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 San Diego North is an ideal family destination. We all know who influences travel decisions…and for today's kids, amusement parks are a must when it comes to family vacations. San Diego North is home to world-famous attractions such as the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, LEGOLAND California, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the Wave Waterpark in Vista, and the Del Mar Fairgrounds. San Diego North is literally central to Sea World California, the San Diego Zoo and Disneyland. Families will enjoy everything from kid-powered rides at LEGOLAND California to feeding giraffes at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park. |
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Suggested Itineraries Need some ideas on what to do while you are in San Diego North? We have several day itineries to help make your trip memorable. Select from Coastal, Valley, Mountain or Desert regions. |
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Attractions | |||
| » A 1 Biplane, Air Combat & Warbird Adventures | view map | |||
| Biplane rides, Air Combat and Warbird Flights at Montgomery Field. | |||
| » Bates Nut Farm | view map | |||
| Bates Nut Farm offers visitors a tempting array of nuts, fruits, candies, packaged delicacies and locally grown produce. | |||
| » Belly Up | view map | |||
| The legendary Belly Up has been voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" and heralded as one of the hottest clubs on the West Coast by Rolling Stone Magazine. | |||
| » Birch Aquarium at Scripps | view map | |||
| Experience a dazzling variety of marine life from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical seas of Mexico and the South Pacific. Explore touchable tidepool displays overlooking the spectacular La Jolla coastline. | |||
| » Catalina Express | view map | |||
| Largest and fastest fleet afloat offering year-round daily departures to Catalina Island. | |||
| » Del Mar Fairgrounds | view map | |||
| World-class facilities located on 375 ocean-front acres. | |||
| » Dennis Conner's America's Cup Experience | view map | |||
| A unique opportunity to enjoy a real racing experience aboard one of Dennis Conner's famous America's Cup yachts. | |||
| » Drive the 101 | view map | |||
| Hugging the coastline from Oceanside to La Jolla, San Diego North’s Highway 101 provides access to the scenery, recreation and culture that marks Southern California’s rich heritage. | |||
| » Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch | view map | |||
| Each year in March and April, over 50 acres of blooming giant ranunculus flowers transform the hillsides of The Flower Fields® in Carlsbad into spectacular, vibrant color. | |||
| » Hornblower Cruises & Events | view map | |||
| Come aboard for unparalleled views of the sparkling San Diego skyline! A fleet of eight luxury yachts is available to charter for private events, company parties, and unique weddings and receptions on the water. | |||
| » K1 Speed | view map | |||
| California's newest, hottest and most complete indoor karting entertainment and corporate function facility is open for business and ready for action! | |||
| » LEGOLAND California | view map | |||
| LEGOLAND® California introduces the new SEA LIFE Aquarium, an interactive, immersive and inspirational child’s guide to the life of the sea. | |||
| » Palomar Observatory | view map | |||
| 45 minutes northeast of Escondido - open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Dec. 24 & 25) | |||
| » Quail Botanical Gardens | view map | |||
| Set on 30 acres in north coastal San Diego County, Quail Botanical Gardens' mission is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature. | |||
| » San Diego County Parks & Recreation | view map | |||
| San Diego County Parks and Recreation operates over 70 locations offering campgrounds, picnic areas, parks, open space preserves, hiking trails, interactive programs and historic sites. | |||
| » San Diego Harbor Excursion | view map | |||
| A full-service waterfront attraction providing narrated harbor tours, dinner and dance cruises, private charters, whale watching, the San Diego-Coronado Ferry and water taxi service. | |||
| » San Diego Zoo | view map | |||
| With more than 4,000 animals and thousands of rare and exotic plants, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo is like no other place on earth. | |||
| » San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park | view map | |||
| The San Diego Wild Animal Park is an 1,800 acre wildlife preserve in Escondido. Ride the Journey Into Africa or venture into the enclosures of East Africa and the Asian Plains in a Photo Safari Truck. | |||
| » SeaWorld San Diego | view map | |||
| There’s no place in the world like SeaWorld San Diego. Come face-to-face with amazing animals like dolphins, polar bears and Shamu the killer whale. | |||
| » USS Midway / San Diego Aircraft Museum | view map | |||
| Create a once in a lifetime memory exploring the USS Midway naval aviation museum, the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. | |||
| » Zoofari | view map | |||
| Zoofari is a non-profit wildlife education facility. Visit us for facility tours, zoo camps, or on-site birthday parties! We'll also bring the zoo to you! | |||
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