Catch a wave--or just watch others do it--along the super-sunny southern tip of California.

With its reliably sunny weather and 70 miles of coastline, San Diego County is a true surfer’s paradise. Popular spots like Pipes Beach and Encinitas offer awesome waves for beginners and pros alike, but are also big with the diving crowd. Local towns have long and storied histories with surfing--a point made pretty clear as you see all those coastal road signs indicating surfer crossings. The strip of sand known as Swami’s, at the southern end of Encinitas, is famous for world-class surfing.

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.