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San Diego Zoo®

Explore a world of fun and life with the San Diego Zoo® Guided Tour Bus, a 35-minute tour on a double-decker bus covering about 75 percent of the San Diego Zoo®. Guests hop on and off at five different stops throughout the Zoo (stops every 20 minutes or less). Tours are included in the Best Value Admission price; they are not included in the General Admission price but may be purchased for $10 per adult, $5.50 per child ages 3 to 11. Members pay $8.50 per adult, $4 per child.

  • Open daily, including all holidays - Night time Zoo (now thru September 4): 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (grounds close at 9 p.m.)
  • Fall hours (September 5 - October 1): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close at 6 p.m.)
  • Winter hours (October 2 - March 23): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.)
  • The San Diego Zoo is located on Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego along Park Boulevard

SeaWorld®

From up-close encounters with the sea's greatest animals to exciting water rides that leave you wanting more, there's no better place to visit than SeaWorld® San Diego. Mid-June through Labor Day you won't want to miss the mind-blowing spectacle of Summer Nights. Plus, opening late spring, Believe — an entirely new, visually stunning Shamu® show that will take you on a sensational, breathtaking journey of curiosity and wonder. SeaWorld is easily accessible by public transportation. For City trolley and bus schedules and routes please call 619-685-4900. SeaWorld® is located at 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109.


San Diego QUALCOMM Stadium

QUALCOMM Stadium is owned and operated by the City of San Diego. It is the home of the San Diego Chargers, San Diego State University Aztecs, and Holiday Bowl. There are a variety of events inside the Stadium and in the Stadium parking lot. QUALCOMM Stadium is located in the heart of San Diego in Mission Valley. It is centrally located and easily accessible from any one of four freeways: 805, 163, 15, and 8.


San Diego PETCO Park

PETCO Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball, and located with breathtaking views of San Diego. Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of our region. The seating bowl is divided into distinctive "neighborhoods." All 42,000 fixed seats are comfortable, with cup-holders and extra leg room.


San Diego Nightlife

Airport Lounge
2400 India St., San Diego
(619) 685-3881 Lounge, 21 and Over. Located close by in Little Italy

Voltaire
4862 Voltaire, San Diego
Unlisted. All Ages. Ocean Beach
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
(619) 232-4355 Live Music, 21 and Over. Little Italy
4th & B
345 B St, San Diego
(619) 231-4343 Live Music, Gaslamp, 21 and Over. Little Italy
Aero Club
3365 India St., San Diego
(619) 297-7211 Billiards Bar, Happy Hour, Wine Bar, 21 and Ove. Brewpub, Neighborhood, Dive Bar, Jukebox. Mission Hills
57 Degrees
1330 G St., San Diego
(619) 234-5757 Wine Bar Downtown-Gaslamp. East Village
Air Conditioned
4673 30th St., San Diego
(619) 501-9831 Lounge, 21 and Over. Normal Heights, North Park

San Diego Dining

Buon Appetito
1609 India St.
619-238-9880
China Camp
2137 Pacific Hwy.
619-232-0686
Fat City Steakhouse (American)
2137 Pacific Hwy.
619-232-9303
Sushi Fix
1608 India St., #101
619-237-7878
Bud's Lousianna Food Shoppe
2034 Kettner Blvd.
619-239-5117
Mexican Fiesta
1460 India St.
619-231-9851
Pete's Quality Meats & Deli
1742 1/2 India St.
619-234-1684
Caffe Italia
1704 India St.
619-234-676
Denny's Restaurant
2139 Pacific Hwy
619-239-8938
Mona Lisa Restaurant
2059 India St.
619-239-5367
Extraordinary Desserts
1430 Union St.
619-294-7001
Cefalu's Pizza
1655 India St., Ste. B
619-236-9622
For more dining choices in San Diego's Little Italy, click here.

San Diego Shopping

Barely On
2001 Kettner Blvd.
619-696-7006
Carol Gardyne Gallery
1840 Columbia St.
619-233-8066
www.carolgardyne.com
Lena Nails
1770 Kettner Blvd.
619-702-7411 8
Niche
621 W. Fir St.
619-615-0782
www.nicheboutique.com
Steady Boutique
801 W. Hawthorn St., #109
619-234-1670
www.steadyboutique.com
Vulcan Steam & Sauna
805 W. Cedar St.
619-238-1980
Sorella Boutique
619 W. Fir St.
619-232-9322
MIrelia's Fine Jewelry & Gifts
2136 Kettner Blvd.
619-234-1423
www.irelia.biz
Felicia Skin & Body Boutique
619 1/2 W. Fir St.
619-239-0631
For more shopping choices in San Diego's Little Italy, click here.
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San Diego, CA 92101
619-557-9303
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