San Diego's Adventurous Experiences
Adrenaline-Raising Activities in San Diego
San Diegans love an active lifestyle, and action-sports culture has influenced everything from the way we speak and dress to the local music and art scene. Such industry icons as skateboard legends Tony Hawk and Shaun White have established homes and headquarters here, and action-sports aficionados from around the world gather at San Diego's beaches and bays, skate parks, boardwalks and BMX tracks for carefree holidays and high-performance competitions. Learn more about these and other thrilling pursuits in San Diego and have an action-packed adventure!
Dropping In
Visitors of all ages and experience levels can get in on the action, whether it's a leisurely family bike ride on the Mission Beach boardwalk or an adrenaline-fueled weekend of offroading in the backcountry. San Diego so has many outdoor activities to pursue: Whatever your interest, be it rock climbing or hang-gliding, there are specialty shops and specialized facilities all over San Diego that can provide the equipment, instruction and advice you need to get out there and get happy.
Browse the articles and listings below to incorporate such adventures as surfing, skateboarding, hang gliding or mountain biking into your next San Diego vacation.