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Local Attractions
North Coast Village is conveniently located between San Diego and Newport Beach, with close
proximity to four major airports and many local attractions. You will find something for
everyone that will enrich, educate, or just entertain. Experience some of the great attractions
southern California has to offer you.
For over fifty years this magical place has brought joy into the hearts of many people. At Disneyland® you can:
• Meet your favorite Disney® characters, such as Minnie or Mickey
• Jump on a ride like Splash Mountain or Haunted Mansion
• Catch a show like the Indiana Jones ™ Adventure
This popular Southern California attraction will give you a day that you will never forget.
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/
America's 1st theme park is actually filled with many themes, such as Fiesta Village, Roaring 20s, and Camp Snoopy. You can take a walk through history in this family themed park where you will find many fun-filled rides, shows, and attractions
http://www.knotts.com/index.shtml
Located in Valencia, California, or north of Los Angeles, Six Flags Magic Mountain has
seventeen rollercoasters which gave them the title of the “most rollercoasters in one park”.
They also have shows that will give you goosebumps, like the Batman Begins stunt show. Do not forget to bring your bathing suits because Six Flags Hurricane Harbor has many pool slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and shopping areas that will fill your day with splashes and fun. Six Flags provide fun for couples or for the whole family
http://www.sixflags.com/
Part of the South Coast Wine Region, Temecula sets the table for wine country ambiance in southern California. Take a Learning About Wine class (intro to advanced), take part in a wine tasting, live entertainment, or enjoy dance nights.
Visit temecula.winecountry.com for details
For limo-wine tours visit
http://www.xtreme-limos.com
1200 acres of cultural and recreational organizations, minutes from downtown San Diego, with 15 museums, the Old Globe Theatre (world famous), and the San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park has many play structures for your kids, a golf course, tennis courts, and a swimming pool for outdoor fun. You can also visit the Rare Plant garden, Butterfly garden, and the award-winning
Rose Garden
For more information and details visit
http://www.balboapark.org
This is considered to be one of the most beautiful beach resorts in the United States. This historic hotel, built in 1888, became a Natural Historic Landmark almost 30 years ago. Hotel del Coronado still serves as one of the most extraordinary resorts in Southern California today and stands as one of America's architectural wonders
http://www.hoteldel.com/
Voted the #2 beach in America and the #1 beach for families (a Travel Channel review), Coronado Island has beautiful sugar sand beaches that will make you feel like you are at a tropical location. With a ferry, golf course, yacht clubs, boat launch ramps, parks and
playgrounds, and many rentals available, Coronado Island will make your vacation memorable
fun
http://www.coronadovisitors.com
Surrounded by Solana Beach and San Diego's La Jolla as well as several golf clubs, Del Mar is southern California's most popular thoroughbred racing venue.
For more information visit
http://www.dmtc.com
Sign your kids up for Adventure Camp, have a Sea World Sleepover, or dine with Shamu at California's Sea World. There are so many activities and attractions your family will not be able to resist, such as:
• Shark Encounter
• Forbidden Reef
• Penguin Encounter
• Tide Pool
• Journey to Atlantis
For more information visit
http://www.4adventure.com/seaworld/ca
You can take a Journey Into the Heart of Africa, visit the Lion Camp, take a Wgasa Bush Line Railway tour, discover the Hidden Jungle, visit the Australian Rain Forest and so much more! The Wild Animal Park, in the San Diego Zoo, has so much for you to discover and experience when you visit southern California
http://www.sandiegozoo.com
Head north on Interstate 5, take the Palomar Airport Road exit, head east(a right turn) on Palomar Airport Road, go one block to Paseo Del Norte and turn left, take an immediate right turn into the parking lot for almost 50 acres of beautiful Giant Tecocote Ranunculus flowers.
For more information visit
http://www.theflowerfields.com
Torrey Pines is a world renown golf course, featuring two championship courses, played by the PGA Tour pros during the Buick Invitational of California held each February. Torrey Pines is a “must play” for beginners to expert golfers
http://www.torreypines.com
La Costa boasts two Championship golf courses, 21 tennis courts, a full service spa and salon. Visit the Chopra Center, Camp La Costa, and all of the fitness and recreation centers
http://www.lacosta.com
Coordinate your vacation with your Marine's leave. Did you know you can bicycle through Camp Pendleton?
For details and other base information visit
http://www.cpp.usmc.mil
The Buena Vista Lagoon lies within Carlsbad and Oceanside in northern San Diego County. This 223 acre wetland habitat is fed by 19 square miles of watershed and is protected as a state ecological reserve and is a chapter of the National Audubon Society.
For a calendar of events visit
http://www.bvaudubon.org
There is plenty to look at in this 90 store outlet mall. There are a variety of stores and brands to choose from, including Calvin Klein, Coach, Banana Republic, and Billabong. They have plenty of items for all ages. If you love shopping, this is the place to be!
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=66
Featuring the Rat Pack Lounge, Ocean's Eleven takes care of players. With great food and service, live entertainment, and special tournaments you are sure to leave a winner. (888) 439-6988
http://www.oceans11.com
For local information visit
http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
Be inspired by the state-of-the-art robotics programming at the MindStorms™ Center. Take a ride on the Legoland Express, the Dragon or the Technic™ Coaster, play in Toddlers Playtown, or take part in a building challenge. Your whole family will find fascinating and educational fun at Legoland.
http://www.lego.com
One of the 21 California Missions, San Luis Rey holds the Mission Church, Sunken Gardens, a museum, and a historical cemetery. Attend weekend Mass or a weekend retreat, then stroll the historical grounds.
http://www.sanluisrey.org
Also the OMA School of Art, find the current exhibits at
http://www.oma-online.org
San Diego (SAN)- 30 minutes
http://www.san.org/
Orange County (SNA)- 45 minutes
http://www.ocair.com/
Ontario (ONT)- 90 minutes
http://www.lawa.org/ont/
Los Angeles (LAX)-75 minutes
http://www.lawa.org/lax/
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