The Color Purple in San Diego

I’m a lover of nature. I am always charmed by the ever changing landscapes of San Diego County. Yes it’s mostly brown and green here and it may seem to stay that way, but if you look up close and visit the same places regularly, you will start to see those subtle changes of new growth and cycles of the seasons. Now what you can see scattered throughout neighborhoods and up in the hills among the brown and green, is a vibrant stunningly beautiful purple. Jacaranda trees are my favorite this time of year. They stand regally above most and seem to know how gorgeous they are, waiting to unfold their petals after the superbloom ends. I’m filled with joy and can’t help but smile whenever I see them. You won’t be disappointed either and the walk below is really close to the bridge walks I wrote about in my last post. It’s time to go check them out, they may not be in bloom past July.

You can see them all over San Diego, but you can take a self-hosted Jacaranda walk!

Tidbits about them!

Don’t Go Away! See more from Hidden San Diego

Bridges of SD County

There are all kinds of hidden gems to hike to and discover in San Diego on your day off or while you’re vacationing. Say you just like to take a short walk into different neighborhoods to catch the flavor, the vibe, whatever it is that draws you there. I do this all the time, this is how you find those less traveled jewels that are memorable. My most recent day off I planned a trip to see and walk over two bridges that reside over canyons within the city. You can combine these with a visit to Balboa park as they are so closely situated to each other. The Spruce Street and Quince Street bridges give you some excitement due to their elevation, but also give you a perspective you don’t get every day. Panoramic canyon views, not to be missed, they are a quick way to make your San Diego walks more thrilling. We take our dogs everywhere we can so know dogs are allowed, but make sure to keep them on leash and be especially cautious with them on the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge as it doesn’t have a traditional railing and it moves with you.

Some quick fun facts can be found on the following sites:

https://www.hillquest.com/quince-street-bridge/

https://www.hillquest.com/history/spruce-street-bridge-capps/

Also, finding these bridges is easy, just type in their names into google maps and you’ll be on your way. Happy Exploring!

Seven Bridge Urban Hike

Ever hear about Seven Bridge urban hike that meanders across bridges and follows along several old streetcar routes near down town San Diego?

San Diego is an amazing city with a lot of really cool things to see and do. There are the usual touristy type experiences like the world famous San Diego Zoo and Seaworld, but then there are experiences that are off the beaten path and even better, free. One of those experiences just got a nice write up in the San Diego Reader, the Seven Bridge Walk, which is as beautiful as it is a fascinating look into the San Diego of old. Read all about it here.

10 Best Hikes in San Diego 2016

A new year is upon us and a new list of great hikes in San Diego recently surfaced! San Diego is a great place to live, work and play and if you’re anything like us, play time usually means exploring the city, the wilds, or the suburbs of San Diego by foot. Check out this great article on the 10 best hikes in San Diego! Did your favorite make the list?

Scavenger Hunt Adventure

I must have been under a rock, but something really amazing has been happening in San Diego for a while.

Turn San Diego into a giant gameboard with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of The Amazing Race with a fun city tour.

Simply use your own smart phone and see the sights while solving clues, completing challenges and learning local history. Available 365 days, Sunrise to Sunset. Signup at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com

Cost: $9 – $20
When: Any day of the week through December 31, 2015 from 10am to 6pm
Where:
Old Town State Historic Park
4002 Wallace Street, San Diego, 92110
Get directions