Make sure to check out the Zoo’s Outback exhibits, where you
can watch Bactrian camels (that’s TWO humps) enjoying the sun, koalas munching on eucalyptus trees, and the oh-so-cute wallabies playfully hopping around. Other fun features at the park include a reptile house, petting zoo, and several fun animal shows. Above all, be sure to take the Zoo’s guided bus tour and the Skyfari aerial tram which give bird’s-eye views of the Zoo and neighboring Balboa Park. (619) 231-1515.
www.sandiegozoo.org. Mass Transit bus route #7.
SAFARI PARK Want to take an African safari without traveling halfway across the
world? The San Diego Zoo Safari Park gives visitors a unique opportu- nity to get up close and personal with over 3,500 exotic animals. Take a ride on the Africa Safari tram, where a knowledgeable guide fills you in on the animals at the Park, and points out particular individuals and interesting behaviors you may be observing. All your favorites are here: herds of curious giraffes, massive rhinos, graceful gazelles, and impres- sively horned antelope. Thrill seekers will want to take a Flightline Sa- fari, a zip line that takes you soaring 160 feet above the ground with rhinos, deer and more in the fields below you. Or, the Park’s Rolling Safari takes you off the beaten path and up close to many of their ani- mals and you quietly scoot along on a Segway X2. If you’ve never rid- den one, don’t worry – the Park staff will show you how! (760) 747- 8702.
www.sdzsafaripark.org.
THE MARSTON HOUSE This Arts and Crafts mansion was built in a transitional Craftsman
Prairie Style. Commissioned by San Diego merchant and philanthro- pist George White Marston this house was designed by Master Archi- tects William Sterling Hebbard and Irving John Gill of the Hebbard & Gill architectural firm. The house and gardens are listed on the Na- tional Register of Historic Places for Architecture and Landscape Ar- chitecture. Style 1900 magazine has named the Marston House one of the 25 most important Arts & Crafts buildings in the United States. The house is furnished from the style of the early 20th century American Arts and Crafts Movement. Built in 1905 for George White and Anna Gunn Marston, this
grand old home is a wonderful tribute to a unique family and their legacy of service to the San Diego community. George Marston was a prominent merchant, philanthropist, and one of San Diego’s finest civic leaders. The house is located 3525 Seventh Avenue and is open Friday through Monday from 10am to 5pm. Call (619) 297-9327 for more information or visit
www.marstonhouse.org.
SAN DIEGO'S MISSIONS
In the late 18th century, Spanish explorers established missions in Southern California in an effort to spread Catholicism and bring livestock, fruits, vegetables, flowers and industry into California. Sev- eral of these missions can be found in San Diego. Mission San Diego de Alcala, known as the “Mother of the Mis-
sions,” was the first of the 21 missions to be built in Southern Califor- nia. The five bells have been meticulously restored, and all ring to- gether on Alcala’s birth date, July 16. Today, the mission is an active Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego. www.missionsandiego. com.
Mission San Luis Rey, located in scenic Oceanside, is called
“King of the Missions” and offers something for everyone. Educators, history buffs, children and all curious minds will discover a part of San Diego history not easily forgotten. Mission San Luis Rey is the largest of California’s 21 missions and is ranked first among the Sev- en Wonders of San Diego County North.
12 Visit our website to post comments and let us know what you think!
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52