Sunny San Diego Regional Attractions
Explore the excitement and charm that makes the Sunny San Diego Region an exciting, vibrant vacation destination.
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Boomers – A number of family fun parks with interactive video games, go carts, laser tag, miniature golf, bumper boats, and snack bar. Located 30 minutes east of San Diego in El Cajon just off the I-8 Freeway. |
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Borrego Springs – Anza Borrego State Park – One of the most popular hiking trails in Sunny San Diego is Palm Canyon Trail starting near the Borrego Springs Visitors Center and Campground. Full-Service lodging is nearby and the interesting desert town of Borrego Springs where you can shop, dine or relax in the warmth of the San Diego Sun! |
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Cabrillo National Monument / State Park – A historic monument and scenic park located high on the Point Loma peninsula overlooking San Diego harbor with panoramic views of San Diego and the ocean. Located 15 minutes northwest of downtown San Diego. |
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Cuyamaca State Park – The beautiful park offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians. |
Dudleys Bakery – A famous mountain bakery with the some of the tastiest pastries and breads in San Diego County. 45 minutes east of San Diego in Santa Ysabel near the Mission, on Highway 76 to Julian.
Downtown El Cajon – A vibrant cultural, arts, and business area with shopping venues, concerts, wine tasting event, annual car show, and many other events.
East County Performing Arts Center – A cultural and arts venue for theatre productions, concerts, and business events. Located 45 minutes east of San Diego in Santa Ysabel.
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Heritage of the Americas Museum – A history museum of the Americas focusing on Natural History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art, and Education. Located 30 minutes east of San Diego in El Cajon. |
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Historic Julian & Julian Stables – Horse back riding stables amongst scenic mountains and forested rolling hills. Explore Historic Gold Mining town of Julian while you are there. Located 45 minutes east of San Diego in Julian. |
Historic Gold Mines – Eagle & High Peak Mine Tours – An old gold mine with real tunnels, history, methods, and tools of a bygone era. Located 60 minutes east of San Diego in Julian. Phone: (760) 765-0036
Olympic Training Center & Store – The U.S. Olympic team training center near scenic Otay Lakes. Located 20 minutes southeast of San Diego in Bonita.
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Knottsberry Farm – An amusement theme park with roller coasters, rides, costumed characters, food park, and interactive fun. Located 1.5 hours north of San Diego in Buena Park. |
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Knott’s Soak City – A water amusement theme park with water coasters, rides, food park, and interactive fun. Located 20 minutes south of San Diego in South Bay. |
La Jolla Caves (pronounced "La Hoya") – A group of caves situated in cliffs along on the ocean. Sunny Jim, the largest of the caves is the only one reachable by land by walking down 145 steps; all the other caves can be reached by kayak, swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving. 1325 Cave St., San Diego. Phone: (858) 459-0746
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Legoland – A theme park based on toy Lego building blocks with amusement rides, Lego block structures, and interactive fun. Located 45 minutes north of San Diego in Carlsbad. |
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Lions, Tigers and Bears – Big Cat Sanctuary – A federally and state licensed rescue facility dedicated to providing a safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic cats and as such, we do not conduct tours, however we do schedule private visits for our members to come and visit by appointment. Located 45 minutes east of San Diego in Japatul.
NOTE - All visits are by appointment only. No one under 16 years of age is allowed on the ranch without parent or guardian. To participate in "Feed A Big Cat" you must be 16 years of age or older. |
Observer’s Inn Sky Tours – A unique retreat and guesthouse with astronomy center including several research grade telescopes and trails for hiking and birding. Located 60 minutes east of San Diego in Julian.
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Old Town Trolley Tours – A trolley tour of many parts of San Diego including Old Town State Park, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, Coronado Island, Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park and Museums, Lindbergh Field, Naval Station San Diego, Star of India, and more. Located in San Diego Old Town. |
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Seaport Village – A scenic 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Includes about 50 shops, many casual dining eateries, several fine dining waterfront restaurants, and a historic Merry-Go-Round. Located next to San Diego harbor. |
San Diego Harbor Excursion – Boat tours of the San Diego harbor, Coronado Island, and surrounding areas. Located in San Diego harbor.
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San Diego Zoo – The world famous zoo with tours, sky cars, interactive activities, food park, and many unusual birds and animals. See the web cam page. See the Wild Animal Park below. |
San Diego Wild Animal Park – The world famous wild animal park with large natural animal enclosures, open bird sanctuaries, animal feeding areas, food park, and drive through environments. Located 45 minutes northeast of San Diego in Escondido. See the Zoo above.
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Sea World – An oceanic theme park with natural sea life enclosures, animal entertainment shows, animal feeding areas, water sports performances, and food park. Located in San Diego Mission Bay. |
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Torrey Pines Glider Port – A launching area on a high ocean cliff that permits hang gliding, paragliding, scale model planes, and sailplane flight. Located 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego. |
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Water Conservation Gardens – Five acres of displays that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens. Self-guided tours and structured programs, some with a special focus on children. Located 30 minutes east of San Diego at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon. |
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Wright’s Field Nature Preserve – A protected conservancy park for hiking, birding, horseback riding, and bicycling. Located 45 minutes east of San Diego in Alpine. |
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