‘Music Venues’ Theme

Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort

Location: Valley Center (47 Miles / 1 Hour Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Casino Open 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week

Features: Destination Casino with Slots, Card Tables, Baccarat, Roulette; Large Selection of Restaurants; Free Bus Service from Several San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County Locations; Nightly Entertainment; Major Event Center

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Pala Casino Spa Resort & Event Center

Location: Pala (51 Miles / 50 Minutes Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Casino Open 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week

Features: Destination Casino with Slots, Card Tables, Baccarat, Roulette, Off-Track Betting, Online Lessons; Large Selection of Restaurants; Nightly Entertainment; Major Event Center; Resort; Spa

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Viejas Casino and Outlet Center

Location: Alpine (35 Miles / 35 Minutes East of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Casino Open 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week; Outlet Shops Generally Open 10AM – 8PM; Outdoor Concerts at 8PM from March – October; Indoor Events Vary

Features: Top Rated Casino with Slots, Card Tables, Bingo, Off-Track Betting, Non-Smoking Area; Outlet Shopping; Indoor and Outdoor Concert Venues with National Acts

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Copley Symphony Hall & San Diego Symphony

Location: Downtown San Diego (Core District)

Performances: Year-Round

Cost: Copley Hall Tours are Free; Performance Tickets Range from $20 – $93 (Some $10 tickets available for Students)

Features: Watch the San Diego Symphony and other International Music Acts Perform in one of the Most Elegant Theatres on the West Coast. You can also Take Tours of the Historic Copley Symphony Hall, which was an Original Fox Theatre where Walt Disney Premiered his Movies.

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Spreckels Organ Pavilion Concerts in Balboa Park

Location: Balboa Park (3 Miles Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Show Times: Sundays at 2PM Year-Round; Mondays at 7:30PM from June – August; Additional Concerts Tuesdays – Thursdays from June – August

Cost: Free

Features: Enjoy a Variety of Musical Performances at this Beautiful Outdoor Venue in Balboa Park, which is home to one of the World’s Largest Outdoor Pipe Organs played by an Internationally-Acclaimed Organist.

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WorldBeat Cultural Center

Location: Balboa Park (3 Miles Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: Hours vary

Cost: Varies

Features: African Artifacts; Music Events and Classes that promote the understanding of Indigenous Americans, African-Americans, and other African Heritage

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Belmont Park

Location: Mission Beach (8 Miles / 15 Minutes Northwest of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: Generally 11AM – 11PM. However, rides are generally not in operation on weekdays from November to February. (Check schedule and ride calendar for specific times.)

Cost: Most rides cost $2 – $6. There is No Entrance Fee and Parking is Free.

Features: Only Oceanfront Amusement Park in San Diego, Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, Miniature Golf, Bumper Cars, Perfect Wave Rider, Largest Swimming Pool in Southern California.

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La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

Location: La Jolla (12 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: 10AM – 5:30PM Tuesday through Saturday (8:30PM on Wednesdays)

Features: One of Sixteen Historic Music and Arts Libraries in the United States; Art Exhibitions and Lectures; Jazz & Classical Music Concerts

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Del Mar Horse Races

Location: Del Mar (22 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Schedule: Wednesdays to Sundays from July 21, 2010 to September 8, 2010. Generally runs 2PM – 6PM. Starts 4PM on Fridays.

Cost: Several options starting at $6. Parking is $8 ($10 for Friday & Saturday Concerts).

Features: One of the Top Horse Racetracks in the Country; Several Stakes Races; Place to See and Be Seen; Free Friday Concerts

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San Diego County Fair

Location: Del Mar (22 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Open: June 12th – July 5th, 2009 (Closed Mondays June 15th and 22nd);

Cost: $13 ($7 for Kids ages 5-12 and Seniors 62+). Parking is $10

Features: Top 10 Fair in the Country; Several Dozen Amusement Rides; Concerts with Top National Performers; Competition in a Wide Array of Activities; Carnival Games & Food; 2009 Theme is ‘Music Mania’

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San Diego Botanic Garden

Location: Encinitas (26 Miles / 30 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: 9AM – 5PM (8PM on Summer Thursdays)

Cost: $12 ($8 for Seniors, Students, & Military and $6 for Kids 3 – 12)

Features: Most Diverse Plant Collection in the World; Meandering Trails; Ocean Views; Children’s Garden; Special Events

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Borrego Springs

Location: Borrego Springs is surrounded by the Anza-Borrego Desert (93 Miles/ 2 Hours East of San Diego Coastal Areas)

When to Visit: October through May

Features: Desert Town Providing Hospitality to Guests of the Anza-Borrego Desert; Includes Resorts, Spas, Stargazing, Adventure Activities, Life-Size Pre-Historic Animals, and Cultural Events.

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