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50 Fun Things To Do In San Diego

Family Entertainment

Scenic, Romantic, Nature-Loving
1. Go ape at The San Diego Zoo 619.234.3153 27. Admire Surfboards at the California Surf Museum. 760.721.6876
2. Venture on a Safari at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. 619.231.0251 28. Hike or Bike Mule Hill at the San Pasqual Valley Trail.  
3. Meet your favorite Marine Mammal at Sea World. 619.226.3901 29. Discover a garden - Quail Botanical Gardens, Encinitas. 760.436.3036
4. Create a Lego sculpture at the LegoLand 760.918.LEGO 30. Chula Vista Nature Center with Marsh National Wildlife Refuge 220 species of birds. 619.409.5900
5. Have a ball at the San Diego Padres 619.881.6500 31. Take a trail at Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve which has over 7 miles of trails, overlooking the ocean. 858.755.2063
6. Have a ball at the San Diego Chargers 858.874.4500 32. Check out the concert at Humphrey's by the Bay on Shelter Island. 619.523.1010
7. Visit the Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum 858.534.3474 33. Live music for you & your date at the Belly Up Tavern on S. Cedros in Solana Beach. 858.481.8140
8. Discover the wonders of science at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center & take in their 360 - degree Omnimax film. 619.238.1233 34. Look at the public art, bay side by the port of San Diego.  
9. Listen to your favorite melodies at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. 760.438.5596 35. Voted Best Family Camp - Palomar Mountain State Park.
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10. Hands on experimenting at S.D. Children's Museum. 619.233.8792 36. Grape Stomp & Sample wine at Orfila Vineyards & Winery. 760.738.6500
11. Honor the legend aboard the Midway Aircraft Museum on Harbor Dr., SD. 619.544.9600 37. Make footprints in the sand at Del Mar Beaches. Enjoy sunset dining on the beach patio of the Poseidon Restaurant. 858.755.9345
12. Log on the event calendar of the S.D. Fairgrounds. 619.702.7700 38. Observe migrating whales with Morning Star Charters. 619.226.4052
13. Have a picnic at San Dieguito Park in Solana Beach. 858.565.3600 39. Attend a live theater performance at the North Coast Repertory Theater in Solana Beach. 858.481.1055
14. See dinosaurs at S.D. Natural History Museum. 619.232.3821 40. Take a horse drawn carriage through the mountain town of Julian.  
15. Tunnels of fun for kids - Pirates Cove at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. 858.488.1549 41. Explore La Jolla Cove's tide pools during low tide, or walk through the caves entered via La Jolla Cave & Shell Shop.  
16. Endless Fun at Boomer's Fun Center, Vista. 760.945.9474    
Sea, Land, & Air Sports
 

Shopping
17. Try your skill at Robb Field Skateboard Park 619.525.8486 42. Explore the Eclectic shops, including antiques, furniture, art, and clothing on Cedros St. in Solana Beach. Stop for lunch at the Wild Note Cafe!  
18. Explore seafaring history at the Star of India Maritime Museum. 619.234.9153 43. Shop with the best Pacific Views at Plaza Del Maron on 15th & Camino Del Mar. 858.792.1555
19. Take a cruise on Hornblower Harbor Cruises. 888.234.9153 44. Shop til you drop at Seaport Village, corner of W. Harbor and Ketttner Blvd. 619.235.4014
20. Look for a whale from the Cabrillo National Monument. 619.557.5450 45. Take the trolley to Tijuana for some creative bargaining.  
21. Walk or Bike on Shelter Island - Good spot for a picnic is the Sculpture park known as "The Peril of the Pacific"   46. Take a Haunted Tour of Old Town, visit Historic sites, check out retail, galleries & Restaurants.  
22. Take a coaster ride & stop at any of the beach cities. 800.COMMUTE 47. Check out the frenzy of vendors at Kobey's Swap Meet at the S.D. Arena. 619.523.2700
23. Walk, Roller blade, or Bike along the Ocean Walkway in Carlsbad.   48. Enjoy fresh cut flowers & fruit at any of the local Farmers' Market. Call your local city office for sites and time.  
24. Make footprints in the sand at Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado, with 4 miles of bike and walking paths.   49. Explore Julian and its quaint antique shops for Frontier architecture. Stuff yourself with Julian Apple Pie.  
25. Take a ride on the Coronado Ferry. 619.234.4111 50. Shop 'til you drop at Horton Plaza in downtown S.D. 619.239.8180
26. Cruise the harbor with San Diego Harbor Excursion. 619.234.4111