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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is the nightlife scene in San Diego?
2. What professional sports teams are playing in San Diego?
3. Are there any Off-Highway Vehicle Areas in San Diego County?
4. Where can I find information about camping in San Diego?
5. What’s close to the California Visitor Center Alpine?
6. Are there any little-known facts about the visitor center?


1. How is the nightlife scene in San Diego?

When the sun goes down, San Diego´s nightlife comes alive with neon lights, kinetic energy and the hustle of club goers seeking the ideal place to listen to live music. Downtown´s historic Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego´s most electrifying and eclectic entertainment hub featuring more than 80 nightclubs, restaurants, theaters and galleries. Other San Diego areas with exciting nightlife include Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay and La Jolla. Also be sure to experience the nightlife at one of San Diego´s Indian-reservation casinos.

 
2. What professional sports teams are playing in San Diego?

The San Diego Chargers (Football) & San Diego Padres (Baseball) are local professional sports teams.

 
3. Are there any Off-Highway Vehicle Areas in San Diego County?

CORRAL CANYON OHV AREA This 1800 acre area was set aside as an open area for off-road vehicle users. It was developed with the use of State of California Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Funds (Green Sticker Funds). Twelve miles of OHV trails are accessible from the Four Corners Trailhead. There are challenges for riders of all types of vehicles and operators of all skill levels. Access is by Interstate 8 to Buckman Springs Road. Corral Canyon Road off Buckman Springs Road, leads to the Four Corners Trailhead and staging area. For more information contact the Cleveland National Forest at 858-673-6180.

 
4. Where can I find information about camping in San Diego?

Camping is easy in San Diego with options ranging from beach camping to a night under the stars in the deserts or mountains. Camping in San Diego is generally not a seasonal activity, since the climate is mild all year round. Those exploring the mountainous areas east of San Diego, however, can expect normal seasonal climates. For a variety of camping experiences, please visit:

Anza Borrego - http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=638
Cleveland National Forest - http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/camping/index.shtml or call 858-673-6180
Cuyamaca Rancho - http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=667
Palomar State Parks - http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=637
San Diego County - http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/Camping/info.html or call (877) 565-3600.

 
5. What’s close to the California Visitor Center Alpine?

A strong visitor draw and quality amenities available within walking distance include; the Viejas Outlet Shopping Center, Viejas Casino, quality and fast-food dining, live entertainment, shopping, bowling, free Native American shows and quality concerts and special events.

Viejas.com – Viejas Casino
Shopviejas.com – Viejas Outlet Center
- Alpine Chamber of Commerce Business Directory - http://www.alpinechamber.com/directory.php?cat
Julian Chamber of Commerce website http://www.julianca.com
Hiking in Alpine - Wright’s Field http://www.bclt.org/wrights.php#nativeuse
Bicycling in Alpine - http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/country/254/region/126/city/7069
Events in Alpine - http://www.alpinechamber.com/events.html

 
6. Are there any little-known facts about the visitor center?

The California Visitor Center Alpine is the first California Welcome Center established on Native American land and most importantly, serves the needs of thousands of travelers who travel on Interstate 8 freeway annually. I-8 runs east/west through the southern portion of California from the Arizona border at Yuma, through Imperial County, San Diego County to the Pacific Ocean.

 
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Cultural Murals at San Diego's Chicano Park

Known locally as "the museum without walls,” this park is awash with history.

San Diego’s Chicano Park  contains murals that celebrate Mexican history, folklore and culture, painted on the pylons of the Coronado Bay Bridge. Why here? In 1970, residents of Barrio Logan, a historically Chicano neighborhood in San Diego, saw bulldozers clearing land for construction at a site that they thought was supposed to become a public park. They quickly organized an occupation at the site, forcing the work to stop. During the 12-day occupation, residents worked with city and state officials to ensure the site would become a public park, and created a desert garden in what is now Chicano Park. Soon afterward, the Chicano Park Monumental Public Mural program began, conceived by local artist Salvador Torres. In 1980, the city of San Diego designated the park a historic site.

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» Birch Aquarium at Scripps - SEA Days
May 19, 2012 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Discover Science, exploration & adventure! The tiny Storm Petrel bird spends its entire life at sea, only coming to shore to lay its eggs and nest for a short period each year. Learn more about amazing ocean-going birds and discover how adaptations allow them to survive in a watery world. Meet Scripps Oceanography scientists studying birds, learn about amazing migrations, and find out the best spots to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures. Young adventurers can make a bird craft and listen to story time. Included with admission.