Spirit Magazine - May 2014 - (Page 106)

TRAVEL PROMOTIONAL SERIES Play areas are situated throughout the hotel. immense PETCO Park baseball stadium, home to the San Diego Padres. Begin your evening at Donovan's Steak House. The wood-paneled, whitetablecloth restaurant evokes old-school dining right down to the maitre d' who will remember your name after a second visit. Locals come for the passed steak sliders pleasing the happy hour crowd, as well as the New York strip for dinner and crème brûlée for dessert. The restaurant's original location in La Jolla boasts an NFL San Diego Chargers memorabilia-packed private dining room, since it's a favorite of the local boys in blue. SPIRIT OF CALIFORNIA RELA X Pint-size travelers, ideally ages 2-12, are guaranteed sweet dreams at the LEGOLAND Hotel, just 30 miles North of San Diego in Carlsbad. Tucked inside the 128-acre LEGOLAND park, the 250-room toyland boasts larger-than-life LEGO masterpieces. Take, for example, the 32-foot shipwreck and castle in the lobby, or the choice of pirate-, kingdom-, and adventure-themed suites. Perks such as nightly shows and extended play hours for the park's 60 rides, water park, and aquarium, are added bonuses. SEE The city's top attraction is the famed 100-acre San Diego Zoo in lush Balboa Park. More than 3.2 million visitors a year go wild for more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals-especially the giant pandas-and 700,000 exotic plants covering the sanctuary. If you have time, head north to the San Pasqual Valley to the sprawling San Diego Zoo Safari Park. As if that wasn't enough, you're also free to explore the palm-lined coastal enclave of La Jolla for boutique shopping, fine dining, and sunset viewing along the sandstone cliffs. La Jolla Cove is a popular gathering spot for picnics and watching hordes of seals and sea lions sunbathing on the beach and rocks. 106 SPIRIT MAY 2014 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR The afﬂuent seaside town of Del Mar, situated 20 miles north of San Diego, is home to the 370acre oceanfront Del Mar Fairgrounds, which plays host to the annual San Diego County Fair every year from June through Fourth of July weekend. Take the family to enjoy the dizzying array of rides and deepfried carnival foods, rivaled only by the music of the Summer Concert Series starring artists like country crooner Darius Rucker and pop songstress Zendaya. Come July 17, the Del Mar race- track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds erupts with big hats, fanfare, and horsepower for Opening Day of the racing season, lasting through September.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - May 2014

Spirit Magazine - May 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Beef up broccoli (the vegan way)
Bunk over in Kennebunkport
Encourage creativity in the workplace
Wise Guide
Strengthen your sense of humor
Numbers
Lengthen locks
Learn a minty-fresh fact
Business
Uncover indie e-books
Share with strangers
The Art of the Veer
The Carousel of Happiness
Your Adventure In Providence
Promotional Series: Spirit of California
Promotional Series: Spirit of New Mexico
Calendar
Find fun on the fly
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
Sit down with Sarah McLachlan
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - May 2014