Travel
to San Diego California
- by Jean
Pardue
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San Diego CA - Sandy
Beaches for Barefoot Tourists and More
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This interesting travel
report addresses some of the places to see and
vacation tips for traveling to beautiful and
growing San Diego. A careful reading of this
material could make a big difference in how you
feel about visiting Southern California.
First, you'll find that
the southern California coast has many fine
beaches and attractions. San Diego California is
the second largest city in the state and its
mild climate and outdoor lifestyle appeals to
many tourists. Sea World San Diego is a much
frequented theme park, with two roller coasters
and two water rides. Animals on show include
dolphins, sharks, polar bears, walruses and
penguins. In addition to tourism, the area has a
thriving commercial sector and there are sixteen
military bases across the US Navy, US Coastguard
and US Marine Corps. The arts and history are an
important part of the culture and there are
numerous museums and galleries.
Different aspects of
performing arts can be found in San Diego
California. The city has its own symphony
orchestra and its own opera company, both
receiving critical praise. The Old Globe Theatre
is a replica of William Shakespeare's theatre in
England where he first staged his plays and
produces several musicals and plays each
year.
So far, we've uncovered
some interesting facts about vacationing in
beautiful San Diego, CA. You may decide that the
following information about sights and
historical areas for vacation side trips is even
more interesting.
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A Must-See
during Your California
Visit
Balboa Park, a
National History Landmark, is a park
with a difference. Museums, theaters,
shops and restaurants complement the
open spaces and gardens.
The Museum of Art
has fine works by artists, such as
Canaletto and Rubens.
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- The laid-back park
also has a large collection of Spanish art,
including the work of El Greco. The park also
contains the Natural History Museum, the
Museum of Man and the Museum of Photographic
Arts.
The Park also has an
18-hole golf course and a 9-hole course and it
boasts the world's largest outdoor pipe organ.
The most famous attraction in the park and the
one most associated with San Diego California is
the San Diego Zoo. Respected for its research
and conservation work, visitors can see over 800
different species of animal. There is a guided
bus tour or it's possible to get an aerial
vantage point from the gondola lift. Displays
explore different terrain, including Arctic
tundra and African rain forest. There are free
flight aviaries, reptiles and mammals. One of
the biggest draws is the pandas, loaned by the
Chinese Government.
Skimboarding and surfing
are popular at the various beaches. La Jolla
resort is the most famous oceanfront community
in San Diego California. Fortunate visitors may
spot the colony of wild seals that live off
shore. The resort is also known for its
international standard Torrey Pines golf course
and its up market hotels, jeweler's shops, fine
dining establishments and boutiques.
Okay, you now have the
very latest travel news from the San Diego
vacation gurus. Once you are familiar with this
area of California you'll be ready to move to
your next vacation paradise.
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Jean
Pardue is a
professional travel writer located in the
Southeastern USA. Her work has been published
online and she travels with her editorial
stock photographer husband, Bob
Pardue,
extensively around the US.
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