Great San Diego Attractions
By Barbara Miller
Picture yourself relaxing on a sandy beach while your kids run
and jump in the waves. Maybe you'll decide to scoot over to
Mexico for lunch, visit with the Panda bears, or spend the
afternoon riding a scenic trolley. Can't decide which of these
vacation activities sound most appealing? Experience it all
with a San Diego vacation.
There are so many San Diego attractions to enjoy and explore,
it seems like many vacation destinations rolled into one. Plan
ahead and your family will have an unforgettable holiday. Here
are eight "must experience" places to visit and activities to
try on your trip to beautiful San Diego:
1. Hit the Beach
San Diego beaches are spectacular year-round. Whether you
visit in summer or over the winter holidays, the local beaches
personify the complete San Diego lifestyle. Visit gorgeous
Mission Beach. Ride the Belmont Park roller coaster. From
bodysurfing to soaking up the rays, San Diego beaches are
definitely where the action is.
2. Shuffle off to Mexico
The city of Tijuana is just across the Mexican border from San
Diego. Taking a side trip to Tijuana or Baja is easy and quite
safe; just bring your passport and be mindful of the Mexican
laws. There is an international paradise ready to be explored,
so say "Si" to a day in Mexico.
3. Catch a Fish Taco
Not exactly a famous San Diego attraction, rather a must-try
taste of the city, fish tacos are pieces of battered and
deep-fried fish encased in a corn tortilla. Try one, and
you'll want to come back to San Diego just for another taste of
this local treat. Visitors to San Diego say that fish tacos are
among the city's best foods.
4. Take a Trolley Ride
San Francisco isn't the only California city with a famous
trolley. The San Diego trolley serves as the city's public
transit system. You can buy an all-day pass and see more San
Diego attractions than you ever could by car. The San Diego
highways can be quite intimidating, making the trolley your
best bet for stress-free sightseeing.
5. Visit the Pandas
The famous San Diego Zoo at Balboa Park is a popular tourist
destination, but the pandas are the real attractions. Baby Su
Lin and the other pandas are most active in the morning, so
plan to see them first on your trip to San Diego zoo. Sea
World and Legoland are also great choices for entertaining your
"little animals".
6. Balboa Park
The undisputed shining jewel of San Diego is Balboa Park. It's
the nation's largest urban cultural park, housing fifteen
museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and
the San Diego Zoo. The atmosphere is breathtaking no matter
when you stop by, but if you visit on Tuesdays you'll find that
most museums offer free admission. After you work up an
appetite exploring Balboa, stop at Prado or any of the fine
restaurants within the park for a fantastic meal in a beautiful
setting.
7. Nightlife
The historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego is the place
to be for eating, dancing and people watching. Shop, snack and
take in the stunning architecture during the day. At night,
there are more than 90 restaurants plus live theatre and
countless nightclubs to choose from. Gaslamp is the place to
let loose in San Diego.
8. Old Town
History buffs can find bits of Old San Diego incorporated with
new developments throughout the city. Visit Old Town State
Historic Park for a blast of San Diego's past. Make sure you
visit the Old Town Mexican Cafe, as it serves the best Mexican
food San Diego has to offer.
If your family is torn between exciting excursions, historic
America, exotic adventure or a tropical paradise, visit San
Diego. The variety of San Diego attractions offers the best of
all worlds in one vacation destination.
About The Author:
Barbara Miller writes for several popular web
sites, including http://gemug.com and http://gymif.com.
