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San Diego has been a favorite family vacation destination with attractions ranging from sun kissed beaches to hip shopping options and museums. The city offers plenty of outdoors option to enjoy the weather with various beaches and parks.

San Diego city is located in the southwestern corner of California State. Most of them visit San Diego primarily for its beaches, sea world, and zoo and as an adjunct of Los Angeles. The city boasts of temperate climate that is a sure draw with travelers. San Diego has plenty of tourist attractions apart from its excellent beaches and zoo.


Beaches of San Diego


Beaches are on top of the list of travel destinations for many tourists. San Diego beaches offer good water sports and entertainment. Anybody visiting the beach could go for a boat ride or relax lying on the beach. San Diego has numerous beaches, most famous among them being:


  • Windansea Beach

  • North Pacific Beach

  • Ocean Beach

  • La Jolla Shores

  • South Mission Beach

  • Mission Bay Beach

  • Pacific Beach

  • Blacks Beach

  • San Onofre State Beach

  • Oceanside City Beach and Environs

  • Carlsbad State Beach

  • Leucadia beach

  • Encinitas beach

  • Solana Beach

  • Cardiff Beaches

  • Del Mar Beaches

  • Torrey Pines State Beach and Park

  • Pacific Beach

  • Mission Beach

  • Ocean Beach

  • Point Loma Beaches

  • Coronado Municipal Beach

  • Silver Strand State Beach

  • Imperial Beach

Travelers who visit these beaches have an intimate relationship with the coastal bay whether they travel for the first time or are regular visitors. They can explore San Diego by surfing, swimming, diving and sailing. Water sports have gained momentum here.


Museums of San Diego

San Diego has a rich cultural and art heritage which is keenly depicted in its museums. San Diego boasts of nearly 30 museums. Balboa Park is San Diego's major cultural spot with 15 museums and 9 theatres as performing art centers in the city. The famous museums are:


Natural history museum: This museum allows you a peek into the city's rich cultural heritage. The museum boasts of master pieces from Rembrandt to Rubens.


Museum of contemporary art: This museum has a collection of promising artists of major contemporary art. Apart from these, the museum is also famous for its paintings, sculpture, photography, video, film and installation.


New children's museum: This museum is designed to involve both children and adults. The museum exhibits the work and activities of various artists.


Automotive museum: This is the right place for automobile enthusiasts. They have exhibits with varied themes.



Amusement parks in San Diego


Mission Trails Regional Park: This Park has around 5,800 acres of natural and recreational areas with 40 miles of trails and boating facilities.


Mission Bay Park: This is the best family park with plenty of recreational activities. Best features of this park are Sea World, Bonita Cove, Fiesta Island, Mission Point, Vacation Isle and Ski Beach.


Balboa Park: This Park has a beautifully cultivated garden which makes it a magical place to spend a whole day. The Spanish colonial architecture makes it even more alluring to the visitors.


Wave House at Belmont Park: This Park offers beach fitness, skateboarding and wave riding.


Sea World Adventure Park: This Park features the best animal-themed shows with variety of animals like killer shark, polar bears and dolphins.


San Diego zoo is spread over about 100 acres with more than 3,800 animals of nearly 800 different species of animals and 6,500 species of plant. The zoo is intended to recreate natural habitation as much as possible.


San Diego zoo


San Diego has been a favorite family vacation destination with attractions towards its sea world and world famous zoo. The city offers plenty of outdoors option to enjoy the weather with various beaches and parks. San Diego has really managed to maintain the resort feel even amidst the skyscrapers. San Diego is a place where life is lived outdoors.


San Diego travel tips


Pick up online tickets that combine different places of attraction and you might get a good bargain. Alternatively take the pass that allows you to see the Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo. You can go hiking along coastal wetlands and Tijuana River Valley Regional Park.


For those looking for a swinging nightlife, San Diego offers many dive bars, beach bars and dance clubs. The city offers the coffeehouse culture where you can spend some time in conversation. If you want to savor the European flavor in San Diego, head for La Jolla. Experience the architecture, shopping malls suburb and hip stores in Hillcrest and the Gaslamp Quarter.



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