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Balboa Park
This 1,200-acre park is also the cultural center of San Diego, with The Old Globe Theatre, scenic tours, and fifteen museums; Tuesdays feature rotating free admission at museums.
1549 El Prado; San Diego, CA; 619-239-0512; www.balboapark.org
Tags: family | culture | art | editor pick
The Beaches
Coronado Island is a quiet military town with wealthy tourist beaches and resorts; Ocean Beach caters to surfers and Dead Heads; Pacific Beach is a great (albeit crowded) family beach; Mission Beach features barbecue and grassy areas; Black’s Beach combines good surfing, a gay area, and a clothing optional section.
San Diego, CA
Tags: beach | family | editor pick
Belmont Park
Family-friendly beachside amusement park centered around the 1925-built Giant Dipper Roller Coaster.
3146 Mission Blvd.; San Diego, CA; 858-228-9283; www.belmontpark.com
Tags: family | amusement park
Old Town San Diego
Considered the “birthplace” of California, with shops, restaurants, live performances, astounding architecture, a haunted house, and more.
Look for Old Town Ave. exit on I-5; San Diego, CA; 619-291-4903; www.oldtownsandiego.org
Tags: culinary | historic
San Diego Harbor Excursions great value
One of the most beautiful (and inexpensive) ways to see the city is by water; SD Harbor Excursions has been offering tours since 1915.
1050 North Harbor Dr.; San Diego, CA; 619-234-4111; www.sdhe.com
Tags: cruise | tour | whale watching | great value
The San Diego Zoo
Home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals and more than 700,000 exotic plants, the 100-acre zoo features guided tours, shows, special events for the kiddies, and more.
2920 Zoo Dr.; San Diego, CA; 619-231-1515; www.sandiegozoo.org
Tags: family | wildlife | zoo | editor pick
Sea World smart splurge
New rides, more restaurants, and spruced up shows make this classic attraction better than ever. Few know about the Dolphin Interactive Program, where, for an extra fee ($150, plus park admission), guests can suit up and join these amazing mammals in the tank.
San Diego, CA; 800-257-4268; www.seaworld.com
Tags: family | amusement park | smart splurge
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