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| San Diego Parks Among major area attractions are the San Diego Zoo, Sea World and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. San Diego boasts over70 miles of beautiful beaches. Other leading attractions include Old Town, Balboa Park, Cabrillo National Monument, and the 4,600 acre Mission bay Aquatic Park. A variety of museums on San Diego Bay include the Stephen Birch Aquarium in La Jolla and Seaport Village shopping center.
Fountain @ Balboa Park Reflection pool @ Balboa Park
Trolley sightseeing & strolling throughout Balboa Park. Free things to do in Balboa ParkBalboa Park Tours - Programs - ConcertsArchitectural Heritage Tours. The Committee of 100 offers one-hour tours on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Tours meet in front of the Visitor Information Center in the Park's Plaza de Panama. The Committee of 100 is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to preserving Spanish Colonial architecture in the Park. The Committee raises funds for the preservation and restoration of the Park's historic buildings. Public information (619) 239-0512. Balboa Birders Guided Walks. The Balboa Birders are volunteers who lead monthly birding tours in parks, marshes, and canyons in and around Balboa Park and neighboring communities. Birders meet the first Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Locations vary. Public information (619) 232-3821, ext. 7. Canyoneers Guided Nature Walks. The Natural History Museum's Canyoneers–volunteer naturalists trained in local flora, fauna, and geology–lead weekend nature walks from September through July in San Diego County's mountain, canyon, lagoon, and desert habitats. Walks range from one and one-half hours to six hours and are generally of moderate distance (1 to 6 miles) and difficulty. Public information (619) 232-3821, ext. 7. House of Pacific Relations Lawn Programs. The House of Pacific Relations is comprised of more than 30 national groups dedicated to promoting an exchange of values and understanding among people of diverse national origin. This group of small cottages, each home to a different nation, takes turns holding lawn programs, from the first Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, which feature traditional costumes, arts, crafts and ethnic foods. Outdoor programs of folk dancing and music are presented at 2:00 p.m. Public information (619) 292-8592. Offshoot Tours. Offered every Saturday by volunteer horticulturists, the tours meet in front of the Park's Visitor Center at 10:00 a.m. for a one-hour walk. Tour themes include Balboa Park history (first Saturdays of the month), palm trees (second Saturdays), other trees in the Park (third Saturdays), desert vegetation (fourth Saturdays), and every fifth Saturdays offers the tour del dia (exploring the Park Palisades area). Inclement weather or attendance of less than 4 people cancels tour. Offshoot Tours run from the second Saturday in January through the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Sponsored by the Balboa Park Rangers. Public information (619) 235-1122. Ranger-led Tours. Approximately one hour long, these tours meet at 1:00p.m. every Tuesday and Sunday at the Visitor Information Center in the Park's House of Hospitality. Park Rangers discuss the historical and botanical treasures of Balboa Park. The Park Rangers are committed to helping visitors have a wholesome, safe, and rewarding outdoor experience. In addition to tours, rangers assist with public safety, raise awareness of conservation needs and methods, and carry out a proactive series of educational activities within the Park and throughout the community. For large tour groups or special arrangements, call the Park Rangers' office at (619) 235-1122. Spreckels Organ Pavilion Concerts. The Spreckels Organ Pavilion, housing the world's largest outdoor pipe organ, was donated to the City of San Diego by John D. and Adolph Spreckels in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. The pavilion area provides comfortable seating for 2,400, with wheelchair access. Free year-round organ concerts, featuring San Diego Civic Organist Robert Plimpton, are held on Sundays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Guest performers are scheduled at least once a month. Each year a free summer International Organ Festival is presented from mid-June through August on Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Public information (619) 702-8138.
Qualcomm Stadium - Home to the San Diego Chargers. It is located in Mission Valley where the stadium hosts a multitude of games and events such as the San Diego Charger games where everyone in San Diego come to root for the home team.
Petco Park - The new home of the San Diego Padres . A spectacular ball park in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego. Located in Downtown San Diego in the Gaslamp District.
World famous San Diego Zoo - Located at Balboa Park. It is the world's largest zoo and home to more than 4,000 animals, many rare or endangered, set in a 100 acre natural habitat environment |
