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Address: 1549 El Prado, The Promenade, San Diego, CA 92101
With over 85 cultural and recreational facilities, Balboa Park is a must-see. It's probably best to start at the Visitor's Center for a map and events calendar, and to purchase a Balboa Park Passport, which provides entrance to most of park's attractions. The zoo is a big attraction, but there are also 15 museums, cultural centers, lawn bowling, a...
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Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Named for famed Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, who in 1542 landed in San Diego Bay, this complex includes a museum that accurately depicts Cabrillo's exploits and those of other early explorers. Also on-site is Point Loma Lighthouse, towering 433 feet above the ocean. Arguably the best location in San Diego for spectacular views of...
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Address: 1100 Orange Ave, Visitors Center, Coronado, CA 92118
The city of Coronado is located on an island-like peninsula just south of San Diego – you can drive via the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, but it's more scenic to take the ferry from Broadway Pier. Once in Coronado, you'll find sparkling white beaches and a host of restaurants, quaint shops and hotels. Most of the activity is centered on the...
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Address: 6th Ave and Broadway, San Diego, CA
This 16-block section of downtown is a national historic district filled with specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants. Numerous theaters and nightclubs call the Gaslamp Quarter home, so there's plenty to do after the sun sets. It's also an excellent neighborhood for checking out some of the city's early Victorian architecture. Visit the...
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Address: I-5 at Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
This park encompasses 4600 acres – with 27 miles of shoreline, of which 19 are sandy beach. Facilities include marinas, a horseshoe court, sand volleyball courts, fire rings, picnic areas, children's play areas, and paths for biking, rollerskating and jogging. The park includes several wildlife preserves, making it a favorite with birdwatchers.
Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego
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Address: 700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
This beautiful museum began in what was once the 1916 Mission-style home of Ellen Browning Scripps, noted San Diego philanthropist. (The Institute of Oceanography and the breathtaking oceanside park are named for Mrs. Scripps.) Expansion to the original building was completed in the mid-1990s. Houses an impressive collection of post-1950s...
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Address: San Diego, CA
An exciting and fun way to learn over 400 years of San Diego's history and enjoy some of its most treasured sites, including the San Diego Zoo and beautiful Coronado. Tours leave every 30 minutes beginning at 9am and last approximately two hours. After your tour, be sure to take a leisurely stroll around Old Town for a glimpse of San Diego's...
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Address: Park Blvd and Zoo Pl, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
With over 4000 animals, this world-renowned zoo is the best in the US, and not to be missed. State-of-the-art habitats feature both the flora and fauna of various ecosystems, so you'll often see more than one animal species in a single exhibit. The zoo also has a very successful breeding program, so chances are you'll see some babies. Giant...
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Address: 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
This is San Diego's most popular destination. View seals, walruses, manatees, polar bears, penguins, and of course, Shamu, the killer whale. The park also features Wild Artic, an exhibit dedicated to aquatic life from the polar regions. Although Sea World is a research center, they also offer a playland and rides. Best time to visit is in the off...
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Address: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park shelters over 3200 animals on some 1800 carefully designed, African-themed acres. The main exhibit is Heart of Africa, home to cheetahs, giraffes, okapis and a wide variety of birds. Nairobi Village features gorillas, meerkats, Nile monitors and lemurs, and still more feathered inhabitants. A gorgeous pride of...
