Walkabout International Calendar Page

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: LEMON GROVE. Join Betty H. to see if we can spot any early signs of spring. Bring money for optional breakfast to follow. Meet at the market parking lot at 3205 Lemon Grove Ave. From Hwy. 94 east, Lemon Grove Ave. exit, cross Broadway and market will be on your left. (619) 479-5421.

10:00 am

CROWN POINT AREA BECKONS. Start out your week with a beautiful scenic view of Mission Bay and homes nearby. Kathy leads a moderate-paced walking group and pauses for coffee at a Pacific Beach coffee shop. Rain cancels. Take I-5 to Grand Ave. and go west to Lamont St. Turn left on Lamont St. then right on Crown Point Dr. Meet at the west end of the parking lot near the restrooms. To use public transportation, take the trolley to Old Town. Take the #9 bus at 9:10, get off at La Cima at 9:30. Walk 3 blocks east to the parking lot. Rain cancels. Kathy L. (858) 484-0349.

tuesday, march 2

10:00 am

TWEEBS (Tuesday Walking Ethnic Eating Bunch). Explore Balboa Park paths and then roam through Banker’s Hill admiring the beautiful homes and views. Lou will lead us at a moderate pace, 90 minutes (short cuts?), mostly flat. Optional lunch follows. Meet at 6th and Upas. Rain cancels. Pat K. (619) 469-6223.

6:30 pm

ABOVE THE BAY. Meet outside Carl’s Jr. at Clairemont Dr. and Burgener Blvd. for a hilly, one hour-plus, moderate to moderate-plus-paced walk. Join us for some exercise and fabulous views of the lights around Mission Bay. See Thomas Guide 1248-F6. Rain (not mist) cancels. Please call Donna at (858) 279-7016 or Teri at (619) 584-8984 to make sure walk is on (rarely cancelled due to holiday or commitments). Flashlight recommended.

wednesday, march 3

Time: TBA

WEDNESDAY WILDERNESS HIKE. Today’s hike will be an e-mail hike distributed a few days before the hike. IMPORTANT HIKE INFO: The main carpool meets in Mission Valley. Park on the street in front of the Methodist Church, 2111 Camino del Rio South (west of Texas St.). Be prepared to drive yourself if there are no other carpoolers. Bring lunch, 2-3 quarts of water, sun and rain protection, and lug-soled shoes. “First timers” must call the leader. All participants must be in top condition, well prepared for trail conditions, and will be accepted at the leader’s discretion. Hikers must be able to keep pace with the group. Check the hikes at http://www.walkabouthikes.org as weather or unusual conditions may cause the hike to be moved or canceled. If you have any questions, please contact Don at (760) 796-4007 or dpiller@cox.net.

9:30 am

BALBOA PARK NUTTY SQUIRREL WALK. Join Robert and Friends for a 1-hour, half city, half park, half-speed stroll. All you bring is a smile, some cash if you eat afterwards and maybe a few peanuts for you and the squirrels. Optional eating afterwards. Meet at 6th Ave. and Nutmeg St. There is free parking on Balboa Dr., which you enter at 6th Ave. and Upas St. Note: Do not park on the Park side of 6th Ave. as no parking is allowed there on Wednesdays. To use public transport, take the #3 bus north on 5th Ave. or south on 4th Ave., exit at Nutmeg St. at approximately 9:15, walk east to 6th & Nutmeg. Rain cancels. Robert B. (858) 571-7733.

6:15 pm

WEDNESDAY NITE WORKOUT. Join us at Pioneer Park in Mission Hills next to Grant School at Washington Pl. and Randolph St. for a moderate-plus to brisk-paced, 1½ hour walk. We head in a different direction each week to explore Old Town, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill or Mission Hills. Come and have some fun! Debbie B. (858) 229-1065 or Barbara N. (619) 226-3024.

thursday, march 4

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: BALBOA PARK. Join Winnie M. for a 1-hour walk on flat surfaces at a moderate pace. Let’s see the seasonal changes to this beautiful area. Optional breakfast follows. Meet at 5^th Ave. and Spruce St. (858) 278-4003.

10:00 am

MISSION BEACH NORTH & SOUTH. Walk the beach or the bay and stop for coffee at the end of this moderate-paced walk. Meet at the Belmont Park ticket booth off Mission Blvd. To use public transport, take the trolley to Old Town. Take the #8 bus at 9:40 am to Mission Blvd. arriving at 9:54. Walk across the street. Rain cancels. Kathy L. (858) 484-0349.

10:15 am

MORNING STROLL IN BALBOA PARK. Changes in nature brought about by the changes of season promise inviting walks through the park. Meet at the Senior Lounge across from the Museum of Photographic Arts. Walk at a casual pace through our beautiful Balboa Park. Terrain is flat and mostly paved. Stay after the walk for optional coffee and cookies. Rain cancels. Mary T. (619) 291-1349.

friday, march 5

10:00 am

LA JOLLA COLONY. Explore this beautiful residential area for 1.5 hours at a moderate pace. Meet in front of the supermarket at Regents Rd. and Arriba St. Optional lunch afterwards. Rain cancels. Robert B. (858) 571-7733.

4:30 pm

MISSION HILLS MEANDER. Come see the great views and picturesque homes and gardens of this homey old neighborhood on a 1-hour, moderate-paced walk on flat terrain. Meet at Espresso Mio, 1920 Ft. Stockton Dr. From Washington St., go north on Goldfinch St. and west on Ft. Stockton Dr. Rain cancels. Wear white or light colors for safety’s sake. Pat P. (619) 291-6162.

saturday, march 6

Time: TBA

SATURDAY WILDERNESS HIKE. Weather permitting, we’ll have a guest leader, Ken VanLew, who will lead us on an 8-mile hike in the Rancho Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, including a ranger-led tour of the 1824 ranch house. More information will be sent via e-mail a day or two before the hike. Any questions, contact Candy at (619) 435-2894 or ccbeckwith146@yahoo.com.

6:15 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Carol, Donna or Teri will guide you along the harbor or through downtown while enjoying the bright lights and fresh breezes. Meet at the statue on the Harbor Dr. side of the County Administration Center building between Ash and Grape Sts. The pace is moderate to moderate-plus for about 1½ hours. An optional dinner follows. Rain cancels. We encourage anyone to lead a slower version of this walk any Saturday and meet up with us for dinner. Walk leaves promptly at 6:15! Carol W. (619) 303-7942, Donna F. (619) 443-6131, Teri E. (619) 584-8984.

sunday, march 7

7:15 am

BREAKFAST SPECIAL ON SHELTER ISLAND. Ships and seagulls will delight us as we walk as far around Shelter Island as we wish at our own speed. Time out to pet cute dogs. The walk is mostly flat, but we might go along the shore and up the hill. Optional breakfast follows to eat and chat. Meet at Shelter Island Dr. and Anchorage Ln. This area is served by the blue- or green-line trolley to Old Town. Take the #28 bus at 6:46 to Shelter Island Dr. and Anchorage Ln. Rain cancels or postpones. Pat’s Pals (619) 469-6223.

8:15 am

MERRY GO-ROUND. Start from the carousel in Balboa Park and join us on one of the most scenic walks in San Diego. Our brisk pace encompasses the harbor, downtown, Bankers Hill and bridges depending on size of group and mood. Allow 3 hours, which includes a coffee break. To use public transportation, take the trolley to 3^rd Ave. and C St. At 3^rd Ave. and Broadway take the #7 bus at 7:42 or 7:48. Arrive at Zoo Pl. at 8:00 or 8:06. Meet Rick at the carousel at Park Blvd. and Zoo Pl. (858) 565-7212.

9:15 am NC

“MARCHING” THROUGH CARMEL VALLEY MEADOWS. Savor the breathtaking, bucolic beauty of a secluded canyon along some little-known horse trails in the “Meadows” area of Carmel Valley. Enjoy a moderate-plus paced, 3-hour meander over mixed up and down terrain. Look for Larry by Carmel Country Rd. and Clewes Ranch Rd. in the little parking area by the Mt. Carmel Ranch/Chabad Del Mar sign at 11410 Carmel Country Rd. From I-5 or I-15, connect to Route 56 and take the Carmel Country Rd. exit south for 2/10 of a mile until the first driveway on the right (west). BYO water, but rainwater cancels! (858) 755-1751.

monday, march 8

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: OCEAN BEACH. Let’s check out the OB pier on this moderate walk to see if the January storm damage has been fixed. Take the I-8 to its west end, left onto Sunset Cliffs Blvd., right on Newport Ave., 1-1/2 blocks to meet in front of the old Strand Theater just west of Cable St. Fusa (619) 223-6947.

10:00 am

CROWN POINT AREA BECKONS. See March 1.

12:30 pm

WALKABOUT BOARD MEETING. The meeting will be held at the Walkabout Office location at Liberty Station, Dance Place Building, 2650 Truxtun Rd., in the first-floor Green Room. (619) 231-7463.

tuesday, march 9

10:00 am

TWEEBS. Dick H. will lead us to explore the UTC area, an attractive walk down a scenic pathway with beautiful landscaping and attractive homes to the new library at a moderate pace, a slight hill, 60-90 minutes. Optional lunch follows. Meet in front of Miami Grille across from Macy’s at the west end of the UTC shopping center. Rain cancels. (858) 558-1442.

6:30 pm

ABOVE THE BAY. See March 2.

wednesday, march 10

TIME: TBA

WEDNESDAY WILDERNESS HIKE. You will be notified of today’s hike via e-mail sent out a few days before the hike. Be sure to read the IMPORTANT HIKE INFORMATION on the March 3 listing. If you have any questions, please contact Candy at (619) 435-2894 or ccbeckwith146@yahoo.com.

9:30 am

CORONADO TIDELANDS STROLL. Join Robert and Friends for a 1-hour, flat, paved, half-speed stroll in Coronado’s Tidelands Park. Optional brunch afterwards. Drive over the beautiful blue bridge to Coronado, turn right after the former tollbooth onto Glorietta Blvd, then turn right again on Mullinix Dr. into Tidelands Park. To use public transport, take the #901 bus (Iris Trolley) from the 12^th & Imperial Transit Center at 8:35; after crossing the bridge, get off at first stop, walk southeast on 3^rd St. onto Mullinex Dr. and into the park. Meet at the restroom. Rain cancels. Robert B. (858) 571-7733.

6:15 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKOUT. See March 3.

thursday, march 11

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: DOWN BY THE RIVER AT LIBERTY STATION. We’ll walk by hotels and new construction on one side and water on the other on this moderate, mostly paved and mostly flat outing. We’ll take the bridge leading to Spanish Landing and maybe have time to check out Walkabout’s new office. Optional breakfast follows. Meet Edie A. in the parking area of the park at the end of Womble St. Take Rosecrans St. south, turn left on Womble St., which is the signal just past the Liberty Station shopping center. (619) 222-4396.

10:00 am

MISSION BEACH NORTH & SOUTH. See March 4.

10:15 am

MORNING STROLL IN BALBOA PARK. See March 4.

friday, march 12

10:00 am

EXPLORE WEST MISSION BAY. Let’s explore the pathways around Mission Bay, Crown Point and Dana Landing. A 90-minute, flat walk at a moderate pace should do bring us back to our starting point. Meet at Santa Clara Point by the restrooms, which is off Mission Blvd. at the signal. Optional lunch follows. Rain cancels. Pat K. (619) 469-6223.

4:30 pm

MISSION HILLS MEANDER. See March 5.

saturday, march 13

Time: TBA

SATURDAY WILDERNESS HIKE. Today will be an e-mail hike. There is a chance there will be no hike due to certain weather conditions. You can check the hikes at www.walkabouthikes.org for updates. See March 3 listing for IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Contact Bill at (619) 264-1299 if you have any questions.

7:15 am

LATE BIRDS. For those of us who can’t get up for the Early Birds, Anna T. will lead a walk at your own pace around Pacific Beach. After the walk, we will have an optional breakfast. Take the #30 bus at 6:45 from Old Town, exit at Mission Blvd. Meet in front of the Crystal Pier at the west end of Garnet Ave. Rain cancels. (619) 231-7463.

10:45 am

SURE AND BEGORRAH! Everyone’s Irish for St. Patrick’s Day, people say, so we’ll join the festivities to walk the parade route at a casual pace to view everything from Irish setters to dancing colleens, not just sit and watch. Wear something green and join Fran “Irish eyes are smiling” W. in the parking lot behind Hall of Champions near Park Blvd. and Presidents Way, and we’ll walk over to 6th Ave. at a moderate pace to join the spectators. You can take the #7 bus from either direction. Optional lunch follows at one of the many festival stands. Rain cancels. (619) 271-7107.

6:15 am

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. See March 6.

sunday, march 14

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD

7:15 am

BREAKFAST SPECIAL IN BALBOA PARK. The park is beautiful any time of year with many paths to explore. The walk will be flat at your own pace. Eating and chatting afterwards is optional but great fun. Meet at 6^th Ave. and Spruce St. If 6^th Ave. is closed, meet at the merry go-round on Park Blvd. and Zoo Pl. This area is served by the orange or blue-line trolley to 4^th Ave. Take the #3 bus at 5^th Ave. and Broadway at 6:51 to arrive at 7:00. Rain cancels or postpones. Pat’s Pals (619) 469-6223.

8:15 am

MERRY GO-ROUND. See March 7.

monday, march 15

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: MISSION BAY. We’ll meet at the Mission Bay Information Center. Take the I-5 to Clairemont Dr. west. We’ll keep an eye out for the early birds on this flat walk. You may need a flashlight. Optional breakfast follows. Frances B. (619) 479-3962.

10:00 am

CROWN POINT AREA BECKONS. See March 1.

tuesday, march 16

10:00 am

TWEEBS. Explore the wildflowers of Florida Canyon as we walk through the Redwood Forest, Hidden Garden, maybe along the stream and then up the hill to the cactus and rose gardens (if the trail is too wet, we’ll stay along Park Blvd.). Rain cancels. Meet at Park Blvd. and Morley Field Dr. (one block south of Upas). Optional lunch follows. Rain cancels. Pat K. (619) 469-6223.

6:30 pm

ABOVE THE BAY. See March 2.

wednesday, march 17

TIME: TBA

WEDNESDAY WILDERNESS HIKE. Today’s hike will be by e-mail distributed a day or two before the hike. Make sure to review the IMPORTANT HIKE INFO. in the March 3 listing. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy at kpiller@cox.net or (760) 796-4007.

9:30 am

BALBOA PARK--6^thAND JUNIPER. Join Robert and Friends for 1-hour at a half-speed gait and stroll with the friendliest creatures on earth besides the squirrels. The terrain is half city streets and half parkland paths. Optional restaurant stop afterwards. Parking is free on the Park side of 6^thAve. near Juniper St. or on Balboa Dr. in the Park. Watch for No Parking signs on some days. To use public transport, take the #3 bus north on 5^th Ave. or south on 4^th Ave., get off at Juniper St. at approximately 9:15 and walk east to 6^th. Rain cancels. Robert B. (858) 571-7733.

6:15 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKOUT. See March 3.

thursday, march 18

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: MISSION HILLS. Travel through charming neighborhoods in this older part of San Diego on a moderate, mostly flat walk. Bring money for optional breakfast to follow. Meet at Fort Stockton Dr. and Goldfinch St. Jane (619) 299-1060.

10:00 am

MISSION BEACH NORTH & SOUTH. See March 4.

10:15 am

MORNING STROLL IN BALBOA PARK. See March 4.

friday, march 19

10:00 am

SERRA MESA BOUND. We’ll meet at the new library on Aero Dr. near Ruffin Rd., which is across the street and east of Montgomery Field, for a 1.5-hour walk at a moderate pace. Bring your library card and wander through this beautiful branch after. Julie M. (619) 275-1195.

6:00 pm NOTE TIME CHANGE

MISSION HILLS MEANDER. See March 5.

saturday, march 20

Time: TBA

6:15 am

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. See March 6.

sunday, march 21

7:15 am

BREAKFAST SPECIAL BY EAST MISSION BAY. Let’s take a flat, moderate-paced walk along Mission Bay to see the birds, boats and views. Optional breakfast and chatting follow. Meet at the Visitors Information Center. From I-5 take the Clairemont Dr. exit and go west. To use public transportation, take the blue- or green-line trolley to Old Town. Take the # 30 bus at 6:45 to arrive at Grand Ave. and Mission Bay Dr at 7:03. Walk ¼ mile south to the Visitors Information Center. Rain cancels or postpones. Pat’s Pals (619) 469-6223.

8:15 am

MERRY GO-ROUND. See March 7.

monday, march 22

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: SEAPORT VILLAGE. This 3-mile, one-hour walk will be on paved, flat terrain. May need a flashlight. Bring money for optional breakfast after. Meet at the south end of Pacific Highway next to the merry go-round. Gloria A. (619) 482-7677.

10:00 am

CROWN POINT AREA BECKONS. See March 1.

tuesday, march 23

10:00 am

TWEEBS EXPLORES UNIVERSITY CITY. Many fine homes and gardens to see. Perhaps we’ll go down into Rose Canyon for a bit or stay up on the rim – your choice on this moderate jaunt. Meet at Regents Rd. and Governor Dr. by the grocery store. Optional lunch follows. Rain cancels. Mary C. (858) 453-5376.

6:30 pm

ABOVE THE BAY. See March 2.

wednesday, march 24

TIME: TBA

9:30 am

A BOATLESS RIVER EXCURSION. Join Robert and Friends for a 1-hour, paved, half-speed walk overlooking the San Diego River. Water wings not required. Optional restaurant stop afterwards. Meet in the parking lot of Mimi’s on Mission Center Rd. at Camino de la Reina. To use public transport, take the Green Line Trolley marked “Green Santee,” exit at Mission Valley Station, walk southwest to 5180 Mission Center Rd. Rain cancels. Robert B. (858) 571-7733.

6:15 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKOUT. See March 3.

thursday, march 25

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: LEMON GROVE. There are no more lemon groves in Lemon Grove, just a big yellow lemon to remember them. We will also see other things of interest on this flat, paved moderate 1-hour walk. Meet in the market parking lot at 3205 Lemon Grove Ave. Optional breakfast follows. Rain cancels. Mary P. (619) 463-5907.

10:00 am

MISSION BEACH NORTH & SOUTH. See March 4.

10:15 am

MORNING STROLL IN BALBOA PARK. See March 4.

friday, march 26

10:00 am

EXPLORE HIDDEN BALBOA PARK. Redwood forests, hidden gardens, a cactus garden and rose garden delight the eye as we explore around Florida Canyon on a moderate 90-minute, walk with one hill back up (if the trail is too wet, we’ll stay topside on paved areas instead). Optional meal follows. Rain cancels. Meet at Park Blvd. and Morley Field Dr., one block south of Upas St. Pat K. (619) 469-6223.

6:00 pm

MISSION HILLS MEANDER. See March 5.

saturday, march 27

TIME: TBA

SATURDAY WILDERNESS HIKE. Today’s hike will be by e-mail distributed a day or two before the hike. Make sure to review the IMPORTANT HIKE INFO. in the March 3 listing. If you have any questions, please contact Don at dpiller@cox.net or (760) 796-4007.

7:15 am

LATE BIRDS. For those of us who can’t get up for the Early Birds, Dick will lead a 1-hour walk at your own pace around Balboa Park. After the walk, we will have an optional breakfast. Meet at the corner of 6th Ave. and Spruce St. From 5th Ave. and Broadway, take the #3 bus at 6:51, walk east 1 block at Spruce St. Rain cancels. (858) 558-1442.

6:15 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. See March 6.

sunday, march 28

7:15 am

BREAKFAST SPECIAL IN PACIFIC BEACH. Before the crowds arrive, walking in Pacific Beach can be delightful. We can choose the bay, the ocean or the interesting houses. Pace is moderate. An optional breakfast follows, perhaps on a deck overlooking the ocean. Meet at the west end of Garnet Ave. by the Crystal Pier. To use public transportation, take the blue-or green-line trolley to Old Town. Take the #9 bus at 6:45 to Grand Ave. and Mission Blvd. Rain cancels or postpones. Pat’s Pals (619) 469-6223.

8:15 am

MERRY GO-ROUND. See March 7.

monday, march 29

6:00 am

SUNRISE SERIES: PACIFIC BEACH BOARDWALK. During the darker winter mornings, we confined our walks to the downtown area with its better lighting, but now the calendar tells us spring is here, so we’ll meet at Crystal Pier at the foot of Garnet Ave. We’ll walk at a moderate pace, enjoying the sights and sounds of the ocean and greeting bikers, surfers and beachcombers. If we’re lucky, a pretty sunrise will greet us. Verna (619) 276-3055.

10:00 am

CROWN POINT AREA BECKONS. See March 1.

tuesday, march 30

10:00 am

TWEEBS TALKS TO THE ANIMALS. Join us for a moderate walk through the Zoo as we marvel at the gorgeous, and sometimes amusing, flora and fauna. There will be some hills, but we’ll try to keep it to a minimum thanks to the moving sidewalks. Optional lunch follows inside the Zoo, so you’re free to continue people and animal watching the rest of the day. Rain cancels. Meet in front of the ticket booths. You can take the #7 bus from either direction along Park Blvd. to Zoo Pl. Contact Fran W. at (619) 271-7107 or franw13@yahoo.com if you have visitor passes to spare or need one, or any questions.

6:30 pm

ABOVE THE BAY. See March 2.

wednesday, march 31

TIME: TBA

9:30 am

SOUTH SHELTER ISLAND STROLL. Join Robert and Friends for a half-speed walk. We will see the tuna fishermen memorial, talk to the fishermen on the pier and wave to the pelicans. After the 1-hour walk, we will enjoy an optional restaurant cuisine. Meet at the Friendship Ball/Harbor Police Station parking lot on Shelter Island. To use public transportation, take bus #28 marked “28 Shelter Island” anywhere on Rosecrans St. heading southwest. Get off at Shelter Island Dr. and Anchorage Ln. at approximately 9:09, walk approximately 0.6 miles southeast, turn right on Shelter Island. Rain cancels. Robert B. (858) 571-7733.

6:15 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKOUT. See March 3.