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Art and Architecture in Balboa Park

Even if your knowledge of art is limited to one art history class in college and various trips to art museums, like mine, you can not help but be impressed by the amazing art and architecture that is located throughout Balboa Park. I often found myself stopping in my tracks to admire the extraordinary details carved into the buildings.

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Things to See and Do In Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre park located in San Diego which boasts over 16 museums, 13 gardens, the San Diego Zoo, and multiple performing arts venues.  It truly has something for everyone. You could easily spend multiple days here and still not see everything the park has to offer.

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Visiting Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a 1,500 acre protected area located north of San Diego along the coast of Southern California. It contains miles of beaches, undisturbed native plant areas, cliffs, hiking trails and stunning views of the coastline. The park is open 365 days a year from 7:15 AM until sunset.

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What to See and Do in San Diego

 

San Diego Itinerary ~ Plus a Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park

SatFlight leaves OHare at 10:40 am

         Arrives in San Diego at 5:37 pm

Airport to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park 

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Sea Lions Galore at La Jolla Cove

If close encounters with seals appeal to you, you have to check out La Jolla Cove in California. Technically you will be seeing hundreds of seals and sea lions if you decide to stop by. They visit the shore in droves and you can get as close as you dare,

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Cottonwood Spring Trail – An Oasis in the Desert

Have you ever wanted to visit an oasis in the desert? Joshua Tree National Park has several. One of the easiest to get to is at Cottonwood Spring, located near the southeastern entrance to the park. The trail is one mile east of the Cottonwood Spring Visitor Center.

This was our seventh and final hike of the day and the first hike to offer us shade from the relentless sun.

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Hiking the Cholla Cactus Garden Loop

This post is going to be short and sweet, just like the Cholla Cactus Garden Loop. The Cholla Cactus Garden Loop is a very easy, flat .25 mile loop located in the Colorado Desert of Joshua Tree National Park. It is almost in the center of the park, about a 10 minute drive from the Arch Rock Nature Trail.

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Hiking the Arch Rock Nature Trail

Arch Rock Nature Trail is an easy .5 mile loop located in the White Tank Campground of Joshua Tree National Park. I thought it had some of the most unique rock formations in the park.

This was one of my favorite formations. It looked like a two-headed turtle with a heart carved on its shell.

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Hiking Skull Rock Nature Trail

Skull Rock Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a 1.7 mile loop which contains one of the popular rock formations named Skull Rock. The beginning of the trail is located across from Jumbo Rocks Campground and is rated as an easy trail.

This formation marks the beginning of the trail and is easy to identify from the road.

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Viewing the San Andreas Fault

While visiting Joshua Tree National Park if you’d like to see part of the San Andreas Fault, simply drive up to Keys View and have a look around. Keys View is a 20 minute drive up the Little San Bernardino Mountains. You will be at an altitude of 5,185 feet and have an amazing view of the Coachella Valley,

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