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San
Diego County has 42,200 square miles and
stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Anza-Borrego Desert. California's
second
largest city is home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Sea
World. Just up the coast is Legoland and a short drive inland brings
you
to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline
supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating,
sailing and swimming. San Diego is a vacation destination for Californian's
as well as out of state visitors. Mild temperatures year round
make San Diego the perfect place to visit. |
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| Balboa Park - Over 85 cultural and recreational organizations here, including fifteen museums and various performing arts groups. San Diego Zoo is here. | La Jolla Cove - La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California. The cove is just a short walk to the restaurants and art gallery's of the scenic resort community. | ||
| Cabrillo National Monument - You can find base end stations, fire control stations, search light bunkers form World War 2. Also the old Point Loma Light House and tide pools to explore. | San Diego Automotive Museum - Millions of local auto enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world to view this world-class collection. The museum stands as a living tribute to the automobile. | ||
| San
Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum - Located downtown in
San Diego at Navy Pier.The USS Midway has over 40 exhibits &
aircraft on display. A dynamic experience "from boiler to bridge." |
Pacific
Southwest Railway Museum - Hands on display of historic
railroad artifacts. Excursions and rail tours to California and
Mexico are available. Located in Campo, California, about 45 miles
east of downtown San Diego. |
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| San
Diego Harbor Excursion - This is a great way to get
aquatinted with San Diego. Several different tours are available
covering Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument and North Island
Naval Air Station. |
San
Diego Model Railroad Museum - Since its opening to
the public in March of 1982, the museum is now over 3 million visitors.
The museum is the largest indoor model railroad display in the world.
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| Star
of India - The museum has one of the world's finest
collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of
India. More than thirty scale models of US navel ships. |
Bates
Nut Farm - Picnic in the beautiful tree filled
park or feed the farm animals. Farm antiques and tools
line the walls
of the Bates store that is filled with fresh, delicious nuts, candies,
dried fruits and chocolates. |
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| Palomar
Observatory - Located in north San Diego County. The
gallery in the 200-inch dome affords visitors a view of the Hale
Telescope. Open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
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Julian
- An historic gold mining town located one hour east
of San Diego. Famous for apples and superb apple pie. Julian is
also known as the B&B capital of Southern California. |
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| The
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch - Located in the rolling
hills of North San Diego County This is one of the most spectacular
and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in
the world. |
The
Lavender Fields - The lavender farm is located in the
foothills of the Palomar mountains in northern San Diego County.
Enjoy strolling through the various fields and listen to the constant
hum of the bees busily collecting nectar. |
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| Mission
Bay Park -Largest man-made aquatic park in the country,
consisting of 4,235 acres. Featuring five resort hotels, retail
shops, marinas and boating rental facilities, and two camping areas. |
Quail
Botanical Gardens - The gardens features over 35 acres
of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical
rainforest and California native plants. Located 20 minutes north
of San Diego. |
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| Quail Botanical Gardens - The gardens features over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest and California native plants. Located 20 minutes north of San Diego. | Old
Town San Diego Historic District Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California. San Diego is the site of the first permanent Spanish settlement in California |
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