By Bridget Everett
San Diego, California, is located in the southern most section of the state. Known as "America's Finest City," San Diego offers families of variety of things to see and do. While the most famous attractions include the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and the Padres baseball team, the city has so much more to offer.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is known as the the nation's largest urban cultural park. Its 1,200 acres are home not only the San Diego Zoo, but 14 museums, a botanical garden and a pipe organ pavilion. Children can enjoy the antique carousel or the miniature-scale train. Many events are held throughout the year for both visitors and residents. Go online to find coupons and great offers to the park.
1549 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 239-0512
balboapark.org
Miramar Speed Circuit Indoor Kart Racing
The Miramar Speed Circuit Indoor Kart Racing is great for families with older kids. The karts are designed to travel up to 40 miles per hour on the center's quarter-mile indoor race track. Racers must be at least 48 inches tall to ride in the junior kart, and 54 inches to ride in the adult kart. Only visitors wearing closed-toe shoes are allowed to race.
8123 Miralani Drive
San Diego, California 92126
(858) 586-7500
miramarspeedcircuit.com
Old Town Trolley
Whether the family needs to get somewhere or is just looking for an afternoon of fun, the Old Town Trolley is great for both. With its signature green and orange colors, Old Town Trolley stops along eight sites during a two-hour tour. An on-bard guide talks about the history of San Diego, as well as different attractions within the city. Tour passengers can exit and board the trolley whenever they want.
4010 Twiggs Street
San Diego, California 92110
(619) 298-8687
trolleytours.com
About the Author:
Bridget Everett is a professional Web copywriter. She specializes in several niches including travel, education, parenting, business, marketing, health, crafts, fashion and home decorating. Everett has studied marketing, elementary education and journalism at Northeastern University, Fordham University and Middle Tennessee State University.
