Fun December Activities in San Diego

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Keep an eye out for our twice-daily low tides that happen during daylight hours and go tide pooling. 1 Read the full guide

Visit San Diego’s Botanic Garden. There are 4 miles of trails for exercise with beautiful views. 2 Read the full guide

Enjoy a tour of San Diego on the water. You can tour the La Jolla sea caves by kayak or take a harbor tour. For a special treat, try out a holiday cruise. 3 Read the full guide

Take advantage of the cooler weather and try out some of San Diego’s great hiking trails. 4 Read the full guide

Spend time at Belmont Park, a historic beachfront amusement park that opened in 1925. The park is decorated for the holidays in December for an extra festive spin. 5 Read the full guide

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