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Midway Museum - Located downtown in San Diego at Navy
Pier. America's longest serving Aircraft Carrier. Fun and educational
day in downtown San Diego, California. The view from the flight
deck is amazing. |
San
Diego Zoo - The
largest Zoo in the west. Plan on spending the entire day exploring
the San Diego Zoo. This is of the most affordable family attractions
in Southern California. Discount tickets. |
Gas
Lamp Quarter - Historic district in the heart of San
Diego. Tours, museums and special events. Over 70 side walk cafes
and shops cover this 16 block area of downtown. Nearby attraction
Horton Shopping
Mall.
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Old
Town Trolley Tour - One of the best ways to see San
Diego. Park your car and board the orange and green trolley as
many times as you like all day long. The trolley is a fun way
to see the sights in San Diego. |
La
Jolla Seven Sea Caves - Take a guided kayak tour of
the sea cave and see these hidden treasures. No experience is required
all equipment is provided for you.
Check
out our half price kayak tour tickets.
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Julian
Historic Gold Town - Famous apple pies and gold mine
tours. In the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains. This 1870s gold rush
town is east of San Diego. Julian is a favorite
day trip or weekend getaway. |
Hotel
Del Coronado - A San Diego landmark since 1888 this
unique victorian hotel is a must see on any visit to San Diego.
See where movie stars and royalty stay. Vacation packages available. |
Mission
Trails Regional Park - Just eight miles from downtown
San Diego. Visitors can explore nearly 6000 acres on one of the
many hiking trails. Start your trip at the informative visitor
center.
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Birch
Aquarium - Located
on the coast just north of San Diego in La Jolla. Displays
include a huge 70,000 gallon kelp forest and an outdoor tide-pool
area where kids can can touch and learn about tide-pool animals.
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Cabrillo
National Monument - The best view of San Diego can
be seen from the monument at the end of Point Loma. Visitor center
and tours of the old light house. Free admission with a small
parking fee.
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Palomar
Observatory - The Palomar Observatory is open to
the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and has a gift shop
and visitor center. Take the winding road up Palomar Mountain
and enjoy the view. |
Old
Town San Diego - Recreates the setting of California
early years. Historic buildings house museums, shops and restaurants.
Ride red trolley cars from here to downtown San Diego.
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Mission
San Luis Rey - Built in 1798, San Luis Rey is the
largest California Mission. Viewing the historic church and grounds
is free, there is a small charge to enter the church museum and
inner gardens.
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Bates
Nut Farm - Picnic and park areas, farm zoo, and the
Bates store that is filled with fresh, delicious nuts, candies,
dried fruits, chocolates, and gourmet delights. The farm is fun
to visit any time of the year.
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Balboa
Park - The
largest cultural complex west of the Mississippi with over 1200
acres of things to do. 15 different museums to explore. Take a
ride on the mini train. Plenty of things to do and see many of
them free. |
Quail
Botanical Gardens - Features
rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest and
California native plants. Kids garden will keep children amused.
The lookout tower has a great view of the coast. |
The
Flower Fields (Carlsbad) - In a full bloom for approximately
six to eight weeks each year - from early March through mid May.
Mark this on your calendar you won't want to miss this colorful
display of flowers in Northern San Diego County. |
Chula
Vista Nature Center - Interactive exhibits at the
Nature Center describe the history, geology, ecology, natural
history and bio-diversity of Sweetwater Marsh and San Diego Bay.
Get up-close and personal visit with endangered creatures of the
bay. |
San
Diego Aerospace Museum - Rare specimens of aircraft
from Aviation history to space age technology.See the Apollo 9
Command Module as you enter the Balboa Park museum. Admission:
Adults $15.00 and children $6.00.
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Harbor
Excursion - Several different tours available. Harbor
and Shelter Islands, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, North
Island Naval Air Station During season whale watching tours search
for gray whales passing by the San Diego coast.
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San
Diego Model Railroad Museum - At 27,000 sq. ft.,
the museum is the largest indoor model railroad display in the
world. Operating toy train layouts are huge. Located in Balboa
Park.
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Japanese
Friendship Garden - A
place to wander through the plants as they change with the seasons.
The gardens surround the Tea house built in 1915 for the Panama-California
Exposition. |
San
Diego SEAL Tour - Take a land and sea tour aboard
an amphibious boat.
See San Diego city and the bay all on one trip. Take the whole
family on this fun journey
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Buena
Vista Nature Center - Located next to the Buena Vista
lagoon in Oceanside. Open 6 days a week with guided nature walks.
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Torrey
Pines State Reserve - One
of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast.Rare
and elegant Torrey Pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches. Bring
a picnic lunch and hiking shoes. |
Hotel
del Coronado - A classic historic hotel, The Del
was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark
in 1977.
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Maritime
Museum of San Diego - The
museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships.
Open every day of the year with great views of the bay. |
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Coronado
- Miles of
pristine beaches, public parks, golfing and tennis, bike paths,
and boating. Home of the world famous Hotel Del Coronado.
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Gas
& Steam Engine Museum - Located on 55 acres of
rolling farm in Vista. Exhibits include blacksmith & wheelwright
shops. Admission is only $3.00 dollars.
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