During the summer and fall, marvel at pods of migrating blue whales, plus gray whales, dolphins and other sea life, as they pass by San Diego's coastline.

What was once a Naval Training Center is now a buzzy neighborhood go-to with a breadth of offerings that make Liberty Station distinctly San Diego.

Whether you're planning a solitary jog along the shore or a leisurely run with a friend through a canopy of mountain oaks, here are a few favorite San Diego running trails.

If you're already a devoted surfer, you'll find a variety of different waves and conditions along San Diego's 70 miles of open ocean coastline to beckon you to paddle out. If you're a beginner, San Diego is an ideal place to learn to hang ten. You can also simply take in San Diego's surf culture at one of the yearly surf competitions and events. There's even one for "surFUR" four-legged shredders to raise funds for the San Diego Humane Society.