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With so much to see here in San Diego it can be hard for a visitor to know what to try and what not to try.
Here is my list of what you need to see. I've put them in order of "must-see-ness", so of you are only here for a brief stay and can't do all 7 start at the top and work your way down.
The Top 7
...for a full week of fun here in sunny San Diego, California!
- The San Diego Zoo
- It's a huge cliche, but if you only do one thing here in San Diego you need to see the Zoo. And, if you only do one thing at the Zoo you need to see those exceedingly cute giant pandas.
- San Diego Beaches
- Unless you come from a great beach town, you need to spend time on at least one beach here in San Diego. Some beaches here are quiet and great for families (Torrey Pines, Coronado, La Jolla Cove) and some are much more lively (Pacific Beach, Mission Beach), but all are beautiful in their own way. Don't burn yourself out at an amusement park every day, take a quiet day for the beach.
- SeaWorld Adventure Park
- Seaworld has all kinds of sea life - Dolphins, Killer Whales, Penguins, and some fantastic shows featuring the aquatic mammals. They also have this really nifty flume ride.
- San Diego Wild Animal Park
- In any other city this would be higher up on the list, but with the San Diego Zoo and Seaworld here I have the Wild Animal Park at #4. The park is run by the San Diego Zoo (see #1), and is every bit as nice. There is a great safari type ride, a herd of elephants, and a pride of lions. No pandas, though...
- Legoland California
- Legoland has kind of a rap for being for younger kids, or kids who are obsessed with Lego. I've heard this enough times to think that it is probably true. They do have lots of cool Lego models, a bunch of rides (nothing too scary), and a gift shop with an insane amount of (you guessed it) Lego at discount prices.
- Balboa Park
- Balboa Park, right in downtown San Diego, has a whole bunch of cool museums, gardens, a carousel, a small railroad, and an arts village. On Tuesdays there is usually one museum open with free admission. The San Diego Zoo is right in the park, but the Zoo should really be seen on it's own day, and the park on another.
- The Olympic Training Center
- Do you have Olympic fever? Then why not check out the beautiful Olympic Training Center here in San Diego. (If you don't have Olympic Fever, maybe another day at the beach is for you.)
- Old Town San Diego
- Here is an 8th spot for you - Old Town. I wouldn't necessarily make a day of Old Town, but Old Town is packed with excellent Mexican Restaurants, so hitting this one evening for a stroll and a meal is a nice idea. While it is a little touristy, local San Diegans really do go here for the many restaurants.
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Zhen Zhen the Baby Panda Cub Playing
San Diego Zoo Baby Panda Cub Zhen Zhen out playing on New Years Day, 2008. Sooooo cute!
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