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Swami’s Beach, off hwy 101 in Encinitas, has some of the best surfing in the nation, especially during the winter months. Due to the competition for the waves, mostly expert surfers and locals are found in these waters. In this photo- Swami’s beach is actually the furthest point on the beach. So called “Swami’s” because of the Self Realization Fellowship Center located on the cliffs above. Even if you don’t surf, this part of the CA coastline is gorgeous. After enjoying the beach, you can head down the road to have lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants that line hwy 101.

One writer finds community in the world’s largest open-water swim group—and picks up some trash while she’s at it.

Increase your odds of a hotel room upgrade with these five tips.

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

As delays in U.S. passport processing mount, the U.S. State Department is hosting a series of events throughout the country to help travelers submit their passport applications.

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

They’re lean, green hospitality machines—we unveil our list of the 14 best sustainable new hotels in the world.

Fish tacos, craft beers, and endless sunshine, of course. But San Diego has raised its game even more for 2021.

Find free orchestra performances and Michelin-quality food a short walk from the port.

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

America’s cities were hit hard by the pandemic, but they’ve roared back to life with new attractions, a renewed focus on outdoor spaces, and plenty of dining and hotel options. Here are seven particularly exciting places for the coming months.

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

The spirit of Jacques Cousteau is very much alive at this Encinitas restaurant, which specializes in tacos filled with local fish, organic meat, and fresh vegetables. The Cousteau taco—featuring catch of the day (like California halibut) with cumin-lime crema, mango salsa, and cabbage slaw—should be in the running for San Diego’s best fish taco. Equally delicious are the Azul (grass-fed flank steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms, blue cheese, arugula, and cilantro) and the vegan Veronica Corningstone (red quinoa, sweet potatoes, garlic, Daiya vegan cheese, avocado, and cilantro). One look at the menu and it’s easy to tell the owner is a movie buff—many of the items are named after famous characters, from Ron Burgundy to Kelly Leak from The Bad News Bears.

Good, old-fashioned pie can be hard to find these days, which makes Betty’s in Encinitas more than worth a trip. Don’t be turned off by the location in a strip mall, Betty’s pies are delicious; they always use real fruit, pure butter, premium chocolate and local eggs. Betty’s doesn’t sell pie slices, hence the name Betty’s Pie Hole, but they do make sweet and savory pies in individual and full-size portions. The chicken potpie is hearty and delicious—but it’s the fruit pies, like the perfectly balanced strawberry-rhubarb with a flaky crust, that you’ll be dreaming of for days.

One of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the southern California coast, Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad is full of hiking trails and a beautiful lagoon. Bird watchers will love trying to spot the 185 bird species, which naturalists can take in unique flora like pickleweed, lemonadeberry, and iceplant.