Spotlight on San Diego

San Diego is renowned for its laid-back beach culture, Cali-Baja cuisine, wines, craft beers, golf, spas and of course the San Diego Zoo. Skateboard legend Tony Hawk, Olympic medalist Shaun White and surfers Rob Machado and Jen Smith call it home. Musician Jason Mraz even has a coffee plantation here! But San Diego’s glorious beaches are usually the first to come to mind.

So, let’s start by getting into the San Diego spirit. Download a San Diego background. Maybe use it for a Zoom or Microsoft Teams meeting. Now that you can visualize San Diego, consider surrounding yourself with the sounds of San Diego. Spotify offers a San Diego Symphony - Opens a dialog channel or listen to a San Diego podcast. Here are a few to consider: Masterpiece Minute (art), Voice of San Diego (culture, politics) or San Diego Magazine's Happy Half-Hour (food news, restaurant reviews). If the surf at La Jolla inspires you, an online search will bring back dozens of live beach webcams.

A Taste of San Diego

Speaking of food, how about whipping up some San-Diego-style fish tacos? Serve them up with signature San Diego drinks like the Cabrillo Cooler or Point Loma Punch. If touring wineries is more your style the San Diego Vintners Association offers an interactive map that occasionally includes virtual wine tastings; peruse the offerings, order ahead online and swirl, sip and savor away!

Sightseeing and Activities

San Diego has activities for all types of travelers.

Looking to relax and unwind? Online Yoga classes are available through Yoga One. - Opens a dialog

If golf is more your style, check out Torrey Pines. You can practice your putting viewing the live streaming - Opens a dialog of the course which features breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.

If shopping is more your style, Seaport Village is a great spot. You can also enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean while grabbing a bite to eat or listening to one of their evening concerts.

With or without kids the San Diego Zoo is a must when it comes to local activities. Their live webcams - Opens a dialog give you a glimpse into the amazing creatures you’ll find at the zoo. The zoo even offers opportunities to volunteer from home! Your inner naturalist can help classify wildflowers or document the behavior of California’s Burrowing Owls.

For history and military buffs check out the USS Midway Museum. - Opens a dialog They offer a 360-degree virtual tour and audio tours of everything from an F4F Wildcat to the brig, all guided by Midway pilots.

There’s so much San Diego to see, taste and experience, even from home. We hope to see you there in person soon, but in the meantime, the possibilities abound!

Additional Links:

San Diego Museum of Art’s Masterpiece Minute - Opens a dialog

Voice of San Diego - Opens a dialog

San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour - Opens a dialog

San Diego-style Fish Tacos - Opens a dialog

San Diego County Vinter's Association Map - Opens a dialog