By Tricia Chaves
Bicycle
Guests aboard Royal
Caribbean's Baja California cruise can participate in a Coronado Island bicycle tour that includes the area's homes, military base and historic hotel. Walk along the pier from the ship to rent your road bike and meet a tour guide who will lead you in a leisurely bike ride with a few stops for a snack or rest.
The ride is appropriate for all ages (provided the rider is comfortable riding a 2-wheeled bicycle) and will last for a few hours.
Wows and Woes
The tour really gives the participant a diverse view of the area near the San Diego coast. The pace is is leisurely, even for a couch potato. There are some exceptions when traffic lights might make it necessary for you to race to catch the group, which may be frustrating.
Insider Tips
Wear sunblock and sunglasses. Bring a camera and a bag that will easily hang from your bicycle's handlebars to carry anything you may pick up at the Hotel del Coronado or the boardwalk. Or if you dare, wear a fanny-pack.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
Stopping to explore and shop at the Hotel del Coronado--one of the nation's premier beachfront resorts and a historic landmark, and seeing all the mansions on the lush, tree-lined streets.
Bottom Line
Don't let the words ''eight mile bike ride'' intimidate you--even non-exercisers will love this invigorating bike tour of the area's architecture and foliage.
About the Author:
After working in advertising and promotions for entertainment publisher "The New Times," Tricia Chaves began writing professionally. In 2005, she earned her real-estate salesperson license from the state of Ohio and certification for leasing and property management from the Northeast Ohio Apartment Association. She was certified as a life and weight loss coach and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in 2011.
Photo Credits:
TravelinKnu, Wikimedia Commons
