San Diego offers some of the finest recreational opportunities in the country. A perfect climate, miles of breathtaking coastline, and sandy beaches are complemented by nationally recognized theater, museums, and world-class shopping. The village of La Jolla sits just outside La Valencia's front door and offers such attractions as the La Jolla Cove with cliffside coast walks and a sheltered cove for swimming;Ellen Browning Scripps Park for picnics by the
sea; The Museum of Contemporary Art which features paintings, sculptures, photography, drawings and graphic art created since 1945; and Prospect Street, often called the "Rodeo Drive" of San Diego, with upscale boutiques offering designer clothes, jewelry, fine art and antiques. San Diego is renowned for attractions like the World-Famous San
Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld. The partial list below highlights some of San Diego's outstanding local
attractions.
Balboa Park
A diverse array of museums and galleries on 1,200 acres. Dubbed the Smithsonian of the West. A visitor's center offers complete information on exhibits, activities and facilities.
1549 El Prado, San Diego 92101
619-239-0512
www.balboapark.org
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Public education center for Scripps Institute of Oceanography and UCSD. More than 3,000 fish and oceanographic museum. Spectacular views of La Jolla coastline.
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla 92093
858-534-FISH
www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Del Mar Race Track and Thoroughbred Club
Features 43 days of thoroughbred racing, "where the surf meets the turf." The 2004 racing season-July 21 to Sept 8. August 22 is the $1 million Pacific Classic.
The Flower Fields of Carlsbad
Visit one of San Diego's natural wonders where 50 acres of flowering ranunculus transform the Carlsbad foothills.
5600 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad 92008
760-930-9123
www.theflowerfields.com
Legoland California
An interactive family theme park for youngsters 3-11. Rides, shows and attractions. Open daily.
One Lego Drive, Carlsbad 92008
760-918-LEGO
www.legoland.com
San Diego Polo Club
Polo matches held Sundays, June - September
14555 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe 92067
858-481-9231
www.sandiegopolo.com
San Diego Wild Animal Park
An 1,800-acre wildlife preserve featuring a guided railway tour, "Heart of Africa" safari walk, shows, exhibits, and new Condor Ridge habitat. Open daily 9 a.m.
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido 92027
760-747-8702
www.sandiegozoo.org
San Diego Zoo
World-famous. 4,000 rare and endangered birds, mammals and reptiles. 6,500 varieties of exotic plants. Features Ituri Forest, Giant Panda Research Station, Polar Bear Plunge. Open daily.
Park Blvd. & Zoo Place, San Diego 92112
800-628-3066
www.sandiegozoo.org
Seaport Village
One-of-a-kind shops, award-winning restaurants, Entertainment on the Bay, Looff Carousel circa 1890.
849 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101
619-235-4014
www.spvillage.com
SeaWorld San Diego
Killer whales, dolphins, manatees and more. Adventure park. Experience new Pirates 4-D, high-tech movie adventure. Open daily 10 a.m.
500 Sea World Drive, San Diego 92109
800-SEAWORLD
www.seaworld.com
