To embark on your hike, park your car in the most southerly lot and space that you can find. From the parking lot, hit the beach and start walking north up the coast. You'll soon reach the Navy Amphibious Base, which is off-limits to the public but permits beach hiking. If you hike until you reach the towers of the Hotel Del Coronado , you will have covered approximately six miles. Luckily, just north of the Hotel Del is a bus stop located at the corner of Orange Boulevard and R.H. Dana Place.
Weary walkers can grab a ride back to their car.
Tackling a hike can be a fun and healthy activity for the whole family. The trick is to find a route that is not too challenging for the youngsters. Be sure to consider both the duration and difficulty of the trail. Our Hikes for Kids feature is full of great ideas to help you get started. When I have my little cousins with me, we like to head for the Bataquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve .