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Traveling Huntleys

Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.

Day Trips

San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Birch Aquarium, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, and More

August 7, 2021 by Michael Huntley

When Patrick and Sheila Corey flew in from Portland, Maine for a week-long visit, we finally had a good excuse to revisit some of our favorite San Diego spots — and a few we had been meaning to get to. Over several days we made it out to the Safari Park in Escondido, Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, the USS Midway downtown, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, and a handful of our favorite local places for food and drinks in between. Showing visitors around a place you love has a way of reminding you why you love it.

Patrick and Sheila Corey, Balboa Park, San Diego, California
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

July 7, 2021 by Michael Huntley

We had driven past the turnoff for Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve more times than we could count during our California coast travels, always telling ourselves we would stop on the next trip. Finally, on a warm July morning, Sandy and I turned off the 101 and hiked it properly — and it immediately reminded us of why it ranked among our favorite spots in all of San Diego County.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve with views of sandstone cliffs and the Pacific Ocean
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