On my most recent trip to southern california, Brian and I rounded out our socal bucket-list by hitting up san diego, joshua tree national park, and palm springs, all in one jam-packed weekend.
San Diego and La Jolla
We started off the day early to catch a 9am sea kayaking tour in La Jolla. In 2 hours, we saw 4 aquatic biomes, 5 caves, and many many sea lions! I enjoyed learning about the geology of the area, as well as how a certain cave was used during the Prohibition Era.
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| There was no shortage of sea lions on the tour. My favorite were the fuzzy baby sea lions, but the big ol' males, who thought they owned the rocks, were very entertaining. |
Feeling productive after a morning of kayaking, we made our way to San Diego to see the sights at Balboa Park. Unfortunately, by that time, it was already unbearably hot. I enjoyed the gardens and shaded walkways of the Park. There was plenty of beautiful architecture as well. After Balboa Park, we walked around the historic Gaslight District and strolled around the harbor. Early evening, we returned to La Jolla to stroll around the bay and the boardwalk. The ocean breeze was a relief.
Coachella Valley, Indio, and Joshua Tree National Park
Driving through the mountain pass into Coachella Valley is a beautiful drive at night, although I'm sure it's also beautiful during the day. We stayed with a lovely couple and their two pooches in Indio valley. In the morning, we made our way to Joshua Tree National Park. I enjoyed the Lost Horse Hike, which takes you to an abandoned gold mine. I also enjoyed the Hidden Valley nature walk and the vista from Keys View.
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| You can see Coachella Valley, the Andrea Fault and the San Bernardino Mountains from Keys Views |
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| Joshua Trees are also quite lovely, especially with the rocky mountain the background |
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