Planning on taking your family to San Diego, California for a much needed vacation? Here is an overview of the top four places you must absolutely visit.
SeaWorld
SeaWorld is home to some of the greatest attractions on earth. Where else can you watch killer whales, dolphins, pets and Sesame Street characters perform? With exquisite exhibits, theme-park rides and a huge area designed specifically to meet your child’s needs, you will have the experience of a lifetime. The best part is you can purchase the 3 for 1 pass that allows five days of unlimited access not only to SeaWorld but to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park as well. Adult passes cost $129.99 and passes for children ages three to twelve cost $99.99. Any child under the age of three is free. If you should decide you want to only visit SeaWorld a two day pass costs $69.99 for adults and $61.99 for children ages three to twelve; again, any child under the age of three is free. You will need to call and check with SeaWorld about parking, it costs $14.00 and may not be included with the purchase of your pass.
San Diego Zoo
The world-renowned San Diego Zoo is a must-see for you and your family. Learn fun facts on bus and guided, private tours of the exhibits and the animals that inhabit them. View pandas, silver back gorillas and hippos in their beautifully decorated habitats. Feed the giraffes or sign up for an exclusive tour that takes you behind the scenes of the zoo and its animal trainers. Also available is a play area for kids five and up as well as a petting zoo. If you don’t purchase the 3 for 1 pass a one-time admission into the zoo costs $40 for adults and $30 for kids three to eleven; any child under the age of three is free. Check online for deals on their multi-park and day passes and prices. Also, parking at the San Diego Zoo is completely free.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Experience wild animals like never before. Set up like an actual safari, and with several different safari options to choose from, the Safari Park allows you to view a number of animals like giraffes and cheetahs in their most natural of habitats. The safari choices range from zip-line to Segway or truck tours. And your children can have fun with any one of the activities available like the Discovery Station or the safari-themed jungle gym. Catch some shows on cheetahs, zebras or exotic birds. And don’t forget to check out Safari Park’s dining and shopping venues. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s tickets cost the same as the San Diego Zoo and they also offer multi-park and day passes. You will need to call ahead to find out about parking.
LEGOLAND
About an hour’s drive from San Diego and located in Carlsbad, California, LEGOLAND offers three parks and a multitude of activities for you and your family. With rides like Splash Battle and Coastersaurus to unique activities like rock climbing and mini-golf, LEGOLAND offers an experience unlike anything else. Popular amidst LEGOLAND is their aquarium and exciting water park which is open on the weekends during the summer and includes seven slides. They are offering a pass at $89 for adults and $79 for children and senior citizens and which includes an extra day of admission to all three of their venues: LEGOLAND, the aquarium and the water park. Parking is not included.
Please visit these sites for more detailed information:
www.seaworld-sandiego.seaworldparks.com
www.sandiegozoo.org
www.legoland.com