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San Diego, California
The relaxed atmosphere of San Diego is a good reason why it draws over 30 million visitors a year. Its the kind of city where every day is a beach day and its vibrant, exciting lifestyle has plenty to offer visitors and their whole families who can walk, skate, and bike their way to over 70 miles of beaches or any of San Diego's numerous attractions.
San Diego's natural beauty is one of the city's greatest attractions, an officially designated 52-mile Scenic Drive that brings visitors through the city and its many neighborhoods. From the Harbor Islands to Old Town, 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.
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 San Diego Zoo
(619) 231-1515
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2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Zoo is not only one of the most widely known zoos in the world, its also one of the largest. San Diego Zoo features over 50 types of mammals including giant pandas, whales, elephants and polar bears; more than a dozen reptiles including komodo dragons, pythons, crocodiles and tortoises; and a whole host of birds, amphibians and insects.
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SeaWorld San Diego
(619) 222-6363
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500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
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SeaWorld is San Diego's number 1 tourist attraction and one of the most popular marine parks in the world. SeaWorld is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and dining facilities. One of SeaWorld's premier attractions is The Shamu Adventure, featuring the world-famous killer whale Shamu and SeaWorld's entire killer whale family performing in a 2.5 million-gallon pool.
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Cabrillo National Monument
(619) 222-8211
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
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In 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. This marked the first time that a European expedition set foot on what eventually became the west coast of the United States. This Monument memorialized that accomplishment in 1913. The park offers a superb view of San Diego's harbor and skyline and at it's highest point stands the Old Point Loma Light-house, which has been a San Diego icon since 1854.
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Balboa Park
(619) 239-0512
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1549 El Prado
San Diego CA 92101
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This 1,200 acre Park consists of 85 cultural and recreational organizations including 15 museums and performing arts groups; a host of gardens including an award-winning rose garden; an outstanding Botanical Building hosting over 2,000 different tropical plants; a playground and picnic area; and a complex featuring a municipal golf course, tennis courts, a bicycle track, swimming pool and even a disc golf course, just to name a few things.
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San Diego Maritime Museum
(619) 234-9153
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1492 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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The Maritime Museum enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels and features one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world. Such ships include the world's oldest active ship Star of India; the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley; and the Californian, a replica of a mid 19th century revenue cutter.
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Belmont Park
(858) 228-WAVE
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3146 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109
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Belmont Park offers the most in family fun and entertainment, whether it's making the drop on the Vertical Plunge or experiencing the ups and downs on the Historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. Belmont Park also features the historic Plunge, the largest indoor public swimming pool in Southern California. Whether you're with friends or family, young or old, Belmont Park is the beachfront amusement center where the fun and the waves never end.
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Photo credit: San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
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