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National Parks in Southern California
 Death Valley National Park - The canyon and mountain walls of Death Valley change color
with the shifting sunlight. Other landscape features: large sand dune formations, sculpted rocks, isolated valleys, and volcanic craters.
Joshua Tree National Park - Scenic desert preserve habitat with many unusual plants found here including Joshua
trees, cactus, ocotillo, smoke treess, palo verdes, pinon pins, yucca plants. The best time to visit is early spring when a big array of desert wildflowers reach full bloom.
Channel Islands National Park - Protected marine wildlife habitat that is assessible only by air or sea.
Southern California Outdoor Wilderness
Four large national forest areas protest some of the best local outdoor recreation adventure areas that are a prime destination for
camping, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and wintersports.
Bernardino N.F. - Highest mountains in Southern California are home to several lakes and ski resorts.
Angeles N.F. - Over 650,000 acres of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Los Padres N.F. - Includes coastal area, semi-desert and pine-timbered areas near Santa Barbara.
Cleveland N.F. - The popular scenic driving loop here is to follow Sunrise Highway (County Hwy-S1) up past Mount Laguna.
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Tour Coronado Island
For more than a century Coronado (pop 24,100 / elev. 20) has enchanted travelers from near and far. Today it is home to three famous luxury hotel resorts -
Hotel Del Coronado,
Coronado Island Marriott and
Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
This seaside resort community is located on a island that shelters San Diego Harbor. This enchanting place provides many activities
and attractions for family enjoyment.
Balboa Park San Diego
One of the largest urban cultural centers in the USA, Balboa Park is home to over 85 Performing Arts and International Culture Organizations,
15 Museums, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Gardens, Hiking and Biking Trails, Theater, Recreational Facilities and Restaurants.
Balboa Park was established 1868 when the population of San Diego was only
a mere 2,000 souls. It consists of 1400 acres of beautiful gardens, grassy picnic area
and groves of exotic palm and eucalyptus trees. The original groundswork
was done by famed horticulturalist Kate Sessions.
Two major "World's Fairs" have added substantially to Balboa Park.
First, in 1915 the park hosted the Pan-American Exposition.
Then, in 1935 the park hosted the California Pacific Exposition.
Most of the facilities and museum buildings date back to these grand events.
San Diego's new $140 million shopping center.
- Many major stores.
- 14 screen cinema.
- Many eateries.
- Planet Hollywood.
- International Visitors Info Center - 619-236-1212.
Gaslamp Plaza Suites -
Located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, downtown San Diego.
The Gaslamp Quarter is perfect for a romantic weekend getaway,
with over 60 restaurants, Horton Plaza and Seaport Village all within
walking distance.
San Diego Financial District
A number of major banking operations dominate the tall skyscrapers located near
First and Broadway making up the heart of Downtown area. These include
Bank of America, City National, Wells Fargo, Union Bank of California, Washington Mutual and Comerica.
Tour Little Italy
Little Italy in San Diego is a stable ethnic business and residential community since the 1920's,
and represents one of San Diego’s oldest continuous neighborhood business district.
Downtown Theater Groups
Get Half Price Tickets on day of performance via "Times
Arts Tix" 619-497-5000. 24 hour hot line.
S.D. Museum of Contemporary Arts
Located in the America Plaza Bldg - 619-234-1001.
San Diego's Historic Italian District
Along India Street - More Info to follow.
Humphreys Halfmoon Inn -
2303 SHELTER ISLAND DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106 USA
The Humphrey's Half Moon Inn is an incomparable waterfront resort
setting on romantic Shelter Island. The property is nestled among lush
tropical gardens, palm trees and poolside waterfall. It features elegant
guest rooms and suites, free Hbo, heated pool and spa, city and bay views.
Patrick's II - Downtown SD
A blues, soul, rock'n roll, Irish theme, family owned, St. Patrick's Day, San Diego, bar, nightclub.
Cafe Sevilla - Downtown SD
Nightly live music and dancing and dance lessons - check the calendar for live salsa, latin dance
and spanish rock.
Tour Seaport Village
75 unique shops, boutiques and eateries Features great
harbor views and the Wyland Gallery.
- Wyland Gallery 800-995-2635.
- Broadway Flying Horses Carousel Geniune turn of then
century Victorian carousel from Coney Island.
- Jolly Roger Restaurant 619-233-4300.
- Kansas City Barbecue 619-231-9680. Local of the bar
scene in the movie "Top Gun".
Entertainment.com - Big savings on area attractions, hotels, dining, theater and more.
Southern California editions have coupons for many area Theme Parks!
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