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San Diego Skyline (Corbis)
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San Diego Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Meet polar bears and sharks at SeaWorld
  • Enjoy the rides for little kids at LEGOLAND
  • Explore Balboa Park's museums
  • Play on (and off) the beaches in Coronado and La Jolla
  • Experience an African safari at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park

San Diego Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

San Diego's got it all: glorious weather, a beautiful bay, a lively arts scene, thrilling theme parks, a world-class zoo and wild animal park, and an envious 70 miles of beaches.

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Hotels

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Catamaran Resort & Spa
3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 7.7 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
4.4 out of 5 50 reviews
4.4 out of 5
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Omni San Diego Hotel
675 L Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.6 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
4.9 out of 5 21 reviews
4.9 out of 5
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Holiday Inn SAN DIEGO-BAYSIDE
4875 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE
San Diego, CA 92106
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 3.9 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
4.4 out of 5 10 reviews
4.4 out of 5
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Attractions

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Balboa Park
1549 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101 Map
Distance: 1.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The world-renowned ... Read More
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4.0 out of 5
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San Diego Zoo
Balboa Park
2920 Zoo Dr
San Diego, California Map
Distance: 1.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

More than 4,000 creatures reside at this... Read More

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SeaWorld San Diego
Mission Bay
500 Sea World Dr
San Diego, California Map
Distance: 5.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

One of California's most heavily marketed... Read More

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4.0 out of 5
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San Diego Vacation Rentals

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Unique San Diego House
Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 6 Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, TV, VCR
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MISSION BEACH
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oceanfront, Patio, Stereo, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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6 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 20
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, TV, Toaster, VCR
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