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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Mission San Luis Rey. 760/757-3651.
4050 Mission Ave. 18th of the 21 California
missions.

Poway-Midland Railroad. 858/486-4063.
14134 Midland Rd.

Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau.
877/669-0362. Enjoy a casual, family-friendly
SoCal beach community with warm sandy
beaches, quaint harbor, wooden pier, historic
mission and a variety of art & culture. Central
to attractions. visitoceanside.org. See ad, p. 181

Guy B. Woodward Museum. 760/789-7644.
645 Main St. Experience the colorful history
of the early West.

Oceanside Harbor. 760/435-4000.
1540 Harbor Drive North. Stroll, shop, and dine at
Harbor Village. Enjoy this waterfront setting and
boat marina. harborstaff@ci.oceanside.ca.us;
ci.oceanside.ca.us. See ad, p. 181
San Luis Rey River Trail. On foot or bike:
an easy 7-mile paved trail; no cars allowed.

PALA
Mission San Antonio de Pala. 760/742-3317.
Pala Mission Rd. Only mission still serving
Native American worshippers.

RAMONA

Ramona to Agua Caliente. 760/789-1311.
Take a wonderful 45-minute drive along
Hwys. 78 & 79.

SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Visitors Center. 619/239-0512.
1549 El Prado. Balboa Park, the nation's largest
urban cultural park, features cultural attractions, 17 major museums, theaters, and the zoo.
info@balboapark.org; balboapark.org.
See ad, p. 184
Bazaar del Mundo. 619/296-3161.
4133 Taylor St. Wearable art, authentic Mexican
food, and great entertainment.

Palomar Mountain State Park. 760/742-3462.
19952 State Park Dr.

Beach Train (The Coaster). 800/COASTER.
1050 Kettner (Santa Fe Depot). Ride along
coastal lagoons and inland canyons from San
Diego to Oceanside.

Palomar Observatory. 760/742-2119.
County Rd. S6. Five telescopes for
astronomical research.

Belmont Park. 858/228-WAVE. 3146 Mission
Blvd. Bodyboard on FlowRider waves, spin on
the Chaos, and revolve on Beach Blaster.

POWAY

Cabrillo National Monument. 619/557-5450.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr. Commemorates ﬁrst
European to set foot on the West Coast.

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. 858/748-0016.
Espola Rd. Hike easy-to-challenging paths
through beautiful ecological reserve.

Centro Cultural de la Raza. 619/235-6135.
2004 Park Blvd. Appreciate all things Latino:
music, art, dance, ﬁlm.
Cleveland National Forest. 858/673-6180.

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Explore the U.S.S.
Midway Museum.

Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District.
619/233-5227. 614 Fifth Ave. See Victorian San
Diego and enjoy an eclectic blend of food, fun,
and culture.
Greyhound. 800/231-2222.

Hornblower Cruises & Events. 619/686-8715;
800/ON-THE-BAY. 970 N. Harbor Dr.
Experience San Diego Bay with sunset dinner
cruises, weekend Champagne brunch cruises,
sightseeing harbor tours, or seasonal whale
watching. hornblower.com. See ad, p. 182
Horton Grand Hotel. 619/544-1886.
311 Island Ave. Delight in high tea at this
1886 Victorian-era hotel.
International Visitor Information Center.
619/236-1212.
Maritime Museum of San Diego.
619/234-9153. 1492 N. Harbor Dr. Tour an
amazing collection of historic ships, including
Star of India.
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala.
619/281-8449. 10818 San Diego Mission Rd.
The ﬁrst of California's 21 missions.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center. 858/488-1000.
1001 Santa Clara Place. Learn ocean sports at
this instructional waterfront facility.
Museum of Contemporary Art. 858/454-3541.
1001 Kettner Blvd. Comprehensive threebuilding center with light-ﬁlled galleries.
Museum of Photographic Arts. 619/238-7559.
1649 El Prado. Experience photography, ﬁlm,
and video, whether Edward Steichen or Rock
'n' Revolution.

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New Children's Museum. 619/233-8792.
200 W. Island Ave. Truly a fun-for-all-ages
destination; new location, new exhibits.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
619/220-5422. San Diego Ave. & Twiggs St.
Much to see and do in old adobes, museums,
and shops.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.
619/238-1233. 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park.
Families enjoy 100+ hands-on exhibits plus
larger-than-life shows in San Diego's only Giant
Dome Theater. Kids 5-under rule in Kid City.
rhﬂeet.org. See ad, p. 184
San Diego Automotive Museum.
619/231-2886. 2080 Pan American Plaza. Rare
and beautiful cars; in historic Balboa Park.
San Diego Bay. 877/2-BIGBAY. Indulge in
delicious seafood, waterfront entertainment,
and shops.
San Diego International Airport (SAN).
619/231-2100. 3665 N. Harbor Dr.
San Diego Museum of Art. 619/232-7931.
1450 El Prado. Major exhibits and ﬁne art
collections, located in Balboa Park.
San Diego Natural History Museum.
619/232-3821. Discover your connection to the
natural world through the museum's exhibits
and educational programs.
San Diego Tourism Authority. San Diego's
ofﬁcial travel resource. For visitor information

DAVE LAURIDSEN

Heritage County Park. 619/291-9784.
2454 Heritage Park Row.

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