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Kayak and Tour Mission Bay *Summer Time is Upon Us*

May 7, 2012 By

Check out Mission Bay Sportscenter for amazing water sport attractions, here are a few listed below. Or visit www.missionbaysportcenter.com

2 Hour Guided Kayak Firework Tour on Mission Bay

Kayak at night on calm Mission Bay with our guides who will lead you to an incredible experience of watching fireworks while floating on a kayak. A short paddle from our Mission Bay locations will lead you on a night you won't soon forget. Mission Bay Sportcenter will provide your stable, sit-on-top kayak launched from our beach, outfitted with a back rest, paddle, life jacket, glow sticks and of course an experienced guide to lead the way. You’ll check in at the rental counter and then after a short safety brief and basic paddling instructions, we’ll launch to view the beautiful fireworks overhead while floating on beautiful Mission Bay. Reservations Required. Call for Pricing.**Fireworks Kayak Tours are offered beginning in May and run through Labor Day weekend

Jetski Tour of San Diego Coast Line

This non-stop, fast-action tour around San Diego Coastline is the perfect activity for you if you are looking for excitement and experience in the waters of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. Riding around on one of our top-of-the-line jet skis, guests get to follow one of our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides as they take you to different hot spots along the coast. You will be able to follow your tour guide as closely or as distant as you want, as YOU get to control how fast or slow you go. Tours are meant to cater to different needs and interests as you ride along the tour takes you on through the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean. Leave from one of our Hotel locations located directly on the water. You can sign up for a tour either leaving from Mission Bay to San Diego Harbor or San Diego Harbor to Mission Bay. Both tours include viewing San Diego’s downtown waterfront and Coronado Bridge then up to the La Jolla kelp beds and back. With this Jet Ski tour, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the thrill of riding on a Jet Ski, as well as taking time to bask in the sun and swim in the waters. Also, don't forget to keep your eyes open during the tour, as you are sure to catch glimpses of many of San Diego’s curious wildlife including dolphins, seals and birds! Must call for pricing

Weekend Wakeboard Ride Session ***STARTING THIS SUMMER***

Start your weekend off right by taking advantage of Mission Bay’s calm waters. The Sportcenter is now offering ride sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning for you and all your friends to tryout Intertubing, Wakeboarding or Water skiing. Let our licensed drivers pull you around while passing along tips and tricks to better help you. Ride behind the newest boats and try out our new boards and accessories. All ages and experience levels welcomed. 3 hours for $75.00 per person. Minimum of 4 passengers.

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Oceanside Beaches: Hit The Sand

May 2, 2012 By

It’s all well and good to decide to spend a day at the beach, but unfortunately many of the best expanses of sand in the San Diego area are monopolized by massive crowds, boardwalk hucksters and a whole lot of noise. Luckily, Oceanside offers a a variety of places to enjoy a relaxing beach day without feeling like you're laying out in a sandy sardine can.

Surfers flock to the Jetties, also known as Harbor Beach, to catch decent waves in front of an appreciative crowd. There's plenty of parking as well as lifeguards, bathrooms, showers, and places to eat.

A few miles south, you’ll find secluded Buccaneer Beach, which is the most private beach in the area while still being easily accessible. It's the smallest beach in the area, but it offers plenty of fun activities either in the water or at the park across the street.

For a quieter beach that's family friendly, head straight to Breakwater Way. Located just south of Oceanside Harbor, Breakwater Way offers showers, restrooms, picnic tables and barbecue grills, as well as a volleyball court.

The boardwalk area by the foot of Mission Boulevard known as the Strand has a little more in the way of amenities, and is a great place for a morning jog before hopping in the water for relief from the heat.

For more informationa bout Oceanside's beaches, click here.
 

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Cinco de Mayo is Upon Us

April 30, 2012 By

3 Day Event!

Friday – May 4th 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Saturday – May 5th 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday – May 6th 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Town – it’s a San Diego tradition. Fiesta Old Town is the largest event of its kind in Southern CA.

Three stages of live entertainment three days of music, food and fun!

The 29th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco De Mayo is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border. This FREE three-day fiesta takes place on Friday, May 4th, Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th. The fiesta has an incredible variety of festivities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including a special kids area and stage. Los niños will shriek with excitement as they engage in an array of interactive activities.

There is no time for a siesta. As you stroll through the streets of Old Town, you will hear sizzling flamenco beats, Norteno flairs and traditional Mariachi music coming from the two stages of live entertainment.

Explore the lively streets of the bustling Mercado where you can purchase an array of merchandise: handmade leather pieces, beautiful jewelry and many more treasures that line San Diego Avenue.

Venture over to Lowrider lane where you will be blown away by the glistening rims and gravity-defying hydraulics of these custom art masterpieces.

Cool off with a refreshing ice cold beer in the beer garden or become a tequila connoisseur in the high-end tequila sampling area. Finish off your appetite by visiting over 20 delicious restaurants to enjoy zesty food specials.

Be sure to take a ride in a stagecoach or explore the museums and specialty stores that Old Town has to offer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be surrounded by the history and culture of Mexico!

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Carlsbad Paddle Sports

April 23, 2012 By

North San Diego, Carlsbad water sports for everyone is a grand time. Come learn a safe, and professional way to Kayak either through flat water, or a pounding surf. Owner and instructor Dan Carey offers rentals for those already skilled in kayaking, and also offers two-hour lessons for those just taking up the sport. All equipment is provided. Located at 2002 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054-6535

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Taste Microbrewing Magic at Stone Brewing Company

April 3, 2012 By

The microbrewery trend is so widespread these days—you can’t throw a rock without hitting a hipster brewing hops and barley. One of the most respected breweries in California, Stone Brewing Co., is located right in Escondido, rewarding beer snobs and casual drinkers alike with spectacular, flavorful beers on their brewery tour. The tours are completely free and last about 45 minutes, with informed guides taking you through each step of the craft brewing process, starting with a viewing of the raw materials as they’re processed, and closing the journey out with a guided tasting that will give you new insight into your draft. The brewery also has an excellent company store where you can purchase growlers, mugs, and more. Every Sunday they release a limited batch of a special brew here exclusively as well. Tours fill up fast, especially on weekends, so come prepared and early to reserve a spot.

Stone Brewing Company
1999 Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 471-4999
www.stonebrew.com

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La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks: Tour The Coast From The Inside Out

March 27, 2012 By

One of the most interesting landmarks in the San Diego area is the La Jolla sea caves—the only land-access caves on the California coast. There are seven caves in total, and the best way to experience them is by kayak. Taking a small boat into the caves lets you admire the gorgeous majesty of these surprising rock formations. Launching from La Jolla Shores, the tours are guided by well-trained kayakers who will point out native wildlife, including sea turtles and leopard sharks, as you paddle toward the caves. Once inside, you’ll be given the chance to paddle and explore the cave for about five minutes, but the journey there is more than half the fun. It’s probably a better experience for first-time kayakers than seasoned adventurers, but for a unique family activity in La Jolla it can’t be beat. For a special thrill, ask your guide about “kayak surfing.”

La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks
2164 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0111
www.lajollaseacavekayaks.com

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Seaport Village: Shopping Bayside

March 7, 2012 By

Adjacent to the San Diego Bay in the city’s downtown, Seaport Village started as a humble landfill, but now boasts more than seventy stores and other attractions in a spectacular outdoor shopping experience. Designed to be a car-free environment, a number of walking paths criss-cross the village’s 90,000 square feet of space. You can literally spend all day just peeking into the more than 50 ground-floor shops that sell things as diverse as flags, music boxes, bath and body products, and more—from eclectic stores like The Mugger, which boasts the world’s largest selection of mugs, to Wind Song, a store stocked with chimes, bells, and mobiles, and filled with gentle music each time the ocean breeze rolls through. If you get hungry along the way, there’s a fair amount of food available, from sandwiches and hot dogs to a variety of ethnic cuisines. There's even a Ben & Jerry's to satisfy your sweet tooth. And even if you don’t want to spend any money, you can easily while away an afternoon walking around, looking at boats pass by in the harbor, or taking in a show from the musicians set up along the walking paths.

Seaport Village
849 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-7688
www.seaportvillage.com

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San Diego Botanic Garden: The Kingdom Of The Plants

February 7, 2012 By

This gorgeous botanical garden is devoted to showcasing the wide variety of plant life that thrives in Southern California’s diverse biomes. Originally a private estate, the gardens were deeded to the city of Encinitas in 1957 and carefully tended to create a gorgeous atmosphere for exploration and contemplation. Now stretching over 37 acres, this is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Some of the more interesting areas of the Garden include the groves of rare bamboo plants, which are said to comprise the largest collection of bamboo species in the United States, as well as the gorgeous desert gardens. All told, over 3,000 unique plant species are represented here, from lush rainforests to prickly cactuses. Take a second and wander through the cork oak forest, populated by giant, twisting trees that curve and curl spectacularly. At $12 for adults and $6 for children, admission costs are quite reasonable, and the Garden also hosts a variety of interesting events throughout the year.

San Diego Botanic Garden
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-3036
www.sdbgarden.org

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Birch Aquarium: Explore the Deep Blue Sea

January 10, 2012 By

UC San Diego is a popular school for aspiring ocean explorers thanks to the world-class Scripps Institution of Oceanography. But you don’t need to enroll to visit Birch Aquarium, the public outreach arm of the institute. This fantastic science center provides an excellent look at the variety and complexity of underwater life, with over 5,000 animals representing almost 400 different species on display. Some popular exhibits include the Shark Reef, which duplicates the tropical environment that hosts reef sharks, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, and other predators; the Tide Pool Plaza that lets visitors get hands-on with starfish, hermit crabs, and other shallow-water denizens with staff supervision; and the astounding seahorse exhibit, which not only showcases these unusual creatures but also paying tribute to the aquarium’s dedicated work in restoring the population of these fragile animals in the wild. Overall, even though this aquarium isn’t the biggest in terms of floorspace, it has more than enough to keep any junior Jacques Cousteau busy.

Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 534-3474
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

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Get fit at Montecito Village Apartments

March 4, 2011 By

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:

  • Control your weight
  • Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Reduce your risk of some cancers
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your mental health and mood
  • Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
  • Increase your chances of living longer

With all those benefits, why not get moving? All it takes to get started is to put on some sneaks and visit our fitness center that’s conveniently located right here at Montecito Village Apartments.

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