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Old Town
Old Town, San Diego, CA, San Diego, California
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Take a break from the beaches and experience some true family fun activities all around San Diego. From Old Town to Hornblower Cruises you can fill your day with fun and exciting activities the whole family will love. Here are TravelSkoot's recommendations for the best family activities in San Diego.
Step back into the 1800s in Old Town and witness the "birthplace" of California, where modern-day attractions meet historical landmarks. Visit San Diego's first one-room schoolhouse, located just a few blocks away from Old Town's array of shops and restaurants, including more than 100 specialty stores and galleries, and traditional Mexican eateries such as Old Town Mexican Café, Casa Guadalajara and Café Coyote.
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Set sail with your family on Hornblower Cruises' Harbor Cruise and Sea Lion adventure. The captain is your guide on the hour-long voyage through the San Diego Harbor, where you'll see the North Island Naval Air Station, aircraft carriers, the historic Star of India ship, the Coronado Bay Bridge and more, all from a perspective you just can’t get on dry land. Don’t forget your camera — you’ll want to snap a shot of the lolling harbor seals, sea lions and pelicans!
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SeaWorld is one of the world’s premier marine parks, where you can witness amazing shows such as Cirque de la Mer and the nighttime Shamu Rocks, or participate in the dolphin and wild arctic interaction programs, in which you can swim alongside dolphins, seals and polar bears. If you want to beat the heat, then head over to exhibits such as Wild Arctic, Penguin Encounter, Shark Encounter or Manatee Rescue.
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Try mixing the beach and the club into your workout routine at the Wave House Athletic Club. You can hone your surf skills — and get fit — on the Flowrider and Bruticus Maximus simulated waves, or go for a swim at the Plunge Aquatic Center’s indoor pool. If you just want to do some cardio or weight training, you can hit the gym, where flat-screen TVs play your favorite music videos and a live DJ performs every Tuesday night.
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As the largest man-made aquatic park in the country, Mission Bay Park is the place for just about any kind of fun in the sun. The park's 4,000 acres — approximately half land and half water — contain 27 miles of shoreline for swimming, boating and sunbathing. On land, 14 miles of bike paths stretch out for your pedaling pleasure. You can also play volleyball, fly a kite, have a picnic or watch hobbyists race their own miniature Regattas on the Model Yacht Pond.
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Towering 30-stories above the edge of San Diego Bay, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the West Coast's newest waterfront hotel. Fusing a dynamic waterfront location, sun and sea inspired design and casually sophisticated vibe, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers an immersion into the essence of San Diego's unique coastal culture and lifestyle. The hotel features more than 1,100 guest rooms and 30 luxury suites, each with breathtaking views, upscale amenities and state-of-the-art technology. The hotel offers plenty of onsite dining, from the Odysea Lounge, serving American Dim Sum; to Vela, the signature restaurant of the hotel, offering a culinary journey for the senses; to Fox Sports Grill for a burger and beer. From the dramatic Bayfront entryway to the stunning views from the lobby, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel is an ultimate experience.
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