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El Cajon Art and Culture Walk
About the walk
The El Cajon Arts and Culture Walk is just under a mile, stretching through the heart of Downtown El Cajon along Historic Highway 80 and the emerging arts district. Stop by the Knox House Museum (home of the El Cajon Historical Society) to learn about the city’s rich history.
In 2009 the Downtown El Cajon Arch was installed to mark and celebrate the successful redevelopment in the area and to welcome visitors and locals alike. Many of the historic buildings have been restored and provide a festive, Spanish backdrop for the new Civic Center Complex. El Cajon businesses created the Alley Cat Art Festival, helping build a vital arts district in Downtown El Cajon known as the Art Alley. The centerpiece to this district is the Olaf Wieghorst Museum. Weighorst was friends with John Wayne and was known as the “Dean of Western Art”. Each frontage has murals and gardens worth seeing. This route consists of main street sidewalks and the civic center pathway.
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East Village Tavern and Brewery Walk
About the walk
This adventure has been crafted to encourage urban dwellers to use transit within San Diego’s urban core. The East Village Tavern and Brewery Walk is great for a group of friends or coworkers to enjoy a few of East Village locals' favorite taverns and breweries. The journey begins at the Smart Corner transit station between 11th Avenue and Park Boulevard, on Broadway. The first spot is Monkey Paw Pub and Brewery, a local hangout where you can enjoy great eats and drinks. Another favorite in heart of the village is the East Village Tavern and Bowl, where you can let the good times roll while you test out your bowling skills, drink a beer or watch a game. Two blocks down is San Diego’s own Bootlegger to get your comfort plates and pours. And last but never least, check out the Neighborhood for some irresistible burgers, beer and whiskey. If you plan on taking transit home make sure that you plan ahead.
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Chula Vista Bayside Park and Pier Science Walk
About the walk
Visit the Chula Vista Bayside Park and Pier to enjoy a 2 mile stroll along the park’s pathway with stunning views of the Chula Vista Harbor and San Diego Bay all the way to the Coronado Bridge. This walk offers a dynamic setting with great amenities, surrounded by marina focused restaurants and shopping. Make sure to keep a look out for artwork along the way, the Port of San Diego grants us great art exhibits enhancing the aesthetics, each art piece is exclusive to the bay front scenery. A great walk for people of all ages offering open space to play; a pier to fish from or walk over the bay; bring a dog; pathways to walk and bike; and even a place to sit down to enjoy a board game or have a picnic.
The walking route consists of park and pier pathways.
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Adams Avenue Old Trolley Barn Park and Antique Row Walk
About the Walk
Adams Avenue runs east to west through Normal Heights, Antique Row and Kensington. San Diego’s Antique Row offers unique shops to browse and cafes in which to dine. To help you brush up on your geography and history, most street in this area are named after states or presidents. The walk along Adams Avenue is a 2-mile loop that offers the opportunity to take home things from the past. Antique and vintage destinations along the way are Hood Antiques, Zac’s Attic, Antique Row Cafe and the Folk Arts Rare Records. Make sure to check business hours if you plan on stopping at any of the points of interest.
It consists of primarily flat sidewalks with minor elevation near the Texas Street Overpass Bridge. Watch your step as these sidewalks are pretty old.
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Golden Hill Community Garden and Park Walk
About the walk
Golden Hill is one of San Diego’s most historic and architecturally interesting neighborhoods. Construction began in the late 1870s, and by the 1920s the community was completely developed. Golden Hill offers beautiful historic scenery with an array of architectural styles to appreciate. While walking through the park, take time to appreciate the serene environment preserved right outside the urban core. The park offers spectacular views and places to relax. Once you leave the park, you will pass the Golden Hill Community Garden, which was created in 2004 and is maintained by community members.
All ages are recommended to take this walk—kids will love the grassy park and community garden, while adults can appreciate and enjoy the views of downtown and the community’s architectural history, as well as the businesses along the main street corridor.
This walk is approximately one mile and should take around twenty minutes. During your walk you will travel on neighborhood sidewalks, along the Golden Hill community park’s pathway, and down Russ Boulevard alley to the community garden. Due to the age of this neighborhood you may find that some of the walking infrastructure is in need of repair, so always watch your step.
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Balboa Park Garden Walk
About the Walk
Enjoy an easy walk through Balboa Park with its variety of botanical gardens with roses, a lily pond and more. Beginning your walk at the park’s rose garden, don’t forget to stop and smell the roses! Stroll over Park Blvd on the pedestrian bridge, heading towards the water fountain. As you walk down the promenade look up to appreciate the beautiful architecture. Balboa Park offers a wide variety of things to do for all ages; there is something enjoyable for the whole family. It can be a fun filled adventure for kids, parents, couples and grandparents, visiting the water fountain to splash around in, the lily pond to check out the turtles and fish, Zoro garden to see the butterflies or peacefully walking through the rose garden appreciating the delicate aroma.
The distance of this walk is approximately one mile long and consists of primarily flat ground with minor elevation near the pedestrian bridge.
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