By Bailey Loughran and Alex Gonzalez
| $$$$: $50+
$$$: $25 – $49 $$: $10 – $24 $: under $10 |
Here is a list of local attractions for convention-goers who brought their families to San Diego. Admission prices range from less than $10 to more than $50.
- LEGOLAND California $$$$
One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
-More than 60 rides, shows and attractions
- More than 15,000 Lego models
-Features the world’s only LEGOLAND Water Park
-About 30 miles north of San Diego in Carlsbad
(760) 918-5346
- The New Children’s Museum $
200 West Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
-Celebrated its opening at a new location May 4, 2010
-Provides an environment that exposes children to the visual arts
-Keeps children hands-on and entertained
- Includes a quiet place for parents and infants
(619) 233-8792
- SeaWorld San Diego $$$$
500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
-Features aquatic shows, amusements and many adventures
-Educational and entertaining
-Allows interaction with dolphins, beluga whales and other animals
-Extravagant shows, including a new show, Blue Horizons
(619) 226-3901
- Balboa Park $
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
-One of the most popular urban parks in the United States
-Has an array of attractions, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo
-Includes museums ranging from Art and Natural History to Sports Museums
-Allows visitors to view five museums for $35 or all 14 museums for $45
(619) 239-0512
- San Diego Zoo $$$
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
-Has a new exhibit, Monkey Trails and Forest Tales
-Takes many steps in conserving plants and animals
-Currently has the Nighttime Zoo, an evening filled with music and performances
- Includes animals from Africa, Asia, The Americas, Australia, and the Caribbean
(619) 231-1515
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
-Features huge open enclosures that brings people close to the animals
-Adventurous ways to see the animals include Segway tours and Flightline, a zipline adventure.
-Has an area of 1,800 acres
-Take a guided tour through remote Africa and Asia and see exotic animals in their large, expansive habitats.
(760) 747-8702
12600 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego CA 92037
-1,750-acre reserve dedicated to preserving its namesake, the Torrey Pine tree
-A great place for hikes with great views of the coastline
- A great spot to see bottlenose dolphins or migrating whales
- Stretches over 2000 acres of land that are as they were before San Diego was developed
(858) 755-2063
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually from all over the world.
-Has more than 60 habitats
-It’s a great place to get a sense of what San Diego’s coastline is about.
- Hands-on exhibits
(858) 534-3474
- Knott’s Soak City $$$
2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911-6124
-Has an area of 32 acres
- Contains 23 water rides
-Frequently offers ticket sales such as the current Four-Pack
-Season passes available
(619) 661-7373
http://www.knotts.com/public/park/soakcity/index.cfm
- Boomers $$
6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111
1155 Graves Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
-Features laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf and more
-Offers an all-day ride wristband
-Promotions are regularly available
-Meals starting at under $5 are offered daily
(858) 560-4212
- Belmont Park $
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- Belmont Park Rides $$
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3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
-Centrally located to restaurants, shopping and entertainment
-Many of the rides are appropriate for young children
-Located along the coast of Mission Beach
-Closed down in 1976 and reopened in 1990
(858) 488-1549
- Cabrillo National Monument $
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-3601
-Home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources
-700 acres of protected and endangered habitat
-Home to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
-Celebrates the history of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the United States
(619) 222-4747
- Old Town $
2415 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110-2898
-Home to The Whaley House, famously known for being the most haunted house in the United States
-Shops carry merchandise unique to San Diego
-The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is the most visited park in the state system
-Contains the greatest variety of foods San Diego has to offer
(619) 291-4903
