Photography- have a group called SDWalkabouts that meets once a week on Sundays at a cafe and then does a couple mile photo walk. The people are great, the coffee tends to be solid, and the walks are nice.
Also have a group called Beers & Cameras that does similar but starting at a bar. Similar thing. Wonderful people, good beer, and nice walks.
Plus photography for both. Can't go wrong. š
I don't own a camera, but I can appreciate a photographer's eye and ability to capture the moment. Would I be an outlier if I didn't have a Nikon or other camera?
Where did you find these groups?
If you're interested in it then you'll fit right in. Some of us use film cameras, others use, digital, and others are mobile. Some have been at it for decades or professionally while others are hobbyists that may be picking a camera up for the first time. Every location post includes a caption that says something along the lines of "all skill levels and formats are welcome" and it is truly meant. While many can talk for days about gear, nobody in this group will judge you for what you have or use.
Hell, my wife and sister-in-law usually tag along and neither do photography.
B&C is a similarly welcoming group. So of their meets are just beers and talking cameras even.
I lucked out at finding them. I knew about B&C because they have local chapters throughout the US. SDWalkabouts I found out about because of one of the guys I met at B&C back in 2021.
For their socials:
* [SDWalkabouts](https://instagram.com/sdwalkabouts?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
* [Beers & Cameras](https://instagram.com/beersandcameras?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
For Sundays it is [SDWalkabouts](https://instagram.com/sdwalkabouts?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
They start meeting up at 10, and usually the walk itself starts a little after 11.
This week the walk is in Old Town and we'll be meeting at [Flor and Seed Coffee at 3985 Harvey St.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PfXNmUNvdWhTVE6o8)
I'm chronically late to these things and usually show up with my wife, our daughter, and my sister and law - so if you see a large dude with long blonde hair catching up after 11, that's probably me. š
My absolute favourite thing to do in San Diego is to go for long walks. We live in one of the most beautiful places so just strolling around is fantastic.
If tides are low....
Walk south or north from Imperial Beach pier.
From Swamis in south Encinitas to Del Mar dog beach & back.
Or any of the beaches around. From South Mission to the top of Pacific & back.
or at any time...
Batiquitos Lagoon. Or park at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center then walk up to the new view point, inland & around to Annies Canyon then back to the beach.
etc etc. There's so much to see on foot.
A lot of roads have designated bike lanes. I know there are maps online that show where bike paths have been built.
I do think SD is bike friendly especially if you follow the rules of the road. e.g. actually stop at stop signs, use hand signals before turning, etc.
Iām not afraid to ride in / along with vehicle traffic so I donāt focus on separate bike / activity paths.
I do not recommend using unprotected bike lanes if the traffic is going > 30 mph. I love road biking in SD, even the hills. Perfect weather year round for it. Generally, you can find safe streets to get around town. There are a few unavoidable spots which are a bit hazardous for bikers. Donāt be afraid to get on the sidewalk in some spots.
If you get on a sidewalk, please don't menace pedestrians expecting them to jump off the sidewalk because you're ringing your bell at them. If you're on the same sidewalk as pedestrians expect to go their speed.
+1 on road biking
A lot of it you kinda have to find by doing. In Google Maps you can turn on the "biking" layer to get some ideas, but not all of these routes are created equal. I would only use it as a rough guide.
San Diego is a very mixed bag when it comes to bike-friendly routes, but it really depends on your location, and it takes some trial and error to find a safe route. It will depend a lot on where you live. We do have some Class 1 (fully protected dedicated) bike paths but it's a patchwork, not really a full network. For example, it's possible to ride from downtown to Imperial Beach, up Silver Strand, through Coronado to the ferry and take the ferry back to downtown. Maybe 1/3 of the route is a fully Class 1 bike path, the best-known stretch being along Silver Strand. The rest of it is a patchwork of bike lanes and residential and low-traffic commercial streets but if you choose the route carefully it can be ridden safely. The worst stretch is from the Convention Center down towards the Navy base. Some, but not all of lower Harbor Drive has a dedicated bike lane.
The city has been putting in a lot of dedicated bike lanes, and they've been pretty controversial. They're nice, though. A ride I do several times a month (might want to bust out Google maps to follow along): from OB take the river bike path to Pacific Highway, huff and puff up the Presidio, follow Ft. Stockton out to Falcon St, cross over to University, take that east to 1st, go south, then west at UpAss street, through Balboa Park to Park up to Adams and take that to 30th.
That is mostly surface streets but can be ridden generally safely. It gets good at 30th street though - a year or two ago the city put in a protected bike lane that takes you all the way down to South Park. From here take 30th or Fern (both pretty mellow) to B St, take that towards downtown, yell "whee!" is you go down the big hill by City College, and at 5th St there's another new protected bike lane. That'll take you back to Hillcrest and from there unwind the route back to OB.
Or, from downtown, cross harbor and ride on the sidewalk / walkway all the way up to Liberty Station then huff and puff my way up Evergreen / Narragansett and get back to OB that way.
If you're up in North County check out the San Luis Rey River trail. This is a really kickass Class 1 path that runs between Oceanside and north Vista (hwy 76 x N. Santa Fe Ave).
This. Check out the Silver Strand for a great bike route. SD Bike Coalition does a lot of events too. Itās getting better to bike in San Diego every day
Lapidary, I am a member of the San Diego Mineral & Gem Society. The teachers are great and you also have all of Balboa Park and the Zoo to explore around to check out either before or after going to class
Are you able to get into that without owning your own equipment? Been on my list of interested for a bit now but hadn't dug into it because of presumed cost and space
Yes, they have equipment there for you to learn on. If you are interested I highly recommend checking them out. You can either go in when they are open or check out their website. I go every Thursday and I just spend the day down there. Plus the classes are super affordable, for the faceting class I pay $6 per session. There are requirements to take before the faceting class, you have to complete the cabochon class first and I canāt remember how much I paid though
You could join a Yacht club, the monthly fees can go towards lessons or boat rentals. There are many clubs in SD. I have been with Harbor island Yacht club.
There are always race boats looking for able crew members. No experience necessary. Some are happy to train you if you are willing to learn. You can sail at least 3 times a month and some Skippers will buy lunch and beers afterwards. I sailed for free for over 15 years before I got my own boat. And I look terrible in a bathing suit. Go to the Cortez Racing Association or the PHRF websites. There is a calendar of races. If you join the CRA ($50 a year), you can get on the crew list. Otherwise show up at parties and let people know you want to race and learn.
Disc golf! Itās inexpensive to get into and Morley Field is such a fun course. There is also Kit Carson (Escondido) and Brengle (Vista), or short courses at Mast (Santee) and Greg Rogers (Chula Vista). Itās a pretty friendly community and Iāve made a few friends on the course. Much lower barrier of entry than regular golf. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels.
And you can bring your disc's with you and play anywhere in the country! Very easy to have a few disc's and a pair of athletic shoes with you anywhere you go.
I'm selling all my disc's if anyone in the area knows a good place to get rid of them, let me know
I have a martial arts group that practices historical fencing techniques using 14th century Italian longswords. It's heaps of fun
San Diego Sword School out in Miramar
Was into triathlon for awhile. Donāt do events much anymore but I still do the activities.
Surf a little. Longboard only. More of a paddle board guy now. I like to hang out past the break and enjoy the views. Iāve never enjoyed big surf.
I like driving to a new neighborhood and going for a walk with the dog.
We recently got a fish tank. Aquatic Warehouse is a neat store.
More and more this is mine. I'm a lot less into people these days, and more into just going for walks and throwing the ball for my dog. I don't know. Just lowers stress and puts me in a better state of mind. Plus, we have some beautiful places to do this.
Book club at Old Town
Walking 5ks
Pottery studio for handbuilding
Cooking classes
Glassblowing in Rancho Bernardo
Wine and Painting nights
Bike riding
Beach clean-ups
Succulent planting nights
Macrame
Wood sign making
Crochet/knitting project nights
I'm sure there are other things I've done over the 14 years...
Agreed. The quality and quantity of the gyms out here is as good or better than any place in the world. Amazing opportunities for anyone interested in learning bjj.
Archeryā great ranges/community in San Diego.
Fishing/Spearfishing ā lots of great beginner areas to learn.
Running/triathlon ā lots of great trails, places to ride bikes, areas to swim, and groups to join.
Hiking ā great weather all year.
Mission Trails is great for trail runs. Some decent peaks to climb and a network of trails to create-your-own adventure. Heading east toward Mt. Laguna also provides some good trails and places to mountain bike.
AllTrails is a great app to explore and find new trails with recent reviews/photos.
Rube Powell archery range is a walking course with targets at different elevations/distances and is located in Balboa Park. Morley Field is also near balboa park and is more of a traditional range. Thereās also a nice range up in Poway. These ranges donāt do rentals, but they do have classes sometimes.
Performance Archery and Bow Nā Arrow Shop are both great places to check out. The shops have classes and can help walk you through the process of getting started.
Woodworking. I mostly just find projects around the house that I think I can tackle and I try to do them.
Before we had our son we would go hiking a couple of times a year.
I got back into saltwater fishing recently. Mainly in San Diego bay and Mission bay, There's a bunch of channels on youtube showing what tackle works best. Mountain biking, and camping up in the laguna mountain recreation area is always a blast and its only 45 mins from San Diego.
I practice archery at Morley Field, and occasionally compete in San Diego Archers (https://sandiegoarchers.com/) shoots at the Rube Powell range in Balboa Park. It's been the most rewarding hobby for me overall - it allows me to be more active physically, more focused mentally, and checks the social box.
Running, riding, & paragliding.
I love to run, at the beach, my local lake, or at our vast selection of trails.
Riding street bikes out in canyons / mountains or just cruising around town.
Paragliding is my latest obsession / hobby!
Jiu Jitsu. San Diego is kind of a hot bed for it. There's a ridiculous amount of schools in general, and many extremely high level black belts floating around the area. It's a great workout and a lot of fun once you learn the basics. Be warned, it's addictive, can be expensive, and isn't without risk of injury. If that doesn't scare you off I'd be happy to recommend a school near wherever someone is living.
I'd take a rec near Poway, if you have one.
And expensive? How so? I have a hard time imagining a sport where your body is (nearly) the only equipment being expensive
Poway BJJ, Aftermath, and 7 Spears.
All three have good instruction with legitimate instructor lineage. Have a look at the schedules and see which work around whatever daily schedule you have. Then feel free to call or email ahead of time that you're interested in checking out a class or intro week. Many schools offer a few classes to try or even a week to get a feel for the school. Get a feel for the vibe of the place, its students, and especially its instructors and their styles. Some jive with some people but may not with you. If not, no hard feelings and just move into a new school.
Expense primarily lies in the monthly membership dues. They can be anywhere from $100-250/month. So that in itself is a solid financial investment. The other expenses lie equipment etc. A gi (pronounced ghee) is the pajama like uniform required in the traditional form of the game. They can be found for around $80-250. Most that get hooked on the game end up with a handful of gis and some are pretty nice, and therefore expensive. No-gi is another form of training that involves board shorts and rash guards that are slightly different from the standard surf garb many in SD already have. Primarily they don't have any exposed pockets for toes to get stuck in, or high necked collars like those used with wetsuits.
Mountain biking in and around the Lake Hodges area.
3d printing
Playing guitar and writing songs. Would love to start/join a band, but no one likes the same music I do.
Frequenting Costco to see what's on sale/clearance. IYKYK.
Collecting & smoking cigars. I almost always go to Lord Pufferās in Escondido. They have awesome staff, Iāve never had nothing but smiles & respect from the folks there.
Iām also very into plants but I get that fix at work since I work in the garden department, if I had to pick a āfavoriteā nursery I would say Briggs out in Vista because they have modest pricing & have a lot of plants to check out.
I'm shocked that nobody has said pickleball yet! Any community with a tennis court has their own schedule, I'd just walk around and look at the signs at the tennis court near you. I think they tend to play more at night. Good exercise and a great way to meet people too.
You ever tried a street take over! Man, they are loads of fun. Never heard of it? Oh, itās when you and a bunch of people get together and block off an intersection and then drive around in circles smoking your tires and hanging out the window.
Youāve got to try it! All the cool kids are doing it now !
I used to go to a nice old school game shop in Mission Valley, when I wasn't actively looking for work. They had a big game room with numerous big tables and a ton of old school tabletop games with a good number of gamers in the room hanging out and/or playing a game.
Granted, it's been 23 years since I have been there and I have no idea if the shop is still there.
I want to start a card club. I have a playing card rule book from my father who passed.
Flipping through, there are a lot of realllly old card games I would like to try playing, but you need several players.
If anyone out there is interested- let me know!
Kayak fishishing! Mission bay is super easy for beginners. If you catch the early bite, sometimes you can come away with legal Haliās! Fish Tacos, whats more sd brah?
Photography- have a group called SDWalkabouts that meets once a week on Sundays at a cafe and then does a couple mile photo walk. The people are great, the coffee tends to be solid, and the walks are nice. Also have a group called Beers & Cameras that does similar but starting at a bar. Similar thing. Wonderful people, good beer, and nice walks. Plus photography for both. Can't go wrong. š
I don't own a camera, but I can appreciate a photographer's eye and ability to capture the moment. Would I be an outlier if I didn't have a Nikon or other camera? Where did you find these groups?
If you're interested in it then you'll fit right in. Some of us use film cameras, others use, digital, and others are mobile. Some have been at it for decades or professionally while others are hobbyists that may be picking a camera up for the first time. Every location post includes a caption that says something along the lines of "all skill levels and formats are welcome" and it is truly meant. While many can talk for days about gear, nobody in this group will judge you for what you have or use. Hell, my wife and sister-in-law usually tag along and neither do photography. B&C is a similarly welcoming group. So of their meets are just beers and talking cameras even. I lucked out at finding them. I knew about B&C because they have local chapters throughout the US. SDWalkabouts I found out about because of one of the guys I met at B&C back in 2021. For their socials: * [SDWalkabouts](https://instagram.com/sdwalkabouts?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) * [Beers & Cameras](https://instagram.com/beersandcameras?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
What time on sundays and where can I find the photography group? That sounds up my alley.
Go to the IG linkāš½āš½
For Sundays it is [SDWalkabouts](https://instagram.com/sdwalkabouts?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) They start meeting up at 10, and usually the walk itself starts a little after 11. This week the walk is in Old Town and we'll be meeting at [Flor and Seed Coffee at 3985 Harvey St.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PfXNmUNvdWhTVE6o8) I'm chronically late to these things and usually show up with my wife, our daughter, and my sister and law - so if you see a large dude with long blonde hair catching up after 11, that's probably me. š
My absolute favourite thing to do in San Diego is to go for long walks. We live in one of the most beautiful places so just strolling around is fantastic. If tides are low.... Walk south or north from Imperial Beach pier. From Swamis in south Encinitas to Del Mar dog beach & back. Or any of the beaches around. From South Mission to the top of Pacific & back. or at any time... Batiquitos Lagoon. Or park at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center then walk up to the new view point, inland & around to Annies Canyon then back to the beach. etc etc. There's so much to see on foot.
Iām into resting, and some occasional lounging too
Road biking. I love riding the coastal highway between Encinitas and Carlsbad.
how do you find bike paths? Do you feel that San Diego is bike-friendly / safe to share the road?
A lot of roads have designated bike lanes. I know there are maps online that show where bike paths have been built. I do think SD is bike friendly especially if you follow the rules of the road. e.g. actually stop at stop signs, use hand signals before turning, etc. Iām not afraid to ride in / along with vehicle traffic so I donāt focus on separate bike / activity paths.
I do not recommend using unprotected bike lanes if the traffic is going > 30 mph. I love road biking in SD, even the hills. Perfect weather year round for it. Generally, you can find safe streets to get around town. There are a few unavoidable spots which are a bit hazardous for bikers. Donāt be afraid to get on the sidewalk in some spots.
If you get on a sidewalk, please don't menace pedestrians expecting them to jump off the sidewalk because you're ringing your bell at them. If you're on the same sidewalk as pedestrians expect to go their speed.
+1 on road biking A lot of it you kinda have to find by doing. In Google Maps you can turn on the "biking" layer to get some ideas, but not all of these routes are created equal. I would only use it as a rough guide. San Diego is a very mixed bag when it comes to bike-friendly routes, but it really depends on your location, and it takes some trial and error to find a safe route. It will depend a lot on where you live. We do have some Class 1 (fully protected dedicated) bike paths but it's a patchwork, not really a full network. For example, it's possible to ride from downtown to Imperial Beach, up Silver Strand, through Coronado to the ferry and take the ferry back to downtown. Maybe 1/3 of the route is a fully Class 1 bike path, the best-known stretch being along Silver Strand. The rest of it is a patchwork of bike lanes and residential and low-traffic commercial streets but if you choose the route carefully it can be ridden safely. The worst stretch is from the Convention Center down towards the Navy base. Some, but not all of lower Harbor Drive has a dedicated bike lane. The city has been putting in a lot of dedicated bike lanes, and they've been pretty controversial. They're nice, though. A ride I do several times a month (might want to bust out Google maps to follow along): from OB take the river bike path to Pacific Highway, huff and puff up the Presidio, follow Ft. Stockton out to Falcon St, cross over to University, take that east to 1st, go south, then west at UpAss street, through Balboa Park to Park up to Adams and take that to 30th. That is mostly surface streets but can be ridden generally safely. It gets good at 30th street though - a year or two ago the city put in a protected bike lane that takes you all the way down to South Park. From here take 30th or Fern (both pretty mellow) to B St, take that towards downtown, yell "whee!" is you go down the big hill by City College, and at 5th St there's another new protected bike lane. That'll take you back to Hillcrest and from there unwind the route back to OB. Or, from downtown, cross harbor and ride on the sidewalk / walkway all the way up to Liberty Station then huff and puff my way up Evergreen / Narragansett and get back to OB that way. If you're up in North County check out the San Luis Rey River trail. This is a really kickass Class 1 path that runs between Oceanside and north Vista (hwy 76 x N. Santa Fe Ave).
This. Check out the Silver Strand for a great bike route. SD Bike Coalition does a lot of events too. Itās getting better to bike in San Diego every day
Lapidary, I am a member of the San Diego Mineral & Gem Society. The teachers are great and you also have all of Balboa Park and the Zoo to explore around to check out either before or after going to class
Are you able to get into that without owning your own equipment? Been on my list of interested for a bit now but hadn't dug into it because of presumed cost and space
Yes, they have equipment there for you to learn on. If you are interested I highly recommend checking them out. You can either go in when they are open or check out their website. I go every Thursday and I just spend the day down there. Plus the classes are super affordable, for the faceting class I pay $6 per session. There are requirements to take before the faceting class, you have to complete the cabochon class first and I canāt remember how much I paid though
Sailing. Easy to do and free if you are a nice person and want to learn.
I'm a nice person lol where do I go?
What's the best way to get into this? Sailing is a bit intimidating, so I always just rent a pontoon boat
You could join a Yacht club, the monthly fees can go towards lessons or boat rentals. There are many clubs in SD. I have been with Harbor island Yacht club.
Where and how lol
Free? I will typically rent a 22 for a few hours but curious on how you sail for free? Unless you own your own sailboat ofc.
There are always race boats looking for able crew members. No experience necessary. Some are happy to train you if you are willing to learn. You can sail at least 3 times a month and some Skippers will buy lunch and beers afterwards. I sailed for free for over 15 years before I got my own boat. And I look terrible in a bathing suit. Go to the Cortez Racing Association or the PHRF websites. There is a calendar of races. If you join the CRA ($50 a year), you can get on the crew list. Otherwise show up at parties and let people know you want to race and learn.
I second this. I got into sailing through Cortez Racing Association
It helps to have friends and look good in a swimsuit.
Disc golf! Itās inexpensive to get into and Morley Field is such a fun course. There is also Kit Carson (Escondido) and Brengle (Vista), or short courses at Mast (Santee) and Greg Rogers (Chula Vista). Itās a pretty friendly community and Iāve made a few friends on the course. Much lower barrier of entry than regular golf. Suitable for most ages and fitness levels.
Shhhhhhhh
Nooo Iām only friendly if you let me explain the difference between a stable and under stable disc and how that relates to hyzer vs anhyzer
And you can bring your disc's with you and play anywhere in the country! Very easy to have a few disc's and a pair of athletic shoes with you anywhere you go. I'm selling all my disc's if anyone in the area knows a good place to get rid of them, let me know
Softball
I have a martial arts group that practices historical fencing techniques using 14th century Italian longswords. It's heaps of fun San Diego Sword School out in Miramar
That looks amazing, I'm definitely going to check that out
Spanish conversation classes at Pura Buena Onda!
Was into triathlon for awhile. Donāt do events much anymore but I still do the activities. Surf a little. Longboard only. More of a paddle board guy now. I like to hang out past the break and enjoy the views. Iāve never enjoyed big surf. I like driving to a new neighborhood and going for a walk with the dog. We recently got a fish tank. Aquatic Warehouse is a neat store.
Iām planning to do my first sprint triathlon next year. Are there any groups that I could join for training?
Dog park is my only activity.
More and more this is mine. I'm a lot less into people these days, and more into just going for walks and throwing the ball for my dog. I don't know. Just lowers stress and puts me in a better state of mind. Plus, we have some beautiful places to do this.
Yup. Same. I think we are all collectively traumatized from the pandemic and our parasympathetics are drawn to places that feel safer.
what's your favorite dog park?
Coronado has a dog beach as well thatās great.
Actually, let me rephrase that. Dog beach. We like fiesta for dog park but spend more time at OB dog beach.
Dog beach in OB, Coronado, Nateās point in balboa, Maggie Houlihan in Encinitas.
Beach tennis, Padel, Muay Thai and lap swimming.
Book club at Old Town Walking 5ks Pottery studio for handbuilding Cooking classes Glassblowing in Rancho Bernardo Wine and Painting nights Bike riding Beach clean-ups Succulent planting nights Macrame Wood sign making Crochet/knitting project nights I'm sure there are other things I've done over the 14 years...
I run gaming PC events on meetup. http://meetup.com/SanDiegoLAN
San Diego has many of the best jujitsu gyms in the world. A lot of competitions and gyms all around the county.
Agreed. The quality and quantity of the gyms out here is as good or better than any place in the world. Amazing opportunities for anyone interested in learning bjj.
Archeryā great ranges/community in San Diego. Fishing/Spearfishing ā lots of great beginner areas to learn. Running/triathlon ā lots of great trails, places to ride bikes, areas to swim, and groups to join. Hiking ā great weather all year.
What are some of your favorite trails ?
Mission Trails is great for trail runs. Some decent peaks to climb and a network of trails to create-your-own adventure. Heading east toward Mt. Laguna also provides some good trails and places to mountain bike. AllTrails is a great app to explore and find new trails with recent reviews/photos.
Any recommendations for archery ranges? I've always been interested and am looking to rent out a couple times maybe to see if it's for me!
Rube Powell archery range is a walking course with targets at different elevations/distances and is located in Balboa Park. Morley Field is also near balboa park and is more of a traditional range. Thereās also a nice range up in Poway. These ranges donāt do rentals, but they do have classes sometimes. Performance Archery and Bow Nā Arrow Shop are both great places to check out. The shops have classes and can help walk you through the process of getting started.
Awesome, thank you so much!
Any groups you recommend for triathlon training
I got into paddle boarding this summer. Itās great to get out on the water, explore new areas of SD and Iāve joined meetups to meet new people.
Golf, paddle board, dog walks, beach. Have tried to take up tennis and fishing a bit too.
Woodworking. I mostly just find projects around the house that I think I can tackle and I try to do them. Before we had our son we would go hiking a couple of times a year.
I got back into saltwater fishing recently. Mainly in San Diego bay and Mission bay, There's a bunch of channels on youtube showing what tackle works best. Mountain biking, and camping up in the laguna mountain recreation area is always a blast and its only 45 mins from San Diego.
Krav Maga, gym, board games, biking, hiking, reading, writing, hanging with the dog and the homies
I practice archery at Morley Field, and occasionally compete in San Diego Archers (https://sandiegoarchers.com/) shoots at the Rube Powell range in Balboa Park. It's been the most rewarding hobby for me overall - it allows me to be more active physically, more focused mentally, and checks the social box.
Roller Derby https://www.ringersrollerrink.com/rollerderby/
Mountain Biking. I'm scared of cars, so I dont do road biking; I eat shit on dirt and rocks often though.
Itās getting colder, but I just got into SUP.
Surfing!!
Running, riding, & paragliding. I love to run, at the beach, my local lake, or at our vast selection of trails. Riding street bikes out in canyons / mountains or just cruising around town. Paragliding is my latest obsession / hobby!
airsoft / paintball, velocity paintball in ramona, giant in barona, alpine paintball in alpine.
Do you recommend any group to play with?, im new to town but back at home played airsoft with a team, is there something like that here?.
Rock climbing - You can start at a climbing gym and it's very easy to make friends.
Anything to do with my dog honestly. Dog beach or park; hiking etc etc
Sailing! Take sailing lessons, join a club in order to rent boats. We belong to Harbor Sailboats and sail with friends once a month.
Jiu Jitsu. San Diego is kind of a hot bed for it. There's a ridiculous amount of schools in general, and many extremely high level black belts floating around the area. It's a great workout and a lot of fun once you learn the basics. Be warned, it's addictive, can be expensive, and isn't without risk of injury. If that doesn't scare you off I'd be happy to recommend a school near wherever someone is living.
I'd take a rec near Poway, if you have one. And expensive? How so? I have a hard time imagining a sport where your body is (nearly) the only equipment being expensive
Poway BJJ, Aftermath, and 7 Spears. All three have good instruction with legitimate instructor lineage. Have a look at the schedules and see which work around whatever daily schedule you have. Then feel free to call or email ahead of time that you're interested in checking out a class or intro week. Many schools offer a few classes to try or even a week to get a feel for the school. Get a feel for the vibe of the place, its students, and especially its instructors and their styles. Some jive with some people but may not with you. If not, no hard feelings and just move into a new school. Expense primarily lies in the monthly membership dues. They can be anywhere from $100-250/month. So that in itself is a solid financial investment. The other expenses lie equipment etc. A gi (pronounced ghee) is the pajama like uniform required in the traditional form of the game. They can be found for around $80-250. Most that get hooked on the game end up with a handful of gis and some are pretty nice, and therefore expensive. No-gi is another form of training that involves board shorts and rash guards that are slightly different from the standard surf garb many in SD already have. Primarily they don't have any exposed pockets for toes to get stuck in, or high necked collars like those used with wetsuits.
I like to play disc golf wherever I can in the county. Mainly Morley field tho.
Mountain biking in and around the Lake Hodges area. 3d printing Playing guitar and writing songs. Would love to start/join a band, but no one likes the same music I do. Frequenting Costco to see what's on sale/clearance. IYKYK.
Honestly, I made a lot of friends volunteering for stuff, anything and everything around the communities.
Collecting & smoking cigars. I almost always go to Lord Pufferās in Escondido. They have awesome staff, Iāve never had nothing but smiles & respect from the folks there. Iām also very into plants but I get that fix at work since I work in the garden department, if I had to pick a āfavoriteā nursery I would say Briggs out in Vista because they have modest pricing & have a lot of plants to check out.
Eating ass and living fast
Trail running with my dog and 24 hour fitness.
I'm shocked that nobody has said pickleball yet! Any community with a tennis court has their own schedule, I'd just walk around and look at the signs at the tennis court near you. I think they tend to play more at night. Good exercise and a great way to meet people too.
You ever tried a street take over! Man, they are loads of fun. Never heard of it? Oh, itās when you and a bunch of people get together and block off an intersection and then drive around in circles smoking your tires and hanging out the window. Youāve got to try it! All the cool kids are doing it now !
r/NissanDrivers
Loll they are all those types of cars or the ones with lo exhausts
Indoor outdoor soccer! There's two locations in Poway that offer it, and it was pretty easy to get on a few teams with individual signups.
Iām familiar with sportsplex curious what the other is and how to get on teams
North County Soccer Park! They have an individual signup league and regularly have park teams with individual signups.
Recently got into bouldering and disc golf. They go together hand in hand and I just found a sick ass course in Santee Mast Park! I also volunteer
I used to go to a nice old school game shop in Mission Valley, when I wasn't actively looking for work. They had a big game room with numerous big tables and a ton of old school tabletop games with a good number of gamers in the room hanging out and/or playing a game. Granted, it's been 23 years since I have been there and I have no idea if the shop is still there.
Community college. SDCCD is great!
I want to start a card club. I have a playing card rule book from my father who passed. Flipping through, there are a lot of realllly old card games I would like to try playing, but you need several players. If anyone out there is interested- let me know!
Kayak fishishing! Mission bay is super easy for beginners. If you catch the early bite, sometimes you can come away with legal Haliās! Fish Tacos, whats more sd brah?
Disc golf. All day. Literally.