SAN DIEGO
San Diego offers a near-perfect climate, 70 miles of
pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class
family attractions, including the world-famous San Diego
Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego and
LEGOLAND California. Listed below are our picks of the
best attractions in San Diego:
SAN DIEGO ZOO
Known as one of the best zoos in the world, the San
Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered
animals, mammals and reptiles, and 6,500 varieties of
exotic plants. Featured exhibits include the Ituri Forest,
Giant Pandas, and the Polar Bear Plunge. www.
sandiegozoo.org
SAN DIEGO ZOO'S WILD ANIMAL PARK
What makes the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park so
unique are the large field exhibits which enable the
animals to roam freely. The Wgasa Bush Line Railway, a
60-minute electric monorail ride, allows visitors to
observe the animals in their natural habitat.
Herds of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and antelope are
among the hundreds of animals you can see roaming the
scenic rolling landscape of East and North Africa, the
Asian Plains, a Eurasian Waterhole, South Africa, and
the Mongolian Steppe. www.sandiegozoo.org
SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO
SeaWorld San Diego is a great theme park for adults
and children of all ages. Covering over 200 acres, the
adventure park offers world-class shows, thrilling rides
and hands-on animal encounters.
www.seaworld.org
BALBOA PARK
Balboa Park offers a wide range of activities for children
of all ages. Younger children will enjoy the Butterfly Ride,
Carousel, Balboa Park Miniature Railroad and the Marie
Hitchcock Puppet Theater. Older children with find plenty
of interesting exhibits featuring cars, trains, planes,
dinosaurs, planets and sports at one of the park's
numerous museums.
The most kid-friendly museums include the Reuben H.
Fleet Science Center, San Diego Natural History
Museum, San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego
Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, and
the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Many museums
offer free admission on Tuesdays. The schedule is
rotated between the museums throughout the month, so
call before you go.
BALBOA PARK PLAY AREAS
There's plenty of space for kids to play and families to
picnic in Balboa Park. Located west of Park Blvd., the
Pepper Grove playground and picnic area is a family
favorite with swings, tables, playground equipment,
nearby restrooms and a tiny tots play area. Another
popular children’s play area is found at Thorn and Sixth
Avenue on the west side of the Park.
BALBOA PARK TRANSPORTATION
There's a free tram which provides access to Balboa
Park’s museums and attractions. Families can park in the
spacious Inspiration Point lot and wait at Tram Central, a
shady arbor with benches.
www.balboapark.org
LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA
Children of all ages will love Legoland. For toddlers,
there's an enchanting boat ride through Fairy Tail
Brook, an interactive playtown, Waterworks with musical
fountains, Legoland Express and much more. Older
children love the Volvo Driving School, Kid Power Tower,
Skipper School, Bionicle Blaster and Aquazone Wave
Racers. For more information, contact Legoland
California at:
760-918-LEGO (Phone)
760-918-5408 (Fax)
www.legoland.com
San Diego offers a near-perfect climate, 70 miles of
pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class
family attractions, including the world-famous San Diego
Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego and
LEGOLAND California. Listed below are our picks of the
best attractions in San Diego:
SAN DIEGO ZOO
Known as one of the best zoos in the world, the San
Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered
animals, mammals and reptiles, and 6,500 varieties of
exotic plants. Featured exhibits include the Ituri Forest,
Giant Pandas, and the Polar Bear Plunge. www.
sandiegozoo.org
SAN DIEGO ZOO'S WILD ANIMAL PARK
What makes the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park so
unique are the large field exhibits which enable the
animals to roam freely. The Wgasa Bush Line Railway, a
60-minute electric monorail ride, allows visitors to
observe the animals in their natural habitat.
Herds of elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and antelope are
among the hundreds of animals you can see roaming the
scenic rolling landscape of East and North Africa, the
Asian Plains, a Eurasian Waterhole, South Africa, and
the Mongolian Steppe. www.sandiegozoo.org
SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO
SeaWorld San Diego is a great theme park for adults
and children of all ages. Covering over 200 acres, the
adventure park offers world-class shows, thrilling rides
and hands-on animal encounters.
www.seaworld.org
BALBOA PARK
Balboa Park offers a wide range of activities for children
of all ages. Younger children will enjoy the Butterfly Ride,
Carousel, Balboa Park Miniature Railroad and the Marie
Hitchcock Puppet Theater. Older children with find plenty
of interesting exhibits featuring cars, trains, planes,
dinosaurs, planets and sports at one of the park's
numerous museums.
The most kid-friendly museums include the Reuben H.
Fleet Science Center, San Diego Natural History
Museum, San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego
Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, and
the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Many museums
offer free admission on Tuesdays. The schedule is
rotated between the museums throughout the month, so
call before you go.
BALBOA PARK PLAY AREAS
There's plenty of space for kids to play and families to
picnic in Balboa Park. Located west of Park Blvd., the
Pepper Grove playground and picnic area is a family
favorite with swings, tables, playground equipment,
nearby restrooms and a tiny tots play area. Another
popular children’s play area is found at Thorn and Sixth
Avenue on the west side of the Park.
BALBOA PARK TRANSPORTATION
There's a free tram which provides access to Balboa
Park’s museums and attractions. Families can park in the
spacious Inspiration Point lot and wait at Tram Central, a
shady arbor with benches.
www.balboapark.org
LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA
Children of all ages will love Legoland. For toddlers,
there's an enchanting boat ride through Fairy Tail
Brook, an interactive playtown, Waterworks with musical
fountains, Legoland Express and much more. Older
children love the Volvo Driving School, Kid Power Tower,
Skipper School, Bionicle Blaster and Aquazone Wave
Racers. For more information, contact Legoland
California at:
760-918-LEGO (Phone)
760-918-5408 (Fax)
www.legoland.com
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