San Diego's Acclaimed Beaches and Attractions

San Diego is California's 2nd largest city. It is also theand LEGOLAND. It also features uncrowded pristine
US' 8th largest city. It is situated by the Pacific Oceanbeaches and a fun village with several restaurants,
along the west coast. It is also County's seat andshops as well as pathways for riding and walking
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos' economic center. It isactivities.
even regarded by Forbes Magazine as the 5thHere are some of the popular attractions in San
wealthiest city in the US.Diego
The Beaches of San DiegoSan Diego Zoo
The first thing that comes to mind when you hearThis zoo is situated in Balboa Park, along the northern
San Diego is its beaches. This is from beautifulsection of downtown San Diego. It features a
Imperial Beach along the Mexican border up to NorthFlamingo Lagoon, 30 child size exhibits, a baby animal
County's Oceanside. You are also guaranteed withnursery and Peting Paddock. It also houses the
activities from surfing, snorkeling and swimming toWegeforth Bowl, a sea lion show; the Giant Panda
walking, jogging, cycling and skating.Research Station; the Polar Bear Plunge and the
Here are some of the acclaimed beaches of SanElephant Mesa.
Diego:Wild Animal Park
Mission Beach-Pacific Beach-Mission BayThis park is situated at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
This is a favorite area among tourists and locals dueEscondido, CA. It is along the northeastern section of
to its miles of paved bike paths and sandy beaches.Mission Valley and downtown San Diego. You will find
Belmont Park of Mission Beach even features thehere the African Aviary, the Nairobi Village along the
popular Big Dipper roller coaster, various carnival ridesMombasa Lagoon, the Petting Kraal and Lorikeet
and several other activities.Landing. You can also ride their Wgasa Bush Line
CoronadoRailway in order to see freely roaming animals in
This is deemed as one of the best beaches of City.herds like elephants, giraffes and rhinos among
It is located near Hotel Del Coronado, opposite theothers. There are also treks that include the Gorilla
bay downtown. It is popular for having the widestHabitat, Heart of Africa, Kilimanjaro Safari Walk and
expanse of sand. It is also near gastronomic andthe Condor Ridge.
shopping venues.LEGOLAND
La JollaThis is situated approximately 30 miles along the
This is the premier coastal section of San Diego andsouthern section of San Diego, in Carlsbad. It is
regarded as "The Jewel of the Sea." You will findregarded as one of the premier theme parks of City.
here a European-style village, dining choices andYou will find here a bright red 9-foot LEGO dinosaur
upscale shopping among others. You can enjoyas well as Dino Island, The Beginning, Explore Village,
exploring the tide pools and snorkeling at La JollaFuntown, Miniland USA, Imagination Zone and Knight's
Cove.Village. You also get to join several interactive play
Encinitas and Leucadiaareas.
These are the least crowded beaches of City. TheySea World
are situated along Coast Route 101. You will find hereThis is situated along the Mission Bay area of City. It
several dining and shopping opportunities.is near beach areas, Mission Valley hotels and
Del Mardowntown San Diego. It features aquatic shows,
This quaint village area has several beaches to boastexhibits, amusement parks and rides. You will be able
of. It is by Coast Route 101. It houses the worldto experience here fun, thrilling and unforgettable
renowned Del Mar Racetrack and fairgrounds.activities like shark encounters, climbing rope ladders,
Carlsbadpretending as pirates and playing in the sand among
This is where you will find the acclaimed flower fieldsothers.