San Diego family attractions
May 8th, 2009 by admin
The San Diego Zoo’s brand-new Elephant Odyssey exhibit is fun in mammoth proportions! Opening on May 23rd, 2009, this new exhibit takes people on a progression through the evolution of the Elephant. The new exhibit starts with a blast to the past and discover extinct animals from 12,000 years ago, then meet their relatives living today.
Watch keepers caring for elephants, meet a camel, and have your picture taken beside life-size statues of extinct animals. Asian elephants, jaguars, lions, condors, sloths, pronghorn, tapirs, and more show off in this 7.5-acre exhibit packed with activities and close-up animal encounters!
The San Diego Zoo is included in the cost of a Go San Diego Card. For the latest and on this exciting addition to one of the world’s greatest zoos, see the Elephant Odyssey site.
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April 14th, 2009 by admin
There is a free family-friendly event taking place San Diego’s Seaport Village on April 18th and 19th, the third annual Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival. This unique celebration of street performers includes all kinds of talent, including a magician, a sword swallower, a pancake juggler, a comedic performer who can pogo stick over a flaming shopping cart, musicians (of course!) and more. Some are local to Southern California, but others are coming from as far away as Canada, New York, and Utah.
New this year is an unedited Saturday night party - “Buskers After Dark” - to showcase untamed busker arts mingled with deejay grooves. The Busker After Dark party is an 18 and older event that will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday April 18th.
These types of festivals are incredibly popular across the globe and in Seaport Village is hosting the only one of its kind in Southern California. The public will vote for the top three acts and can receive prizes themselves just for voting!
The event will run Saturday and Sunday, April 18 - 19, 2009 from 12 - 5 p.m. It’s free of charge, although buskers are known to accept tips, and a great way to enjoy the day outside on the San Diego waterfront and close to a number of attractions where you can round out the day using your Go San Diego Card.
Learn more about the Busker Festival at the Seaport Village site.
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March 16th, 2009 by admin
Starting in April, the Go San Diego Card is offering SEA LIFE Aquarium by LEGOLAND, Go Car Navigational Tours of the city, Little Italy Walking Tours, and new special offers to the pass.
In addition, the new Children’s Museum has opened with outstanding reviews, and is joining the Go San Diego Card program. The amazing new facility is right in the heart of downtown. This eco-friendly building is packed with interactive experiences that will entertain your children for countless hours. Each and every exhibit has been specifically created to enhance the child’s mind and creativity; not only will they have fun, but they’ll learn and develop social skills by working and interacting with other children. If you are visiting with children in San Diego, don’t miss the opportunity to spend a day at the museum. The New Children’s Museum is included on the Go San Diego Card starting 4/1. Enjoy unlimited access to San Diego’s top attractions, for one low price with the Go San Diego Card.
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April 23rd, 2008 by carrie t
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The Wave House Athletic Club has something for everyone this summer. Be sure to buy a Go San Diego Card and head out for a day at the Wave House Athletic Club. With the Go San Diego Card, you can ride the infamous FlowRider Wave for a full hour session. Wet suit rentals are included in the offer. The fun doesn’t stop there – you are also welcome to enjoy the Olympic sized swimming pool for free swim and games.
This offer also includes use of the lockers, so you don’t have to worry about your valuables while you’re catching waves. The Wave House is also in the same area as Belmont Park, so be sure to head over to the Giant Dipper roller coaster – unlimited rides are available with the Go San Diego Card as well!
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April 16th, 2008 by susan j
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Earth Day is coming up on Tuesday, April 22, so it’s only fitting that we highlight San Diego attractions which let you learn more about animal and plant life. Here are some of our picks:
- San Diego Zoo is consistently ranked among the top zoos and attraction nationwide. The zoo features more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals with the largest collection of Grant Pandas outside of mainland China!
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers another option for learning about animals. Visitors can explore more than 60 different habitats and enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs, and more.
- San Diego Whale Watching Excursions is a fully narrated 3.5 hour adventure through San Diego Harbor past California gray whales. It’s also associated with the world famous Birch Aquarium at Scripps (see above).
- Discovery Science Center has 120 hands-on science exhibits ranging from a water vortex and climbing wall to life-sized dinosaur models and fossils. Perfect for kids.
- San Diego Natural History Museum combines modern science and multimedia art to explore Earth’s past, present, and future. You could easily spend an entire day trying out each interactive exhibit, watching films (shown every hours), and learning about the ecosystem.
What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day? Leave a comment and let us know!
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April 7th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re never been to a horse show, you’re in luck! returns this month, with the first events (Western Week) beginning on April 17th.
This particular show is one of the most well-respected equestrian shows in Southern California. It consists of three disciplines, Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper, which each showcase the horse and trainer’s spectacular talents.
On April 19th, be sure to check out “Night of the Horse,” which is the highlight of the Western portion of the show. This special event features both horse and human performers, including “Roman Riding” techniques and the $10,000 High Jump Competition.
In San Diego, April’s definitely the month to hop in the saddle and head out to see some great talent and showmanship!
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March 26th, 2008 by jamie a
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Enjoy the bountiful sunshine of San Diego with a with the whole family!
With over 24 parks in the area, there’s plenty of picnic groves to suit your style. For areas to play, check out Dos Picos in Ramona, El Monte in Lakeside, or Felicita in Encondido. If you’re up for some softball or kickball games, there’s Flinn Springs in El Cajon that boasts of a fantastic ball field.
For camping, there’s also plenty of options! There’s Dos Picos in Ramona, Guajome County Park in Oceanside, or Lake Morena in Campo, which has fantastic fishing opportunities as well.
Bring the kids, the family pet, frisbees, and food and have a fantastic time outside!
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March 13th, 2008 by susan j
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On Monday, Legoland California unveiled its newest theme park area to the public. Set in 1920s Egypt, Land of Adventure features four new attractions, the most anticipated being a ride called Lost Kingdom Adventure.
Lost Kingdom Adventure is San Diego’s first “dark ride,” meaning it is fully enclosed like Disneyland’s Indiana Jones ride. Guests ride through 10 different scenes in four-seater Jeeps, as they shoot at targets with laser guns, rescuing Miss Pippin Reed and chasing down thieves. Land of Adventure’s three other rides are Cargo Ace, Beetle Bounce, and Pharoah’s Revenge.
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March 5th, 2008 by jamie a
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Fellow bloggers over at the San Diego Traveler have put together . Whether you enjoy having brews with friends or attending a parade, there’s tons of Irish fun for everyone!
Take the whole family on March 15th to for the 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade, where you can enjoy everything from kid’s games to live entertainment on two stages. After the festival, be sure and check out all the great museums that the area also has to offer.
On March 16th, also in , the House of Ireland will be hosting Irish dancers from local dance schools for performances and will also be serving traditional Irish fare like soda bread and stew.
Last but not least, Happy St. Patty’s Day to all our readers!
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February 26th, 2008 by carrie t
Whale Watching Photo courtesy of San Diego Harbor Excursion
Here in San Diego, our whale watching season runs from December 26 - March 31st. Join for an amazing day on the water,where you’ll see California Gray Whales up close and personal.
These gigantic whales pass San Diego on their voyage from the Bering Sea all the way to Baja California, Mexico. This is almost a four hour tour, and if you are prone to sea sickness, we recommend bringing Dramamine!
For the best deal on the whale watching tour, as well as all the other top attractions in San Diego, purchase a
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