Escape
Epic Adventures
With 70 miles of coastline, awesome
attractions, and endless recreation,
San Diego is an aquatic playground
and wonderland of fun for every age.
Water World
Explore the bay on the Flagship Patriot
Jet Boat, a turbo-charged, open-air speed
boat that does tricks and 360-degree
turns. Enjoy views of the Coronado Bridge,
city skyline and USS Midway along the
way. For a calmer cruise, Hornblower
offers champagne brunch, sunset tours
and moonlit dancing on the water. In
Mission Bay, you can strap on a Jetpack
and soar like a superhero; kayak, sail,
or try stand-up paddling. With Xplore
Offshore, a private captain takes you on a
Navy Seal-certified RIB to see gray whales
(Dec.-March), giant blue whales during
summer, and frolicking pods of dolphins
year round.
Family Attractions
A day at SeaWorld means animal
encounters, dolphin shows, and a wild
ride on its Manta roller coaster. At the
world-famous San Diego Zoo, home to
3,700 species, don’t miss the baby panda
bears and the largest colony of koala
outside of Australia. Take a tram ride for
up close views of rhinos, cheetahs and
giraffes at the 1800-acre San Diego
Zoo Safari Park. Zip lines and balloon
into the cockpits of fighter planes and The Equestrian Life
helicopters aboard the USS Midway, San Diego's love affair with thoroughbred racing dates back to 1937 when crooner Bing
a floating museum that tells the tale of Crosby and his Hollywood pals opened the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club—“where the turf
naval warfare. Look for exciting rides, meets the surf.” Summer season runs from July 18 – September 3, 2018. Opening Day on
live shows, a waterpark and aquarium at July 18th is a spectacle to behold as race fans don their finest hats and threads, and sip
LEGOLAND, along with 30,000 LEGO champagne while placing bets on their favorite horse or jockey. There are also free concerts
models of places like New York City and and food festivals during the season. Polo is another San Diego staple as the Surf Polo Club
characters like Chewbacca and R2-D2 plays in Del Mar from mid-June to late October. When you’re ready to jump into the saddle,
from Star Wars. Surfside Ranch offers trail rides and trots along the beach at sunset.
rides add to the fun. Kids can climb
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