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By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor

 Courtesy of San Diego Zoo
Courtesy of San Diego Zoo
With sandy beaches at the doorstep and major attractions around every corner, San Diego is a warm, welcoming vacation town with plenty of options for the whole family.

What to Do

  1. Sea World San Diego

    500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA
    Aquatic theme park features sea life habitats, thrill rides, shows, and interactive exhibits for all ages.

  2. San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park

    15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA
    San Diego Zoo sister property features expansive wildlife preserve, educational programs and recreational fun in the San Pasqual Valley.

  3. Belmont Park

    3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
    Oceanfront entertainment complex offers historic, wooden roller coaster and indoor swimming pool plus dining, shopping and amusement park rides.

  4. San Diego Zoo

    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
    World-famous zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered plant and animal species, plus food, educational programs and more.

  5. Old Town Trolley Tours

    2115 Kurtz St, San Diego, CA
    Two-hour narrated tour leaves Old Town every 30 minutes for a loop around the city's most popular sights and attractions.

  6. San Diego Museum of Art

    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
    San Diego's oldest and largest art institution houses collections dated 5,000 B.C. to 2001 A.D., plus classrooms, performances and more.

Where to Eat

  1. The Prado at Balboa Park

    1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA
    Spanish lovely in Balboa Park impresses with good food and better ambiance.

  2. Sheerwater

    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
    Hotel Del Coronado's oceanfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner with a breathtaking view from outdoor terraces.

  3. Fish Market Restaurant

    750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
    Traditional seafood menu attracts a downtown lunch crowd and impresses with panoramic harbor views.

  4. Cafe 222

    222 Island Ave, San Diego, CA
    Casual downtown breakfast spot keeps crowds coming with creative American menu items.

  5. Chilango's

    142 University Ave Ste, San Diego, CA
    Former Chilango's Mexican Grill is back after the sushi teriyaki spot run by the same family in the same location failed.

  6. Kono's Cafe

    704 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
    Breakfast spot at the Crystal Pier entrance with killer breakfast burritos, party potatoes and a patio overlooking the surfers below.

  7. The Beach House

    2530 S Coast Hwy, Cardiff, CA
    Contemporary seafood restaurant offers upscale ambience and a spectacular ocean view.

Where to Stay

  1. Dana Inn & Marina

    1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
    On Mission Bay, this hotel near SeaWorld offers family recreation galore at a reasonable rate.

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  2. San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

    333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
    One of San Diego's best-known downtown hotels.

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  3. Hotel Parisi

    1111 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
    European elegance with all the contemporary ammenities perched in prime view of the ocean in downtown La Jolla.

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  4. Hotel del Coronado

    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
    Coronado's landmark hotel offers a spectacular beachfront setting combined with contemporary luxury, elegant dining and abundant recreational activities.

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