San Diego sports are more than national sports teams like the Chargers and the Padres. Known for perpetual sunshine San Diegans love to be outdoors and so do visitors to this fine city. In San Diego sports is a part of the lifestyle. People kayak, bike, hike and golf year round. If you enjoy watching sports teams then grab tickets to a Chargers, Padres, or Aztecs game. If participating in sports is more your things you can golf on one of San Diego's championship courses. You can also learn to surf like a local from qualified instructors or take a sportfishing excursion out on the Pacific. Read below and learn more about San Diego Sports.

San Diego Chargers San Diego's NFL team, the San Diego Chargers. After joining the NFL from the AFL in 1970 the Chargers have made it to the playoffs several times and even to the Super Bowl. Currently they are one of the top NFL teams to watch. They have a terrific defense and an electrifying offense. They always put on a good game so come out and see the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

>	San Diego Padres Since their founding in 1969 this Major League Baseball team has made San Diego its home. Famous Padres include Dave Winfield, Randy Jones, Steve Garvey and Tony Gywnn. The Padres play downtown at Petco Park from April through September (and with any luck into October).

SDSU Aztec Athletics The Cox Arena on the campus of San Diego State University is home to the Aztecs men's and women's basketball teams. They are have NCAA Division I sports program and are part of the Mountain West Conference. You can watch the men's football team play at Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley, which is also home to the Chargers.

>	Golf With the sun shining nearly daily and a variety of different courses, golfing in San Diego is a treat year round. There are over 90 different courses located in San Diego County. The Lodge at Torrey Pines hosts the Buick Invitational yearly and La Costa hosts the World Golf Championships.

>	Surfing What could be more San Diegan than surfing. Up and down the coast there are great spots to catch some waves. If you are new to the sport you can rent equipment and even take lessons through various surf schools in Pacific Beach and La Jolla.

>	Kayaking With excellent weather and calm waters in much of the county, San Diego is a great place to Kayak. Kayaks are available for rent in San Diego or you can take a guided tour and explore the bay or the ocean with a professional.

San Diego Sportfishing Whether you go on an open party boat or a private charter you'll be sure to make a great catch in San Diego. There is a great variety of fish to catch locally including Albacore and Yellowtail Tuna. With a variety of trip options from a few hours on the water to a few days coupled with the excellent conditions, San Diego is the perfect Sportsfishing destination.

San Diego Sport Videos

>	San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson talks to NBC about the San Diego Chargers, one of the best teams in the NFL today. Watch the Interview with the San Diego Charger.

>	San Diego Surfing Watch championship rider Joel Tudor (among other surfers) surf Big Rock in La Jolla on a big winter day.

>	Surf Diva See a video about Surf Diva, the premier surfing school for women located in beautiful La Jolla, CA.

>	La Jolla Surf Camp Co-ed Private/Group Surf Lessons offered year-round at La Jolla Shores.

>	Shelter Island Sailing Located on Shelter Island, this Sailing Charter company is one of the best in San Diego.

>	Torrey Pines Golf Course This beautiful golf course is open to the public and is located on the cliffs in La Jolla overlooking the Pacific Ocean.