- San Diego Harbor holds many personal and commercial boats.san diego harbor image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
San Diego is a popular southern California tourist destination that offers many local attractions and activities. The weather is pleasant year-round, with mostly sunny days and average daily temperatures of 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit. In San Diego, travelers have the opportunity to experience a diverse mixture of activities. Thousands of acres of state parks allow vacationers the chance to fish, bird watch, hike and camp. For visitors who wish to remain indoors, there are museums and shopping centers to choose from. From beaches to theme parks and zoos, San Diego is a family-friendly destination with many adventurous activities. - SeaWorld is a marine animal-themed amusement park that features shows, rides, exhibits and interaction with animals. Guests have the opportunity to witness park employees swim with whales and dolphins and perform live theatrics with sea lions and walruses. Kids can enjoy activities such as day camps that allow them to play games, sing songs and play with ocean animals. There also are several restaurants located throughout the park, as well as gift shops with animal-themed souvenirs.
SeaWorld
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
800-257-4268
seaworld.com - San Diego Zoo is one of the largest wildlife zoos in the world. The zoo has hundreds of acres of land and is home to more than 4,000 animals. The zoo offers visitors the opportunity to interact up close with animals. Guests learn about the zoo's efforts at wildlife conservation, and children can take advantage of the many educational activities and programs. The zoo is home to endangered species such as the giant panda. Zookeepers take great pride in protecting and caring for all the animals that call the zoo home.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-1515
sandiegozoo.org - San Diego is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the country. Visitors may enjoy beach activities such as sandcastle competitions, volleyball and picnics. Some locations, such as Mission Beach, are popular for people watching, skating, bicycling and surfing. Carlsbad State Beach offers fishing, board and body surfing and picnic areas. San Diego beaches have miles of white sand and family-friendly activities that attract visitors from all over the world.
- Anza Borrego Desert State Park is a 600,000-acre desert park located just east of San Diego. There is a visitor's center at the park that provides exhibits and narrated slide shows of the history of the park. Outside the visitor's center is a desert garden featuring a pupfish pond as well as a preview of some of the vegetation located throughout the park. Visitors also may take advantage of scenic nature trails, picnic areas, wildlife viewing and family campsites.
Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Department of Parks and Recreation
1416 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
800-777-0369
parks.ca.gov
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