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San Diego Area Attractions Just Minutes From Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Sea World of California | Balboa Park | Birch Aquarium at Scripps | Cabrillo National Monument | Old Town | San Diego Wild Animal Park | San Diego Zoo | Torrey Pines State Reserve |Belmont Park
Attraction: Sea World of California
Distance to property: less than 1.5 miles or 4 minutes
1720 S. Shores Road, Mission Bay, CA 92109
(619) 226-2901
Web Site URL About Attraction: http://www.seaworld.com/sandiego
A 150 acre marine park, Sea World is home to Shamu, the largest collection of sharks in the world, a dolphin/whale petting pool and more.
Attraction: Balboa Park
Distance to property: 8.5 miles or 14 minutes (next to the SD Zoo)
Web Site URL about Attraction: www.balboapark.org
Balboa Park is the cultural heart of San Diego set on 1,200 acres. It features 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, gardens and the world famous San Diego Zoo.
Attraction: Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Distance to property: 10 miles or 15 minutes north of Paradise Point
Web Site URL about Attraction: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu
Experience a dazzling variety of marine life at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, from the Pacific Northwest to the tropical South Pacific. Explore the largest oceanographic museum in the country, and learn about water, air, land, and life through hands-on displays.
Attraction: Cabrillo National Monument
Distance to property: 8.5 miles or 18 minutes
State Division of Tourism Web Site URL: www.nps.gov/cabr
Cabrillo National Monument honors Juan Cabrillo’s landing in San Diego in 1542. This area, close to the ocean is also a popular place to whale watch.
Attraction: Old Town
Distance to property: 5 miles or 7 minutes
Web Site URL about attraction: www.oldtownsandiego.org
Old Town was the first European settlement in California built at the mouth of San Diego River. Now a California State Park, Old Town’s early homes, small museums, church, cemetery, restaurants and retail shops are a great tourist attraction.
Attraction: San Diego Wild Animal Park
Distance to property: 34 miles
Web Site URL About Attraction: www.sandiegozoo.org/wap
San Diego Zoo’s “sister” facility, this wildlife preserve spans 2,000 acres, and features more than 3,000 free-roaming animals in open-range exhibits.
Attraction: San Diego Zoo
Distance to property: 8.5 miles or 14 minutes
Web Site URL About Attraction: www.sandiegozoo.org
The world-famous San Diego Zoo houses more than 4,000 animals.
Attraction: Belmont Park
Distance to property: 2 miles or 5 minutes from Paradise Point
Web Site URL about Attraction: www.belmontpark.com
This park features shops, dining, amusement, a historic wooden roller coaster and The Plunge swimming pool.
Attraction: Torrey Pines State Reserve
Distance to property: 14.5 miles or 19 minutes
Web Site URL About Attraction: www.torreypine.org
This cliff just north of La Jolla is one of only two locations in the world where the ancient and rare Torrey pine tree grows naturally. Hiking trails and guided walks are available.
For more information, please contact our Concierge at concierge@paradisepoint.com or by phone at (858) 274-4630 extension 6250