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Wave House Athletic Club at the PlungeParent rating: ![]() Location: 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA Located in Belmont Park on Mission Beach, the 175-foot-long pool known as The Plunge, was built in 1925. The building and pool underwent renovations in 2006, with the grand re-opening on May 1s...
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Cleveland National ForestParent rating: ![]() Location: 3348 Alpine Boulevard, Descanso Ranger District, Alpine, CA The Cleveland National Forest is the southern-most National Forest in California and consists of 460,000 acres - encompassing large parts of Ramona, Alpine, and Corona. It is considered by some to be ...
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Chollas Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 6350 College Grove Drive, San Diego, CA This man-made 16-acre lake provides free youth fishing (for those 15 and under) as well as picnic areas, wooden play structures, and a trail that is short enough for even the shortest legs (0.8 miles)...
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Santee LakesParent rating: ![]() Location: 9040 Carlton Oaks Drive, Santee, CA Santee Lakes Regional Park and Campground is one of the premiere recreation facilities in San Diego. Centrally located near all of San Diego's major attractions, Santee Lakes uniquely combines ...
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Cabrillo National MonumentParent rating: ![]() Location: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, Point Loma, San Diego, CA Cabrillo National Monument, at the entrance to San Diego Bay, marks the spot where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to explore the California coast, landed in 1542. Today, i... |
Maritime Museum of San DiegoParent rating: ![]() Location: 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA Get your sea legs ready - the Maritime Museum is not only about ships, it is housed within floating ships in the harbor. It has five historic vessels to explore, including the fully rigg...
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Waterworks AquaticsParent rating: ![]() Location: 2704 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA Waterworks Aquatics has two indoor heated pools at its Carlsbad location and offers swim lessons, wellness programs, community activities, and other aquatics programming year round. Summer c...
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Hornblower Cruises & EventsParent rating: ![]() Location: 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA Hornblower Cruises offers more than a quick tour of San Diego from the water: Guests can pick from a variety of different cruises, including nightly Sunset Dinner Cruises, Brunch Cruises...
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The Wave WaterparkParent rating: ![]() Location: 101 Wave Drive, Vista, CA The The Wave is a waterpark owned and operated by the City of Vista, offering a great day's worth of entertainment. Occupying a scant few acres of palm tree-dotted land, the Wave's compa...
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La Jolla CoveParent rating: ![]() Location: 1100 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, CA Truly one of the most beautiful beaches in California, this tiny crescent of sand is a mecca for tourists and locals. Home of the La Jolla Underwater Park, the Cove is the best snorke...
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Coronado Tidelands ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2000 Mullinix Drive, Coronado, CA Coronado Tidelands Park is located at the foot of the Coronado Bridge and offers beautiful views of downtown San Diego across the bay. The park has a playground, fitness course, ball fields, pi...
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Balboa ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2125 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA San Diego owes a debt of gratitude to Kate Sessions, a nature lover and professional horticulturist with a vision for the barren parcel of land that is now Balboa Park. Encompassing 1,200 ac...
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Children's PoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 850 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA The Children's Pool, located about one mile south of the La Jolla Cove, was dona...
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Imperial BeachParent rating: ![]() Location: Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA San Diego's southernmost beach offers wide stretches of sand and challenging surfing. There are large grassy areas, shady picnic tables, and a playground, as well as large, clean restrooms. Bes...
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Grape Day ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 321 North Broadway, Escondido, CA Since the early 1930s Grape Day Park has been a center for community events and activities. The park is named after one of Escondido valley's major crops - the grape. Another tribute to the ill...
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