• Going to the beach could include both leisurely or physical activities for teenage girls.crowd on the beach image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
  
  As the second largest city in California, San Diego is comprised of family attractions, sporting activities, arts and culture, and scenic views to suit both tourists and residents. Approximately 16 miles away for Tijuana, the closest Mexican city, San Diego is located in the the southwest portion of the state and averages a temperature of 70 degrees all year. For teenage girls looking for things to do here, their interests and budget can be met through leisurely activities, entertainment or physical activities.
  
  

Beaches

• San Diego is known for having numerous beaches such as Pacific Beach, Imperial Beach, Mission Beach, or Coronado Municipal Beach. Leisurely beach activities include relaxing in the sand, swimming, or going for a stroll on the beach or boardwalk. Pacific Beach has a three-mile boardwalk and is recognized as a favorite handout for college students. Imperial Beach holds the US Open Sand Castle Building Contest yearly and a fishing pier. For those looking for pedestrian paths, carnival rides, and smoothie bars, Mission Beach would accommodate. The Coronado Municipal Beach made the list of America's Top 10 Finest Beaches by the Travel Channel and comes equipped with volleyball courts and a view of mansions and condominium towers. All of these beaches have lifeguards on duty.
  
  

Museums and Theatre

• For entertainment teenagers can try visiting one of the local museums or performances. Many of the city's museum carry exhibits and tours designed for teenagers such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, which hosts events like "Teen Art Fest" that featured artwork for kids by kids. Performances are also available in the same fashion for dance, theatres and symphony's. On example is San Diego Junior Theatre which features shows like Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the musical "Fame."
  
  Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown
  1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd. at Broadway
  San Diego, CA 92101
  858-454-3541
  www.mcasd.org/
  
  San Diego Junior Theatre
  1600 Village Pl
  San Diego, CA 92101
  619-239-8355
  http://www.juniortheatre.com/
  
  

Animal Observation

• The San Diego Zoo is over 10 acres and consists of more than 4,000 animals. Sea World features exhibits with penguins, buluga whales and sharks and offers shows with sealions and the famous Shamu killer whale. Another option is whale watching with places like Adventure Rib Rides, where they can see humpback or gray whales or dolphins
  
  Adventure Rib Rides
  1380 Harbor Island Drive
  San Diego, CA 92121
  619-808-2822
  www.adventureribrides.com/
  
  San Diego Zoo
  2920 Zoo Drive
  San Diego, CA 92101
  619-231-1515
  www.sandiegozoo.org/
  
  Sea World San Diego
  500 SeaWorld Drive
  San Diego, CA 92109
  1-800-257-4268
  www.seaworld.com/sandiego/
  
  

Sports

• For teens who are athletic or just looking for physical activities, San Diego is full of things to do like surfing, skating, kayaking, biking, or scuba diving. Many beaches offer some of these activities like biking and surfing. Teens can scuba dive with the west coast's oldest sportfishing company H&M Landing or kayak with Hike Bike Kayak Sports at Mission Bay. They can rollerblade or skateboard at beaches or Ecke YMCA skate park in Encinitas where there are mini ramps for beginners or the 120-inch invert ramp used in the X games.
  
  Hike Bike Kayak Sports Mission Bay
  819 San Fernando Place
  San Diego, CA 92109
  858-488-5599
  www.allenskayaks.com/
  
  H&M Landing
  2803 Emerson St.
  San Diego, CA 92106
  619-222-1144
  www.hmlanding.com/
  
  Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
  200 Saxony Rd.
  Encinitas, CA 92024
  (760) 942-9622
  http://209.200.114.27/pub/skate/?view=home