![]() Lay close to the water with a packed lunch and beach toys or take a spin on the Belmont Park coaster nearby! There are plenty of free public parking lots within walking distance of downtown and the beach. Mission Beach, neighbor to Pacific Beach, offers just as much fun and sand for a beach day adventure. Mission Beach Park Photo Courtesy of John Bahu For more information on what Pacific Beach has to offer, click here. Pacific Beach is a must-visit! You can catch some waves and relax in the sand less than 5 minutes away from OPI! Walk along the 3 miles of boardwalk, try some local cuisine, and embrace the beach atmosphere for the day if that’s your style. Longing for a day in the sun? The locals know the best beaches, so check out the few we’ve marked for you! Pacific Beach Photo Courtesy of Thomas Melville For more information on what San Diego Seal Tours offer, click here. The ships depart from Seaport Village and Embarcadero, where you can board the ships-about a half hour drive from the Ocean Park Inn. Join San Diego Seal Tours, which offer 90-minute, narrated cruises of the bay. Seals and sea lions are friends of San Diego and love to come out and play. ![]() If you’re lucky, you may spot some marine animals along the way! Sea Lion Tours Photo Courtesy of Destination Coupon Some of the sights you will see include: all kinds of ships, sailing under the Coronado Bridge, passing by Coronado Island and naval base, and seeing the USS Midway. Take advantage of the endless photo opportunities and a day to learn about San Diego’s history. Depending on whether you’d like to see a full tour of the bay or a one-hour of the North or South Bay, both Flagship and Hornblower cruises offer daily one to two-hour tours around the San Diego Bay. If you want to get out on the bay, a harbor cruise is a perfect way to view the San Diego skyline and enjoy some fresh sea air. If you’re interested in getting out on the water to see the beautiful animals for yourself, sign up for one of the daily whale watching excursions with Birch Aquarium, Harbor Cruises, or Adventure Rib Rides! Harbor Cruises Photo Courtesy of Flagship Cruises and Events Some of the best spots to whale watch are from Birch Aquarium in La Jolla and Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma. San Diego’s location is perfect for spotting the pods of two or three whales breaching the surface of the water on their journey south. In the warmer waters, the female gray whales give birth and the young learn how to swim before they migrate north again in the spring. ![]() Whale Watching Tours Photo Courtesy of Allison Randolph Photo Courtesy of GoldstarĪccording to Explore San Diego, between the months of December and April, gray whales migrate over 20,000 miles from Alaska to Baja, California: the longest mammal migration in the world. We’ve found options for you explore and view marine life or go out to sea! During your stay, spend a day whale watching, set sail on a short day-cruise or lounge on the best local beaches. ![]() While you’re staying seaside at Ocean Park Inn, why not explore the sea? San Diego is known for its beautiful weather, great surfing and natural harbors.
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