{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2021-06-24T20:47:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T20:47:15","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SanDiego3\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks & Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nThe vast tract of Southern California terrain that makes up expansive San Diego County is filled with wonderful parks and conservation areas that preserve nature’s grandeur along with important historic treasures. State and county parks, white-sand beaches, wilderness areas, sparkling lakes, and exquisite gardens ensure a setting of scenic beauty for every activity. Whether your passion is mountain biking, downhill skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, or just relaxing on a picnic \u2014 the ideal environment will never be far from home with a San Diego County address.
\n<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/em>State & National Resources
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-777-0369
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

California State Game & Fish
\n<\/b><\/strong>916-445-0411
\nhttps:\/\/wildlife.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

National Park Service
\n<\/b><\/strong>San Diego Region
\n619-557-5450
\nhttps:\/\/www.nps.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

National Parks Reservations
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-365-2267
\nhttps:\/\/www.nationalparkreservations.com<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/i><\/em>State Parks & Beaches
\n<\/b>
\nBorder Field State Beach
\n<\/strong>San Diego 619-575-3613
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Cardiff State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Cardiff 760-753-5091
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlsbad State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Carlsbad 760-438-3143
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
\n<\/b><\/strong>Descanso 760-765-0755
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Leucadia State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Encinitas 760-633-2740
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Moonlight State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Encinitas 760-633-2740
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Palomar Mountain State Park
\n<\/b><\/strong>Pala 760-742-3462
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

San Elijo State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Cardiff-by-the-Sea 760-753-5091
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

San Onofre State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>San Clemente 949-492-4872
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Silver Strand State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Coronado 619-435-5184
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

South Carlsbad State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Carlsbad 760-438-3143
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Tijuana Estuary National Reserve
\n<\/b><\/strong>Imperial Beach 619-575-361
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Torrey Pines State Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>Del Mar 858-755-2063
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Torrey Pines State Reserve
\n<\/b><\/strong>Del Mar 858-755-2063
\nhttps:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
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\n<\/b><\/strong><\/i><\/em>City-County Park Systems
\n<\/b>
\nSan Diego County Parks
\n<\/strong>Information Line 858-694-3049
\nReservations 858-565-3600
\nToll Free 877-565-3600
\nhttps:\/\/www.sdparks.org\/<\/a>
\nNearly 80 facilities include local and regional parks, fishing lakes, community centers, special use facilities, ecological preserves, and open spaces. County parks provide year-round recreational opportunities and cover more than 35,600 acres.<\/p>\n

MUNICIPAL CONTACTS<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Carlsbad 760-434-2824
\nhttps:\/\/www.carlsbadca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Chula Vista Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Chula Vista 619-409\u20135979
\nhttps:\/\/www.chulavistaca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Coronado Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>619-522-7342
\nhttps:\/\/www.coronado.ca.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Del Mar Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Del Mar 858-755-1556
\nhttps:\/\/www.delmar.ca.us<\/a><\/p>\n

El Cajon Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>El Cajon 619-441-1754
\nhttps:\/\/www.cityofelcajon.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Encinitas Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>760-633-2740
\nhttps:\/\/encinitasca.gov\/Residents\/Recreation-Programs<\/a><\/p>\n

Escondido Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Escondido 760-839-4691
\nhttp:\/\/recreation.escondido.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Imperial Beach Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Imperial Beach 619-628-1385
\nhttps:\/\/www.imperialbeachca.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

La Mesa Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>La Mesa 619-667-1300
\nhttps:\/\/lamesaparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Lemon Grove Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Lemon Grove 619-825-3800
\nhttps:\/\/www.lemongrove.ca.gov\/community\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n

National City Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>619-336-4290
\nhttps:\/\/www.lemongrove.ca.gov\/community\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n

Oceanside Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Oceanside 760-435-4500
\nhttps:\/\/www.ci.oceanside.ca.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Poway Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Poway 858-668-4570
\nhttps:\/\/poway.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

San Diego Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>San Diego 619-525-8219
\nhttps:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/parks-and-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n

San Marcos Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>San Marcos 760-744-9000
\nhttps:\/\/www.san-marcos.net\/departments\/parks-recreation<\/a><\/p>\n

Santee Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Santee 619-258-4100
\nhttps:\/\/www.cityofsanteeca.gov\/our-city\/parks-civic-center-rooms\/city-parks-674<\/a><\/p>\n

Solana Beach Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Solana Beach 858-720-2450
\nhttps:\/\/www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Vista Parks & Recreation
\n<\/b><\/strong>Vista 760-726-1340
\nhttps:\/\/www.cityofvista.com<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Regional Highlights
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nBalboa Park
\n<\/b><\/strong>1549 El Prado
\nSan Diego 619-239-0512
\nhttps:\/\/www.balboapark.org<\/a>
\nThe crown jewel of San Diego’s park system is world-renowned Balboa Park, home to 15 museums, arts and international culture associations, wonderful gardens, and the acclaimed San Diego Zoo. Many venues feature Spanish Colonial Revival architecture graced by brilliant seasonal blooms and mature greenery.<\/p>\n

Japanese Friendship Garden
\n<\/b><\/strong>Balboa Park
\n2125 Park Boulevard
\nSan Diego 619-232-2721
\nhttps:\/\/www.niwa.org<\/a>
\nThis exquisite garden that offers an enchanting blend of Zen serenity, Koi fascination, bonsai craft, and greenery is only one of the wonderful gardens in Balboa Park.<\/p>\n

Mission Bay Beach & Park
\n<\/b><\/strong>San Diego 619-525-8219
\nhttps:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/park-and-recreation<\/a>
\nInternationally known as the home of SeaWorld, Mission Bay Park offers the West Coast’s largest aquatic man-made park covering more than 4,000 acres. Marinas, restaurants, shops, thrill rides, and sport-fishing cruises combine with 27 miles of pristine shoreline. The paved boardwalk and sandy beaches along The Strand set the stage for swimming, fishing, boating, water sports, sailing, sports and games. Mission Bay Park adds an array of recreational facilities including nature centers, bike paths and walkways.<\/p>\n

Pacific Beach
\n<\/b><\/strong>San Diego 619-235-1169
\nhttps:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/park-and-recreation<\/a>
\nExtending from Mission Beach is Pacific Beach, a three-mile expanse along the Pacific Ocean. To the north is Tourmaline Surfing Park. The public-access fishing area of Crystal Pier is a well-known landmark. At the south end of the beach area is Belmont Park with a vintage roller coaster, rides, shops, and restaurants.<\/p>\n

San Diego Zoo
\n<\/b><\/strong>2920 Zoo Drive
\nSan Diego 619-234-3153
\nhttps:\/\/zoo.sandiegozoo.org\/<\/a>
\nOne of the world’s most famous and visited zoos is nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, complemented by the Wild Animal Park in nearby Escondido.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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