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The San Diego Zoo
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Visit the stars of the world-famous Panda Cam. You'll enjoy the winding, elevated viewing paths that give great panda-watching opportunities... You can enjoy a journey through a tropical rain forest. See monkeys, exotic pigs, colorful birds, and more from the canopy or forest floor...The Arctic tundra comes south to San Diego, with Siberian reindeer, Pallas' cats, and native plants, along with polar bears you can watch underwater or on Polar Cam!... Enter a remarkable simulation of an African rain forest. See gorillas, bonobos, and a free-flight aviary all around our multi-level treehouse complex. www.sandiegozoo.org
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Sea World
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Take your family below the surface, above the waves and beyond your expectations
at Sea World San Diego. Where you can touch and feed dolphins, count the
teeth on a shark and get up-close and inside of R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse
4-D. Meet Shamu, the regal prince of the deep, and don't miss the mind-blowing
spectacle of Summer Nights. Ride a mythical rush through uncharted waters
on the Journey To Atlantis water coaster. Plus sea lions
Clyde and Seamore star in Deep, Deep Trouble, a hilarious new show that
dives to deep trouble and will entertain you with surprises. Exciting adventures,
amazing animals and wondrous shows - your trip to Sea World will create
many lasting memories for the whole family. www.seaworld.com
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Birch Aquarium
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Located on a coastal bluff overlooking La Jolla Shores beach and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is renowned for its ocean views, both inside and out. Visitors from around the world marvel at the dazzling marine life exhibits, from sharks to seahorses to corals. Make a visit to Birch Aquarium at Scripps soon and enjoy San Diego's "best ocean views." www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
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Balboa Park
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Do you
fancy photography, folk art or fossils? Are you crazy about cars, trains
and planes? Or mad about Old Masters and maybe mummies? Silly for science
or batty for baseball? Or do you just get a kick out of critters like
koalas and kangaroos? You can explore all these wonders and more in
beautiful Balboa Park, the largest cultural complex west of the Mississippi. www.balboapark.org
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Coronado Island
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Rich in history, natural beauty and a charming ocean village atmosphere, Coronado is most deserving of its royal "nickname" - the Crown City. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Glorietta Bay and San Diego Bay, this picturesque seaside city is linked to the Southern California coastline and the city of San Diego by the graceful and stately San Diego - Coronado Bridge, and to the south by a narrow strip of land known as the Silver Strand. www.coronado.ca.us
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Lego Land
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Lego Land
California puts the rides into your child's very own hands. The Volvo
Driving School lets your kids drive on real streets and earn their
very own driver's license. Then there's Sky Patrol, where kids pilot
their own helicopter. And on the exciting Kid Power Towers, kids
pull themselves up to a 30-foot summit and then free fall. But there's
plenty more. Lego Land has over 50 rides, shows and attractions, including
Dino Island and Fun Town Fire Academy. At LegoLand, there's so much
your kids can wrap their hands and their imaginations around. www.lego.com
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Gaslamp Quarter
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The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping
and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of
food, fun and culture -- all within one of San Diego's most historic
areas. Stroll past the Gaslamp's, charming Victorian-style commercial
buildings constructed between 1873 and 1930. www.gaslamp.org
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Arts and Culture
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In a city best known for its natural beauty, San Diego's true brilliance radiates from its thriving cultural center. The sun shines a spotlight on world-class opera, eclectic museums, Tony Award winning theaters, and a dynamic assortment of performances that make San Diego a leading destination for artistic and cultural discovery. http://www.sandiegoartandsol.com/
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Where To Eat
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Visit
our local restaurants guide - which features restaurant reviews, menus and coupons. On this comprehensive guide you will find restaurants by cuisine, community, category, & specialty. You will also find information about community events, entertainment, nightclubs and much more... http://www.where2eat.com/
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San Diego Visitor's Guide
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The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau operates two Visitor Information
Centers conveniently located in downtown San Diego and in the Village
of La Jolla. Their professional, multilingual, highly trained staff and
volunteers will help you get the most from your visit to the San Diego
region. They have a complete collection of current information on a wide
variety of activities, attractions and dining options. Be sure to stop
by one of their Visitor Information Centers and pick up brochures, maps,
a San Diego Pocket Guide, a Golf Guide or a FREE Vacation Planning Kit,
which offers hundreds of dollars worth of savings on your trip. www.sandiego.org
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Catalina Island
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There's lots to do on Catalina Island, and with our year round Mediterranean climate, almost every day is ideal for enjoying the many activities Catalina Island has to offer. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, fishing and kayaking are just a few popular water activities. Rent your own boat and explore the harbor yourself. Rent a rod and reel and take your kids fishing right off the Green Pier. There are plenty of options to fill the day on land as well, including horseback riding, bicycling, sightseeing, golf, or just strolling through Avalon's quaint shops and galleries. www.catalina.com
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Del Mar
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Del Mar offers a beautiful, 2.5 miles stretch of Sandy Beach. Excellent conditions
for surfing, boogie boarding, swimming and just lounging in the sun. Dog
lovers will enjoy bringing their dogs to the beach to run free (limited time
of year). Visitor's can enjoy a leisurely picnic at one of the two parks
adjacent to the ocean. The Powerhouse Community Center is a wonderful community
asset for private and community events.
www.delmar.ca.us
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Del Mar Turf Club
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Del Mar Thoroughbred Club with its gorgeous Spanish Mission architecture is one of the prettiest tracks in the US. The dream of actor and singer Bing Crosby, the track opened on July 3, 1937 and still plays his theme song for the track, "Where the Turf Meets the Surf" before every card.
www.dmtc.com
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Downtown San Diego
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Downtown San Diego is the heart of one of the most desirable cities in the nation. In the center of the first great city of the 21st Century, Downtown San Diego offers a breathtaking waterfront location, warm year-round temperatures and an exciting 24-hour live - work - play environment.
www.sandiegodowntown.org
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Harbor Excursions
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Welcome Aboard San Diego! For almost a century, San Diego Harbor Excursion has been dedicated to providing their valued guests with the finest services for the best possible value. From their friendly and welcoming staff to our fleet of the boating industries most contemporary, state-of-the-art vessels and equipment, San Diego Harbor Excursion is in the business of creating memorable experiences to all of our guests. www.sdhe.com
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Hot Air Balloon Rides
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These
famous Del Mar sunset balloon flights are a great way to finish any
day and make a great beginning for any evening. This sunset balloon
flight is a must for the romantic at heart.
These flights have become the hallmark of ballooning in California since the
flight patterns frequently take passengers over multi-million dollar
properties in Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch and beautiful Del
Mar. This beautiful coastal balloon flight also offers a breathtaking
view of the Pacific Ocean. We do not travel over the ocean, instead
drifting eastward as the sun sets. The San Diego countryside is spectacular
from your vantage point in our beautiful balloons. www.hotairflyer.com
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La Jolla Playhouse
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With three theaters, rehearsal rooms, a design studio, a storage warehouse and a park and restaurant in the works, this internationally reputed theater should perhaps change its name to the La Jolla Playtown. Already established as a two-theater playhouse specializing in adventurous and new works, the Playhouse opened the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre January 2005 in the new 50,000 square foot Jacobs Center. The Jacobs Center building is in between the 493-seat Mandell Weiss Theater with a traditional proscenium stage, and the 399-seat Mandell Weiss Forum, with a thrust.The Playhouse puts on roughly 6 productions a year. At least thirty productions launched at this theater have gone on to Broadway and many end up touring nationally and internationally. www.lajollaplayhouse.org
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La Jolla Village
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Welcome to La Jolla. SInce the 1880's, La Jolla has been a favorite vacation destination. Boasting Southern California's most beautiful and majestic coastline and the finest weather in the world La Jolla offers a varied selection of shopping, dining, services and attractions.In a city best known for its natural beauty, San Diego's true brilliance radiates from its thriving cultural center. The sun shines a spotlight on world-class opera, eclectic museums, Tony Award winning theaters, and a dynamic assortment of performances that make San Diego a leading destination for artistic and cultural discovery. www.lajollabythesea.com
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Maritime Museum
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The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of India. The Museum displays permanent and temporary exhibits on maritime history, commerce and exploration and stages popular public events such as "Movies Before the Mast" and family sleepovers on the Star of India. www.sdmaritime.com
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Old Town State Park
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants and a museum. La Casa de Estudillo is a mansion built around a garden courtyard. La Casa de Machado y Stewart is full of artifacts that reflect ordinary life of the period. Other historic buildings include a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, San Diego's first newspaper office, and a stable with a carriage collection. (San Diego became California's first Spanish settlement when a mission and fort were established in 1769.) www.oldtownsandiego.org
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Padres at PetCo Park
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The Padres had a winning season and a new stadium! PETCO Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego. Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of our region. Innovative design features evoke the timeless traditions of baseball in an intimate setting, with state-of-the-art fan amenities to suit every taste and budget. www.padres.com
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Chargers Football
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The Bolts are BACK! Don't just watch them from your couch on Sundays! Watch them from your own seat in the stadium with other fans cheering them on to victory next to you. www.chargers.com
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Seaport Village
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Seaport
Village opened in 1980, becoming a pioneer in the redevelopment of
the Embarcadero. Since its opening, it has offered a serene bay front
location where tourists and locals alike can escape the urban surroundings
and enjoy unique shops, the serenity of bay views and ocean air. Today,
it has become one of the most frequented destinations in all of San
Diego County. One of the biggest attractions in Seaport Village is
the historic Carousel ride. Built in 1895, the carousel is owned by
Historic Carousels, which own the world's largest collection of authentic,
hand-carved carousels. It features 54 animals, 13 of which are menagerie
animals, including a giraffe, dragon, teddy bear, elephant, camel,
dog, lion and more. It also includes 2 horse-drawn chariots. It is
54 feet across and is built in 20 sections.
www.spvillage.com
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Tijuana, Mexico
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Tijuana, the gateway to Baja California's gold coast is less than 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. A little taste of Mexico and much more, because Tijuana has much to offer in the way of attractions and entertainment. There you'll find museums, art galleries, and the Cultural Center, where you can enjoy both permanent and temporary art exhibits and other expositions, along with theatrical productions, and the fascinating films presented by the Omnimax Planetarium.
www.tijuana.com
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Whale Watching
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Sailing on a San Diego Whale Watching Cruise to see the California Gray Whale for the first time is an exciting and exhilarating experience. Hornblower Cruises takes you on a 3 1/2 hour adventure off the San Diego coast to see gray whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Every year, whales swim to Baja California where they give birth to their young and prepare them for the long trek back to the Arctic. On the return trip the young calves can frequently be seen swimming at their mother's side. Whale Watching Season is December through early April.www.sandiegowhalewatching.com
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Wild Animal Park
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Covering 1,800 acres, the San Diego Wild Animal Park gives animals room to roam. Animals mingle just like they do in the wild, and visitors can see them as they might be seen in their native Asia and Africa. As if that weren't enough, the San Diego Wild Animal Park is also a veritable Noah's Ark. In its nearly 30-year history, hundreds of endangered species babies have been born in the park, and dozens of nearly-extinct species have been re-introduced into the wild. In fact, every Arabian oryx now in the the wild is descended from the stock at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. www.sandiegozoo.org/wap/index.html
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