San Diego Daycation- October 2009

October in San Diego is a great time to get out and explore your own backyard. With Santa Ana winds clearing the air San Diego's weather is ideal. Make sure to get outside and enjoy some of San Diego's best outdoor activities before our chilling winter (65 degrees) arrives and you have to put on a sweater. Here are a few great options to help you explore San Diego, whether on a date with a special someone or an enjoyable family day out:

1) San Diego Gondola Company-
Many San Diegans don't know that we have Venetian Gondolas in our own backyard. The San Diego Gondola Company offers gondola rides from the Coronado Loews Resort. Packages start at $85 for a one hour afternoon cruise through the Coronado Cays or $99 for a sunset cruise, these cruises include appetizers or chocolate covered strawberries and a beautiful Italian serenade. Feel free to bring your own wine or champagne for a sunset toast. For more information be sure to visit www.gondolacompany.com.

2) Surf Lessons-
Anywhere along the coast you can be sure to find a surf school that fits your needs, from Mission Beach to Oceanside surf schools are in abundance with instructors eager to teach you how to ride the curl. So many San Diegans make this a life goal but find a hard time making it a priority. Now that the tourists are gone it is a perfect time to accomplish something new, go on learn to surf (while the water is still warm). Just google San Diego surf lessons and you can pick a company that fits your learning style best, from private lessons to group lessons, San Diego surf lessons offer everything under the sun.

3) Kayak and Bike Tours-
San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours offers great outdoor adventure packages here in your own backyard. You can choose to kayak the Seven Caves in LaJolla or bike the LaJolla Freefall down the backstreets of Mount Soledad. Check out www.sandiegobikeandkayaktours.com for a full list of all tour offerings, rentals, and discounts.

Well San Diego, if that doesn't get you motivated I don't know what will. Perfect weather and numerous adventures, get out and enjoy the weather. If you would like additional Daycation options in San Diego be sure to contact bellamarconcierge@gmail.com.


In addition: Mark you calendars for two events coming to San Diego in November

November 1, 2009 Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Oceanside, CA at the San Luis Rey Mission from 9-4pm, $5 gets you in to enjoy all of the entertainment including mariachi bands and Aztec dancers (find out more at missionsanluisrey.org)

November 18-22, 2009 is the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival, this event will feature hundreds of local restaurants and caterers along with hundreds of national and international wineries and wine makers. Events include VIP parties, cooking classes, barrel tastings, and the Grand Tasting event on Saturday the 21st. For more information and to purchase tickets be sure to visit www.worldofwineevents.com.