Forget the pace, price and pollution of LA and forgo the flash - if you want to wet your feet and soak up the sun of the beach scene in serious style, catch a wave to affluent, conservative, blessed-by-nature, merging-with-Mexico San Diego. Its superb coastline, near-perfect climate and Mediterranean facade make it the quintessential Southern California beach city. The boredom-beating museums, zoos, animal parks and beaches are bound to keep you busy for a good few days.
Hotel del Coronado
This beloved San Diego institution, commonly known as Hotel Del, is in the respectable seaside suburb of Coronado, just across the bay. A National Historic Landmark, The Del is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. Book Online!

Mission San Diego de Alcalá
First of the 21 missions and known as the Mother of the Missions, Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded on July 16, 1769 by Blessed Junipero Serra. It was designated as a Minor Basilica in 1976 by Pope Paul VI. The Mission today is an active Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego... More Info

San Diego Zoo
One of San Diego's biggest attractions, this World's famous zoo affords you the chance to see one of the largest collections of wild, endangered and displaced animals in one place. Buy Tickets Online!

SeaWorld
Located along the shores of picturesque Mission Bay, SeaWorld San Diego has for years thrilled young and old alike with the wonders of the ocean and its inhabitants. The park has expanded into a destination from its humble beginnings way back in 1964. Sea World rests on 190 acres along the shore of Mission Bay, and offers you the chance to interact with all sorts of marine life, catch a killer whale show and hang out with some penguins. Buy Tickets Online!

LEGOLAND® California
Located along the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad California, LEGOLAND® is one of southern California's favorite theme parks. It's the only LEGOLAND® in the US. The theme park is designed as a "country just for kids" aged two to twelve, with more than 50 family rides including a Dragon roller coaster, attractions and mini-lands such as Ancient Egypt, made from some of the 30 million Lego blocks at LEGOLAND®. There's plenty for the family to do all day. Buy your tickets online today. Buy Tickets Online!

USS Midway Museum
Experience Midway Magic aboard the longest serving aircraft carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is located within the USS Midway, a carrier renowned for its 47-year odyssey of accomplishment and pioneering missions. Buy Tickets Online!

Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a wonderful place for families to spend time together. Explore art treasures from around the globe, fossils from near and far and exotic animals. Experience interactive fun wsith science. See sports memorabilia, world folk art, rare aircraft, ancient mummies, unique photographic art and model trains. Balboa Park Passport offers visitors the chance to experience 13 museums in the Park, through savings of more than 50% and the convenience of a one-time purchase.