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It’s no overstatement to say that this seaside city contains all the ingredients for the perfect vacation. Packed with world class museums an cultural sites and top ranked restaurants and nightlife, it has great appeal for urbanites. But when you think about San Diego, the first thing you think about is the beach and no wonder. with 70 miles of coastline, it’s still a beach town at heart!

Be prepared to run out of time before you run out of stuff to see and do. San Diego is packed with attractions, but a short drive in almost any direction brings even more possibilities. Coronado Island and the beach towns of La Jolla an Del Mar are close by, or head east to see the desert landscapes in Anza Borrego State Park.

If you’re planning ahead, consider sampling well priced meals at top eateries during San Diego Restaurant Week (September 13-18). Catch a movie at the San Diego Film Festival (September 23-27); or enjoy some music, food and dancing at the Cabrillo Festival (September 26-27) at Point Loma.

“San Diego 7 Top Destinations”

1. The San Diego Zoo
2. Balboa Park
3. Coronado Beach
4. Gas lamp Quarter
5. USS Midway
6. Belmont Park
7. Point Loma

#1 Ride the Skyfari gondola at the San Diego Zoo for an overview before touring the critters from all over the world, including giant pandas and koalas. Don’t miss the amazing Elephant Odyssey or the Arctic Tundra’s Polar Bear Plunge

#2 Balboa Park has more than 85 public institutions and recreational venues, this 1,200 acre National Historic Landmark is a guaranteed charmer. Laced with hiking and biking trails and home to museums and performance centers, gorgeous gardens and a tea pavilion, it’s the perfect spot for a family outing.

#3 Coronado Beach is a 1.5 mile strip of sand stretching north from the Hotel del Coronado and was named one of the America’s best family beaches by the Travel Channel. Come here to build sandcastles or splash in the surf. Don’t miss a peek inside the historic hotel!

#4 Gas lamp Quarter is a 16 block district an is filled with restored Victorian era buildings that are now filled with shops, galleries and clubs. Explore the 1850 Davis House Museum, enjoy the passing scene from a side walk cafe or a microbrewery, or dance late into the night. Baseball fan? Catch a Padres game at Petco Park!

#5 USS Midway is always docked at the Navy Pier in San Diego. America’s longest serving aircraft carrier is now the world’s largest floating naval aviation museum. The top highlight? Standing high atop the bridge, with the flight deck stretched below. For a treat. enjoy lunch an great views in the cafe on the old fantail.

#6 Belmont Park is a historic amusement park, head here to ride the 1925 Giant Dipper roller coaster, cool down in the Olympic size Plunge Pool, play min golf, and shop for surf an swim gear. Ready for more? Well Sea World is just a mile away!

#7 On the scenic peninsula of Point Loma, you can visit the 1854 Old Point Loma Lighthouse and get a 360 degree view of the city an sea at the Cabrillo National Monument. At beautiful Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, enjoy a beach picnic, then explore the marine life filled tidal pools.

California’s sunny San Diego can be the perfect Vacation, if it’s planned out right You can enjoy a wealth of beauty and a whole lot of fun in this amazing seaside, beach town. San Diego is ranked one of the top destinations to see in America, and without a doubt offers some of the greatest attractions around.