Now is the time to plan your visit to America's Finest City. San Diego welcomes you with a sparkling array of new family attractions- including a splashy visit to a "lost city" at SeaWorld, a walk back in history aboard the USS Midway, life-size robotic dinosaurs at the Wild Animal Park and more. Arts and cultural events dazzle with music, theater and exhibits all summer long. In addition, we have glowing hotel deals to fit any budget along with shopping savings, dining deals and major attraction discounts that are sure to make this a sunny summer to remember. Also don't forget to be here for our Fourth of July celebrations up and down our pristine coast. And about that coast — warm sands, shimmering waters, fresh air and golden sunshine abound. Come see for yourself!

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Date: 7/3 -7/5/04

San Diego is the place to be for a star-spangled Fourth of July! SeaWorld and LEGOLAND® will deliver amazing fireworks displays and the Big Bay boasts a fireworks show set to patriotic music. You can also check out the boat parade of flags and fireworks on Mission Bay or watch fireworks light up the sky at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar.

SeaWorld Celebrates July Fourth

500 SeaWorld Dr., Mission Bay
Hours: 9am to midnight
Fireworks: 9:30pm
Information: 619-226-3901 or www.seaworld.com
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Hotel Offerings Near SeaWorld
Inn at Mission Bay- rates starting from $61.00
Ocean Park Inn- rates starting from $100.00
Paradise Point Resort & Spa - rates starting from $162.00

LEGOLAND Red, White and Boom Fourth of July Celebration

One Legoland Dr., Carlsbad
Hours: 10am-9pm
Fireworks & Festivities: July 3 & 4, 8:15pm.
On July 4, all guests will receive special viewing glasses for an extended fireworks show and will be treated to a performance from the world-famous All-American Boys Chorus. Festivities will include red, white and blue fireworks, interactive American flag modeling events & more!
Information: 760-918-LEGO (5346) or www.lego.com
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Hotel Offerings Near LEGOLAND
Doubletree Hotel Del Mar- rates starting from $114.00
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach - rates starting from $154.00
Morgan Run Resort & Club- rates starting from $134.00

The Big Bay Independence Day Celebration

Fireworks: 9pm, barges off Harbor and Shelter Islands & North Embarcadero
Information: 877-2-BIGBAY or www.thebigbay.com.

Hotel Offerings Near The Big Bay
Best Western Island Palms - rates starting from $99.00
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites - rates starting from $101.00
Bay Club Hotel & Marina - rates starting from $104.00

Old Town's Fourth of July Celebration

Free old-fashioned fun can be found for the whole family from noon to 4pm. This celebration features a parade, flag raising, band music, food and entertainment. Enjoy hay and pony rides, 5-cent lemonade and family games.
Information: 619-293-0117.

Hotel Offerings Near Old Town
La Quinta Inn Old Town - rates starting from $69.00
Holiday Inn Express Old Town - rates starting from $100.00
Ramada Plaza Hotel Circle - rates starting from $68.00
Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel Circle - rates starting from $84.95
Doubletree Club Hotel San Diego - rates starting from $94.95

Coronado Fourth of July Celebration & Parade

Fireworks: 9pm; Glorietta Bay, Coronado
Parade: July 5, Orange Avenue
Information: 619-437-8788 or www.ecoronado.com.

Hotel Offerings Near Coronado
Glorietta Bay Inn Coronado Island - rates starting from $155.00

Other San Diego Firework Displays

8:45pm	Mission Bay Yacht Club, Mission Bay General information: 619-488-0501
9:00pm	Del Mar Fairgrounds, Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar General information: 858-755-1161
9:00pm	Oceanside Pier, Pierview Way, Oceanside General information: 760-754-4512
9:05pm	Ocean Beach Pier, Niagara Avenue, Ocean Beach General information: 619-226-8613

Hot Tip

Score an evening of uplifting music, fireworks and fun at a special Fourth of July concert put on by the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops. The Grand Pacific Band and the San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will entertain with patriotic music from the turn of the century through modern times. Arrive early for alfresco dining before the performance at 7:30pm. Fireworks will immediately follow the concert. Embarcadero Marina Park South at the foot of Marina Park Way. Single ticket price: $10-$62. Information & tickets: 619-235-0804, 619-220-TIXS (8497) or www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Downtown Hotel Offerings
Staybridge Suites Riviera San Diego Downtown - rates starting from $94.00
US Grant Hotel - rates starting from $104.00