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san diego county
Fallbrook
5
15
Pala
76
Palomar
Mountain
State Park
79
California Welcome
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Oceanside
Carlsbad
Vista
78
Valley Center
Escondido
Santa Ysabel
78
Encinitas
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Solana Beach
Del Mar
15
La Jolla
El Cajon
8
San Diego
Coronado
Chula Vista
Imperial Beach
5
CBX
Jacumba
8
Alpine
Mount Laguna
Descanso
Poway
Julian
Ramona
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Oceanside: 928 N. Coast
Highway; 760/721-1101
San Diego Cross
Border Xpress:
2745 Otay Pacifi c Drive;
crossborderxpress.com
More information
San Diego Tourism
Authority
619/232-3101;
sandiego.org
visit
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA
Cardiff State Beach. Find a gently sloping sandy
beach with warm water and consistent waves. Cardiff
Reef on the beach's north side is one of the county's
most iconic surf spots. 760/720-7001; parks.ca.gov
San Elijo State Beach. Camp atop ocean bluff s at
this popular park, across the street from a hub of
restaurants, coff ee spots, and gift shops. Wooden
stairways lead down to the beach. 760/753-5091;
parks.ca.gov
CARLSBAD
Batiquitos Lagoon. Stop by the nature center to grab
a trail map or sign up for a guided walk. Hike along a
coastal wetland trail through stands of eucalyptus and
palm. 442/320-7009; batiquitosfoundation.org
Carlsbad Visitor Center. Learn about railroad
history-and get information on local attractions-at
this visitor center, housed in a beautiful turn-of-thecentury
structure, a former depot on the Santa Fe line.
760/434-6093; visitcarlsbad.com
The Flower Fields. See 50 acres of seasonal fl ower
displays. Purple, red, yellow, pink and white blooms are
planted in rainbow-like rows, and peak in March, April,
and May. 760/431-0352; thefl owerfi elds.com
LEGOLAND® California Resort. One LEGOLAND®
Drive. The ultimate LEGO® experience has more than
60 rides, shows and attractions, including SEA LIFE®
Aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and two LEGOthemed
hotels located right at the main entrance of
the park. 760/918-LEGO; LEGOLAND.com See ad, p. 14
CHULA VISTA
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Hike, stroll, or
bike through about 2,600 acres of protected land. Bring
your binoculars for birdwatching, or simply enjoy the
sweeping views of San Diego Bay. 619/221-3473; fws.gov
CORONADO
Silver Strand State Beach. Known as " The Strand, "
this wide beach off ers camping, swimming, surfi ng,
picnic spots, and more. A 10-mile-long bike path runs
parallel to the beach from Imperial Beach to Coronado.
619/435-5184; parks.ca.gov
ENCINITAS
San Diego Botanic Garden. Explore a variety of
themed gardens, including bamboo groves, a tropical
rainforest, California native plants, and a subtropical
fruit garden at this 37-acre property. 760/436-3036;
sdbgarden.org
ESCONDIDO
California Center for the Arts. The sprawling 12-acre
campus in downtown Escondido comprises a 1,500seat
concert hall, visual arts museum, art studios, and
more-all hosting rotating exhibits and performances.
760/839-4138; artcenter.org
FALLBROOK
Myrtle Creek Vineyards. Taste Cabernet Sauvignon,
Grenache, Syrah, and more at this family-owned
boutique winery and tasting room, located on a
former citrus and avocado orchard. 442/444-5066;
myrtlecreekvineyards.com
JULIAN
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Explore 100 miles
of trails for hiking and biking. Cuyamaca Peak off ers
inspiring views of deserts to the east and the coast to
the west. 760/765-3023; parks.ca.gov
LA JOLLA
Torrey Pines State Beach. Swim, surf, or sunbathe
beneath coastal cliff s-a popular launch spot for
hang gliders and paragliders. This wide, sandy beach
stretches for 4.5 miles. 858/755-2063; parks.ca.gov
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Explore 1,500
acres of wild coastal land, home to our nation's rarest
pine tree, Pinus torreyana. Follow trails up the cliff sides
to fi nd the perfect sunset spot. 858/755-2063;
parks.ca.gov
OCEANSIDE
California Surf Museum. Learn about surf lifestyle,
history, and the science behind waves. The permanent
exhibit showcases a timeline of surfboards, starting
with wooden models from the early 1900s.
760/721-6876; surfmuseum.org
Visit Oceanside. Calling all adventure enthusiasts,
vacation planners, and good time go-getters, consider
this your invitation to O'side! Located at the top of
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