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San Diego | 27 VACATION ENHANCING TOUR There's no doubt about it—there's something magical about San Diego, where the weather is predictably beautiful; beaches are made of silver; and thousands may not walk on water, but ride it on their surfboards. The enchantment continues in the 15 museums, eight gardens, and with the 4,500 animals of San Diego Zoo, all in Balboa Park, the country's largest urban cultural park. Don't forget the Gaslamp Quarter, a waterfront district featuring Victorian buildings and Market Street's over 200 restaurants and lounges! With so much nightlife in this neighborhood alone, the Pacific fleet of the U.S. Navy must feel fortunate indeed to be stationed so close to Old Town and Seaport Village, and proud to have their history celebrated in the Maritime Museum. Also on the waterfront is Mission Beach, whose hot dog stands, historic Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, and boardwalk give Atlantic City and Coney Island a run for their money. Its shipwreck dive sites await off-shore, but just further on is one of the "Ten Best Beaches for Families," as rated by Family Vacation Critic in 2014: the island resort town of Coronado. Its silvery beaches, rich with mica, are a delightful surprise, and the Museum Without Walls, celebrating Mexican culture, is another unique feature of this city across the Big Bay that clearly has it all. SAN DIEGO SeaWorld ® Venture beyond the ocean's door to touch a dolphin's fin, get up close to a penguin, stare down a shark, and connect with some of the most fascinating marine animals alive at this immersive park. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. 56 52 94 67 67 54 54 94 163 125 125 805 805 805 5 5 5 15 15 8 8 0 4 miles 0 4 km San Diego International Airport Scripps Institute Cabrillo N.M. POWAY RAMONA ESCONDIDO RANCHO SANTA FE DEL MAR CORONADO NATIONAL CITY ENCINITAS SOLANA BEACH SANTEE LA JOLLA EL CAJON LA MESA LAKESIDE MIRA MESA SCRIPPS RANCH SPRING VALLEY SAN DIEGO CHULA VISTA Mission Bay Park Mission Trails Reg. Park Torrey Pines State Park P A C I F I C O C E A N Silver Strand State Beach San Diego is nothing if not a people-pleaser, and family fun is everywhere in this welcoming destination. Book your tours before you go to help your kids make the most of their experience here. 4 2 7 3 6 5 1