9 fittest towns of the West

[cbayer]

http://www.sunset.com/travel/outdoor-adventure/healthy-cities-00418000074834/


It’s easy to be fit out West, with big mountains, bike-friendly towns, and beaches that practically beg for a volleyball net

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With beaches, ample green space, and near-perfect weather year-round, it’s no wonder the San Diego area—specifically, Chula Vista—is home to one of only three U.S. Olympic training centers. Grab a kayak at La Jolla Shores (rental places abound) and explore the sea caves of La Jolla Cove. Or take a walk or run along Pacific Beach. Save time for a stroll around the San Diego Zoo, too.

Where the athletes eat: Fuel up with a hearty, no-fuss breakfast at Kono’s Surf Club Café ($; 858/483-1669), next to Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, where you can eat right by the water. And be sure to hit one of the many farmers’ markets around town.

Other towns profiled at link:

Long Beach
Boulder
Boise
Bend
Flagstaff
Seattle
Colorado Springs
San Francisco

[virgogal]

1. I will now avoid those places like the plague. I prefer

gritty,grungy,fun places.

[AsahinaKimi]

2. I am so happy to see

San Francisco made the list..

Bikes in Golden Gate Park

Catch some air at the House of Air trampoline park where the pros say you can bounce away at least 700 calories an hour, and we believe it. Or rent a decked-out bike at Sports Basement and the Presidio (pictured) is yours to explore. On Sunday mornings, staffers lead free rides over the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin.

Where the athletes eat: Fresh and seasonal culture runs so deep, it spills into neighborhood markets like Bi-Rite (415/241-9760; biritemarket.com) in the Mission, where the guy working the deli counter is apt to hold a degree from the Cordon Bleu. Visit the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com) where every chef worth his volcanic rock salt shops.

Presidio