Local Attractions

If you have some free time and are looking for things to do, some possibilities (in increasing distance from campus):

• Birch Aquarium (a 10 minute walk from the venue)
• Kayaking at La Jolla Cove (a 15 minute walk from the venue to La Jolla Shores area, where many providers offer these tours)
• Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (Nice for hiking and good views)
• Balboa Park (reachable by bus and train)
• Old Town San Diego (historical part of San Diego, accessible via blue line train and bus; lot of interesting 1850's things to see, authentic Mexican cuisine, and sometimes live music at Casa de Reyes)
• Drives within 1-2h: Julian (former gold mining town), Palomar Observatory, Anza Borrego (closest desert; famous also for metal statues)