Seasonal activities June San Diego International Beer Festival San Diego International Beer Festival
Attention, little drunks! This is the largest beer festival on the west coast of the United States, where you can taste fresh draft beer produced by the most popular breweries in the world ~ 200 breweries, 400 kinds of beer, mead and cider ... learn how different wines match with food, visit beer brewing equipment and raw materials, communicate with winemakers and taste delicious food.
In July, San Diego International Comic & Con Exhibition.
San Diego Comic-Con has always been regarded as a world-class animation event, attracting a large number of gamers and anime fans to make pilgrimages every year. Exhibition activities include stage performances, new film previews and workshops, and big stars will also attend the activities. The coolest thing is that many people will seriously dress up as their favorite characters to participate in activities, which is very interesting! This year's date is 7/ 18.
In June 5438+10, legoland Halloween activities.
In legoland, a building block paradise, in Halloween month of 10, there will be night starlight tickets and other activities suitable for children! It is Saturday night in previous years. There are all kinds of live performances and activities in the park, and you can also play trick or treat.
165438+ October, FleetWeek Fleet Week
At that time, there will be various activities such as the flight show of the US Navy and the performance of the fleet at sea.
165438+ 10 Sandiegobaywine &；; Wine and food festival
The biggest local food festival in San Diego. At this time of year, chefs, food critics and food lovers from all over the world will participate in this grand event, and everyone will taste food and wine together. There will also be wine auctions and chefs on site.
OftheFestCompetition star chef show and other activities.
65438+ February, BayParadeofLights canoe carnival
At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, the coast of San Diego at night is equally lively! Ships will light colored lights and decorate the coast at night like a dream. Remember to bring a powerful SLR gun and take more beautiful photos!
65438+Whale-watching tour from mid-February to March.
In front of "CabrilloNational"
The part of "Monument Cabrio National Memorial Park" is the whale watching tour mentioned by everyone. Here, Mark pays attention to it again! Every year from mid-June to March, many gray whales migrate from the Bering Strait in the northernmost part of the Pacific Ocean to Baja, Mexico.
California, remember to bring your binoculars.
Route arrangement Three major routes are for your reference:
City Tour: Feel the artistic and cultural customs of San Diego.
It is suggested to stay in the gas lamp block, visit the American midway aircraft carrier museum and see the legendary aircraft carrier docked in San Diego. Then go to balboa.
Balboa Park, you can see all the major museums at once! (Or arrange a zoo in downtown San Diego.)
Beach scenery: experience outdoor sea activities
Recommended accommodation in Los Angeles
Jolla, this trip is suitable for sunny boys or hot-blooded girls. If you are not afraid of the sun and like wheat-colored skin, just rush ~ play along the coastline and fully experience the fun of sea activities, surfing, snorkeling and hang gliding. Enjoy the beautiful sunset!
Children's favorite: the theme park is thoroughly played.
It is recommended to stay in Carlsbad. If you have a budget, you can choose to spend the night at Legoland Hotel. Go to San Diego Wildlife Park, legoland, and visit the dealership nearby. You can definitely play high for three days and two nights or two days and one night!
Scenic spot recommendation 1. Embrace the vibrant scenery of the "treasure" beach.
When it comes to San Diego, sunny beaches, blue sea and blue sky are many people's first impressions. 1 12km coastline endows the city with unparalleled natural scenery and provides an ideal place for colorful water activities. With a unique sea view, La Jolla.
There is no doubt that Jolla has become one of the most popular beach attractions in California.
The scenic La Jolla is a well-deserved "treasure land" of San Diego, where there are many luxury hotels, high-end holiday and leisure areas, sea-view restaurants and luxury boutiques. The galleries and exhibition halls scattered in the streets add artistic flavor to La Jolla. Not only that, there are many professional surfing and kayaking shops here. Visitors may wish to experience the endless fun of water sports in their spare time.
Unlike the tranquil La Jolla Bay, La Jolla Water Park
It is a paradise for surfers and divers. The suitable environment provides an ideal habitat for countless marine life.
Divers can not only enjoy colorful fish and coral reefs at close range, but also have the opportunity to see leopard sharks when exploring the vast sea area. Not only that, the uneven terrain also provides canoeing for adventure lovers.
A good opportunity to explore underwater caves.
Want to experience surfing for the first time in San Diego? Lahora Hoth
Must be your best choice! La Jolla Beach is surrounded by the sea on three sides and backed by the cliffs of Soledad Mountain. It is a natural paradise to experience various water activities. Scripps Institute of Oceanography
InstituteofOceanography) the shelter of the pier,
The calm and open sea here is very suitable for beginners and children to learn surfing. A wide trail divides La Jolla Beach into two parts: the public lawn on one side of the trail provides an ideal place for picnics and outdoor sports, while the soft white lawn on the other side provides a natural venue for beach volleyball.
In addition to playing in La Jolla, there are two popular punch-in attractions that should not be missed. One is the children's swimming pool area (children)
Swimming pool), the original purpose of swimming pool is to provide a safe swimming area for children. After time tempering, the original swimming pool was covered with fine sand and gradually disappeared. Now the children's swimming pool area has become an animal paradise. Every summer, there are always groups of wild sea lions and seals resting and playing here, which has become another interesting scenery.
; The other is the famous seaside cave-SunnyJimcave.
As one of the few coastal caves with land entrances in California, the ingenious landscape in the cave makes people admire the ingenious nature. After visiting the beach, don't forget to go to nearby La Jolla.
There is a visit to the village. This high-end shopping center, which integrates catering, entertainment and art galleries, can meet the shopping needs of tourists of different ages.
Practical information
Address: La Jolla Bay, San Diego, California 92037, USA.
Opening hours: 24 hours
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2. I have seen enough colorful buildings and exhibition halls.
On a sunny day in San Diego, get up early and go to balboa Park in the northern suburb of San Diego.
Park) tour. The largest urban cultural park in the United States (about 65,438+0.44 times that of new york Central Park) retains many Spanish colonial, Mexican, Byzantine and Baroque landscape buildings. There are more than 65,438+07 theme museums, 8 plastic gardens, 4 performance theaters, a compound sports ground and the Spanish village art center, making it a cultural oasis in a bustling city.
Among many museums and exhibition halls, botanical gardens are very popular with tourists. Its architecture has a history of 100 years, and the exquisite and classical slatted architecture is reflected in the lotus pond (Lily)
Pond), the scene is quite amorous feelings. The park is divided into rose garden, desert garden, cactus garden, palm valley and tropical plant greenhouse. There are hundreds of tropical plants, which are worth taking time to appreciate.
In addition, the San Diego Museum of Natural History in the park
Museum) shows the human life science to tourists by interactive teaching, and there are many human organs and fossil specimens on display in the museum; The Museum of Humanity (SanDiegoMuseumof)
Man) introduces the origin and development history of human beings to tourists through rich archaeological materials. These two museums are good choices for entertaining children.
Tips:
Don't miss the striking building near the Museum of Humanities-California Tower.
Tower), a towering tower building with Baroque, Rococo and Gothic styles, is one of the landmark buildings in balboa Park and even San Diego.
Practical information
Address: 1549 El Prado, Balboaparksandiego, CA 92 10 1.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Fees: the park is free, and some museums need to buy tickets to enter.
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Remarks: one-week park coupon (TheBalboaParkExplorer
Pass) includes admission to the Park 17 Museum, adult admission to 59 yuan and 3- 17-year-old 32 yuan.
Tips:
Don't miss the famous San Diego Zoo, which is located in balboa Park, just a few steps away from the Natural History Museum.
3. board the aircraft carrier and get a glimpse of the military mystery.
Whether you are a military fan or not, don't miss the aircraft carrier that stops at the port of San Diego. Midway has been at sea for 47 years. During his service, he participated in the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. At present, it has been converted into the US Navy Aircraft Carrier Museum.
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Museum), permanently parked in the waterfront of downtown San Diego, open to the public. Bridge, flight deck, hangar, strategic command center, officers and men's dormitory ... visitors can feel the legend of midway at close range.
The world's largest aircraft carrier museum is divided into three parts: the first part is the entrance and exit of the basement hangar and the museum on the front deck, and some fighters are opened for trial sitting and photography. Aviation fans can also pay to experience single-person or multi-person aircraft simulators and feel the thrilling process of air fighting and missile avoidance.
The second part is the cabin on the second, third and fourth decks of the ship, which reflects the life and fighting scenes of the US Navy at that time. There are canteens, hospitals, dance halls and even a prison, and the tour route is one-way, so it is not easy to get lost.
The third part is at the top of the ship.
Roof), people took photos with 17 fighter plane and five helicopter seats under the blue sky. There are cafes and open-air seats on the side deck of the aircraft carrier, and you can also overlook the large outdoor statue on the harbor-embracing peace (hugging).
A statue of peace.
Tips:
At the entrance of the aircraft carrier, visitors can not only get a free tour map, but also rent a Chinese voice guide for free. Every exhibit and exhibition point in the museum has a number, and visitors can hear the audio introduction of the exhibit or exhibition point by inputting the corresponding number on the guide. The tour guide needs to return it to the museum staff when he leaves.
Practical information
Address: 9 10 NHARBORDR, San Diego, California, 92 10 1.
Opening hours: 10:00- 17:00 (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas), and the final admission time is 16:00.
Online ticket purchase: adult ticket is $22, 17- 13-year-old student ticket 16, 12-6-year-old child ticket is $9, and children under 5 are free with identification.
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4. Explore the birthplace of California in the old town of San Diego.
Gould Town, San Diego (Old Town of San Diego)
Town) is located at the foot of Presio Mountain in the northwest of the city. It is a well-preserved19th century Mexico Open-air Reality Museum. Here is a collection of historical sites, delicious food and traditional arts. Huge cacti, colorful flowers and plants, colorful Mexican handicraft shops and restaurants can be seen everywhere in the park, showing visitors a unique Mexican landscape.
San Diego Old Town State Historical Park (Old Town San Diego State Historical Park)
This square retains the most historic buildings. Explore the old-fashioned houses full of historical flavor, dine in the classic handicraft shop "Taobao" or Mexican restaurant, and daring tourists can even enter the famous haunted house in the United States-Whaley House.
HouseMuseum), experience the gloomy atmosphere and bizarre legends. In the old city of San Diego, you can deeply experience the original Mexican customs.
The busiest square in the old city is FiestaDeReyes.
The square, formerly the residence of wealthy businessmen, has preserved many historical sites, including early California-style restaurants and colorful and distinctive street shops. If you want to experience more Mexican customs, go to the World Expo (market)
DelMundo), sit on the floor and enjoy the performances of street artists, listen to traditional music, or go shopping and treasure hunting in antique shops.
Practical information
Address of the Old Town of San Diego: 4090 Wallace Street, San Diego, California, 92 1 10.
Business hours: store 10:00~ 17:00, and restaurant business hours vary.
Chinese website: /attributes/city.html
5. Enjoy family time at Paradise Zoo
As a famous holiday resort in America, San Diego is the best destination for family travel. There is a world-class zoo, an entertaining sea world, and legoland, which is deeply loved by tourists ... Many wonderful projects will definitely make the whole family gain wonderful travel memories.
San Diego Zoo (San Diego
Zoo is home to more than 800 species and more than 4,000 animals, including polar bears, elephants, tigers, reindeer, turtles and koalas. It is also one of the few giant panda areas in the world (pandas
Trick's zoo. It is run by a non-profit animal association and a group of animal protection experts. The biggest difference from the general zoo is that almost all the income in the park is used for saving rare and endangered animals and ecological conservation.
In addition to walking, families with old people and children can also choose to take double-decker buses and cable cars to slow down and enjoy the park. In addition, don't miss watching the 4D cartoon Frozen (Ice
Age) or Rio, use virtual reality technology to experience the breath of ice fields and tropical rainforests.
Want to get close to animals? Then you might as well go to the famous SanDiegoZooSafari in journey to the south.
Park). There are more than 2,600 kinds of wild animals here, which are called "step by step adventure paradise". San Diego Wildlife Park provides visitors with a wonderful experience of being in Chengqun Yu's animals and natural environment: visitors can take the air zip line (Africa).
TramSafari) crosses the grasslands of Asia and Africa from high altitude, or you can take CaravanSafari, separated by wooden boards and semi-open trucks.
Visiting and harvesting is like being in the African prairie.
Sea World (San Diego)
Diego is an amusement park with the theme of marine life. In addition to watching performances such as dolphins and seals, the park can also visit animals such as emperor penguins, turtles, sharks, beluga whales and batfish, feed and touch aquatic creatures, stimulate interesting amusement facilities, such as pirate boats, roller coasters and Sesame Street Paradise, and it is also very suitable for the whole family to play together.
Legoland (legoland? California airport is about 45 minutes' drive from downtown San Diego. Park micro-landscape city (mini
Land) is mostly Lego bricks, including Star Wars area and world famous scenic spots. People and cars can walk freely in the miniature landscape, and adults and children can experience the fun of exploration. Not enough? Children can also take a roller coaster in the mobile game area or have a good time in the Lego River.
Practical information
① San Diego Zoo
Address: 2920 zod Road, San Diego, California.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00- 17:00 and Saturday from 9:00- 18:00 (open all year round).
Fees: adult ticket US$ 56 yuan, 3- 1 1 year-old child ticket US$ 46 yuan, admission under 2 years old is free.
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Remarks: It is recommended that people with good English buy "BackstagePass", which can touch and feed animals under the guidance of trainers and even help train many animals.
② SeaWorld San Diego
Address: 500 Ocean World Avenue, San Diego, California, 92 109.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00- 17:00, Saturday 10:00- 19:00.
Cost: Limited ticket to 55 yuan on weekdays, online discount ticket 77.99 yuan,
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③ legoland, California
Address: OneLegoland Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00- 17:00. The opening and closing time of the park in the weekend peak season shall be subject to the real-time announcement of official website.
Fees: adult ticket 9 1.99 yuan, 3- 12-year-old child ticket 76.99 yuan, admission under 3 years old is free.
6. punch in at sunset cliff. Beautiful sunset
SunsetCliffsNatural in PointLoma, the peninsula west of San Diego.
Park), 180 degree panoramic view of the Pacific sunset. Walk along the flat wooden plank road built on the rocky terrain of the bay, with sandstone grooves exposed due to long-term weathering and sea erosion on one side and towering cliff coastline on the other. Waves regularly beat headlands at different heights. Visitors may want to sit on the rocks by the sea, or take a walk or jog along the coastline.
Sunset is a good time for tourists to punch in and enjoy the local sunset. The blue sky gradually ignited dazzling orange, red and purple, and the sunset seemed within reach, and the afterglow touched the farthest horizon until the starry sky came. When the weather is clear, most young people will also explore a mysterious underwater cave. When sunlight shines into caves, it will project a sparkling appearance of the sea, as if they came to a quiet and deserted place, which has become a popular punching machine recently.
Practical information
Address: sunsetcliffsblyyvd1253, San Diego, California, 92 107.
Opening hours: open all day.
Fee: Free admission to the park.
Official website:
Remarks: If you are not familiar with the terrain, undercurrent or low tide time, please don't get too close to the edge of the cliff or rush into the water for safety.
7. The beaches in Mishin are pleasant and the seaside is full of fun.
When you see this fascinating coastline with your own eyes, you can understand why Mission Bay is the most dynamic beach community in San Diego. With a coastline of 43 kilometers long and close to the big beach community, tourists can experience endless fun here no matter day or night.
Visit the coastline of Missan Bay and don't miss MissionBay.
Park). It is the largest artificial water park in the world, full of water sports enthusiasts, and there are all kinds of water sports: swimming, surfing, kayaking, paddle surfing, jet skiing, sailing or yacht sailing. At night, bonfires rise, making the night by the sea more romantic.
Mishin Beach (Mishin)
The beach carries the typical impression of young people in San Diego in summer. As a long and narrow land between Mishin Bay and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most lively outdoor beach parks in San Diego. On sunny days or holidays, crowds of tourists and locals will flock here, put on bikinis or beach pants, walk along the beach path, eat ice for a walk, play beach volleyball, walk by bike, and even pick a barbecue in the shade and have a picnic on the lawn. You can also find various personalized surf shops, bars and cafes in the Bay.
Mishin Beach also has a 3-mile (4.8.
The 1000-meter-long plank road near the sea is very suitable for taking a leisurely walk under the sea breeze for half a day. There is also a retro-style amusement park next to the beach-Belmont Park, a classic giant.
Dipper roller coaster, bumper cars, merry-go-round and other amusement facilities, so that adults and children can harvest unforgettable seaside time.
Practical information
① Mishin Beach.
Address: Church Avenue &; VenturaPlace, San Diego, California, 92 109.
Opening hours: open all day.
Fee: Free admission to the park.
Official website:
Remarks: Smoking, drinking, setting up tents or walking dogs are prohibited in the park.
② Mishenwan Park
Address: Mishin Bay, San Diego, California, 92 109.
Opening hours: open all day.
Fee: Free admission to the park.
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8. Measuring the pace of nature reserve scenery
Enjoy the southern California way, don't think you only play with water. For hikers, the state of Torrepinas in the northern valley of San Diego.
NaturalReserve) is a good choice. There are many rare pine species here (Tory)
Pine trees), weathered Yellowstone landform and original landscape with wildlife footprints have become ideal places for photographers, climbers, surfers and the whole family to hike.
Torrison State Park (Tory