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Visitors Information
Places To Go
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North County's Most Challenging Executive Course ", is a 2452 yard, par 56, 18 hole Public golf course. Located in picturesque City of Oceanside California and serving: Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos as well as the North San Diego County area. The course was designed in 1986 around two natural lakes and accentuates the beauty of the serene beach community of Oceanside.
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Alpine nestles in the foothills east of San Diego, and its residents enjoy homes and small ranches among the rolling hills covered with sagebrush and chaparral. The Kumeyaay Indians discovered this area over 1,000 years ago and continue to live in the area.
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Historic Old Town is nestled in heart of San Diego, with over 150 restaurants, shops, and historical sites. Old Town, the Birthplace of California, is just a short walk from the San Diego Trolley Transit Center and a short drive from most San Diego destinations.
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La Jolla in Spanish means "The Jewel". It is the Jewel of America's finest city, San Diego. La Jolla is located 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. It has wonderful beaches, cultural activities and fine restaurants. La Jolla is an exquisite combination of a southern European resort atmosphere and Southern California fun. While La Jolla is known to be one of the most affluent communities in the United States, it has a down to earth feel due to the beautiful natural scenery and the helpfulness of its residents. Moreover, in addition to fine restaurants, beautiful beaches, hotels and art galleries, La Jolla is home to renowned institutions, such as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Stephen Birch Aquarium & Museum. This is in addition to the University of California, San Diego. Furthermore, La Jolla is home to many Bio-Tech and software companies. In short, La Jolla is a great place to live in, visit, or do business.
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The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture - all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll past the Gaslamp's, charming Victorian-style commercial buildings constructed between 1873 and 1930.
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Walk along San Diego Bay, experience Early California & New England seaports from the turn of the century. 75 one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and sidewalk eateries.
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Coronado Island, located directly across the bay from downtown San Diego, is an ideal vacation destination. Continually recognized for its expansive white beaches, Coronado was recently voted the number two beach in America and the number one family beach by the Travel Channel.
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The beach area south of Crystal Pier is known as Pacific Beach. This beach continues south for over two miles, becoming Mission Beach and then South Mission Beach, eventually ending at the channel entrance to Mission Bay. This long beach, known as The Strand, lies directly adjacent to the residential and commercial areas of the Pacific Beach and Mission Beach communities. It is the most popular beach in the City of San Diego and draws large crowds in summer. North Pacific Beach continues to the north, but is visually separated by Crystal Pier, a publicly accessible fishing pier.
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Mission Beach is the center of a continuous stretch of beach known as The Strand, which extends over two miles, beginning at the Mission Bay channel entrance and ending at the north end of Pacific Beach. The Strand is the most popular beach area in the City of San Diego and draws large crowds in summer.
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Ocean Beach (1950 Abbott Street) is located in the community of Ocean Beach, just south of the Mission Bay channel entrance. This is a wide beach approximately one mile long. A volleyball area can be found near the north end of the beach.
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Balboa Park - the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.
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As one of San Diego's oldest communities, historic Hillcrest now has a virtual museum which will continue to grow with the years.
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The College Area neighborhood centers around and is named for San Diego State University (SDSU). The school began in 1897 as the San Diego Normal School in the area now known as Normal Heights. In 1935, it was renamed San Diego State College and moved to its present location. In the 1970s, the college became a university, but the College name continues to define the neighborhood.
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The heart of City Heights is located at the intersection of Fairmont and University Avenues in one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods of San Diego. City Heights is undergoing a renaissance in new construction, new community services, and a new community pride. Mixing cultures, languages, architecture, new and old businesses will be a challenge for years to come.
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North Park is located in the heart of San Diego, just north of Balboa Park. An older community, North Park has been undergoing a renaissance since 1993. New sidewalks, landscaping and an influx of arts, culture and entertainment make North Park worth a visit. Craftsman homes and friendly neighbors make North Park a place you may also want to live.
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South Park is located, south and east of San Diego's famous Balboa Park. South Park shares the immediate area with Burlingame which is known for its fine Craftsman homes and pink sidewalks.
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Today, what's "normal" is to find unique book & antique stores, coffee shops and restaurants - stretched out along a dozen blocks on either side of a restored central business district along Adams Avenue. Normal Heights has been described as "one of the most walkable neighborhoods in San Diego".
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Kensington only looks small; maybe 4 or 5 blocks long, but there is much to this classy community.
Slow down and smell the coffee. Sample the extraordinary cooking here. Rent a classic video to take home or buy tickets to a classic art cinema. Borrow a book and sit in a park.
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University Heights is one of San Diego's oldest communities. Its heart is near the intersection of Adams Avenue and Park Boulevard.
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El Cajon, located in East San Diego County, is a city of over 95,000 residents. El Cajon lies midway between Downtown San Diego on the coast, and the rural mountain and desert communities that comprise the County's vast eastern region.
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Located just east of San Diego, La Mesa holds on to the charms of small town living, while offering residents and visitors the latest in modern living. An old urban development idea made new again: live, work and shop where you can walk to everything. If you come from another area, you can easily find parking and walk from there to anything you might need. La Mesa preserves a village atmosphere that is in perfect harmony with the way people live, work and shop today.
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Miles of beautiful beaches, delightful shops, world-class resorts, excellent restaurants and the home of LEGOLAND California make Carlsbad the complete vacation destination. Carlsbad is blessed with sun-splashed beaches, three graceful lagoons and a quaint downtown Village.
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Historic Downtown Escondido, established in 1888, is the Cultural Heart of North San Diego County. Downtown Escondido has over 27 Art Galleries and studios, 5 live theaters, the world-renown Mingei International Satellite Museum, a Children's Museum, and an $86 million California Center for the Arts that includes a conference center, theatre, concert hall, and a museum of world-class exhibits and entertainment. In addition to Downtown Escondido's visual and performing arts, restaurants, bistros, and outdoor cafes line the charming downtown. Special boutique retail and antique shops showcase artwork and/or handcrafted jewelry, glass art, fiber art, designer clothing, and more. Downtown Escondido has a Victorian, Art Deco, and Contemporary heritage and hometown appeal, while still portraying a casual sophistication.
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Like three charms, the San Diego neighborhoods of Kensington, Normal Heights and University Heights grace the stretched out bracelet that is Adams Avenue.
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Horton Plaza was designed to be discovered. New and interesting things around every corner .....and there are many corners to go around! With 7 levels twisted through 6 1/2 city blocks, you just have to ask your way around when you get there.
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The San Diego Zoo is located on Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego along Park Boulevard.
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At the San Diego Wild Animal Park, species mingle just like they do in the wild, and visitors can see them as they might be seen in their native Asia and Africa. The San Diego Wild Animal Park began as a veritable Noah's Ark and was opened as a tourist attraction afterward. Today, dozens of nearly-extinct species have been bred here and re-introduced into the wild.
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Exciting adventures, amazing animals and wondrous shows abound at SeaWorld San Diego. Step into a world of excitement and fun, where dolphins splash, otters frolic and Shamu the killer whale amazes. There are sensational things you can do here at SeaWorld San Diego.
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LEGOLAND® California—one of San Diego’s premier theme parks—ignites creativity in kids and adults of all ages. Feel the excitement grow as you approach the front entrance, where a 9-foot, bright red, LEGO dinosaur welcomes you to a day of color, amusement, thrills, and action!
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