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San Diego is a big city, where locals take pride in its small-town feel. Known for its spectacular beaches, San Diego is a mecca for visitors to enjoy all kinds of outdoor and water sports such as fishing, snorkeling, water skiing, sailing, hiking, hang-gliding and more. For animal lovers, San Diego and the surrounding area is home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and ever-popular SeaWorld. Coronado is a picturesque island accessible via the 2.2 mile long Coronado-San Diego Bridge. Orange Avenue, the main street in town, is lined with restaurants, theaters, and one-of-a kind boutiques.

San Fiego Attractions includes SAN DIEGO ZOO, SEA WORLD, LEGOLAND, Knott’s Soak City, GASLAMP QUARTER, Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego Maritime Museum, BALBOA PARK, Del Mar Race Track, Country Berry Farm, Del Mar Fairgrounds, The Theatre in Old Town, Embarcadero Marina Park North, Embarcadero Marina Park South, Museum of Contemporary Art, Belmont Amusement Park, Cabrillo National Monument, Children’s Museum, Children’s Park, Qualcomm Stadium, Mission San Diego de Alcal�, Coors Amphitheatre, Seaport Village, Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum, California Surf Museum, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, Quail Botanical Gardens. Other Attractions includes:

Quail Botanical Gardens
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
Bates Nut Farm
San Diego Bay Ferry
Cajon Speedway
Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum
Villa Montezuma
Palomar Observatory
San Pasqual Battlefield
State Historic Park and Museum
Computer Museum of America
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Chula Vista Nature Center
San Diego Railroad Museum
Campo Depot
ARCO U.S. Olympic Training Center
Firehouse Museum
Chinese Historical Museum
Mingei International Museum
Presidio Park

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