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ConferencesNANPA's Fifth Annual Summit February 3-7, 1999 - Town and Country Resort Hotel, San Diego, California San DiegoArea Photo Opportunities The list below includes a wide variety of outdoor photo opportunities in the San Diego area - flora and fauna, landscapes (marsh, forest, mountains, canyons and desert), sunsets, vistas, seascapes, tide pools, cityscapes, architecture, historic buildings, cemeteries, boats, and people. Attendees of the upcoming NANPA Nature Photography Summit, February 3-7, 1999 at Town & Country, are encouraged to explore and photograph the area during their visit. Contact the individual places to obtain more detailed information. Please feel free to email Fred C. Schulze if you have any comments, questions, or information on other places to include in this Web page. This page was last updated on January 3, 1999.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. 760-765-5311. Open dawn to dusk; call park to verify. With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California. Twelve wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an opportunity to experience the Colorado Desert. Vast valleys, badlands, canyons, oases and mountain ranges are included in this park. Also included are nearly 60 mammal species (including the rare bighorn sheep), 270 bird species, 27 snake species and 31 lizard species. California fan palms and the rare elephant tree can also be found in the park. Endangered pupfish can be seen in ponds located at the visitor center and the Borrego Palm Canyon trailhead. From late February through April, there is a spectacular bloom of desert wildflowers (call flower hotline at 760-767-4684). Visitor center is open daily 9-5 from October through May, and only on weekends during the rest of the year. A $5.00 Use Permit Fee is required for vehicles before leaving paved roadways to drive, park or camp. The park is located about 80 miles east of San Diego. Take I-8 to the SR 79 exit, then north 16 miles, turn right at SR 78. (http://www.desertusa.com/anza_borrego/du-abpmain.html) Tijuana Estuary. Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932. 619-575-3613. Email gsevrens@ocean.nos.noaa.gov. Visitor center open daily 10-5. Trails are open daily during daylight hours (but gate closes at 6PM - use adjacent street parking). The estuary includes the Tijuana Slough NWR, which is part of a larger unit called the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), which is administered by the NOAA. The reserve provides outstanding opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education and interpretation. Trails and viewing decks provide sweeping views of the Tijuana Estuary, which is home to over 400 bird species. From San Diego, take Interstate 5 south to the Coronado Avenue exit in Imperial Beach (not the Coronado Bridge exit). Turn right onto Coronado Ave. and head west for approx. three miles (it becomes Imperial Beach Blvd.). Turn left onto Third Ave. at the four-way stop (you'll see the Reserve's concrete sign). Follow the road around the corner and the Visitor Center will be on the right. If you continue down Coronado Ave. to Seacoast, wildlife viewing deck and interpretive panels are also located at the end of Seacoast Drive where, at low tide, clapper rails can be seen. (http://inlet.geol.sc.edu/TJR/home.html and http://www.ci.imperial-beach.ca.us/ibother.htm) Torrey Pines State Reserve. 9609 Waples St., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121. 760-755-2063. Open daily 8-dusk. Fee $4.00 per private vehicle. This reserve is one of the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California coast. Facilities include a visitor center (open 9-dusk) and 8 miles of trails - one of which leads to the Torrey Pines State Beach. Has scenic coastal views and eroded sandstone bluffs, and is the natural habitat for the rare and beautiful Torrey Pine. Has more than 213 bird and 435 plant species. Camping, picnicking and pets are not permitted. The reserve is located between La Jolla and Del Mar, north of San Diego. Take I-5 northbound, exit on Carmel Valley Road and drive West for about 1.5 miles until you reach the Coast Highway 101. Turn left and proceed along the beach for about a mile; the park entrance is on the right. (http://www.torreypine.org/) La Jolla Cove. Rocky coast with tidepools and great beach scenes. Centuries of wave action on sandstone cliffs have formed several coastal caves. The San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve is located here. Some wildlife photo opportunities include flying pelicans and cormorants; sea lions can be seen on rocks just south of the cove. Possible underwater photo opportunities. Go west on I-8 to I-5 north, exit Ardath Rd.; proceed on Ardath which becomes Torrey Pines Rd., turn right on Coast Rd. and proceed down to La Jolla Cove. (http://www.sannet.gov/lifeguards/beaches/cove.html) Birch Aquarium at Scripps. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037. 619-534-3474. Open daily 9-5 except Thanksgiving & 12/25. Fee $7.50. Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the world's important centers of marine research. The aquarium features 33 tanks exhibiting marine wildlife habitats ranging from the cold northern waters to the warm tropical seas of the Pacific Ocean. The museum has the largest oceanographic exhibit in the nation with interactive displays that focus on all aspects of oceanography. Note that during the time of the NANPA Summit, Birch Aquarium will be hosting a photography exhibit entitled "Reaching Home: Pacific Salmon, Pacific People" by Natalie Fobes. This exhibit features 43 photographs focusing on the life-cycle of salmon and the cultural influences of one of the Pacific's most treasured resources. Go west on I-8 to I-5 north. Exit La Jolla Village Drive and turn left (west). La Jolla Village Drive will become North Torrey Pines Road after about 1 mile. Turn left on Expedition Way; parking is to your left, at the bottom of the hill. (http://aqua.ucsd.edu/SBAM2/sbam_000.html) Geisel Library. University of California, San Diego (UCSD). 619-534-3336. A striking landmark that attracts visitors interested in architecture and design. Looks something like a mushroom cloud. Located at the north end of UCSD campus at the north end of La Jolla. Take I-5 north to La Jolla Village Dr. or Genesee Ave. Library is located in the center of the UCSD campus, directly north of the Price Center. (http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/library and http://www.ucsd.edu/) Salk Institute. 10010 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037. 619-453-4100, ext. 1200. One of the more beautiful buildings in California, this landmark building was designed by noted architect Louis I. Kahn. Located just south of the intersection of North Torrey Pines and Genesee Ave, adjacent to UCSD. Take I-5 north and exit at Genesee Ave; proceed west to North Torrey Pines Rd. and turn left. (http://www.salk.edu/) Sunset Cliffs. Located on the Pacific side of Point Loma peninsula, along Sunset Cliffs Blvd. between Hill St. and Point Loma Ave. This area has seascape views from rocky cliffs that have been carved into unusual shapes by the surf. Take I-8 westbound to the end and follow Sunset Cliffs Blvd. to the coast. Cabrillo National Monument. 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106. 619-557-5450. Open 9:00 - 5:15; Bayside Trail: 9 - 4; coastal area: 9 - 4:30; lighthouse: 9 - 5. Fee: $5.00 per vehicle. Offers dramatic views of the San Diego harbor, the city, New Point Loma Lighthouse, Pacific Ocean, and Mexico's far-off Coronado Islands. Monument includes visitor center, Cabrillo tidepool area and Fort Rosecrans coastal defense remains. Pacific Gray Whales can be seen from the park's western overlooks. High above the rest of the Monument. 422' above the Pacific and the harbor, is the Old Point Loma Lighthouse (open daily). Two-mile Bayside Trail descends about 300 feet through native coastal sage scrub. Take I-8 west, exit at Rosecrans St. (SR 209) and proceed south; turn right on Canon St. and left on Catalina Blvd. (http://www.nps.gov/cabr/) Shelter Island. There is a real nice view of the San Diego Downtown skyline from the north end of this "island" which is especially pretty at sunset. Located at the northwest end of San Diego Bay on the bay side of Point Loma peninsula. Take I-8 west, exit at Rosecrans St. (SR 209) and proceed south; turn left on Shelter Island Dr. Quail Botanical Gardens. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. 760-436-3036; QBGardens@aol.com. Open daily 9-5, except Thanksgiving, 12/25 & 1/1. Fee $5.00 (free 1st Tue. of month). Thirty acres of rare plants, a waterfall and self-guiding trails. Includes a natural bird refuge, exotic tropical plants, palms, ferns, bamboo and unusual plants that grow in the gardens' deep canyons and sunny hillsides. From I-5 north, take Encinitas Blvd. and go east 1/2 mile to Quail Gardens Drive; turn left - entrance to the gardens is on the left. (http://www.qbgardens.com) Hotel del Coronado. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92188. 619-522-8196. One of the world's largest wooden buildings - circa 1888; Victorian style with turrets, cupolas and a rambling red roof. Said to be the inspiration for the emerald city in the Wizard of Oz. Take I-5 south to SR 75; cross the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge (toll), proceed to Orange Ave and turn left. (http://www.hoteldel.com/home.html) Balboa Park. Visitors Center, House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA. 92101. 619-239-0512. With more than 1200 acres of sprawling green vistas, Balboa Park is home to an enormous array of museums, galleries, theaters, and the world famous San Diego Zoo. The park contains many interesting photogenic structures, some dating back to the 1915 Panama-California Exhibition. Visitor center is open daily 9-4. The park is located at the northeastern edge of the business district. (http://www.balboapark.com/) Downtown San Diego. Especially visit Horton Plaza Shopping Center and the Gaslamp Historic District. * Horton Plaza. Broadway and G St., 1st and 4th Aves. 619-238-1596. Stores open daily; Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6. Multitiered and imaginatively designed plaza. * Gaslamp Quarter. Broadway, 4th and 6th Aves. And Harbor Dr. 619-232-8583. A National Historic District with many restored buildings originally built between 1867 and early 1900s. This 16-block area was San Diego's main business district. Old Town San Diego. 2645 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110. 619-220-5422. Location of the first permanent European settlement in what is now California. Many of the area's original buildings have been preserved and restored. The best place to start your visit is the state park headquarters located on Old Town Plaza. Here you can get maps, guides and schedules of events. Take I-8 west to I-5 south to Old Town Avenue Exit. Turn left at stop sign, and then turn left on San Diego Avenue at stoplight. Follow road into Old Town. (http://www.gothere.com/sandiego/oldtown.htm) San Diego Maritime Museum. 1306 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California 92101. 619-234-9153; e-mail info@sdmaritime.com. Open daily 9 - 8. Fee $5.00. Historic vessels and nautical exhibits. Located on the Embarcadero at base of Broadway, at Harbor Drive, Downtown San Diego. (http://www.sdmaritime.com/) Mission San Diego De Alcala. 619-281-8449. 1018 San Diego Mission Rd., San Diego, CA 92108. Open daily 9-5 except Thanksgiving & 12/25. Fee $2.00. First mission in California; founded in 1769. Located in Mission Valley. Take I-8 east to Mission Gorge Rd., go north on Mission Gorge Rd. to Twain Blvd., turn left and proceed west to San Diego Mission Rd. San Luis Rey De Francia. 4050 Mission Ave, San Luis Rey (Oceanside), CA 92068. 760-757-3651; email EGabarra@aol.com. Founded in 1798, it is the largest of all the California missions. Sanctuary interior has wooden double-dome construction and lofty beamed ceilings. Have museum, cemetery and picnic facilities. Museum open Mon.-Sat. and holidays 10-4:30; closed Thanksgiving, 12/25 & 1/1; fee $3.00. Located between I-5 and I-15 on SR 76 in North San Diego County. From I-5, exit SR 76, head east for about 4 miles and the mission will be on your left. From I-15, exit SR 76, head West for about 15 miles and the mission will be on your right. (http://www.sanluisrey.org/) Mission Bay. Visitor Center, 2688 E. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA. 92109. 619-221-8900. Open daily 9 - dusk. The West Coast's largest aquatics park; covers over 4,000 acres, has two islands, many coves and inlets, and miles of shoreline. Personal watercraft and small sailboats, water skiers, and people. Located northwest of downtown San Diego. Take I-8 west to I-5 north; exit at Clairemont Drive. (http://www.sannet.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/missbay.html) Crown Point. Located in the Mission Bay area (see above). Good location for birds, including sora rails, Virginia rails, skimmers, terns. Look for skimmers on the sand spit out from the shore. The Kendall-Frost Reserve, which is the fenced-in area, contains two endangered species - the light-footed clapper rail and the Belding's savannah sparrow. Take I-8 west to Mission Bay Drive, proceed north on Mission Bay Dr. to Ingraham St. Proceed north on Ingraham, cross over two bridges and make a right onto Crown Point Dr. immediately after crossing the second bridge. Follow Crown Point Dr. until you see a large dirt lot by the picnic area. Go down to the lot and park. San Diego Zoo. 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 (or P.O. Box 551, San Diego, CA 92112-0551). 619-234-3153. Open 9am, closing time varies. Fee $16.00 for adults. Located at north end of Balboa Park. Most everything is photo accessible; recommend hummingbird aviary and large tropical aviaries for birds. Take SR 163 southbound, exit at University. Go east on University to Park. Turn right on Park to the Zoo entrance. (http://www.sandiegozoo.org/) San Diego Wild Animal Park. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027-7017. 760-747-8702. Open daily at 9am, closing time varies. Fee $21.95; parking $3. 1,800-acre wildlife preserve located about 30miles northeast of downtown San Diego. Over 2500 animals, more than 250 species, are in settings similar to their natural habitat. Preserve can be viewed from a 50-minute monorail or from lookouts along a 1 3/4 mile hiking trail. From SR 163 north, continue on I-15 to the Via Rancho Parkway exit. Follow the directional signs for the next 6 miles to the Park entrance. (http://www.sandiegozoo.org/)
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Acknowledgements:NANPA member Tom Peisch of Oceanside, CA recommended most of the places listed in the San Diego Area Photo Opportunities section. Thanks Tom for your help and sharing with us your favorite places to photograph in the San Diego area.
 fschulze@airmail.net
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