San DIego is thriving, especially up in the Convoy, Kearny Mesa, and Mira Mesa areas, where popular Asian restaurants thrive.

 * Kung Fu Tea, 4869 Convoy St. Their winter melon green milk tea is one of their signature drinks. Inside is kung-fu themed decor, including a television set showing kung fu movies.

Vegan/Vegetarian
San Diego is blessed with excellent vegan/vegetarian restaurants.

 * Loving Hut - Locations in North Park and Mira Mesa neighborhoods. Vegan. They serve mostly Asian food with mock meats and tofu options but also offer a few Cali-Mex dishes. Their drunken noodles are delicious. They also serve vegan boba milk tea.
 * Sipz - Locations in Clairemont/Kearny Mesa and North Park. Vegetarian, with lots of vegan dishes available. They serve mostly Asian cuisine with mock meats and tofu options, and during the evenings, they have vegan sushi. They also serve boba drinks - make sure to choose a plant-based milk option if you are vegan.
 * Veggie Grill - Vegan. Californian food, including burgers, sandwiches, pastas, salads, and fusion-style bowls.

Connect
Most people in this area of San Diego use the area code 858, with some using 760 and 619. The area code must be dialed with the phone number in all areas.

AT&T and Verizon are the two main providers, but some use Sprint and Cricket.

Many Wi-Fi hotspots are available in coffeeshops.

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San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

The birthplace of San Diego, Old Town is a popular tourist district of historic buildings and Mexican-themed shops and restaurants sitting at the foot of Mission Valley, a major commercial center lining the San Diego River that is home to several shopping centers, Snapdragon Stadium, and the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the oldest of the California missions.

By car
Mission Valley is strung along Interstate 8 and several interstates intersect with I-8 through the valley, making access by car relatively easy. Old Town is just off the intersection of Interstate 5 and I-8 at the western end of the valley, SR-163 intersects I-8 near the Fashion Valley shopping center, and I-805, and I-15 cross I-8 in the eastern part of the valley near Snapdragon Stadium.

Getting through Mission Valley in a car is quite painless, given the large boulevards and numerous parking lots. However, finding a place to park in Old Town can be a real drag. Even Mission Valley's large roads can get clogged with traffic during rush hours, sports events, and the holiday shopping season when shoppers flock to Mission Valley's many retail outlets.

By public transit
The (at 4005 Taylor St, near the intersection of Taylor Street and Pacific Highway at the northwest corner of Old Town) and the Fashion Valley shopping center in Mission Valley are hubs for many local Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus routes. In addition, the Old Town Transit Center serves the Coaster, a commuter rail service which runs north along the coast of San Diego County to Oceanside, and certain Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains (check the schedule, as not all trains stop in Old Town).

The San Diego Trolley, a light rail service operated by the MTS, runs through Old Town and Mission Valley. The Green Line comes up from Downtown and stops at the Old Town Transit Center before turning east and heading through Mission Valley (making stops at all the shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego), then continuing east past SDSU out to El Cajon and Santee.

See

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
A historic district which encompasses most of Old Town and many of the area's original Spanish structures from when the settlement was founded in the 18th century. The park is around nine square blocks, or almost 30 acres, and can be toured with or without a guide.

Buy
Mission Valley is a major shopping hub for the entire region, with several large shopping centers and many big-box stores and retail outlets.

Old Town offers many different places to shop. There are over 100 stores in Old Town State Historic Park.

Eat
Old Town not only offers great Mexican delicacies it also offers many other types of food like Italian or even some Irish Pubs. If you are planning on going during the weekend leave plenty of time because it will get crowded. Or, try to make reservations if the restaurant will take them.

Sleep
Most of the hotels in this area are of the chain variety, along Interstates 5 or 8, and loudly proclaiming their proximity to Old Town and to Sea World in nearby Mission Bay. Hotel Circle, along I-8 in the western part of Mission Valley, is home to a lot of basic chain hotels.

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San Diego/Point Loma-Ocean Beach

Sitting at the mouth of San Diego Bay on a peninsula west of the city's airport, Point Loma offers a pleasant diversion from the city's busy tourist-filled neighborhoods and beaches, with lovely scenery and the historic attractions of Cabrillo National Monument overlooking the area's spectacular coastline. Nearby sits laid-back Ocean Beach, a small, relaxed beach town without all of the usual bells and whistles typical of the popular beach neighborhoods just to the north.

By Plane
See also: San Diego International Airport

By car
If driving, there are three primary access points into Point Loma: Rosecrans Street from Old Town to the northeast, Harbor Drive past the airport from the east, and Nimitz Boulevard from Mission Bay to the north.

By public transit
The Metropolitan Transportation System (MTS) operates buses in San Diego, but service to the Point Loma area is slim, with routes few and far between and running pretty infrequently. Route 28 on Rosecrans Street and Route 35 to Ocean Beach connect to the Trolley station in Old Town, while Route 923 connects Ocean Beach to Downtown on the weekdays and the airport on Saturdays via Harbor Drive.

If you want to go to the Cabrillo National Monument or Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery via the bus, take the #28 bus to Shelter Island Drive and Rosecrans Street and then take the #84 bus towards Cabrillo Monument. But note that the #84 runs only on workdays, and usually once per hour.

Cabrillo National Monument
Being over 400 feet above the ocean, the views from Cabrillo are marvelous, overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the west and San Diego Bay, Coronado, the airport, and Downtown San Diego to the east. Mexico and several off-shore islands are also visible from this vantage point on a clear day. A short walk from the parking lot is the, which was built in the 1850s to warn approaching sailors of rocks. However, the location proved poor and a new lighthouse was built closer to ocean, leaving the old lighthouse empty. Today the old lighthouse has been preserved and is open to tour. Each year, on the lighthouse's birthday, the top of the lighthouse is opened for visitors to enjoy the same view that the lighthouse keeper had.

In addition to its main sights, Cabrillo also offers a few other attractions:
 * There is a a few miles drive from the Visitor Center, down the cliff on the Pacific Ocean side, where visitors can explore a living tide pool ecosystem. Just be cautious of the marine life and slippery rocks! Wearing shoes with proper grips is a must when visiting any tidal ecosystem.
 * A about Point Loma is near the parking lot, which preserves a few of the old coastal defense mechanisms which were in place during both world wars. Occasionally, a docent will be present to answer any questions about the military history of the area.
 * A, near the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, offers a great place to watch the annual Gray Whale migration every winter.
 * The gives you a chance to stroll through a native coastal scrubland. Sea lions are very often seen from this trail, playing on the buoys bobbing in the ocean below. The trail is one way.

Boating
Point Loma, as the home of Shelter Island and Harbor Island, offers plenty of opportunities for boating on the San Diego Bay.
 * There are two anchorages here;, east of Harbor Island, is set aside for visiting boaters. A permit is required to anchor here; permits are valid up to 30 days at a time. Permits can be obtained at the Shelter Island Harbor Police Facility, 1401 Shelter Island Drive, +1 619-686-6272. , near several yacht clubs in the Shelter Island yacht basin, has room for around 25 boats. La Playa allows stays on weekends only, up to 72 hours. Nearby yacht clubs include: San Diego Yacht Club and Southwestern Yacht Club.
 * is a full-service marina that is also popular for convenience. Dock services include restroom/shower facilities, electric, water, telephone, dock boxes & carts, fuel dock/pumpout station, swimming pool, saunas, boathouse restaurant, deli/liquor store, boutique, sailing club, picnic area, and laundry facilities, to name a few. Liveaboards are also welcome. is on the east side of Harbor Island, with more than 600 boat slips. Dock services such as electrical hookups, telephone jacks, satellite television, wireless internet, fresh water service, and a waste pump-out station are available.
 * There are also several moorings throughout the harbor for vessels ranging from two to 65 feet in length. They are available north of the Grape Street Pier and south of the Coast Guard Station, near Downtown. Mooring balls that are strictly for transients are also available. Visit the, 2040 N. Harbor Island Drive, +1 619-291-0916, for an application.
 * There are also several moorings throughout the harbor for vessels ranging from two to 65 feet in length. They are available north of the Grape Street Pier and south of the Coast Guard Station, near Downtown. Mooring balls that are strictly for transients are also available. Visit the, 2040 N. Harbor Island Drive, +1 619-291-0916, for an application.

Events

 * The local Kiwanis Club hosts the Ocean Beach Kite Festival each Spring, filling the sky above a local park with color. Children get to enjoy kite making and a carnival, and there also vendors and live music.
 * Every April, Point Loma hosts the annual Day at the Docks sportfishing tournament and festival, where you can learn how to catch and cook fish, take part in fishing contests, take a boat ride on the bay, and enjoy lots of food and entertainment.
 * The Ocean Beach Street Fair takes place annually in late June and includes live entertainment, displays by local artists, and a chili cook-off festival.
 * The Cabrillo Festival is held every September to commemorate Cabrillo's landing on Point Loma in 1542. Festivities include demonstrations of Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish culture, food, dancing, and a reenactment of Cabrillo's landing.
 * In December, the Parade of Lights starts at Shelter Island in Point Loma, as dozens of boats decked out in Christmas lights make their way across the bay towards Downtown.

Buy
Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach offers a great variety of unique stores and boutiques. Any demographic can find something down Ocean Beach's main street. Once a week, typically on a Wednesday, you'll find a farmers market. The market offers food, fresh produce and other fare as well as live entertainment and small attractions. It takes up the entire two main blocks of the shopping district and typically lasts from 4-8PM.

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San Diego/San Ysidro

San Ysidro is a community of San Diego, California. Although administratively part of the City of San Diego, San Ysidro is geographically separated from the rest of the city by the entities of Chula Vista and National City just to the north. San Ysidro is often cited as the world's busiest land border crossing, where U.S. Interstate 5 crosses into Tijuana, Mexico.

In addition to San Ysidro, the neighborhood close to the border crossing, this article includes adjacent neighborhoods in South San Diego: Otay Mesa area, Palm City, and the Tijuana River Valley.

By car
On the U.S. side, Interstate 5 (I-5) and I-805 connect San Ysidro to the communities to the north. You can drive to the border crossing and then continue driving through, or park at one of the lots and walk through. Parking at one of the lots costs about $4-9 a day. Traffic is pretty heavy coming up from Mexico.

By train
The San Diego Trolley Blue Line service connects San Ysidro to Chula Vista, National City, and Downtown San Diego to the north. Standard one-way fares are $2.50, with day passes running at $6, as of July 2022. One-way tickets are not valid for transfers so day passes are required if you need to transfer to another bus or train to complete the journey.

By bus
The is located behind the McDonalds Building next to the SDMTS San Ysidro Transit Center. The ticket desks for some of the bus companies are at the end of the trolley tracks in the plaza while others are next to the bus bays behind the McDonald's building. From here buses go up to Sacramento, Los Angeles/Huntington Park and San Joaquin Valley in different routing combinations. Some diverge on a different route towards Las Vegas and the Inland Empire: See By bus under Get in in the Tijuana and San Diego articles for a list of additional bus companies serving the area.

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 * Tijuana
 * San Diego
 * South Bay

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San Diego County

San Diego County is the southern-most region of Southern California. It encompasses the city of San Diego and its large metropolitan area, which includes many smaller cities and communities. San Diego County lies along the U.S.-Mexican border, across from the Mexican city of Tijuana.

Cities
Besides San Diego, there are many smaller cities in the county. Listed here are the major ones:

 * - A lovely beach town in North County that's the home of Legoland California, a theme park based on the phenomenally popular toy line, featuring thrill rides, a water park, and strikingly accurate Lego sculptures.
 * - The largest city of the South Bay region. There aren't any major attractions here, although visitors will find a delightful nature center situated in the marshes of the bay and some good boating opportunities.
 * - A beautiful island community just across the San Diego Bay from Downtown San Diego. Much of the island is given over to a major naval base, but you'll also find one of the region's cleanest beaches here as well as the gorgeous and historic Hotel Del Coronado.
 * - A small, very pretty Bavarian style seaside town in North County, famed locally for its charming beach, its fairgrounds, and its horse racing track.
 * - The largest city of the Inland region, El Cajon is largely suburban in character.
 * - A small but picturesque beach town in North County with popular surf spots, beachside camping, coastal wetlands and a lovely botanical garden.
 * - A large inland city of North County, mostly suburban in character but with a few minor attractions. The nearby San Pasqual Valley holds the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the expansive sister park to the San Diego Zoo that contains stunningly huge exhibits that resemble African savanna.
 * - The largest city of the North County region, Oceanside offers a popular beach and pier, coastal wetlands, and the largest of the Spanish missions in California.

Understand
San Diego County covers a very large area (, to be exact) with incredibly varied topography. The western half of the county is mostly urbanized, and includes the city of San Diego and its many suburbs to the south, east, and north. The climate of the western half is more moderate, due to its proximity to the ocean, giving San Diego its signature weather. The eastern half is mostly uninhabited or rural, contains snow-capped mountains, forests, and barren desert, and is prone to more extreme weather.

Talk
Like much of California, English and Spanish are the dominant languages in San Diego County. Typically, most businesses have at least a few employees who are bilingual in English and Spanish, and some people will be bilingual in English and Tagalog (mostly spoken by San Diego's large Filipino population). It is also common to see store signs printed in both English and Spanish, especially in neighborhoods with large Hispanic populations.

Get in
For detailed information on getting in to San Diego, see the Get in section of San Diego.

By plane
San Diego International Airport is the only commercial airport in the county and is served by all major U.S. airlines, offering flights from cities around the country and some international flights to Mexico and Canada. General aviation pilots have several airports spread across the region to choose from.

By train
Amtrak's frequent Pacific Surfliner San Luis Obispo-Los Angeles-San Diego route serves San Diego County with several stops along the coast, stopping in Oceanside, Solana Beach, and at the southern end of the line at Union Station in Downtown San Diego, with a secondary station in Old Town San Diego.

By car
Three major interstate roadways, Interstate 5, Interstate 8, and Interstate 15, lead into San Diego County. I-5 runs from the north along the coast, I-8 comes in from the east through the desert, and I-15 leads in to San Diego from the northeast.

By car
In the western half of the region, a complex system of interstate highways and major roads connect the cities and neighborhoods of that half of the region. In the more rural Inland region, only I-8 and a small network of state and county roads run across the area.

By train
The COASTER commuter rail system runs along the coast of San Diego County north of Downtown San Diego, linking together most of the coastal cities and towns of North San Diego County with Old Town and Downtown San Diego. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner runs this same route, stopping in Oceanside, Solana Beach, and San Diego, but is less practical for getting around the county than the COASTER due to its high price.

In North County, the SPRINTER rail line runs east-west between Oceanside and Escondido. In San Diego, the San Diego Trolley light rail system links several cities east and south of San Diego to the metropolitan center, running east through La Mesa and El Cajon to Santee and south through Chula Vista to the USA-Mexico border.

By bus
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) operate public transit bus services in San Diego County. MTS serves San Diego and many of the surrounding cities, while NCTD serves North County. Service in the Inland region is pretty scarce.

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 * - While Disneyland is obviously the attraction that brings the most visitors to Orange County, there is more to this county than just the House of Mouse. The county's Beach Cities offer vast sand expanses great for sunbathing, swimming, surfing and even whale watching, particularly in the spring and fall when grey whales migrate along the coast.  Festivals such as Laguna Beach's Pageant of the Masters (July & August) or the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa (mid-July to mid-August) draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.  And Knott's Berry Farm was an actual berry farm before adding roller coasters and other rides, and since 1973 has featured a popular October transformation into "Knott's Scary Farm" when the entire  park is re-themed into a haunted house style attraction.
 * - Bordering San Diego County to the north, Riverside County's western portions include the far outskirts of Los Angeles, as well as more rural areas like Temecula, known for its wineries and hot air balloons. The majority of the county lies in the desert, with the most-visited portion being Palm Springs and its neighboring resort towns.  Further east the county is essentially uninhabited, and includes the remote, rocky desert of Joshua Tree National Park, and the empty landscapes west of the Colorado River.
 * - Located to the east of San Diego County in the state's southeast corner, this primarily agricultural county features extreme summer temperatures and below sea-level elevations. The Salton Sea dominates the region, and this massive alkaline lake is worth visiting for the ghost towns, wildlife refuge, and oddball characters that now populate its shores.
 * - From San Diego County it's easy to make a quick trip down to Mexico. Tijuana lies right across the border from San Diego, easily accessed by car or the San Diego Trolley light rail service. For a more low-key alternative, drive to the small border crossing town of Tecate (home of the Tecate brewery).

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San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport is the primary airport of San Diego County.

Understand
San Diego International Airport or as it commonly calls itself by its IATA identifier SAN. Sits in the south-eastern part of the Point Loma-Ocean Beach region of San Diego, And is very close to Downtown San Diego. The airport was opened August 16, 1928 as San Diego Municipal Airport - Lindbergh Field with 140 Navy and 82 Army planes involved in a flyover. The airport has 2 terminals, one of which (being Terminal 1) is undergoing renovations as of June 2024.

Within California, Its domestic passenger traffic is third only to Los Angeles and San Francisco and is also the 25th busiest airport in the United States for domestic flights. It is also the world's busiest single-runway airport. The three most common domestic destinations from San Diego International Airport are Las Vegas, Denver, and Seattle. The three most common international destinations are London, San José del Cabo, and Toronto.

Neither terminal is particularly out of date, as Terminal 2 was renovated with the renovations finishing in 2013, and Terminal 1 is going to be replaced soon, with the new terminal expected to open late summer 2025 with 19 new gates. And 11 more are coming in early 2028.

Flights
San Diego has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 is directly east of Terminal 2. It is a focus city for Alaska Airlines. It is recommended by the San Diego International Airport that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight leaves. You can check for delays or problems by tuning into 1690 AM on the radio. It is also recommended you check with your airline to verify the schedule. One other thing to mention if your flying into San Diego International Airport is that when landing you will be remarkably close to downtown buildings while landing which may be alarming to first time visitors.

By bus
City bus public transit is available to and from the airport and downtown San Diego on the Metropolitan Transit System's (SDMTS Route 992) will take you to/from downtown in worst case scenario 20 minutes. Route 992 operates between 5am and midnight, It also operates every 15 minutes on weekdays, and every 30 minutes on weekends. The bus has the following stops in the following order: Italics are to indicate the stop is at airport property.

 * Broadway & Park Pl is the first & last stop of the 992 bus in downtown San Diego. It also the location of the City College Station of the Blue, Orange and Silver (Downtown Loop) Line Trolleys; and the SDMTS 2, 12, 225, and 235 buses on Broadway and the 5, 7, 20, and 215 buses on 11th Ave towards 'C' St.
 * Broadway & 8th Av
 * Broadway & 5th Av
 * Broadway & 2th Av
 * Broadway & Union St
 * Broadway & Kettner Bl is the downtown transfer point to Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, NCTD Coaster, CBX Shuttle (operated by Mexicoach), and the 'Blue' and 'Green' Line Trolleys at the Santa Fe Depot. Transfer to the 'Blue' and 'Silver (Downtown Loop)' line trolley at American Plaza across the street (Kettner Blvd) from the Santa Fe Depot. This same stop is also served by SDMTS bus #280, 290, and 923.
 * To continue towards Tijuana International Airport take the southbound 'Blue Line' trolley to the border in San Ysidro. Cross the border through the main border crossing and take a taxi from the other side to the airport. If entering Mexico through the CBX terminal there are CBX shuttles (operated by Mexicoach) leaving every 2 hours (check schedules) from the Rental Car Center at San Diego International Airport, downtown Santa Fe Station or from San Ysidro transit Center, or take a taxi from the San Ysidro Transit Center (at south end of the 'Blue Line' trolley route) to the CBX Terminal.

 * Broadway & Pacific Highway
 * N Harbor Dr & Broadway
 * N Harbor Dr & Ash St
 * N Harbor Dr & Hawthorn St
 * N Harbor Dr & Cellphone Lot
 * N Harbor Dr & Liberator Way
 * San Diego Int'l Airport & Terminal 1
 * San Diego Int'l Airport & Terminal 2 East

A non-reduced adult fare from someone who didn't buy a pass will be $2.50 per boarding or $6 for a day pass if you require a transfer to another bus or train (Mar 2024). If staying in San Diego and planning to get around by public transportation a Pronto Card would be more economical as it would allow for transfers every two hours and insures you will never pay more then the value of a day pass in a day, or a month pass in a calendar month.

Alternatively the free Flyer Shuttle connects the airport to Old Town Transit Center next to Old Town San Diego and Presidio Park. The Old Town Transit Center is served by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, NCTD Coaster, Flixbus, Greyhound, SDMTS 'Green' and 'Blue' Line trolley, and SDMTS bus #8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 83, 84, and 88. To continue towards Mexico take the southbound 'Blue Line' trolley or Greyhound bus to the border in San Ysidro (end of the line). Some Greyhound buses do go across the border towards the Tijuana Airport and the bus station (Central Camionera).

By trolley
MTS doesn't have a trolley station at the airport. If you would like to catch the trolley from the airport. You will first need to catch the MTS Bus at the MTS Bus stop with route 992. A non-reduced fare will be $2.50 (Mar 2024), Once on the bus, Get off at the Broadway and Park Pl stop, and from there is a very short walk to the City College station. At the city college station you can catch a Orange line or UC San Diego Blue line train 7 days a week. Or on select days (check the MTS Website to see what days the silver line operates), the Silver line where you can catch a more vintage looking trolley, No matter which trolley you catch, a non-reduced fare will cost $2.50. If you would like to catch the green line you can board either the UC San Diego Blue, Green, or Silver line trolley, and get off at the 12th & Imperial stop, the only MTS Trolley station where all 4 trolley lines run.

By car
The airport is served by I-5 with connections to State Route 163, I-8 and I-15. The San Diego International Airport is located about away from Downtown San Diego which will take about 10 minutes. Due to the New T1 project which will replace the current terminal 1 with a new terminal 1, the only parking in terminal 1 is valet parking which is also available in terminal 2. If you valet park your car in either terminal, you can expect to pay about $60/day (Mar 2024). If you park in the regular parking plaza in terminal 2 you can expect to pay about $38/day. If you are at this airport to pick someone up or drop someone off however, Your best bet is the Cell Phone Lot which is free for up to an hour although while your car is parked there you will need to stay in your car and then when you get the call from your loved one saying they landed, go to wherever they said they were to pick them up.

By rental car
All car rental pick-ups and drop-offs for rental car companies serving San Diego International Airport occur at the on 3355 Admiral Boland Way. Free dedicated shuttle busses run continually to ferry customers between the airport terminals and the Consolidated Car Rental Center. If you would like to see a list of rental agencies, please visit the rental car section of san.org here. If the car rental company is off-site (not in the Consolidated Car Rental Center), call to pick-up at the Consolidated Car Rental Center.

By taxi
Many companies provide taxicab service at San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Customer Service Representative will place you with the first available taxi, unless you specify a particular taxicab company. The guide below lists taxicab radio/dispatch services in San Diego. Call directly to find the taxicab service that best suits your needs. Please refer to a San Diego phone book yellow pages for a complete list of taxicab services.

By train
If you need to go to or from the San Diego Old Town Transit Center and San Diego International Airport, see the Get Around section. If you need to go to the Santa Fe Depot, then take Route 992 from any bus stop that specifies route 992, And get off at the Broadway & Kettner Bl stop which is a very short walk to the Santa Fe Depot train station. Regardless of which of the two train stations you need to be at you will be able to get on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route and can also get on North County Transit District's (NCTD) Coaster commuter rail service. If you need to catch the North County Transit District's light rail the Sprinter, Then get on at either Santa Fe Depot or Old Town Transit Center, and get off at the Oceanside Transit Center. If you need to get on the North County Transit District's bus service the Breeze then please check the NCTD's website to make sure the station you plan to go to runs the route you plan on going. If you are looking to catch the commuter rail that goes throughout Southern California the Metrolink then get on while at the Oceanside Transit Center as it is the only stop within San Diego County.

By foot
Getting to the San Diego Airport by foot is easier then you probably think it is. There is a shared path for bicyclists and pedestrians separated from vehicle traffic connects the airport to Little Italy and Downtown San Diego to the East, and to Liberty Station and Point Loma to the west. There is also a scenic path between the San Diego Bay waterfront and North Harbor Drive and passes through the Spanish Landing Park. In North Harbor drives there will be crosswalks which will safely allow pedestrians to safely cross North Harbor Drive to reach the airport. You can use those crosswalks to get to the car rental center, or terminal 2. Once your at the airport, pedestrian walkways connect terminal 1 and 2.

By bike
Getting to the airport by bike, is pretty much the same as it is by foot, There is a shared path for bicyclists and pedestrians separated from vehicle traffic connects the airport to Little Italy and Downtown San Diego to the East, and to Liberty Station and Point Loma to the west. There is also a scenic path between the San Diego Bay waterfront and North Harbor Drive and passes through the Spanish Landing Park. In North Harbor drives there will be crosswalks which will safely allow pedestrians to safely cross North Harbor Drive to reach the airport. You can use those crosswalks to get to the car rental center, or terminal 2. Once your at the airport cyclists should exercise caution traveling along the airport roadways in front of terminals. When your on the sidewalk you should walk your bike to a bike locker. Bicycle lockers have been installed by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) at the airport. The lockers are on a first come, first serve basis. Using the bike lockers are free, But you will need to give them a refundable $25 deposit and you will need to sign up in advance here. You will find the bike lockers in well lit areas near the terminal buildings.

You will be able to find bicycle lockers

 * West of the Terminal 2 East escalators, along the ground transportation island fence line (able to park up to 4 bikes)
 * South of the pet relief area at Terminal 2 West, adjacent to northeast corner of NTC parking lot (4 bikes)

You will also be able to find bicycle racks

 * Under the Terminal 2 West pedestrian bridge
 * Under the Terminal 2 East pedestrian bridge
 * North East corner of the NTC parking lot
 * East side of the SDCRAA administration building
 * South side of the taxi hold lot building
 * South side of the Rental Car Center

Get around
San Diego International Airport has 3 free shuttles.

 * Rental Car Shuttle, Operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week that takes people to and from terminals and the rental car center.
 * San Diego Flyer, If you need to go to the Old Town Transit Center, Take the San Diego flyer between 4:45AM-12:30AM. Look for San Diego Flyer signs in the ground transportation areas as they are the pick up and drop off locations for both terminal 1 and terminal 2.
 * Terminal Loop Shuttle, If you find yourself in the wrong terminal, or you landed in one terminal, and the flight to your destination is in the other terminal, you can take the Terminal Loop Shuttle which runs from 6AM–11PM, All you have to do is go to the curbside in front of the terminal 2 baggage claim, and look for the MTS bus stop, which is where you will catch the terminal loop shuttle. Pickup is every 10 minutes. As this is the same bus stop for the MTS Bus Stop route 992, Please make sure you catch the terminal loop shuttle and not the MTS Bus because the MTS Bus will be more expensive, crowded, and will most likely take longer to get to the other terminal.

Wait
Recline, rest, and take it easy before your flight at an airline lounge or day spa. Whether you’re looking for a quick chair massage, luxurious table massage, manicure, or pedicure, SAN has plenty of options to help you enjoy a moment of calm. If you would like to look at airport art, please visit arts.san.org to find out what art if any will be at the airport when your there.

Eat and drink
Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, The restaurants here boast a selection of San Diego’s best flavors and brands. From healthy food to fast food, they have your airport dining covered.

Buy
Grab a last-minute souvenir, or browse the unique mix of gift shops, boutiques, and fashion retailers before your flight.

Connect
San Diego Airport offers free wifi to all travelers in the airport under the name #SANfreewifi. Sessions are 2 hours, But if you need more time then simply log back into the wi-fi for another free 2 hours. Courtesy phones are located throughout the terminals. Complimentary local calls (area codes 619, 858, 760) are available at select locations. Long-distance phone cards are available to purchase in most Retail concessions. If you need to mail something, All three mailboxes at the airport are located curbside (outdoors). Mailboxes can be found in front of the Commuter Terminal, at Terminal 1 at the Airport Loop, and at Terminal 2 near American Airlines curbside check-in. There are no charging stations but you can buy a portable, refillable charging unit in either terminal from Fuel Rod for $25.

ATMs
ATMS are located on the departure and arrival levels in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and the Rental Car Center, at SAN. Please refer to the in-terminal Directory for locations.

Baggage claim

 * Terminal 1 has 3 baggage claim carousels being baggage claim carousels 2,3, and 4 all located next to each other in the pre-security area.
 * Terminal 2 has 6 baggage claim carousels being baggage claim carousels 1-6, Carousels 1-3 have a staircase between them and carousels 4-6.

Currency exchange
San Diego Airport does not have currency exchange. If you are an international traveler going to San Diego then please contact your bank for information on how to exchange your local currency for US Dollars.

Information desks
There are 4 information desks located through out the airport.

 * Terminal 1 Pre-Security, Near Baggage Claim carousels 2,3 and 4.
 * Terminal 2 Pre-Security, Between Baggage Claim carousels 3 and 4.
 * Terminal 2 Security Corridor.
 * Terminal 2 Near Gate 50.

Lactation rooms
The three lactation rooms are located post-security:

 * Terminal 1 West Rotunda on the second level, across from the elevator.
 * Terminal 1 East Rotunda (Southwest Airlines Gates 3-10) on the ground level, past the security checkpoint.
 * Terminal 2 West on the second level, near Gates 34-35

The rooms include a hand-washing station, electrical outlets, comfortable seating, artwork, a children’s seat and soft lighting.

Lost and found
The airport has one lost and found office in terminal 2 pre-security near the check in counter for British Airways, Delta, Japan Airlines, and JetBlue

Luggage carts
Luggage carts are provided by SmartCarte for $6.00 per cart. Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted. Free for arriving passengers in the International Arrivals area. Cart racks are located in airport parking lots, Terminal 2 upper-level curbside check-in, near terminal entrance doors, and in the baggage claim areas.

Luggage storage
Due to TSA regulations, the San Diego International Airport has made the decision to suspend all lockers and storage units. It may be possible to check in early with your airline. Please see the ticket agent when you arrive.

Pet relief areas
San Diego International Airport has 7 pet relief areas all in terminal 2,

 * Four of the pet relief areas are at the gate parking lot area spread throughout the terminal
 * Two of the pet relief areas are near the shuttle stop/designated smoking area
 * One pet relief area is inside post-security near the Starbucks

Visitor information
Brochures, maps and visitor guides are available at self-service display racks located near the Information Desks and baggage claim areas. Information covers San Diego metro, San Diego County, Los Angeles, Northern California, and Western States.

Wheelchair services
If you need wheelchair services while in the airport then please contact your airline to request wheelchair services.

Stay safe
If you need to call the police, the San Diego International Airport is served by the San Diego Harbor Police. If you need to call them for a non-emergency, please call +1 619 686 6272. If you need to call them for an emergency then call +1 619 686 6272, +1 619 223 1133, or 911. If you need the San Diego Fire Department for an emergency, then please call 911, If you need them for anything else from them then please call +1 619 533 4300.

Nearby
If you have a long layover and would like to leave the airport, You can refer to the By bus or By trolley subsections in the ground transportation section on how to get out of the airport. You can also check out the MTS Trip Planner to find out the best way to get around San Diego from the airport to wherever you want to go.
 * Balboa-Hillcrest - Balboa is a massive urban parkland in the city's heart, home to many museums and the renowned San Diego Zoo. Next door is Hillcrest, a trendy urban neighborhood.
 * Downtown San Diego - A hub of business and nightlife on the bay, downtown has many tourist attractions among its gleaming office and hotel towers. Also home to the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park. It is connected from the airport by the SDMTS 992 bus.
 * La Jolla - An upscale beach community, it features some of the most picturesque coastline and lovely beaches around, an exceptional aquarium, and the University of California at San Diego (UCSD).
 * Mission Beach-Pacific Beach - Two popular beach communities with plenty of shops, restaurants, and nightlife, alongside a man-made inlet that is home to Sea World. Mission Bay park is the largest water-based city park in the nation.
 * North San Diego - A large region of the city composed of many suburban neighborhoods stretching far inland to the hills of the north, with a few scattered tourist attractions, including the popular Safari Park.
 * Old Town-Mission Valley is a popular tourist district of historic buildings including California's first Spanish settlement and Mexican-themed shops and restaurants sitting at the foot of Mission Valley, a major commercial center lining the San Diego River that is home to several shopping centers, Snapdragon Stadium, and the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the oldest of the California missions. The birthplace of San Diego is connected from the airport by the San Diego Flyer shuttle that goes to the Old Town Transit Center
 * Point-Loma-Ocean Beach - A scenic peninsula curving around the bay, this area offers gorgeous views of San Diego, beautiful coastline, and quiet, laid-back beach neighborhoods.

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San Diego with children

San Diego features some of the top tourist attractions for families in the United States. Millions of families visit this sunny city each year, and it's really no wonder. Whether the plan is to visit San Diego for a few days or a few weeks, there’s plenty to do and see for kids of all ages.

Get around
A car is the best way to get around the city.

See
See the San Diego District articles for specific details on the attractions below. The information here is an overview of kid-friendly attractions.

 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.
 * Presidio Park, next door to Old Town. A large park with canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well as the Junipero Serra Museum and several memorials and historic landmarks. It is a lovely attraction for families, being a great place to bring a picnic, walk around, play on the lawns, and enjoy the views from the top of the hill.

Balboa Park
Balboa Park is chock-full of museums and sights appealing to just about any family.
 * The Balboa Park Carousel and the Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, near the entrance to the San Diego Zoo, provide an entertaining diversion for kids. Each charges $2 per ride per person.

Do

 * Mission Bay Playground, East Mission Bay Drive on Mission Bay. It's a huge playground, with several elaborate play structures (one is built to resemble a pirate ship) and lots of elements for kids to explore. It is set on the edge of Mission Bay and surrounded by expansive lawns perfect for kite-flying and playing sports.

Beaches
There are plenty of beaches up and down the coast, and most of them cater to families very well. Some of the best ones for families are, from south to north:
 * Central Beach, Coronado. A beautiful white sand and very family-oriented beach - most of the crowd here are families.
 * Torrey Pines State Beach, La Jolla. North of La Jolla as part of Torrey Pines State Park, this lovely beach is set against gorgeous cliffs (don't worry, they're set back away from the waves), is quite large and pretty uncrowded (so families don't have to search hard to find a quiet spot), and is just a great beach for kids to explore.
 * Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. About 20 miles up the coast north of San Diego in the beach community of Encinitas. This family-friendly beach has lifeguards, a playground, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, a snack shack, and firepits for cool evenings.
 * Torrey Pines State Beach, La Jolla. North of La Jolla as part of Torrey Pines State Park, this lovely beach is set against gorgeous cliffs (don't worry, they're set back away from the waves), is quite large and pretty uncrowded (so families don't have to search hard to find a quiet spot), and is just a great beach for kids to explore.
 * Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. About 20 miles up the coast north of San Diego in the beach community of Encinitas. This family-friendly beach has lifeguards, a playground, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, a snack shack, and firepits for cool evenings.

Eat

 * Ruby's Diner, Oceanside Pier, Oceanside. Kids will love walking and running down the long wooden pier, watching families fishing off the sides and kites flying in the breeze. Ruby's sits at the end of the pier and serves kid-friendly fare of burgers and shakes and a wide assortment of other entrees as well. As the restaurant sits directly over the water, you can feel the gentle sway of the ocean while you eat.

Sleep
(Please include only those hotels that you think a family with kids may have a special reason to stay at (a playroom, babysitting services, listening services, special rate for kids, etc.)

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San Dionisio is part of Iloilo.

Get in
From the airport take a taxi to Bus Terminal in Tagbak, Jaro which will cost more or less 150 pesos if metered or 300 pesos more or less when fixed. One can take a taxi direct to San Dionisio (town proper) but don't pay more than 3 thousand pesos. There is also transport Vans available which cost 50 pesos to SM City.
 * By Air. Fly from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Cotabato to Iloilo Iternational Airport located in the town of Cabatuan,. Served by 10 jet flights daily from Manila that takes about an hour and Cebu for 45 minutes and 2 hours from Davao and Cotabato. The new Airport in Cabutuan which opened in the year 2007 is 19 kilometers from the city of Iloilo.

Take notice! There are no buses travelling direct to San Dionisio town proper. Pay bus fare until Sara Bus Terminal only and take the jeep in waiting going to San Dionisio (only until 5pm/ 15 pesos/person). It is advisable to take the jeep in the terminal to secure a seat. One can also get out in the crossroad of Brgy. Batuan, Sara and wait for the jeep entering the town or take a motorbike (50 pesos/bike) when carrying light baggage.
 * By Land. Bus Termninal. From Tagbak, Jaro one can take either a bus or L3 van. There are direct Vans to San Dionisio but a van leaves only when it is already full of passengers. Ceres Liner has air-conditioned buses going to Estancia or Carles. There are other options from 1 stop, 2 stops or regular or other buses like HPQ in which the fares varies.

Arriving in Iloilo City by Boat, proceed to Bus Termninal in Tagbak, Jaro or first take a sight-seeing tour in the city. Deposit heavy luggages in SM lounge, SM City Manduriao.
 * By Sea, Take Super Ferry, Negros Navigation etc... sailing time is about 20 hours more or less from Manila; from Zamboanga or Cagayan de Oro, 14 hours twice a week; from Cebu, 12 hours once daily. There are fastcrafts Fastcrafts from Bacolod City take 50 minutes more or less. There is also a nautical highway service by Roll-on-Roll-off (RORO) vessels fom various parts of the country. Bus terminals are in Ali Mall Cubao, Quezon City and Pasay City. There is a RORO bus company which has a terminal in Poblacion, San Dionisio near the public plaza.

See

 * Mountains
 * Sea
 * Islands

Do

 * Island hopping
 * Mountain biking
 * Trekking

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Sandnes

Sandnes is a town in Rogaland. Sandnes is part of the flat geographical area Jæren that goes from Brusand in the south to Randaberg in the north. The village of Hommersåk is covered separately.

Get in
Sandnes train station is on the Jærbanen railway. Local and express trains stop at Sandnes.

Bus no 42 goes from Sola Airport Stavanger to Sandnes every 15 minutes and takes roughly 40 minutes. Single ticket 41 kr.

Get around
There are buses going inside and outside of the county limits. Local buses are all organized by the Kolumbus organization. If you plan to spend some time in the region, it is a good idea to download the Kolumbus-app on your phone.

A single ticket is valid for 1 hour on all public transports for 41 kr. If you plan to take more than 1 trip in a day, it is cheaper to buy a 24 hour ticket for 60 kr. The tickets are valid on all trains, busses and boats in Sandnes, Stavanger, Sola and Randaberg municipalities.

All of downtown are within walking distance. Bicycles can be borrowed for free at the bus terminal during office hours. The local government has invested heavily in bike paths -these are usually paved with a red material and can either be right next to the pedestrians' pavement or on the opposite side of the road.

All the local taxis use the meter. It may be slightly cheaper to show up at the bus terminal to get one than to call them and have them shop up at the hotel that may be meters away.

All new commercial buildings have to be wheelchair accessible.

See and do

 * Soma Gård - Open farm with many activities for kids and barbecue spots
 * Hove Fuglepark - Birds Park
 * Sandved park - city park with kids playgrounds and extensive rhododendrons collection
 * Julebygda church - Christmas performances outdoor
 * Julebygda church - Christmas performances outdoor

Eat
Sandnes has several restaurants with both local and international cuisine.
 * Asia News in Langgata 25 serves both Chinese and Vietnamese food, and makes good vegetarian dishes.
 * Asia News in Langgata 25 serves both Chinese and Vietnamese food, and makes good vegetarian dishes.
 * Asia News in Langgata 25 serves both Chinese and Vietnamese food, and makes good vegetarian dishes.

Drink
Melkebaren is a local pub that prides itself on having more than 300 different local and international beers on bottles and tap.

Sleep
Sandnes has several hotels, inns and a camping/caravan site.

Go next

 * Kongeparken family theme-park close to Ålgård
 * Rural areas in Jæren
 * Kiting or surfing at Solastranden

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Sandomierz

Sandomierz is a town in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of Poland. Sandomierz is located close to the Vistula River and benefits touristically from the important role the town used to play in the past. It is known as a medieval town with many remaining buildings from the late middle ages and Renaissance.

By plane
The airports in Warsaw, Kraków and Rzeszów are the best options to get to Sandomierz.

By train
Train connections to Sandomierz are basically non-existent.

By car
Trunk road DK79 and DK77

See
Sandomierz is a medieval town with many buildings from the late middle ages or Renaissance. From among 120 monuments of architecture, as the most precious ones are regarded the architectural and scenery complex of the old town preserving its urban layout from the 2nd half the 14th c. There is also an older Romanesque church and some wonderfully preserved medieval tunnels under the city.

Go next

 * Tarnobrzeg — 14 km south of Sandomierz, this town can function as a gateway to exploring the Podkarpackie region
 * Kielce — the regional capital of the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship
 * Rzeszów — the young and energetic capital of the Podkarpackie region
 * Lublin — historical city in the eastern part of Poland, famous for its Old Town and Jewish heritage

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Sandoval

Sandoval (Pop: 1,434) is a village in Marion County, in Southern Illinois.

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Sandoyar

 Sandoy (lit. Sand Island) is an island in the Faroe Islands, south of Streymoy. It's one of the archipelago's more southerly islands: only Suðuroy, Skúvoy and the two small Dímun islands are further south.

Understand
As Sandoy is approached from Streymoy, there are views of a tiny island to the west of Sandoy. This island, Trøllhøvdi belongs to Kirkjubøur and is used for stock grazing.

Islands

 * Sandoy
 * Skúvoy
 * Stóra Dímun

Villages

 * - the largest village on Sandoy and the port for the ferry to Skúvoy. There is a rough and in places narrow road from here to the uninhabited bay of Søltuvík.

 * - north of the island, the arrival port from Streymoy; a very pleasant little harbour.
 * - This is the southernmost village on the east coast of Sandoy. It is reached by a corniche road.

Visitor information

 * visitsandoy.fo

Get in
Sandoyartunnellin (road 12), which opened in December 2023, is an undersea tunnel connecting the island to Kirkjubøur in Streymoy, which has slashed travel times from Tórshavn to Sandoyar from 60 to 16 minutes. It is one lane each way.

Get around
There is an infrequent bus between Sandur and Skopun.

See
There is a local museum in Sandur village. If you travel by car you can go to the small charming villages on the east coast: Húsavík, Skálavík and Dalur, or to the small village Skarvanes south of Sandur.

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Sandpoint

Sandpoint is a popular city and tourist destination in Northern Idaho on the shore of lake Pend Oreille (Pond-Orr-Ay) in the northwestern United States. Although Idaho is generally recognized as a Mountain State, Sandpoint and other far northern Idaho cities are most often categorized as officially being part of the Pacific Northwest. The population of Sandpoint was about 8,700 in 2018. The closest city of more than 100,000 people is Spokane, Washington, 78 miles away.

Understand
Sandpoint is a region in transition. From humble timber and fishing beginnings, Sandpoint has been rocketed to among the top destinations in Idaho. It was number one on USA Today's List of Unforgettable Summer Vacations, as well as Sunset Magazine's top small Western Town, along with numerous other distinctions.

The small communities lining highways 2, 95 & 200 in east Bonner County are generally referred to Sandpoint, the largest of these being the actual Sandpoint. Excluding Sandpoint, they are the following:
 * Careywood 18 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
 * Cocallala 12 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
 * Westmond 10 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
 * Dufort 8 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
 * Algoma 6 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95
 * Sagle 5 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95
 * Ponderay 3 miles north of Sandpoint, sandwiched between Hwy 95/2 and Hwy 200.
 * Kootenai 4 miles north of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
 * Sunnyside 6 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200
 * Oden Bay 8 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
 * Trestle Creek 14 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
 * Hope 16 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
 * East Hope 17 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200
 * Beyond Hope 21 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200
 * Dover 3 miles west of Sandpoint, Hwy 2.
 * Wrencoe 9 miles west of Sandpoint, Hwy 2
 * LaClede 14 miles west of Sandpoint, Hwy 2.

The time zone is Pacific (UTC-8), and the area code is 208.

The official currency is United States dollars, but most stores and restaurants will accept Canadian currency due to Sandpoint's proximity to the Canadian border and the large number of Canadian tourists who visit the region.

Climate
Located just north of the 48th parallel, Sandpoint's climate is unique in the region. Although found not far from the deserts of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho is on the rainy side of the next mountain chain - the Rocky Mountains. Many climate maps show Sandpoint as arid or semi-arid but this is not accurate. With long, usually cold winters (average temperatures are generally below freezing, and dip to -20°F for a week or two in February) and short, hot summers, (80-90°F is the average, but be prepared for up to 100°F for short periods) Sandpoint resembles a hemiboreal or even boreal climate, similar to the southern interior of Alaska (Fairbanks and the like, with milder winters).

Winter lasts from late November to March, whereas summer weather doesn't hit until July and peaks in August. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September-early November) are generally rainy and cool. Storms are common - thunderstorms are the norm for hot summer afternoons and windstorms strike the most in spring.

By plane
Sandpoint's airport is only served by charter planes. Getting in and out is complex and expensive.

Spokane International Airport (GEG) is about 2 hours southwest of Sandpoint, it is a hub for Horizon Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, and Big Sky Air, and airlines like United and Southwest also fly there. Most flights bound for GEG leave from Seattle/Portland, so be prepared to fly to Seattle or Portland even if you are heading east. You can get a flight directly from Minneapolis, but expect to pay more.

By car

 * From Seattle/Portland Driving east from the west coast, you have two options. I-90 eastbound is the fastest, but it is mostly barren steppe and scrubland. In Coeur d'Alene, take Hwy 95 north to Sandpoint. The scenic alternative to I-90 is Hwy 2- which winds through northern Washington and drops you off right in Sandpoint. It is slightly longer, though.
 * From Boise Take Highway 55 or 95 north through the state. Though it is two-lane most of its length, it is the shortest route, and takes about the same or slightly less than the alternative through eastern Oregon and Washington.
 * From the East I-90 westbound is your best bet. Same drill- take 95 at Coeur d'Alene. For an alternative, Hwy 200 winds through northernwestern Montana, following the Clark Fork River gorge.

By train

 * Route serving Sandpoint:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.  All trains arrive at and depart from Sandpoint late at night.
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.  All trains arrive at and depart from Sandpoint late at night.

By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines operate a station in Coeur d'Alene, a large town south of Sandpoint.

Get around
Although Sandpoint bills itself as a walking town, you can't really see everything without a car, or even a bike if you're athletic.

Public transportation
Spot Bus serves Sandpoint, Dover, Ponderay and Kootenai.

Other buses are privately owned ones that take you up and down Schweitzer Mountain during ski season.

Car rental
For car rentals from the airport, see Spokane.

Do

 * Sandpoint Historic District, stroll along N 2nd Ave and see old and present mainstays like the former Coldwater Creek headquarters and the Panida Theater.
 * Try the Pond d'Oreille Trail. It can be accessed along Sandpoint Ave just north of Sandpoint City Beach Park and runs for several miles along the shore.
 * Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, 100 Bridge St (at beach park). Gives you a chance to sightsee from the water and see eagles. Tel: +1 208-255-5253
 * Sandpoint Historic District, stroll along N 2nd Ave and see old and present mainstays like the former Coldwater Creek headquarters and the Panida Theater.
 * Try the Pond d'Oreille Trail. It can be accessed along Sandpoint Ave just north of Sandpoint City Beach Park and runs for several miles along the shore.
 * Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, 100 Bridge St (at beach park). Gives you a chance to sightsee from the water and see eagles. Tel: +1 208-255-5253
 * Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, 100 Bridge St (at beach park). Gives you a chance to sightsee from the water and see eagles. Tel: +1 208-255-5253

Eat
For a small town in a relatively remote region, Sandpoint contains a disproportionate number (60 but not all are listed here) of restaurants of all sorts, likely because of its strong tourist economy. In addition to locally owned restaurants listed below, Sandpoint hosts several fast food chains.

Sandpoint holds two food festivals annually- A Taste of Sandpoint in February (part of the Winter Carnival) and Sandpoint Summer Sampler in late June. Both feature many local restaurants in a fun and artsy setting. Foster's Crossing Antiques holds a fudge contest during the Winter Carnival, and for a small fee anyone can test then judge entries.

Every town has a specialty, and Sandpoint's is huckleberries. From huckleberry pie to huckleberry syrup to huckleberry daiquiris, you can find just about everything in huckleberry come summer. Local stores often carry some of the prepackaged stuff, like huckleberry candy bars, and restaurants usually serve some sort of huckleberry dessert. Huckleberry Ice Cream in particular seems to be the local favorite.

All of Sandpoint's restaurants are casual, that is to say none of them have dress requirements. Even the most expensive restaurants will let you in wearing ripped jeans, but you may get some looks. That being said, you will probably also see many others dressed as you are! Price guide for an average entrée: $ = <$10, $$ = $10-20, $$$ = >$20

Go next
After all, there's way more to the region than just Sandpoint! In fact, Sandpoint makes a great hub from which to visit smaller (or sometimes larger) communities. Here are some places to start...

Hwy 95 Northbound

 * Bonners Ferry Slightly smaller than Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry is a short drive from the Canadian border. It has a cute downtown full of shops and also the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge, where you can hike numerous trails or take a driving tour.
 * Porthill/Rickerts About the only thing interesting about these communities is that they lie exactly on the border and house the US/Canada customs. Unlike many more urban customs offices, waits are not usually long, but remember to bring birth certificates for all minors and identification for all adults, plus passports all around.
 * Cranbrook, BC Cranbrook is a fun little town not far from the border, whose main attraction is Fort Steele. Fort Steele is a famous re-enactment/museum of pioneer life, complete with exhibits and tradespeople such as tin and blacksmiths, excellent views of Cranbrook, and many exhibits. A must see for all passerby.

Hwy 2 Westbound

 * Priest River/Lake Past LaClede is the small timber town of Priest River. Priest River is home to a cute downtown, Albeni Falls Dam (which supplies the region's power) and plenty of wilderness ripe for discovering. Head north from Priest River, and you will find Priest Lake, a tiny resort town in the middle of nowhere.
 * Newport, WA Just over the Washington border lies Newport, also on the Pend Oreille river. Newport has lots of shops and a classically themed movie theater.
 * Beyond If you stay on 2, you will eventually end up in Sedro-Woolly and Burlington at the junction of Hwy 2 and I-5. Along the way you will pass through such famous destinations as Winthrop and Republic, all within a days drive of Sandpoint... or Seattle.

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Sandspit

Sandspit (Haida: K'il Kun) is only town on Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. Sandspit is the main jumping off point for those flying in from Vancouver and to Haida Gwaii as well as for those wanting to explore Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve.

Understand
Sandspit (population about 300 in 2016) is served by Sandspit Airport and by ferry from Alliford Bay to Skidegate Landing on Graham Island. Sandspit has accommodations, a campground, supermarket and 85-berth harbour serving visitors to Gwaii Haanas.

Airline

 * Offers daily flights between Sandspit and Vancouver in 1.75 hours.

Do

 * Moresby Island Circle Tour. Follows an active gravel logging road past Skidegate Lake, Copper River, Gray Bay beach, and Copper Bay, where traditional Haida people fish for sockeye salmon and hang the fish out to dry in May and early June.
 * Other activities include beachcombing, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, flightseeing, camping and sea kayaking.
 * Other activities include beachcombing, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, flightseeing, camping and sea kayaking.
 * Other activities include beachcombing, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, flightseeing, camping and sea kayaking.

Buy
Sandspit offers a grocery store, liquor store, ATM, gas station and a few art galleries.

Go next
Explore Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve or take the 25-minute ferry to Skidegate on Graham Island.

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Sand Springs

Sand Springs is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.

See

 * Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum, 9 E Broadway St. Relates Charles Page's philanthropic accomplishments, e.g. orphanage in town, among other things. Tel: +1 918-246-2509.
 * Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum, 9 E Broadway St. Relates Charles Page's philanthropic accomplishments, e.g. orphanage in town, among other things. Tel: +1 918-246-2509.

Sleep
Try staying at a cabin at Keystone State Park for something out of the ordinary.

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Sandusky

Sandusky is a city in Ohio Erie shore west and county seat of Erie County, on Ohio's north coast along Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo. It is perhaps best known for Cedar Point Amusement Park, home to some of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters. It is one of Ohio's prettiest downtowns and is very clean. Walking along the waterfront in the business district should be considered very safe compared to most cities. There is a pier for those who want to fish. They say late winter fishing is great at the pier due to the fish gathering in Sandusky Bay for spawning in the local rivers and streams. Elevation: 580ft/176.8m.

By boat
A popular way of traveling during summer is by ferry, many companies offers day cruises and excursion trips to the Lake Erie Islands. Some of the larger companies includes Jet Express, that runs daily ferries during summer to and from Kelleys Island, Cedar Point and South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay). Additionally, Owen Sound Transportation Company runs the largest passenger ferry along the Lake Erie, the MV Jiimaan, between Leamington, Pelee Island and Sandusky.

Most ferries arrive at, located at 101 West Shoreline Dr at the northern end of Jackson St.

Launch ramps

 * Shelby Street Boat Launch, 101 Shelby St. +1 419-621-1059. Host to many fishing tournaments.

Marinas

 * Castaway Bay Marina 10 Harbor Parkway. +1 419-626-3611
 * Cedar Point Marina 1 Cedarpoint Dr. +1 419-627-2334
 * Lyman Harbor at Lyman Harbor, 1615 First St. +1 419-625-9626
 * Safe Harbor Sandusky, 1 Huron St., +1 419-627-1201

By car

 * On the Ohio Turnpike (I-80):
 * Take Exit 118(7) and follow the signs west on U.S. 250.
 * Take Exit 110(6A) and follow State Route 4 north.

By train

 * Train operator:
 * All services pass through in the middle of the night, often making rail travel quite inconvenient. Routes stopping at Sandusky:
 * Capitol Limited operates daily between Chicago and Washington, D.C. including stops in South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Alliance, Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Cumberland, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, and Rockville.
 * Lake Shore Limited operating daily between Chicago and Boston or New York City. It makes stops at most stations along the route, though it does not stop at some of the smallest stations. Trains consist of train cars from both branches between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer).  The trains split into separate branches between Albany (Rensselaer) and both Boston and New York City.  Stops between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer) include South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Bryan, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo (Depew), Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Schenectady. Stops between Albany (Rensselaer) and Boston include Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Framingham.

Get around
Driving is easy and pleasurable. Ferries to the islands leave from downtown Sandusky, Catawba Island, Marblehead and Port Clinton to the west. If you are just pleasure driving, consider going west along the lake to Marblehead, Catawba Island and Port Clinton. These are more scenic areas with plenty of tourist attractions. Be on the outlook for bicycles and pedestrians during the day and after dark. Traffic and drinking while driving laws are strictly enforced.

Pedestrian traffic is prohibited on the Cedar Point causeway (and is very impractical).
 * Sandusky Perkins Area Ride Connection (SPARC), +1 419-627-0740. The SPARC offers three routes to various stops around the city of Sandusky and Perkins Township including the Sandusky Mall, museums, stores, and area businesses., to view a schedule. Rides are $1/person; exact change required. Deviation routes up to 1/2 mile are offered with a 24-hour advanced reservation.
 * There are several taxi companies offering transportation throughout the city and most offer call ahead service.

See
The main attraction is of course Cedar Point, but the surrounding area along the lake offers plenty to see. By going west toward Catawba Island (which is accessed by a land bridge), you will find plenty of historic sites like the Marblehead Lighthouse from where you can see Cedar Point, or picnic, fish or watch the lake boat traffic and enjoy the coolest breeze in Ohio. Johnson Island has a Civil War Cemetery at the site of a Civil War Officers prison compound. The area is littered with historic sites. The older cemeteries in Sandusky and on the islands are also very interesting for those who appreciate stone carving.

Often overlooked is the beach at Cedar Point, one of the nicest and cleanest beaches on Lake Erie. It is adjacent to the Breakers Hotel at Cedar Point and outside Cedar Point fence. Seldom, if ever crowded.

Do
Sandusky and the surrounding areas are hopping from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tourists travel from all over the Great Lakes and Midwest Regions to visit Cedar Point and many other amusement venues, and for boating, fishing and island hopping on the nearby Lake Erie Islands. If you are planning to fish and are not familiar with the area, keep in mind that although you catch some fish from the shore, those with the big catches are fishing offshore. Charter boats can provide everything you need except a license, for about $100 per person per day or more. They, and the "head boats", have navigation equipment and sonar equipment to find the fish at spots the boat owners are familiar with on the lake. Head boats are not quite as fancy and take more people, but prices are as low as $35 per head.

 * - located in Sandusky
 * - located in Sandusky
 * - located in Sandusky

Buy
If you are visiting the Sandusky area during the summer months, you will find plenty of fresh veggies, peaches, tomatoes, sweetcorn, grapes are all grown locally and available at the orchards to the west.

Eat
Sandusky, being on the North Coast of Ohio offers some of the finest fresh water seafood available. The fresh water perch and walleye available in the area are fantastic. Other local favorites include turtle, white bass, pickerel and frog's legs. At the west edge of Sandusky is Toft's Dairy. They have a large ice cream parlor with great milk shakes and sodas.

Drink

 * Louie's: The favorite watering hole of the Cedar Point Staff. It's located just off Cedar Point Drive. On busy nights, patrons are required to show a Cedar Point employee ID.
 * Louie's: The favorite watering hole of the Cedar Point Staff. It's located just off Cedar Point Drive. On busy nights, patrons are required to show a Cedar Point employee ID.

Sleep
During the tourist season (no doubt due to Cedar Point), accommodations can be higher priced and rooms may be hard to come by. The main tourist season begins in early June, after most schools have finished for the summer, and doesn't end until late August when schools resume classes.

Splurge

 * Battle of the Indoor Water Parks, Sandusky boasts many indoor water parks/resorts that draw families from all over the Great Lakes states:

Stay safe
If swimming on Lake Erie, have a buddy nearby who can help if needed.

Go next

 * Huron
 * Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Canada's southernmost city. By ferry.
 * North Coast Beaches. Along the southern shore of Lake Erie are a large number of public beaches.
 * Lake Erie Islands. Located west of Cleveland, a group of picturesque and festive islands in Lake Erie are accessible via ferry. In addition to several Ohio State Parks located on the islands, there is plenty to do including wineries, restaurants, bars, marinas and beaches.
 * Port Clinton is a quaint fishing town on Lake Erie about 20 minutes west of Sandusky. It also provides ferries to the Lake Erie Islands as well as head boats and charters for fishing.
 * Vermilion
 * Catawba Island, just west of Sandusky and accessible by road, offers a number of marinas, fishing charters and other Lake Erie shore activities.
 * Marblehead, also to the west. You can see Marblehead Peninsula and the lighthouse from Sandusky or Cedar Point. Be sure you take some time and climb to the top. A Ferry to Kelly's Island leaves from Marblehead.
 * Milan, Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison, inventor.
 * Cleveland is about 1 hour and 13 minutes east on Ohio State Route 2. Home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
 * Toledo is about 1 hour and 9 minutes west on Ohio State Route 2. Check out the Toledo Zoo.

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Sandusky (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Sandusky:

United States of America

 * Sandusky - a city in Erie County (Ohio), Northwest Ohio
 * Sandusky (Michigan) - a city Sanilac County, Southeast Michigan
 * Sandusky County - in Northwest Ohio

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Sandusky (Michigan)

Sandusky is the county seat of Sanilac County, in Southeast Michigan.

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Sandviken

Sandviken is a town, and a municipality, in Gävleborg County, in the Gästrikland province, 20 km west of Gävle, the county seat.

Understand
One of the most industrialized cities in Sweden, Sandviken is dominated by the huge steel processing factory Sandvik, which employs almost 7,000 of the town's population of just under 40,000. This explains why there are a lot of international guests dining in town.

Get in
Regional trains run hourly from Gävle on the coast to Sandviken (16 min), Storvik, Hofors, Falun and Borlänge. Some continue to Kopparberg and Örebro.

See

 * are east just over the county boundary, see Gävle.
 * are east just over the county boundary, see Gävle.

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Sandwich

There is more than one place called Sandwich:

United Kingdom

 * Sandwich (England) - A town in Kent, England.

United States of America

 * Sandwich (Illinois) - A town in Illinois.
 * Sandwich (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Sandwich (New Hampshire) - A small town in New Hampshire.

South America

 * South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands - Volcanic islands between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica. Georgia is sparsely inhabited, but the Sandwich Islands are uninhabited.

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