San Diego Spring Break Staycation

Are you staying home for spring break this year? We have put together this list of fun things to do around San Diego this spring!

1. Catch a fly ball at a Padres Game 
   • In case you missed it, baseball is back! The San Diego Padres regular season started the last week of March – just in time to kick off your spring break staycation! Tickets start at just $23 for select games, to see the full schedule visit https://www.mlb.com/padres. 
2. Frolic in the Carlsbad Flower Fields
   • The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is a fifty-acre dazzling rainbow of beautiful ranunculus flowers set on a hillside overlooking the striking Carlsbad, California coastline. Open now until May 12th, the fields are a must-see on your spring break bucket list! Get your tickets today at https://www.theflowerfields.com.
3. Explore the Safari Park Butterfly Jungle
   • Everyone knows that the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park make great spring break destinations, but have you heard about the Safari Park Butterfly Jungle? This special exhibit only comes once a year during spring and you do not want to miss it! Immerse yourself in a world of color and experience the beauty of nature’s most delicate creatures. This activity is perfect for people of all ages, to learn more visit https://sdzsafaripark.org/safaris/butterfly-jungle-safari. 
4. Spot a Gray Whale
   • Gray Whale season is here! Each year, more than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000-mile round-trip journey from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California, where the females give birth to their calves. After spending time in warm Baja California waters so their young can grow strong, they make the journey north again in spring. You do not want to miss out on experiencing these gentle giants up close and in person! Check out  https://sdwhalewatch.com/ or https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/whale-watching-san-diego to see upcoming tour dates and times.
5. Experience Birch Aquarium
   • Looking for an indoor activity to pass the time? Look no further! Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium features the groundbreaking work of Scripps Oceanography and UC San Diego scientists as well as conservation breeding programs and interactive exhibits. Visit https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ to learn more.
6. Kayak the Sea Caves of La Jolla
   • For the adventurous at heart – take your spring break staycation to the next level and kayak the sea caves of La Jolla! Experienced guides will lead you safely through the caves while providing educational and historical information. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pacific ocean. For more information check out www.lajollakayak.com.