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seat concert hall, visual arts museum, art studios, and
more-all hosting rotating exhibits and performances.
760/839-4138; artcenter.org
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum. This
indoor/outdoor museum inspires children to learn
and create through hands-on science, art, and cultural
activities. sdcdm.org
San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 15500 San Pasqual
Valley Rd. Experience animals and nature like never
before at this vast animal reserve, tucked in the
foothills of San Diego County. Safaris departing daily!
sdzsafaripark.org See ad, p. 37
FALLBROOK
Myrtle Creek Vineyards. Taste Cabernet Sauvignon,
Grenache, Syrah, and more at this family-owned
boutique winery and tasting room, located on a
former citrus and avocado orchard. 442/444-5066;
myrtlecreekvineyards.com
JULIAN
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Explore 100 miles
of trails for hiking and biking. Cuyamaca Peak off ers
inspiring views of deserts to the east and the coast to
the west. 760/765-3023; parks.ca.gov
Julian Pioneer Museum. View historical artifacts
that depict the local history of this mining mountain
town from 1869-when A.E. Coleman fi rst discovered
gold-to the turn of the last century. 760/765-0227;
julianpioneermuseum.org
LA JOLLA
Torrey Pines State Beach. Swim, surf, or sunbathe
beneath coastal cliff s-a popular launch spot for
hang gliders and paragliders. This wide, sandy beach
stretches for 4.5 miles. 858/755-2063; parks.ca.gov
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Explore 1,500
acres of wild coastal land, home to our nation's rarest
pine tree, Pinus torreyana. Follow trails up the cliff sides
to fi nd the perfect sunset spot. 858/755-2063; parks.
ca.gov
LEUCADIA
Leucadia State Beach. Best known by locals as two
beaches-Beacon's and Grandview-this stretch of
coastline, protected by bluff s, is popular with surfers,
sunbathers, and families. 760/633-2740; parks.ca.gov
OCEANSIDE
California Surf Museum. Learn about surf lifestyle,
history, and the science behind waves. The permanent
exhibit showcases a timeline of surfboards, starting
with wooden models from the early 1900s. 760/7216876;
surfmuseum.org
Mission San Luis Rey. Known as " King of the
Missions, " San Luis Rey is set within a six-acre central
square and marked by an octagonal dome atop the
building. 760/757-3651; sanluisrey.org
Visit Oceanside. Calling all adventure enthusiasts,
vacation planners, and good time go-getters, consider
this your invitation to O'side! Located at the top of
San Diego County, enjoy spectacular weather, stellar
dining, and endless activities. To learn more, head to
visitoceanside.org or call 800/350-7873 See ad, inside
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Oceanside Cultural District. Explore an eclectic,
emerging art scene just east of Oceanside Pier.
Galleries, venues, local murals, and tattoo artists
capture the area's coastal beauty and military
heritage. 916/322-6555; caculturaldistricts.org
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Palomar Observatory. Near the top of Mount Palomar
at 5,600 feet, take a guided tour of this astronomical
observatory, which operates several telescopes. 760/
742-2131; astro.caltech.edu/palomar
POWAY
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Hike or horseback ride
at this 700-acre oak-lined canyon. Watch for mule deer
and red-tailed hawks. Visit in spring to see colorful
wildfl owers. 858/668-4781; blueskyreserve.org
SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Cultural District. This 1,200-acre
greenspace is the cultural heart of San Diego. Explore
17 museums, lush gardens, performing arts venues, a
public golf course, and the San Diego Zoo. 916/3226584;
caculturaldistricts.org
Barrio Logan Cultural District. Chicano Park
serves as the heart of this vibrant area, celebrating
Mexican-American culture. View local art in a variety
of galleries, cafes, and breweries. 916/322-6555;
caculturaldistricts.org
Cabrillo National Monument. See the Old Point
Loma Lighthouse, learn about the discoveries of
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and wander the tidepools.
619/523-4285; nps.gov/cabr
Chicano Park Murals. Find Chicano Park in Barrio
Logan, San Diego's oldest Mexican-American
neighborhood. Explore more than 80 paintings-the
largest collection of Chicano murals in the world.
619/563-4661; chicano-park.org
Cross Border Xpress (CBX). Travel to and from
San Diego by way of Mexico. The CBX terminal sits
in San Diego with a bridge connecting it directly to
the Tijuana International Airport. 619/207-0472;
crossborderxpress.com
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. Tour
the oldest structure downtown, built in 1850. Each
room depicts a diff erent era of the home's history
including its use as a county hospital. 619/233-4692;
gaslampfoundation.org
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá. Founded in
1769 and fully restored in 1931, this mission has a
striking 46-foot-tall tower (campanario) holding fi ve
bells, the largest weighing 1,200 pounds. 619/2818449;
missionsandiego.org
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. This living
history park is dedicated to the early days of San
Diego. You'll fi nd museums, shops, restaurants, and
buildings dating back to the 1820s. 619/278-0955;
oldtownmarketsandiego.com
San Diego Tourism Authority. The offi cial travel
resource for the San Diego region. Explore 70 miles
of picturesque coast, world-class attractions, vibrant
neighborhoods, unique food culture, and more. Plan
your trip at sandiego.org. See ad, p. 75
San Diego Zoo. 2920 Zoo Dr. A lush tropical oasis
teaming with life, in the heart of downtown San Diego!
Learn about the Zoo's special tours and their eff orts
to save species from extinction at sandiegozoo.org.
619/231-1515; See ad, p. 39
SAN MARCOS
Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar
College. This 10-acre preserve is home to more than
600 species of trees and shrubs. Free and open to the
public. 760/744-1150; palomar.edu
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Mission Santa Ysabel Asistencia. Established in
1818, this mission has an on-site museum. The San
Ysabel chapel, built in 1924, sits near the historic site.
760/765-0810; missiontour.org
VISTA
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. Stroll through
manicured gardens dotted with ponds and whimsical
sculptures at this hilltop park in Vista. Practice
walking meditation at the garden labyrinth, ringed
with lavender and rosemary plants. 760/945-3954;
altavistabotanicalgardens.org
Rancho Guajome Adobe. Hike, bike, or horseback ride
along multiuse trails surrounding this 19th-century
hacienda. The large Spanish Colonial-style home
is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
760/724-4082; sdparks.org
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HOTELS AND RE S OR T S
CARLSBAD
LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel.
One LEGOLAND® Dr. 500 rooms. Located at the front
entrance of LEGOLAND® California Resort, both hotels
feature LEGO®-themed rooms, interactive LEGO®
features, family pools, and exclusive early entrance
to LEGOLAND®. 877/534-6526; LEGOLAND.com $$$
See ad, p. 41
LA JOLLA
The Lodge at Torrey Pines. 11480 North Torrey Pines
Road. 170 rooms. AAA-Five Diamond resort 15 miles
north of the San Diego International Airport and
adjacent to Torrey Pines Golf Course, site of the 2008
and 2021 U.S. Open. Celebrating its 20th anniversary
this year. 858/453-4420; lodgetorreypines.com $$$
SAN DIEGO
Bahia Resort Hotel. 998 West Mission Bay Dr. 313
renovated rooms. Just 7 miles away from the San
Diego International Airport and located on Mission
Bay, one block from Belmont Park. All rooms have
fridge, free in-room Wi-Fi, complimentary parking.
858/488-0551; bahiahotel.com $$-$$$
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa. 3999 Mission
Boulevard. 310 Polynesian-themed rooms. Just 8 miles
away from the San Diego International Airport and
located on Mission Bay in the Pacifi c Beach neighborhood.
All rooms have a balcony or patio, free in-room
Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service. 858/488-1081;
catamaranresort.com $$-$$$
Marriott Vacation Club PulseSM
San Diego. 701 A
St. 264 rooms. Stylish downtown retreat with historic
ambiance and contemporary design near Gaslamp
Quarter, winning restaurants, rooftop bars, and art
galleries. Spacious, modern suites. 619/696-9800;
800/845-5279; marriott.com/sanva $$-$$$
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http://www.artcenter.org http://astro.caltech.edu/palomar https://www.missionscalifornia.com http://www.sdcdm.org http://www.blueskyreserve.org http://www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org http://www.sdzsafaripark.org http://www.caculturaldistricts.org http://www.sdparks.org http://www.myrtlecreekvineyards.com http://www.caculturaldistricts.org http://parks.ca.gov http://www.nps.gov/cabr http://www.LEGOLAND.com http://www.julianpioneermuseum.org http://www.chicano-park.org http://www.crossborderxpress.com http://parks.ca.gov http://www.lodgetorreypines.com http://www.gaslampfoundation.org http://www.ca.gov http://www.missionsandiego.org http://parks.ca.gov http://www.bahiahotel.com http://www.oldtownmarketsandiego.com http://www.surfmuseum.org http://www.sandiego.org http://www.catamaranresort.com http://www.sanluisrey.org http://www.sandiegozoo.org http://www.visitoceanside.org http://www.marriott.com/sanva http://www.palomar.edu http://www.caculturaldistricts.org http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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