Top ten places to visit in san diego
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San Diego ranks as one of the top tourist destinations in Southern California. San Diego's official city website notes that the number of people vacationing within the city has been on an incline since July 2010, following a dip in the previous two years. Those who travel to San Diego often flock to one of the many more well-known locations throughout the city. These destinations offer travelers with fun, family-friendly activities. Several of the attractions can be enjoyed for free.
Sea World San Diego
Sea World San Diego consistently takes one of the top spots in top ten lists of San Diego attractions. This animal-themed amusement park is the original Sea World and features a number of exhibits to let visitors get up close to marine life. Go World Travel's website states that 20,000 animals live within Sea World. Most notably, Shamu the killer whale calls Sea World San Diego home.
Sea World San Diego
500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
800-257-4268
Seaworld.com
San Diego Zoo
Located within Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo features a host of animal exhibits, as well as an expansive botanical collection. The zoo has the distinction of housing the largest amount of giant pandas outside of China. The website San Diego Getaway states that the zoo has more than 4,000 animals to view in habitats that bear as close a resemblance to natural homelands as possible.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92112
619-231-1515
Sandiegozoo.org
Balboa Park
The City of San Diego website states that Balboa Park is one of the largest cultural and entertainment complexes in the US. Balboa Park features fifteen museums, gardens, arts centers, restaurants and the San Diego Zoo. Some attractions within the park include the Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Air and Space Museum, Timken Museum of Art and the San Diego Museum of Man.
Balboa Park Visitors Center
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-0512
Balboapark.org
La Jolla Cove
A stop by the beach ranks high on visitors' to do lists when coming to San Diego. One of the most popular beach destinations is La Jolla Cove. La Jolla features a number of beaches for surfing, swimming and viewing the sunset. San Diego's city website notes that La Jolla's clear waters make it a prime destination for snorkelers wanting to explore underwater.
La Jolla Visitor Center
7966 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
619-236-1212
Lajolla.com
Legoland California
Legoland may seem like a place only young children can enjoy, but people of all ages head to Legoland for a day of fun. The park celebrates the Lego, a building block toy many children enjoy worldwide. Within Legoland, over 5,000 Lego models stand tall. The park also features interactive exhibits, rides and special shows.
Legoland California
1 Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-918-5346
California.legoland.com
Old Town
Once the city center of San Diego, Old Town preserves some of California's earliest history. The Spanish heritage of California is featured prominently within Old Town. This area of San Diego features numerous shops, restaurants and activities for visitors. National Geographic's travel website mentions tours of Old Town available daily and free.
Old Town Chamber of Commerce
2415 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
619-291-4903
Oldtownsandiego.org
Gaslamp Quarter
Like Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter acts as a throwback to early California history. The Gaslamp Quarter features Victorian architecture, art galleries, shopping and nightclubs for adult visitors. Most buildings within Gaslamp Quarter, as noted on the website Go World Travel, were built between 1873 and 1930. During Mardi Gras, the Gaslamp Quarter hosts a number of festivities to celebrate.
Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
410 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-4692
Gaslampquarter.org
Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium was opened by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to both educate the public on marine life and further their oceanography research. This aquarium features over 60 different habitats within. Visitors can experience some hands-on exhibits to get even closer to marine life.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-534-3474
Aquarium.ucsd.edu
Mission Bay Park
San Diego Getaway notes that Mission bay park is the US' biggest man-made aquatic park with 4,235 acres. Many visitors to San Diego head to Mission Bay Park to fly kites, jog, bike or just relax on the beach. Sea World sits within Mission Bay Park.
Mission Bay Park Visitors Information Center
2688 E Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
619-276-8200
sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/missionbay
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