
5 Things You Must Do in San Diego NorthSan Diego (North) has the name of the northern part of San Diego County and is locally referred to as North County. The area consists of affluent rural communities and suburban beaches and is more socially conservative than southern San Diego. North County has miles of sandy turf with jagged rock and cliff formations, which offers great views and great surfing opportunities. 2. Throng the Eden Gardens: This neighborhood is also known as La Colonia and is one of the oldest residential areas of Solana Beach. The community was actually founded by Mexican farmers in the 1920’s. 3. Check out Carmel Valley: Carmel Valley is an affluent neighborhood located in the north-west part of San Diego and is marked by commercial offices, upmarket residential units and hotels, and is home to a number of wineries and vineyards producing Californian wine. 4. Pacific Highlands Ranch: This is largely a residential community and a famous tourist spot in the north part of San Diego as around half of the area is preserved as a natural habitat. 5. Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps: This aquarium’s aim is to promote ocean conservation and consists of many ocean science educational features and exhibits related to oceanic creatures, flora and fauna. It offers many public and school programs including whale watching and educates its visitors on the dangers of climate change. |