posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jul 25
Tourism ranks 3rd in importance as an industry in San Diego, and it’s no wonder. San Diego enjoys comfortable climate conditions at all times of year, but especially in May, June, July and August when vacations are most popular. This makes the activities you can do in any city even more fun. The only thing you could add to make a better holiday place is an ocean. Theme parks and museums can be found in most big cities. San Diego’s, however, are unique. Here are some of the leading attractions you’ll encounter in San Diego.
The San Diego Zoo is famous worldwide, and its sister, the Wild Animal Park, is equally remarkable. The zoo, home to four thousand animals, is located in Balboa Park near downtown San Diego. The Wild Animal Park in Escondido houses another 3,500 animals on 1,800 acres. Both parks offer a variety of educational programs and summer camps for kids in addition to the beautiful exhibits available for tourists to see.
Balboa Park houses 15 museums, with specialties such as trains, science, art, history, air & space and sports. There’s something for everyone here. If San Diego is your home, you can take advantage of free Tuesdays.
Sea World of course, is the granddaddy of all marine animal parks. Sea World is famous for its shows and exhibits featuring sea dwelling animals, up to and including killer whales. Their staff is generally regarded as the world experts in marine wildlife preservation and rescue. Thousands of visitors from the youngest children to senior citizens enjoy watching these magnificent animals and even getting splashed. Visitors are likely to learn something about conservation that they can incorporate into their everyday lives.
The Pacific Ocean is by far the best attraction of all. With its miles of coastline, there are a variety of water related activities to enjoy. Many people who make their homes further inland vacation in San Diego because of the ocean. Even those who live in Northern California or Oregon or Washington come for the combination of water and sunshine.
The luxury loving crowd can find a lot to do on or near the Pacific. Take a sunset cruise or eat at a restaurant overlooking a harbor or beach. San Diego is also a popular departure point for cruises to Mexico.
Don’t make the mistake of skipping the beach when you come to San Diego. Building sand castles, having a beach bonfire, playing in the surf and exploring tide pools are inexpensive and fun. These are experiences that everyone should have. More adventurous visitors can try sailing, body boarding, kayaking, surfing or fishing. At certain time of the year, you can go whale watching. Even during the off season, there are wildlife cruises where you can see local sea life, including dolphins.
This vacation paradise is conveniently located. Since it’s part of the continental U.S., it can be reached by car from much of the country. You can save money by avoiding airfare, especially if you’re traveling with a large group or family. People frequently drive to San Diego from much of the western United States. Those whose homes are even closer, like Los Angeles, Riverside or Orange County often visit for a weekend or even just a day.
If you’re looking for a place to spend an entire week or just a couple of days, San Diego is ideal. More than one family has loved San Diego so much that they decided to move there and buy a home. You can never get enough of a good thing.
Written by Hannah Valez New Homes in San Diego New Homes in Chula Vista Carlsbad New Homes
