12 Of San Diego's Hidden Treasures
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12 Of San Diego's Hidden Treasures

Must-see's in San Diego, California

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12 Of San Diego's Hidden Treasures
Frank McKenna

San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. One of the most attractions of San Diego, however, is all of the natural beauties it has to offer. Here is a list of 12 rather uncommon places to go to experience San Diego at its finest.

1. La Jolla’s secret swings.

Up along the hillside above Scripps Pier in La Jolla, a few handmade swings can be found that have a magnificent view of the ocean.

2. A Graffitied Waterfall

Located in Mission Valley is an incredibly unique waterfall that is covered in graffiti, quite close to the campus of San Diego State.

3. Coves of Ocean Beach

The beaches found in the coves of Ocean Beach are often much less populated than beaches further up the coast such as Pacific or Mission Beach. I would recommend venturing out to the sometimes-hidden beaches of OB during the off-season and during sunset.

4. Underneath Scripps Pier

Underneath Scripps Pier near the far side of La Jolla is a picturesque location that many don't know about. If you have a hammock, this is a wonderful location to hang them and swing above the water during a nice sunset.

5. Sunset Cliffs

Although quite well known, one of the best places to enjoy a beautiful sunset or sunrise in San Diego is a place called Sunset Cliffs. Oftentimes, the waves are huge and splash up onto the cliffs. This is a lovely location to sit and have a nice picnic while overlooking the water.

6. Mount Helix

Located near a part of San Diego called La Mesa (near San Diego State), there is a mountain called Mount Helix that serves magnificent views of the entire city. Offering both a road for cars and for walkers, the lookout at the top of the hill is rarely easy to get to. There is a cross at the top of the hill as well.

7. Mount Soledad

Another mountain with a cross at the top of it that has wonderful views of the ocean and the city is Mount Soledad. Particularly nice during the nights, the way that the city lights light up the sky and water can be perfectly seen from the top.

8. The SS Monte Carlo Shipwreck

Off the shore of the island of Coronado lies the shipwrecked SS Monte Carlo that crashed at the shore on January 1st, 1937. However, the draw to this site is heightened by the fact that it is only visible during certain points of the year, depending on the tides.

9. The Caves of La Jolla

Exploring the caves of La Jolla (the Jewel of the city) is simply a "must" when in San Diego. There are paid options of exploring the waters beneath some of the caves by kayak.

10. The Salt Mountains

South Bay Salt Works factory is San Diego's second-oldest commercial business and created massive 40-foot mountains of pure salt along the shoreline in Chula Vista.

11. Broken Hill

Broken Hill, part of Torrey Pines State Reserve, is yet another ideal place to go and enjoy a breathtaking sunset. This spot is among sandstone bluffs and can be reached by a short hike up the hill of Torrey Pines.

12. Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

This suspension bridge is located in the residential area of Bankers Hill. This bridge is 375 long and 70 feet high.

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