El Centro

The best local tennis players convene Saturday mornings at the Southwest High School Tennis Courts. Play is social yet competitive and typically starts between 7 and 8AM. Several of the older players hold national rankings.

El Centro is one of those rare inland destinations where you can angle for fresh water fish without necessarily doing so in a body of water. Impressively sized catfish and small striped bass can be found within the miles and miles of irrigation canals used for agricultural purposes which run alongside many of El Centro's country roads. In addition to the canals, fishing hotspots include Sunbeam Lake, the Sunbeam Lagoon, the Central Main Canal, the Fig Lagoon and the Sperber Reservoir.

With no seasonal designation or limit on bullfrogs, catching them downstream of drainage ditches, at the Imperial Wetlands or alongside country roads is easy with a light, spear, gig, paddle or your hands. Lightly battered frog legs cooked in clarified butter and served with cold slaw and french fries is a local delicacy in many homes.

Created in 1946 for the purpose of representing the United States Navy and serving as goodwill ambassadors, the Blue Angels are the center attraction of an annual air show typically held in March at the Naval Air Facility. Filled with fast-paced maneuvers and unmatched aerial acrobatics, this is a highly anticipated show that is always worth watching.