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From its world-famous zoo and aquarium
to its bountiful beaches, San Diego's vibrant and exciting lifestyle
has plenty to offer visitors and their whole families. It's the kind
of city where every day is a beach day, and where everyone is busy
having as much fun as possible. A relaxed atmosphere pervades the
city, probably one of the reasons that draw more than 30 million
visitors a year to San Diego. Given the beautiful weather and
outdoor activities abound, San Diego is probably one of the most
pedestrian friendly cities in America. Families walk, skate, and
bike their way to over 70 miles of beaches or any one of San Diego's
numerous attractions.
San Diego's natural beauty is one of the city's greatest
attractions. An officially designated 52-mile long Scenic Drive
brings visitors through the city and its many neighborhoods. From
the Harbor Islands through Old Town and Balboa Park all the way to
La Jolla, the Scenic Drive is a great way to see all of the city's
beautiful districts and neighborhoods.
Balboa Park itself is the 1,200 acre home to the world-famous Zoo
and museums. This park is the cultural center of the city. The Rose
Garden has more than 2,000 rosebushes, and the entire park is really
one giant botanical garden full of beautiful flowers and trees. The
Zoo, one of the best in the world, holds nearly 4,000 animals
representing more than 800 species. The animal habitats are designed
to replicate each animal's original ecosystem as closely as
possible, down to the type of grass used. Birds, gorillas, tigers,
bears, hippos and other animals have helped make this one of the
most admired zoos in the world.
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In addition to the zoo,
Balboa Park is home to over a dozen museums dedicated to history,
science, art, cars, railroads, mankind, and of course, San Diego
itself.
Visitors who want to
spend as much time as possible near the glittering Pacific Ocean
will love the Mission Bay area and its greatest attraction: Sea
World. The Mission Bay aquatic park covers 4,600 acres, and includes
27 miles of bay shore beaches and 17 miles of ocean front beaches.
Admission to the beaches is free, and swimming, sunning, and
windsurfing are the preferred activities. Playgrounds and picnic
spots are found throughout the park, but the best place for kids has
to be Sea World. Covering over 100 bay-front acres, this park
features the world famous killer whale Shamu, as well as hundreds of
other water animals, like penguins, fish, and sharks. Sea World is
one of the most famous aquatic parks in the world, and kids and
adults alike will love it.
San Diego has it all: sunny weather, great beaches, wonderful
museums, zoos, and aquariums, and history too. Old Town is the
historical heart of San Diego, and a great place to finish up a
visit to the city. The Spanish and Mexican heritage of the city is
celebrated here, amidst the famous Presidio fortress, the historical
park, and the adobe houses with Spanish tile roofs. San Diego has
evolved immeasurably since those early days as a Spanish settlement
on the Pacific, and that evolution has produced one of the most
beautiful and happy cities in the world. Visitors to San Diego are
always sorry to leave behind what residents know is heaven on earth.
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Belmont Park
Located directly on the Mission Bay Boardwalk, this park features a
beautifully restored wooden roller coaster guaranteed to delight
enthusiasts of classic amusement park rides.
Sea World
One of San Diego's premier attractions, Sea World gives visitors the
opportunity to view impressive performances by Shamu the killer whale,
be amazed and amused by the acrobatic antics of dolphins, and come face
to face with fearsome looking sharks in the Shark Encounter. Those who
wish to keep nature at a slightly greater distance can view one of the
bird shows occurring periodically throughout the day. Other featured
attractions include the Penguin Encounter, Manatee Rescue, Wild Arctic
and Shipwreck Rapids ride.
San Diego Harbor
Excursion Whale Watching
Seemingly placid by comparison to the more widely known killer whale,
the California gray whale is by no means less beautiful. Those wishing
to observe the California grays during their southerly migration can do
so by means of daily tours departing both morning and afternoon from the
foot of Broadway (downtown).
San Diego Wild Animal Park
For those wishing to see nature in an uninterrupted state, the Wild
Animal Park is the place to go. With two animal shows, a quiet monorail,
and unobtrusive paths, this 851 hectare (2,100 acre) preserve dedicated
to the preservation of endangered species strikes a balance of
preserving nature while still allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty
of the animals and exotic plants found within its grounds.
San Diego Zoo
One of the most widely known zoos in the entire world, the San Diego Zoo
is also one of the largest. Numbering among its eight hundred species of
animals are some of the rarest and most exotic species in captivity.
Most widely known for the animals it houses, the Zoo also contains a
wide variety of tropical and semitropical plants. Its 40 hectares (100
acres) feature over 6,500 species of plants. Some of the featured
exhibits at the Zoo include the Tiger River, Sun Bear Forest, Gorilla
Tropics, Polar Bear Plunge and the new Ituri Forest and RainForest
Aviary. Also available to visitors at no additional price are a guided
bus tour and a skytram.
Stephen Birch
Aquarium Museum
The Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum, associated with the world-renowned
Scripps Institute of Oceanography, is the largest oceanographic exhibit
in the U.S. With over 3,000 fish from waters cold to tropical, the
museum features enough species to keep even Jacques Cousteau busy. The
museum's bookshop sells a variety of works focusing on marine science
and oceanography and includes teaching materials.
Balboa Park
With perhaps the most to offer of any area of San Diego, the beautifully
landscaped acres of Balboa Park include museums featuring world class
collections, the San Diego Zoo, the Starlight Bowl outdoor theater, the
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, the Old Globe Theatre complex, rose and cactus
gardens, and the Japanese Friendship Garden, where the occasional
traditional tea ceremony can be observed. If you are in the mood for a
walk or a picnic, this is the area for you. Even the open areas feature
entertainment with both artists and street performers being common
sights during the weekend.
San Diego Museum of Art
The largest museum in San Diego, the Museum of Art features works by Old
Masters from several continents.
San Diego Natural
History Museum
For those who enjoy the collected works of nature more than the
collected works of man, the San Diego Natural History Museum presents to
its visitors a variety of environmental habitats. These include desert,
ocean and shore habitats, as well as displays of a variety of gems and
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Old Town
State Historic Park
The six blocks of San Diego's first settlement is a pedestrian-only zone
that preserves the original site and Mexican influence of California's
oldest city in its reconstructed and restored 1800s structures.
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center
With activities both entertaining and educational, the Reuben H. Fleet
Space Theater and Science Center has something for every member of the
family. With the latest technology, giant OMNIMAX films treat visitors
to a variety of entertaining, educational topics. From the comfort of
their seats, visitors can go on exciting adventures or view planetarium
shows. The Science Center portion of the facility is definitely a
hands-on experience, where visitors are both invited and encouraged to
experience the variety of exhibits firsthand.
San Diego
Aerospace Museum
Located in Balboa Park, the San Diego Aerospace Museum is the place to
be for aviation enthusiasts both young and old. Whether it is an
interest in historical flight or merely a child's fascination with the
wonders of flying that brings one here, there is plenty here to view,
entertain, and educate.
Cabrillo
National Monument
With over 1.2 million visitors each year, the Cabrillo National Monument
is one of the country's most visited national monuments. Dedicated to
Juan Rodruiguez Cabrillo, who arrived in the San Diego area in 1542, the
monument consists of a statue that sits at the tip of Point Loma.
Visitors can also view the restored lighthouse (circa 1855), or visit
the nearby Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Visitors are invited to
partake in guided tours of the Cemetery or view one of the hourly films
on Cabrillo, the history of San Diego, and the California gray whales,
whose yearly migration can be seen from Point Loma from December through
March.
Firehouse Museum
Complete with shiny fire engines, hand and horse-drawn engines, a turn
of the century steam pumper, and historical memorabilia such as antique
alarms and fire hats, the Firehouse Museum is a complete collection of
firefighting artifacts. In fact, the only thing missing is the
Dalmatian.
Maritime Museum
Consisting of three uniquely historical vessels, the Maritime Museum
exhibits the variety of naval architecture and function of the 19th and
early 20th century. Visitors can board each vessel and explore for
themselves or view movies on-deck (April - October). The vessels that
comprise the Museum are the full-rigged merchant vessel Star of India
(1863), whose impressive masts are an integral part of the San Diego
cityscape, the gleaming white San Francisco-Oakland steam-powered ferry
Berkeley (1898), which worked round-the-clock to carry people to safety
following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the sleek Medea (1904),
one of the world's few remaining large steam yachts.
San Diego Museum
of Man
Those interested in the early history of American Indian, Mayan, and
Egyptian art and culture can view exhibits here. The exhibits vary from
American Indian art to early Egyptian mummies. The museum also features
a Children's' Discovery Center for younger museum patrons.
Mission San Luis
Rey
View a piece of the early history of California, as well as look through
a window into the lives and culture of the early Californians.
Beautifully maintained and restored, Mission San Luis Rey is the largest
of California's missions. The main sanctuary is of particular interest,
while the well cared-for grounds offer the opportunity for a picnic.
Coronado
If an interest in getting away from it all has led you to San Diego, let
upscale shopping and beautiful white sand beaches bring you to Coronado.
Spend a few hours strolling or shopping, explore the yacht harbor or
visit the Imperial Beach, then relax and enjoy one of the many excellent
restaurants located on this beautiful island.
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