What to do in San Diego County, CA

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Pacific Beach Park showing surfing, swimming and rugged coastline
Pacific Beach Park showing surfing, swimming and rugged coastline
Pacific Beach Park which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
San Diego which includes street scenes and a city
La Jolla featuring modern architecture

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1. LEGOLAND® California

Kids will see the famous click-and-build toy in a whole new scale when they visit the magical LEGOLAND® California Resort. Over 60 rides, shows and attractions celebrate the colourful LEGO blocks that have found a home in toy boxes all over the world for nearly 65 years.
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Legoland California showing rides

2. San Diego Zoo

Get your explorer’s hat on when you visit the San Diego Zoo! Situated in Balboa Park, this 40-hectare site houses almost 4,000 animals from across 650 species and sub-species. Roam through the park past the open air exhibits showcasing natural habitats from all over the world, and you’ll understand why this zoo attracts 5 million visitors a year.
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San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals

3. SeaWorld

SeaWorld® San Diego has been one of the area’s top attractions for adults and children alike, ever since it first opened in 1964. Spend the day here, and you’ll be treated to spectacular marine life shows, thrilling adventure rides, and even the chance to get right up close to some of the most intelligent creatures from the ocean - an amazing experience that will stay with you forever.
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beautiful creatures

4. Mission Bay

Spend summer days enjoying the calm waters and gorgeous scenes of Mission Bay, a saltwater lagoon just north of downtown San Diego. This 4,200-acre (1,700-hectare) bay features pristine beaches, water sports for all ages and park attractions that bring summer to life.
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Mission Bay featuring a beach

5. Mission Beach

Mission Beach has been a popular seaside destination for nearly 100 years, with the earliest holiday homes dating back to the 1920s. Nowadays, after the development drive in the 1960s, this affluent suburb is the perfect mix of lively attractions and good old-fashioned charm.
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Mission Beach featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

6. Petco Park

Experience America’s favorite pastime in San Diego’s Petco Park. Enjoy stunning views of southern California as you watch a baseball game, concert or other sporting event. The park is named after San Diego-based pet supplies retailer Petco.
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Petco Park

7. Balboa Park

Balboa Park in the centre of San Diego is one on the largest urban parks in the United States, covering 485 hectares of grounds. Its size is matched by the incredibly broad range of attractions held within its perimeter. With museums and galleries, theatres and restaurants, not to mention beautiful gardens and even a world-famous zoo, it is no wonder that Balboa Park is extremely popular with tourists and locals alike.
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Balboa Park which includes a pond

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