SAN DIEGO ATTRACTIONS > THEME PARKS

Southern California Theme Park Fun

There are so many great theme parks in San Diego, all within minutes of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Hotel Circle. And just a few more miles away are some of San Diego’s most famed attractions, making DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Hotel Circle in Mission Valley the ideal “home base” location for a Southern California vacation.

Sea World San Diego - As everyone knows, Shamu is Sea World's biggest star. But Sea World San Diego is so much more. Experience Journey to Atlantis, an exciting ride that lets you rush through uncharted waters where mysterious mists and unpredictable drops lurk around every turn. In addition to its thrilling rides and incredible entertainment, Sea World is dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment and all its wildlife. No trip to San Diego is complete without a visit to Sea World - young or old, all visitors leave smiling and sometimes soggy.
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San Diego Zoo - Located in Balboa Park, which includes so many museums and other facilities it deserves a separate day of viewing, the San Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals of over 800 different species. Here you'll find all your favorites including the hands-on Children's Zoo, the Polar Bear Plunge, Tiger River and the creepy Reptile Mesa. Be sure to visit the Giant Pandas and the Rainforest Aviary, a huge bird-filled Asian jungle with waterfalls and lush tropical foliage.
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San Diego Zoo Safari - With over 2,000 acres of park areas to explore, the San Diego Zoo Safari offers a more natural setting to view the animals, birds and fish than the conventional cages of a zoo. Take the hour-long train ride and see giraffes and wild horses or stop at the petting zoo to allow the kids to pet and feed gentle deer and goats. The bird show is not to be missed and don't forget to pay special attention to the carefully labeled landscape plantings.
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LEGOLAND California – A 128-acre park that contains 5,000 LEGO models made from more than 30 million LEGO bricks. It also features more than 40 interactive exhibits, attractions, family rides and shows. Although LEGOLAND's broadest appeal is to kids 12 and under, anyone with a young spirit will enjoy this San Diego theme park.
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Disneyland® Resort - Since 1955, Orange County has been home to a very famous Mouse. Disneyland® Resort, Mickey Mouse's kingdom and the crowning jewel of Walt Disney's marketing vision, entertains millions of visitors each year and is one of the most well-known landmarks of Southern California. The park encompasses more than 60 major rides, 50 shops and 30 restaurants divided among eight themed lands. New innovations like the "FastPass" system helps keep waiting in line to a minimum.
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Disney's California Adventure® Park - just might be the second happiest place on earth. Located directly across from Disneyland® Resort, Disney's California Adventure® Park squeezes a sampling of the Golden State's major attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, Gold Rush Country and others, into 55 acres of thrill rides, exhibits, shops, dining and other entertainment. Disney's California Adventure® Park features The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, an eerie trip through a haunted hotel with a 130 ft drop at the end of it all.
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Downtown Disney - is a 300,000 square-foot dining/shopping/entertainment promenade. It features such flagship entertainment facilities as a House of Blues, a 12-screen movie theater and ESPN Zone. There are also 15 shops (including the inevitable and massive, Disney store), seven full-service restaurants and an open-air bar. It's a fun place to relax after a busy day at the theme parks.
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