RIDE THE DIPPER
For guaranteed family fun head on over to Belmont Park, a histor- ic oceanfront amusement park located on the oceanfront in Mission Beach. The park’s main attraction, the Giant Dipper, is one of two orig- inal beachfront rollercoasters along the west coast still providing thrills and chills! Originally built in 1925, the ride’s drops, curves, and hills have been recently restored to continue the fun for riders of all ages. So hang on. This is one of the wildest rides in San Diego! Those looking for more mellow entertainment will prefer the an- tique reproduction Liberty Carousel, the disco-themed Magical Mys- tery Mirror Maze, or the Speedway Bumper Cars amongst other rides and attractions. Belmont Park is a fun and affordable destination for grown-ups
and children alike. Admission and parking are free.
www.belmont-
park.com. (858) 488-1549. Mass Transit bus route #8
BEAUTIFUL BOTANIC GARDENS Thanks to San Diego’s mild climate, plants from all over the world
thrive here. The San Diego Botanic Garden offers a place of year round beauty. Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. The diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest, all within 37 acres.
Located just 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, the San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, fire safe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. In June of 2009, the Hamilton Children’s Garden opened, the largest interactive children’s garden on the West Coast. The mission of the Garden is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature while providing a place of year-round beauty.
www.sdbgarden.org (760) 436-3036
STROLL THE WATERFRONT San Diego’s Embarcadero (“the landing place”) is astonishingly
beautiful. A bayside boardwalk lies on the edge of the remarkable San Diego Harbor and leads to a variety of maritime museums, restaurants, boating tours and endless shopping. Heading south on the boardwalk you will pass by the B Street
Cruise Ship Terminal, serving over 200 cruise ships annually. One of the biggest ships in the harbor is the USS Midway, a retired aircraft car- rier that is now a museum. Embark on a warship and learn about life at sea without leaving dock. Head on over to Seaport Village for an afternoon of shopping, din- ing and admiring beautiful docked yachts. Full of eateries, gift shops, and boutiques, Seaport Village has a little something for everyone. Don’t miss the sweeping views of the huge San Diego Bay, while en- joying the Embarcadero for its many San Diego attractions. Mass tran- sit routes 923, 992. Orange Line Trolley.
PEDDLE ABOUT
With around 350 days of perfect weather, riding a bicycle around San Diego is a great, eco-friendly way to see the city, and get some ex- ercise, too! Whether you’re looking for mountain biking trails or a lei- surely afternoon ride, you’ll find a perfect spot to ride around. If adven- ture is what you seek, Mission Trails Regional Park has some fun trails to conquer. For an easy and scenic ride, cruise along the boardwalk at
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