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Things to Do in San Diego, California

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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego, California

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Step into Old Town and you walk into the past. Designed to resemble what California was like until 1848, this charming state park has a plaza surrounded by historic buildings...

  • Historical Landmark

San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park

San Diego, California

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The Animal Park plays counterpart to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. View African and Asian animals in large habitats that include an enormous valley...

  • Zoo

Silver Strand State Beach

San Diego, California

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A beautiful, two-mile stretch of beach just a quick car trip from downtown, Silver Strand State Beach is perfect for making sand castles, watching...

  • Beach

  • Swimming

  • Surfing

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute

San Diego, California

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The Scripps Institute of Oceanography's Birch Aquarium is a world-class exhibit of sea life, and a richer educational experience than SeaWorld. Located on the...

  • Aquarium

Seaport Village

San Diego, California

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Seaport Village has over 50 unique shops featuring wooden toys, wind chimes, shells, specialty soaps made in San Diego, silver jewelry, and more. There's a charming carousel for little kids...

  • Roadside Landmark

  • Boutique

Palm Canyon

San Diego, California

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While Balboa Park has acres of manicured gardens that are excellent for casual walks, the Palm Canyon is a step into the natural beauty of...

  • Hiking

  • Park

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater

San Diego, California

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"The puppet show was my favorite," one 6-year-old girl said after being asked what she liked best about San Diego. The younger set will find the clever scenery...

  • Theater

Boomers

San Diego, California

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  • Laser Tag

  • Go-Cart

  • Miniature Golf

  • Baseball

  • Boating

Cali Kites

San Diego, California

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  • Kite Boarding

Knott's Soak City USA

San Diego, California

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  • Water Park

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