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Things To Do
San Diego Zoo
Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the 100-acre (40-ha) San Diego Zoo, home to more than 4,000 animals across 800 rare and exotic species. Spend quality time with koalas, New Zealand kiwis, endangered sun bears, and Galápagos tortoises—the zoo’s oldest residents. At the Polar Bear Plunge, get an up-close underwater view of these iconic Arctic bears as they swim and play. Visit Gorilla Tropics, one of the zoo’s bioclimatic zones, where the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest closely mimic the African lowland gorilla’s natural habitat. In Australian Outback, see cuddly koalas, laughing kookaburras and fierce Tasmanian devils. Don't skip Africa Rocks, home to penguins, baboons, leopards, and the mysterious fossa.
SeaWorld San Diego
Uncover aquatic adventures at SeaWorld® San Diego, where thrilling rides and spectacular live animal shows are sure to entertain visitors young and old. Take a high-speed roller coaster ride on Manta®, watch whales leap out of the water at the One Ocean® show, and get up-close to marine creatures at Explorer's Reef and Shark Encounter.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The sun beats down on the grasslands as you look out over the plains, and for a second, you swear you feel the heat of the Kenyan savanna. Explore natural habitats and get up close and personal with more than 400 species of animals—from African elephants to zebras—at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Take off on a global adventure as you take a walk on the wild side at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The park is divided into regions, boasting ecosystems that simulate these real-world habitats of more than 3,200 animals. Get a look at the rhinos bathing in their oasis, lions snoozing in the sun, and meerkats diligently keeping watch over their burrows.
Old Town Trolley Tours San Diego
With this hop-on hop-off trolley tour, you can explore parks, the waterfront, and interesting neighborhoods at your leisure. Turn back the pages of history and learn how San Diego became the birthplace of California as you listen to an entertaining conductor share historical facts and amusing anecdotes. You can disembark at any stop along this tour's 25-mile (40-km) loop to enjoy charming sights, restaurants, and shops. Or stay on board your trolley and enjoy informative narrative that presents an entertaining overview of “America's Finest City.”
Balboa Park
Discover the most affordable and exclusive way to enjoy the rich cultural and artistic offerings of San Diego's Balboa Park. Explore amazing museums and more with the Balboa Park Explorer! Rather than pay different admission rates at each museum, simply choose from our convenient One-Day or Multi-Day Pass options and start exploring your way. Museums included * in the Balboa Park Explorer ticket: Centro Cultural de la Raza, Fleet Science Center, Japanese Friendship Garden, Mingei International Museum**, Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego History Center, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, The San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT), Timken Museum of Art, Veterans Museum at Balboa Park, and WorldBeat Cultural Center.
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido
Opened in 2005, this 55,000 square foot facility served as our sole brewing operation until we expanded in 2016. It houses two 120bbl Rolec brew systems and supplies the Western U.S. as well as a number of other countries with fresh Stone beer. A 65,000 square foot packaging hall was added in 2013 to help expand capacity and introduce can packaging. Adjacent to the brewery is Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
Potato Chip Rock
One of the most popular trails for photo ops and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, this steep and narrow hike up to Potato Chip Rock and Mount Woodson summit is a must-do for locals and visitors alike. Located in northern San Diego county, the Mount Woodson trailhead starts at the end of Lake Poway Road at Lake Poway and offers hikers, climbers and trail runners a challenging trail up to the famous potato chip boulder and Mount Woodson Summit. This is a great place for a good workout and training for long hikes and runs. This is a very exposed trail so please bring plenty of water and sunscreen.