Major Attractions

San Diego has enough attractions to keep visitors and residents busy for a good, long time, from Sea World to the renowned Zoo, from missions steeped in history to world-famous masterpieces and thoroughbred racing tinged with 1930s Hollywood glamour. A climate that is mild and pleasant year round contributes to the myriad of outdoor activities and tours, and San Diego's indoor pursuits beckon for their interactive, education qualities, or historical significance.

Balboa Park: 13 Museums, plus many other activities, (619) 232-2053
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, www.balboapark.org, info@balboapark.org

Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd., #F
San Diego, CA 92109
619.491.2988
This park features shops, dining, amusement, a historic wooden roller coaster and The Plunge swimming pool.

Cabrillo National Monument
P.O. Box 6670
San Diego, CA 92166
619.557.5450
This monument honors Juan Cabrillo's landing in San Diego in 1542; also a popular whale watching spot.

Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
General Information: 858-755-1141, Racing Office: 858-792-4230
Thoroughbred horse racing in the summer, plus the annual Del Mar Fair.
http://www.dmtc.com

Flower Fields: Carlsbad Ranch: 760-431-0352, www.theflowerfields.com

Embarcadero/Harbor Drive
Bayfront area downtown features Seaport Village, wide sidewalks and a lovely harbor. The Star of India also is docked here.

Gaslamp Quarter
410 Island Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.233.5227
Renovated historic district downtown, with 60+ restaurants, galleries and jazz bars.

Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
619.238.1596
800.214.SHOP
Seven city blocks of shopping, dining and entertainment on multiple levels.

Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619.435.6611
The largest wooden seaside structure in the world, this internationally renowned Victorian resort hotel has hosted 12 U.S. presidents and celebrities galore. Self-guided tours are available.

Legoland: 760-918-5346, 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad CA, 92008
www.legoland.com

Knott’s Soak City U.S.A.: 619-661-7373, www.soakcityusa.com
2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission Rd.
San Diego, CA 92108
619.281.8449
Founded in 1769, the first in a chain of missions that spring up along the coastline; on-site museum and gardens.

Mission Bay
A 4,600.acre, manmade aquatic park housing Sea World, park and picnic areas, 17 miles of oceanfront beaches and trails, and plenty of water for boating and swimming.

Old Town: Historic park. 619-291-4903, 2383 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92110, http://www.oldtownsandiego.org

Palomar Observatory
Highway of Stars
Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
619.742.2119
America's largest telescope...200 inches. Free tours are available daily.

Petco Park (Padres, Baseball): 619-699-6900, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92109, www.sandiegopadres.com

Point Loma Lighthouse
619-683-6320
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-3601, http://www.nps.gov/cabr/lighthouse.html

Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Unique plants from all over the world thrive on 30 lush acres in north San Diego County.

Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego Chargers, Football): 619-641-3131
9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, 92108, http://www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
619.453.4100
Tours are available of this medical research facility founded by Dr. Jonas Salk.

San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau for vacation brochures, and coupons. The address is: 2215 India St, San Diego, 92101. The phone number is: 619-236-1212 or 619-232-3101. Web Site: 19-236-1212 or 619-232-3101. Web Site: www.sandiego.org.

San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation
5201 Ruffin Road, Suite P, San Diego, CA 92123, Phone: (858) 694-3044, www.sdcounty.ca.gov

San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge
This two-mile toll bridge joins downtown San Diego with Coronado, and reaches a high point of 210 feet. Bicyclists and pedestrians are not allowed on the bridge, and there is no stopping at any point.

San Diego Wild Animal Park
(760) 747-8702, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, 92027, www.sandiegozoo.com
San Diego Zoo's "sister" facility, this wildlife preserve spans 2,000 acres, and features more than 3,000 free-roaming animals in open-range exhibits.

San Diego Zoo
(619) 234-3153, 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
www.sandiegozoo.com
The world-famous San Diego Zoo houses more than 4,000 animals.

Sea World
(619) 226-3900, 500 Seaworld Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109
www.seaworld.com
A 150.acre marine park, Sea World is home to Shamu, the largest collection of sharks in the world, a dolphin/whale petting pool and more.

The Stephen Birch Aquarium: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA, 92037
(858) 534-3474 http://aquarium.ucsd.edu

Torrey Pines State Reserve
This cliff just north of La Jolla is one of only two locations in the world where the ancient and rare Torrey pine tree grows naturally. Hiking trails and guided walks are available.

CASINOS

Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA 92040, (619) 443-2300, www.barona.com
Ms. Karol Schoen

Golden Acorn Casino
1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo, CA 91906, (619) 938-6000, www.goldenacorncasino.com
Mr. Brian Fugere

Pala Casino Spa & Resort
11154 HWY 76, Pala, CA 92059, 760-510-5100,
www.palacasino.com
Mr. Jerry Masek, Director of Sales

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation (Casino)
5459 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 445-8092, www.sycuan.com
Mr. Daniel Tucker

Viejas Enterprises (Casino)
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 115, Allied Plaza, La Mesa, CA 91941, (619) 644-8300,
www.viejas.com,
Mr. Chuck Hansen