Mini Adventures for a Big Summer Finale
Reach for the Milky Way at Joshua Tree during peak stargazing season. Soar through the trees — or above them — at a summer adventure park in Big Bear. Swim with leopard sharks. Kayak sea caves. Cool off at a water park. Build a sandcastle. Or visit a magical castle at Disney.
To live and play in the heart of Southern California’s most exciting attractions, look no further than Citro, a planned community from Tri Pointe Homes in Fallbrook. Your new home here makes the perfect launch pad for endless days of summer fun before school is back in session.
For pool parties, bike rides and playground games, head to Citro’s community hub – The Spot. Or if you’re hoping to wrap up summer with a big bang, try one of these mini adventures close to home.
Explore the Milky Way
Roughly two and a half hours from Citro is an otherworldly destination – Joshua Tree National Park. Its massive boulders and stark, desert landscapes feel a bit like a lunar landing, especially with a twinkling canvas of stars overhead.
Plan your visit on a moonless summer night for a spectacular view of the Milky Way. Or come mid-August to see the Perseid meteor shower. The park has four designated stargazing areas where you can park and observe. Or pitch a tent at Cottonwood Campground for the wilderness’s darkest skies.
Fly Like an Eagle
Big Bear Mountain Resort offers a thrill-packed escape from summer boredom. Soar through trees on a zip line. Scale a 30-foot climbing wall. Challenge yourself on a downhill bike course or cross-country trail. Or play a casual round of golf on the resort’s nine-hole course.
Ready to hit the water? Big Bear Lake marinas rent fishing boats, kayaks, jet skis and paddleboards. Or follow the Alpine Pedal Pathway along the shore to find a scenic picnic spot. And be sure to stop by Big Bear Alpine Zoo for unique animal encounters, including a bald eagle, a bobcat and grizzly bears.
Make Ocean Discoveries
For surf and sand, head to the nearest beaches in Oceanside – about 25 miles from Citro. Build epic sandcastles and alternate between warm sunshine and cool, refreshing waves all day long.
For those who love marine life, the tide pools at South Carlsbad State Beach display a trove of sea stars, snails, crabs and sea cucumbers. Or if you’re feeling brave, La Jolla Shores is known for its late summer visitors – a shiver of docile leopard sharks. Rent snorkel gear to say hello. Or kayak La Jolla’s stunning sea caves alongside seals, sea lions and spiny lobsters.
Make Your Own Magic One of the most magical aspects of living in SoCal is how close you are to its world-famous theme parks. Citro is roughly 25 miles from Legoland and its California Water Park, 60 miles from Sea World and 75 miles from Disneyland. That means any regular day could become one of your most memorable.