Australian-born, California-raised, pro surfer Rob Machado has spent most of his life atop a surfboard. Still one of surfing’s most iconic and beloved figures, he never strays too far from his favorite San Diego swells.

San Diego is packed with great things to see and do including these top theme parks and attractions.

Whether you want to glide over the sparkling water, hang ten down a crashing wave or slip through a kelp forest, San Diego has just the right place for the water adventure of your choosing.

Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California, and today the historic buildings and museums allow you to "go back in time" and visit California's history firsthand.