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SAN DIEGO COUNTY 1 2 5 PERFECT WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY 3 «1 2 3 4 5 CARLSBAD Come play at LEGOLAND California, with more than 4 60 ultra‑family‑friendly rides, shows, and attractions. Cool off with a visit to the adjacent LEGOLAND Water Park, and consider bunk‑ ing at the resort's new LEGO‑themed hotel. 5 ENCINITAS Tour native plant gardens at Lux Art Institute, where you can also see artists‑in‑residence work on their projects. Join naturalist‑led walks in the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. ESCONDIDO Take a brewery tour at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, then choose from dozens of craft and specialty beers and sample locally sourced foods. Find more craft breweries and beer tours at sandiego.org/what‑to‑do/dining‑nightlife/breweries. POINT LOMA Head to the end of the peninsula to tour a historic lighthouse and learn about Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez at Cabrillo National Monument. Hit the oyster bar or try surprising twists on seafood, including shrimp and grits, at nearby Gabardine. NORTH PARK For an espresso‑fueled hipster vibe, visit this neigh‑ borhood on the northeast corner of San Diego's lush Balboa Park (celebrating its 100th birthday in 2015; details at balboapark.org). On second Saturdays, step it up with Ray@Night art walks. Explore more of San Diego County at instagram.com/visitcalifornia. Add #VisitCA to your California pics for a chance to be posted on our site. See map, p. 62 CHULA VISTA (F4) Chula Vista Nature Center. 619/409‑5900. 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr. Learn about native plants and animals of marsh/wetlands habitats; 4,000‑gallon touch tank enhances experience. U.S. Olympic Training Center. 619/656‑1500. 2800 Olympic Pkwy. Benefits thousands of Olympic hopefuls; serves youth and citizens nationwide. CORONADO (E2) Chicano Park Murals. 619/437‑8788. National Ave. More than 40 colorful murals celebrating Chicano themes cover the concrete pillars supporting Coronado Bay Bridge. Coronado Loop. 619/437‑8788. Walk, jog, or run along this 5.5‑mile loop where Hwy. 75 connects with I‑5. Museum of History & Art. 619/435‑7242. 1100 Orange Ave. Learn about Coronado's history, including the iconic Hotel del Coronado. Navy Beach. Jog and beachcomb along this long, open stretch of sand. Ocean Boulevard. 619/437‑8788. Small‑town feel with great restaurants, walks, and shopping. Silver Strand State Beach. 619/435‑5184. 5000 Hwy. 75. A great place for family biking along a narrow spit connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach. IMPERIAL BEACH (G3) Border Field State Park. 619/575‑3613. Salt‑ and freshwater marshes provide refuge to migrating waterfowl. 60 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM Imperial Beach Pier. 619/424‑3151. 910 Seacoast Dr. Walk along California's southernmost pier in the most southwesterly city in the U.S. Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. 619/575‑3613. 301 Caspian Way. LA JOLLA (B1) Bike and Kayak Tours, Inc. 858/454‑1010. 2158 Avenida De La Playa. Kayaking, biking, snorkeling tours and rentals in La Jolla- and Coronado-1201 1st Street, Suite #214. Fun for ages 6+. No experience necessary. info@ bikeandkayaktours.com. bikeandkayaktours.com. See ad, p. 65 Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. 858/534‑FISH. 2300 Expedition Way. Hands‑on displays and multimedia exhibits show the wonders of ocean life in more than 60 habitats. Coast Walk. 858/454‑1444. Relax on this stroll with great views of La Jolla Bay. 1/4‑mile La Jolla Playhouse. 858/550‑1010. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. One of America's most respected and prestigious theaters. Mt. Soledad. 858/551‑5222. Via Capri at Soledad Rd. Take in the 360‑degree vista from atop La Jolla's highest spot. Museum of Contemporary Art. 858/454‑3541. 700 Prospect St. More than 4,000 works created after 1950 by major and emerging artists. Prospect Street. 858/454‑1444. Shop at La Jolla's answer to Rodeo Drive. San Diego County Regional Resources ONLINE Trip itineraries, must sees, inside scoops at visitcalifornia.com/san‑diego ON THE ROAD CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERSSM visitcwc.com ALPINE 5005 Willows Rd., Ste. H110; 619/445‑0180 OCEANSIDE 928 N. Coast Hwy.; 760/721‑1101 MORE INFORMATION SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY Visitor Info: 1140 North Harbor Dr., San Diego; 619/236‑1212; sandiego.org Surf Diva. 858/454‑8273. 2160 Avenida de la Playa. World's first surf school for women and girls. Torrey Pines State Beach & Reserve. 858/755‑2063. 12600 N. Torrey Pines Rd. One of only two natural Torrey pine habitats in the world. SAN DIEGO (D3) Balboa Park Visitors Center. 619/239‑0512. 1549 El Prado. Balboa Park, the nation's largest COURTESY OF LEGOLAND SAN DIEGO DISTRICT http://www.sandiego.org/what-to-do/dining-nightlife/breweries http://www.balboapark.org http://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia http://www.visitcalifornia.com/san-diego http://www.visitcwc.com http://www.bikeandkayaktours.com http://www.sandiego.org http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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The Years of Living Playfully
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California Visitors Guide 2014