The World-famous San Diego Zoo
Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo and meet some of the most exotic creatures on earth like our giant pandas. Whether they are climbing trees or munching on bamboo, you'll get a firsthand look at these rare and wonderful bears.

San Diego Wild Animal Park
There's a magical place where you can stretch out a hand to feed a gentle giraffe, rub noses with an endangered rhino or look deep into the eyes of a furry-feathered ostrich. It's an adventure waiting to be discovered at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, one of the few places on earth where rare and exotic species roam free.

SeaWorld
There's no place in the world like SeaWorld San Diego. Touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark, come face-to-face with a polar bear. Brave the waves on the Shipwreck Rapids adventure ride. And just try to stay dry when world-famous Shamu comes a-splashing! SeaWorld San Diego - it doesn't get any closer than this.

Balboa Park
America's largest urban cultural park! Balboa Park features over 85 performing arts and international culture organizations, 15 museums, The World-famous San Diego Zoo, exotic gardens, hiking and biking trails, recreational facilities, and restaurants (619.239.0512).

Old Town State Historical Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants, and a museum.

Belmont Park
Amusement park at San Diego's Mission Beach with Giant Dipper roller coaster. Good ocean-view restaurants. Mission Blvd. & West Mission Bay Drive, Mission Beach (619.491.2988).

Birch Aquarium
Huge tanks displaying over 1,500 saltwater fish. Large tank recreating La Jolla kelp forest. Wonderful coastal views. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla (858.534.3474).

Cabrillo National Monument
Where San Diego was discovered by Spain. Wonderful coastal views and tidepools. Catalina Blvd., Point Loma (619.557.5450).

Del Mar Race Track
Home of the famous Del Mar Fair and horse racing in the summer. I-5 and Villa de la Valle, Del Mar (858.755.1141).

Gaslamp Quarter
Great restaurants, shopping, Victorian architecture, and entertainment in the heart of downtown. Fourth & Fifth Avenues, Downtown San Diego (619.233.5227).

Embarcadero
Waterfront including cruise ship pier, navy piers and lots of shops. Harbor Drive, San Diego (619.234.9153).