‘South Bay’ Theme

Chula Vista Nature Center & Aquarium

Location: Chula Vista (9 Miles / 12 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Entrance allowed 10AM – 4PM Tuesdays through Sundays

Cost: $11 ($8 for Seniors 65+ and Students; $6 for Kids 4 – 11)

Features: Wetland of International Importance; Petting Pool with Stingrays and Sharks; Up-Close Views of Endangered Green Sea Turtles, a Bald Eagle, and Golden Eagles; Butterfly and Humming Bird Garden; Nature Trails

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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Location: South San Diego Bay (9 Miles / 12 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Varies by Location

Features: Four National Wildlife Refuges; Two Nature Centers; 370 Species of Birds; Guided Nature Walks

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Tijuana River Estuary National Wildlife Refuge

Location: Imperial Beach (15 Miles / 20 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)

Visitor Center Hours: 10AM – 5PM Wednesdays through Sundays

Cost: Free

Features: Wetland of International Importance, 370 Species of Birds, Exhibit Center, Hiking, Guided Nature Walks

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Border Field State Park

Location: Imperial Beach (18 Miles / 25 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: 9:30AM – 5PM (Occasionally Closed Due to Conditions)

Cost: $5 for Parking on Weekends

Features: Most Southwest Corner of the United States; First Boundary Marker Established at the End of the U.S. – Mexican War; Border Fence; Hiking; Horseback Riding on the Beach; Picnics.

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United States Olympic Training Center Tours

Location: Chula Vista (20 Miles / 25 Minutes Southeast of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: 9AM – 5PM; Guided Tours take place 1:30PM Tuesdays through Saturdays

Cost: Free

Features: Tour the Only Year-Round U.S. Olympic Training Center

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Knott’s Soak City Water Park San Diego

Location: Chula Vista (17 Miles / 25 Minutes Southeast of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: Memorial Day (Late May) – Labor Day (Early September); Generally 10AM – 6PM (7PM during middle of summer); Open additional weekends during May and September.

Cost: Several options starting at $29 ($19 for Kids ages 3-11 and Seniors 62+); Parking is $12

Features: Two Dozen Water Slides; Family Rides, Thrill Seeking Rides, and Little Kids Slides.

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San Diego Electric Railway Museum and Depot

Location: National City (7 Miles / 10 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: 9AM – 5PM Thursdays through Sundays

Cost: Free

Features: Restored 1882 Santa Fe Station is the Oldest Railroad Structure in San Diego; Vintage Trolleys and Electric Rail Cars

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Las Americas Premium Outlets

Location: San Ysidro (17 Miles / 20 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: 10AM – 9PM (7PM on Sundays)

Features: 125 Outlet Stores including Nieman Marcus Last Call, Polo, Haggar, Lane Bryant, and Nike

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South County San Diego Beaches

Location: San Diego County Coastline from South San Diego Bay to the Mexican Border (11 Miles – 18 Miles South of Downtown San Diego)

Features: Learn about the Beaches in the South Bay, Each With Its Own Character; Get Information on Attractions Near Each Beach, including Horseback Riding on the Beach.

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Scuba Diving in San Diego

Location: La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach, and Other Coastal Locations.

Features: Wreck Alley, La Jolla Underwater Ecological Reserve, Kelp Beds, Very Large Diving Community

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San Diego Weather Forecasts

Find the current weather conditions and forecast for the area of San Diego you will be visiting today. If you are making your first visit to San Diego, you should learn more about San Diego weather so you are prepared for your trip. For example, you will want to bring a light jacket or windbreaker if you plan to watch a baseball game downtown, especially if you are visiting from an area where you are used to a lot of heat and humidity.

Weather Forecasts for San Diego:

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San Diego Greyhound Stations

Greyhound offers five full service stations throughout San Diego County, including access to the beaches, international border, and major tourist attractions. Details on the Greyhound Stations, including Google Maps, other transit services, and nearby attractions are noted below.

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General Aviation Airports

San Diego offers a number of airports for private plane travel. Below, you will find general location information, Google Maps, and web site links for each of the airports.

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Taking Pictures in San Diego / Photography Help

Features: Get your cameras ready for taking lots of pictures in San Diego County. Learn what to expect, where to look for great photo opportunities, and where to go to address any camera problems you may have while visiting San Diego.

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