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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 the multi-attraction 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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Elephant Cam

May 18 - ongoing

The Safari Park is home to nine African elephants—three adult females, and six calves and sub-adults ranging from 1 to 13 years old. There’s never a dull moment on Elephant Cam, especially with one-year-old calves Kaia and Zuli learning more each day about their place in this dynamic herd

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Holidays at LEGOLAND

Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2020

Experience the magic of the Holidays at LEGOLAND 2020 with music and twinkling lights and the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas Tree!

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SeaWorld Zoo Days

Aug 28 - Sep 27, 2020

Don't miss Zoo Days: Bayside BBQ & Brews, a limited-time SeaWorld San Diego experience!

Stroll through 40 acres of beautiful outdoor grounds filled with lively animal exhibits. Recapture the wonder of our marine life presentations with physically distanced seating. And treat your taste buds to chef-created BBQ, over 50 local craft beers, wine, cocktails and more. You can relax and enjoy it all, with enhanced health and safety measures in place. We can't wait to welcome you back to SeaWorld with the fun and flavor of Zoo Days: Bayside BBQ and Brews!

Plus, starting Labor Day Weekend, guests can enjoy some of SeaWorld’s indoor attractions, which are now open at limited capacity, including Penguin Encounter, Shark Encounter and Turtle Reef.

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Platypus Cam

May 18 - ongoing

Platypus Cam: Presented by Animal Crossing: New Horizons Game

The underwater world of the Safari Park’s platypus pair is as close as your online smartphone or computer. Relax by watching Birra and Eve—the only platypuses living outside Australia—as they swim and frolic in their world-class habitat’s three pools, naturalistic riverbanks, extensive tunnels and nesting areas.

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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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Elephant Cam

May 18 - ongoing

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Holidays at LEGOLAND

Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2020

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SeaWorld Zoo Days

Aug 28 - Sep 27, 2020

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Platypus Cam

May 18 - ongoing

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Visit Famous Balboa Park!

Balboa Park is America’s largest urban cultural park. Experience all it has to offer with a Balboa Park Explorer Pass! You will have access to more than a dozen venues including museums, gardens and more, with big savings over buying admission to individual venues. Add the San Diego Zoo to a Multi-day Pass for the ultimate Balboa Park experience!

Visit Explorer.BalboaPark.org for more information.

BALBOA PARK EXPLORER PASS

GO SAN DIEGO EXPLORER PASS - SAVE UP TO 60%

The Go San Diego Explorer pass is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility. Save up to 60% on admission to 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions of your choice. Choose from a list of over 50 top attractions and shows, including your choice of San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego Speed Boat Adventures, Go Car Tours, jet ski rentals, snorkeling, kayaking bike rentals, and more. Enjoy the flexibility to choose attractions as you go and take up to 60 days to use your pass.

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

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Best Brews Package for the Craft Beer Enthusiast

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego - SeaWorld

Valid: Feb 18, 2020 - ongoing

Savor the Local Flavor by enjoying some of San Diego's best Local Craft Beers. After a long day, join us for a local experience which features such breweries as Coronado Brewing Co. and Ballast Point....

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Lace up for Team Building!

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Valid: Jan 28 - ongoing

Maximize sightseeing, team building and wellness all in one complimentary experience with a guided Run or Walk through downtown San Diego with our RunWESTIN Run Concierge! Invigorate your body with...

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Activity

$3 Off Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Valid: Dec 27, 2019 - 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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Must-See California Theme Parks & Attractions

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

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Sports & Recreation

How to Support San Diego’s Local Businesses

While communities across the globe practice social distancing, you are never far from our hearts here in San Diego, and we'll be here to provide you with plenty of virtual sunshine.

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San Diego Attractions Reopen

Summer excitement continues to rise as San Diego attractions reopen for visitors. Enjoy summer fun at the world-famous San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Balboa Park's gardens and museums. You can also visit popular aquariums and San Diego’s beautiful bays where rich Naval history and outdoor activities abound.

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8 Can’t-Miss Experiences at SeaWorld San Diego

Come Face-to-Face with the Wonders of the Sea

SeaWorld San Diego is the ultimate combination of oceanic inspiration, animal amazement, immersive education and awesome thrills. Learn about SeaWorld’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts, get up-close-and-personal with your favorite animals and brave the world-class coasters … it’s all part of a SeaWorld day. Check out these eight unforgettable experiences at SeaWorld San Diego.

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