Sea World
500 SeaWorld Drive, CA, 92109
Neighborhood: Mission Bay
Hours/Info: Hours fluctuate seasonally. Child ticket valid for ages 3-9.
Where else can you touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and
come face-to-face with a polar bear? Brave the waves on the Shipwreck Rapids adventure
ride. Venture into the tail-chasing, ruckus-raising world of your pet in SeaWorld's
new show Pets Rule! And just try to stay dry when the world famous Shamu comes
a-splashing! During the summer you can experience the thrills of Cirque de la
Mer by day and the magical Mystique de la Mer by night. Mystique de la Mer brings
you amazing physical feats, mystical characters, inspiring live music, new shows
and a dramatic firework show. SeaWorld San Diego - it doesn't get any closer than
this.
San Diego Zoo
500 SeaWorld Drive, CA, 92109
Neighborhood: Mission Bay
Hours/Info: Hours fluctuate seasonally. Child ticket valid for ages 3-9.
Among the 4,000 animals representing 800 species are some of the rarest wildlife
in the world, including koalas and giant pandas (and the only panda cub in the
U.S.). Deluxe admission includes guided 40-minute Bus Tour and Skyfari Aerial
Tram ride.
The Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, CA, 92027
Neighborhood: East Escondido
Hours/Info: Fall hours are in effect: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.).
Hours
fluctuate seasonally. Child ticket valid for ages 3-11.
Experience a unique adventure at the 2,100-acre preserve where animals wander
freely in surroundings much like their native homelands. A quiet monorail, pathways
and animal shows enable visitors to observe the animals and many species of exotic
plants. Truly a zoo unlike traditional zoos.
Old Town Trolley
Corner of San Diego Ave. and Twiggs St., CA, 92108
Neighborhood: Old Town
Hours/Info: Hours fluctuate seasonally. Child ticket valid for ages 4-12.
Two hour, fully narrated sightseeing tours of America's Finest City and Coronado.
The trolley makes 8 stops so you can disembark along the way and enjoy Old Town,
Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, Balboa Park, Coronado and the San Diego Zoo. From
coast-to-coast, Old Town Trolley Tours has been telling the story of America for
over 20 years.
LegoLand
1 LEGOLAND Drive, CA, 92008
Neighborhood: Carlsbad
Hours/Info: Park hours fluctuate by season.Child ticket price valid for ages 3-12
and
Seniors (60+).
A 120+ acre park geared specifically towards youngsters ages two through 12.
With rides, interactive attractions, shows and building projects, Legoland mixes
education, adventure, and fun in this first park of its kind in the U.S.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
1050 N. Harbor Drive, CA, 92101
Neighborhood: San Diego Harbor
Hours/Info: Hours fluctuate seasonally. Child tickets valid for ages 4-12.
Whether you choose the one or two hour narrated harbor cruise or the 2 1/2
hour harbor dinner cruise, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the San Diego
skyline.
Point Loma - Cabrillo National Monument
The park offers a superb view of San Diego’s harbor and skyline. At the
highest point of the park stands the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which has been
a San Diego icon since 1854. A statue and museum in the Visitor Center commemorate
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's exploration of the coast of California.
Whale Watching
Seeing a California Gray Whale is an exhilarating experience. Between December
and March the Gray whale travels approximately 6,000 miles from the cold waters
of the Arctic to the warmer waters of the Baja Coast. Here they give birth to
their young and prepare them for the long trek back. On the return trip the young
calves can frequently be seen swimming at their mother's side.
Del Mar
Del Mar "Where the turf meets the surf". The main attraction of visitors
is still the beach and sunny weather. Of course, the annual Del Mar Fair and the
well-known Del Mar Racetrack bring in people from the surrounding area and beyond.
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