Area of Interest:
Coastal San Diego Vacations
So much more than beautiful beaches! Visitors enjoy vibrant retail centers, innovative theater and art, cultural centers and museums. Coastal communities include La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside.
Valley San Diego Vacations
Blessed with a rich agricultural history, these communities are recognized for their award-winning wineries, challenging golf courses, state-of-the-art theater, cultural arts and environmental leadership. Valley communities include Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, Vista, Bonsall, Fallbrook, Pala, and Valley Center.
Mountain San Diego Vacations
The backcountry, rich in American heritage, offers adventure for sports and recreational enthusiasts as well as peaceful romantic getaways. Don't miss the communities of Julian, Warner Springs, and Santa Ysabel.
Desert San Diego Vacations
Dramatic terrain, breathtaking views and stargazing make this region a must. Whether you prefer a bike, dune buggy, jeep, or just a good pair of hiking boots, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Borrego Springs beckon with beauty and adventure.
Area Highlights:
Attractions
San Diego North boasts some of the most well-renowned theme parks, which make San Diego Vacations so popular. The major theme parks include, The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park in Escondido and LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad. Visitors won't want to miss unique attractions such as the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, The Lavender Fields in Valley Center, Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla, and Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas to name just a few.
Parks & Recreation
San Diego North beaches, open-space preserves and parks offer an abundance of natural and cultural riches for all. Many of the parklands have been developed as traditional parks with campsites, picnic tables and playgrounds, including Guajome County Park in Oceanside, Dixon Lake in Escondido, and Dos Picos Regional Park in Ramona. Other parks are maintained as various types of open space, including urban canyons, river courses, mountains and meadows such as Torrey Pines State Park & Reserve in La Jolla, Daley Ranch and Lake Hodges in Escondido.
Arts and Entertainment
Exciting discoveries can be made while exploring our regional differences, ethnic character, history and our most contemporary expressions. Year-round theater, dance and musical performances are as diverse as the audiences they entertain and can be found indoors, outdoors and in the most formal of rustic settings, including the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista, California Center for the Arts and the Welk Resort in Escondido.
Museum lovers, in turn, will discover hours of enjoyment varying from the classic to the contemporary and the traditional to the outrageous, including Queen Califia's Magical Circle Sculpture Garden at Kit Carson Park in Escondido, the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, and the Antique Gas & Steam Museum in Vista.
Historic Highway 101
Cruising along historic Highway 101 is a must during any one of the popular San Diego Vacations. This scenic route takes visitors through charming beach towns, past famous surf spots and features outstanding dining and accommodations if you want to enjoy the scenery for more than a day. Popular stops along the way include the 101 Café and the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, Carlsbad Village for shopping and dining, La Paloma Theater and The Lumberyard shopping plaza in Encinitas, Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, the Del Mar Plaza for upscale shopping and dining, the San Diego Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack, and the Village of La Jolla.
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