Belmont Park
3100 block of Mission Boulevard
Phone: 619-491-2988
Located directly on the Mission Bay Boardwalk, this park features a beautifully
restored wooden roller coaster guaranteed to delight enthusiasts of classic
amusement park rides.
Sea World
World Drive off I-5
Phone: 619-226-3901
One of San Diego's premier attractions, Sea World gives visitors the opportunity
to view impressive performances by Shamu the killer whale, be amazed and amused
by the acrobatic antics of dolphins, and come face to face with fearsome looking
sharks in the Shark Encounter. Those who wish to keep nature at a slightly
greater distance can view one of the bird shows occurring periodically
throughout the day. Other featured attractions include the Penguin Encounter,
Manatee Rescue, Wild Arctic and Shipwreck Rapids ride.
San Diego Harbor Excursion Whale Watching
1050 N. Harbor Dr
Phone: 619-234-4111
Seemingly placid by comparison to the more widely known killer whale, the
California gray whale is by no means less beautiful. Those wishing to observe
the California grays during their southerly migration can do so by means of
daily tours departing both morning and afternoon from the foot of Broadway
(downtown).
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Highway 163/I-15 to Via Rancho Parkway (in Escondido)
Phone: 619-234-6541
For those wishing to see nature in an uninterrupted state, the Wild Animal Park
is the place to go. With two animal shows, a quiet monorail, and unobtrusive
paths, this 851 hectare (2,100 acre) preserve dedicated to the preservation of
endangered species strikes a balance of preserving nature while still allowing
visitors to appreciate the beauty of the animals and exotic plants found within
its grounds.
San Diego Zoo
In Balboa Park
Phone: 619-234-3153
One of the most widely known zoos in the entire world, the San Diego Zoo is also
one of the largest. Numbering among its eight hundred species of animals are
some of the rarest and most exotic species in captivity. Most widely known for
the animals it houses, the Zoo also contains a wide variety of tropical and
semitropical plants. Its 40 hectares (100 acres) feature over 6,500 species of
plants. Some of the featured exhibits at the Zoo include the Tiger River, Sun
Bear Forest, Gorilla Tropics, Polar Bear Plunge and the new Ituri Forest and
RainForest Aviary. Also available to visitors at no additional price are a
guided bus tour and a skytram.
Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla
Phone: 858-534-3474
The Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum, associated with the world-renowned Scripps
Institute of Oceanography, is the largest oceanographic exhibit in the U.S. With
over 3,000 fish from waters cold to tropical, the museum features enough species
to keep even Jacques Cousteau busy. The museum's bookshop sells a variety of
works focusing on marine science and oceanography and includes teaching
materials.
Balboa Park
Phone: 619-232-2721
With perhaps the most to offer of any area of San Diego, the beautifully
landscaped acres of Balboa Park include museums featuring world class
collections, the San Diego Zoo, the Starlight Bowl outdoor theater, the
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, the Old Globe Theatre complex, rose and cactus
gardens, and the Japanese Friendship Garden, where the occasional traditional
tea ceremony can be observed. If you are in the mood for a walk or a picnic,
this is the area for you. Even the open areas feature entertainment with both
artists and street performers being common sights during the weekend.
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
Phone: 619-232-7931
The largest museum in San Diego, the Museum of Art features works by Old Masters
from several continents.
San Diego Natural History Museum
In Balboa Park
Phone: 619-232-3821
For those who enjoy the collected works of nature more than the collected works
of man, the San Diego Natural History Museum presents to its visitors a variety
of environmental habitats. These include desert, ocean and shore habitats, as
well as displays of a variety of gems and minerals.
Old Town State Historic Park
2510 Juan
Phone: 619-298-3317
The six blocks of San Diego's first settlement is a pedestrian-only zone that
preserves the original site and Mexican influence of California's oldest city in
its reconstructed and restored 1800s structures.
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San Diego Aerospace Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza
Phone: 619-234-8291
Fax: 619-233-4526
Located in Balboa Park, the San Diego Aerospace Museum is the place to be for
aviation enthusiasts both young and old. Whether it is an interest in historical
flight or merely a child's fascination with the wonders of flying that brings
one here, there is plenty here to view, entertain, and educate.
Firehouse Museum 1572 Columbia St
Phone: 619-232-FIRE
Complete with shiny fire engines, hand and horse-drawn engines, a turn of the
century steam pumper, and historical memorabilia such as antique alarms and fire
hats, the Firehouse Museum is a complete collection of firefighting artifacts.
In fact, the only thing missing is the Dalmatian.
San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
Phone: 619-239-2001
FAX: 619-239-2749
Those interested in the early history of American Indian, Mayan, and Egyptian
art and culture can view exhibits here. The exhibits vary from American Indian
art to early Egyptian mummies. The museum also features a Children's' Discovery
Center for younger museum patrons.
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