Seaport Village: On the waterfront and right outside the hotel is a re-creation of a Victorian fishing village with many one-of-a-kind shops. (619) 235-4014.
San Diego Zoo: Located in Balboa Park, this famous zoo houses 800 different species in enclosures carefully designed to resemble the animals' natural habitat. (619) 231-1515.
Sea World®: Sea World® is a 150-acre marine park that features trained killer whales, sea lions, otters, dolphins and penguins. Enjoy shows, attractions, interaction with marine life and panoramic views of San Diego from the skytower and skyride. (619) 226-3815.
Horton Plaza: An architectural feast for the eyes and a wonderland for serious shoppers, Horton Plaza has over 140 specialty stores and restaurants located downtown.
Gaslamp Quarter District: This historic heart of downtown features 16-1/2 blocks of sophisticated night life and Victorian charm. Here you can find great dining and entertainment, theaters, art galleries, shops and boutiques.
Old Town San Diego: Here is a glimpse of California in the Mexican and early-American periods. Explore reconstructed and restored structures, points of historic interest, quaint shops and early Californian-style restaurants.
Wild Animal Park: Exotic African and Asian animals roam free on this 2,150-acre preserve, while the public observes from walkways or a monorail tram that circles the park. (619) 234-6541.
Tijuana, Mexico: The gateway to Baja, California is minutes from downtown San Diego. Here, one can find duty-free bargains, Sunday bullfights, dog and horse racing, fast and furious Jai Alai and a glittering night life.
Qualcomm Stadium: Enjoy San Diego's two professional teams play their home games only 15 minutes from the hotel. The Padres baseball club plays April through September and the Chargers football team plays September through January. - (619) 280-2111.
Del Mar Race Track: Located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, the Del Mar Race Track is the home of summer horse racing season and winter satellite wagering. The track is in the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which is also the site of the San Diego County Fair.
Legoland California: Southern California's newest theme park, opened March 20, 1999, Legoland is the only one of its kind in the United States. Over thirty million Lego bricks were used to create the Lego models that decorate the Park setting, which features a full day of interactive adventures geared at entertaining children ages 2-12. Some of the highlights offered are family rides, hands-on attractions, the Amazing Maze, and Fun Town, where kids can experience "real-life" driving and receive a Legoland drivers license.
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