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From exotic animals to thrilling rides, you'll find it in San Diego

The only hard part is choosing what to do first

San Diego is home to many of Southern California’s top attractions, with plenty of options for adventure-seeking, fun-loving explorers. Have a close encounter with an exotic animal. Take a wild ride down a 375-foot water slide. Step aboard a real aircraft carrier. Or even take a day trip to Disneyland, just a short drive north to Anaheim. Plus, you can save time and money with a multi-attraction Southern California CityPass or a Go San Diego card. Purchase attractions tickets right here on this site, just click to buy tickets from the list below.

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Must-See California Theme Parks & Attractions

San Diego is packed with great things to see and do including these top theme parks and attractions.

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

Just minutes from downtown, explore the history, legacy, and future of this ever changing, always amazing cultural park.

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SeaWorld San Diego

Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for its amazing animals, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides, beautiful landscaping and education programs for all ages.

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Holidays at LEGOLAND

Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019

Experience the magic of the Holidays at LEGOLAND with music and twinkling lights and the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas Tree. Enjoy live entertainment with LEGO Friends Live in Heartlake City, Santa’s elves singing in Fun Town and a life-sized LEGO Brick Santa and Reindeer that make for a perfect family photo.

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SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 5, 2019

SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration is a holiday waiting to be made, with seasonal shopping, festive food and drinks, and stunning live shows.

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Squid Empire Lecture and Book Signing

Oct 22, 2018

Squid Empire is an epic adventure spanning hundreds of millions of years, from the marine life of the primordial ocean to the calamari on tonight’s menu. Anyone who enjoys the undersea world—along with all those obsessed with things prehistoric—will be interested in the sometimes enormous, often bizarre cephalopod creatures that ruled the seas long before the first dinosaurs.

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Military Working Dogs

Aug 6, 2018 - ongoing

See the Military Working Dog exhibit showcasing the history, training, equipment and missions of Marine Corps military working dogs.

The Marine Corps launched its military dog program during WWII. Marine Corps dogs have participated in every deployment and war since that time. Military working dogs conduct searches of vehicles, open areas, and buildings for the detection of explosives or illegal drugs as well as for lost or wanted persons. Check the website at www.flyingleathernecks.org for announcements about live military working dog demonstrations!

In addition to the exhibit on dogs, visitors can see 31 historical aircraft up close as well as artifacts from the earliest days of aviation to the present. Admission and parking are free.

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Must-See California Theme Parks & Attractions

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

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SeaWorld San Diego

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Holidays at LEGOLAND

Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019

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SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 5, 2019

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Squid Empire Lecture and Book Signing

Oct 22, 2018

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Military Working Dogs

Aug 6, 2018 - ongoing

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Southern California CityPass

Three famous San Diego attractions, plus Disneyland® Park! Save $150 or more and skip main entrance ticket lines at Southern California’s famous theme parks. The only multi-attraction admission card with the 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket to Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure®, plus a Magic Morning for Disneyland®. The adventure continues with admission to SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California. BONUS: Book online at citypass.com and add on a day at San Diego Zoo/Safari Park.

Plenty of time to see it all with a validity period of 14 days. Purchase admission cards here or at citypass.com.

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Go San Diego Card - Save up to 55%

The Go San Diego Card all-inclusive pass allows you to visit as many attractions as you’d like for one low price. The more you do the more you save…up to 55% vs. paying at the gate. Choose as you go from over 40 top attractions including the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, LEGOLAND, SeaWorld and more.

Or if you already know which attractions you plan to visit you can "Build Your Own" Go San Diego Pass. Purchase any 2 or more attractions and save 20%.

Visit GoSanDiegoCard.com to choose the pass that’s perfect for you.

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Save Up to $3 on Admission to USS Midway Museum

USS Midway Museum

Valid: Jan 1 - ongoing

Save $3 off on Adult Admission and $2 off Youth Admission at the USS Midway Museum.

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Discount San Diego Attractions Tickets Available at Western Inn San Diego

Old Town Western Inn

Valid: May 24 - ongoing

Pick up discounted ticket to The San Diego Zoo and USS Midway from the Western Inn Old Town.

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Cruise Ship Travelers Save $3 at Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Valid: Sep 5 - ongoing

Looking for fun with a side of science? La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the place for you. As the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch...

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