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A Family Vacation in San Diego, California
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Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a masterpiece of urban planning -- a 1,200-acre park in the middle of downtown San Diego...
Park
Scenic Landmark
Garden
Live Music Venue
Historical Landmark
Maritime Museum
Balboa Park
Learn about San Diego's rich seafaring history, and tour antique ships, including the Star of India, an 18th-century Royal Navy frigate. The Star of India hosts outdoor movie nights...
History Museum
Special Collection
Cabrillo National Monument
Coronado
Worth visiting for the drive alone, the Cabrillo National Monument has such sweeping views of San Diego that on a clear day you can see all the way from Mexico...
Historical Landmark
Hiking
Hotel Del Coronado
Coronado
A favorite resort of Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz," the Hotel Del (as it's known affectionately by locals) is a feat of whimsical Queen Anne architecture...
Hotel / Motel
Historical Landmark
Resort
Bicycling
Surfing
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute
La Jolla
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
La Jolla Shores
La Jolla
La Jolla Shores is easily one of the most family-friendly beaches in San Diego County. The city of La Jolla is often called San Diego's Riviera for its azure...
Beach
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Balboa Park
Over 100 hands-on exhibits, many of them with the motto "do touch!," make this science center an exciting place for kids and fun for the whole family. Rotating exhibits...
Science & Nature Museum
San Diego Air and Space Museum
Balboa Park
The San Diego Air and Space Museum is awesome even if you hate to fly. Staffed mostly by incredibly knowledgeable and helpful retired pilots, the museum has flight simulators, lots...
Special Collection
San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
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
Seaport Village
Balboa Park
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