LEGOLAND—Introducing Pirate Shores, a new area featuring four attractions with pirates and water-play. Legoland features more than 50 rides, shows and attractions built for the whole family. Adults $57, $44 for kids 3–12 and seniors 60+. Prkg. $10–$20. Call for hours. 1 LegoLand Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346. Map U22

QUAIL BOTANICAL GARDENS—One of the world’s most diverse and important plant collections. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$10; free for kids and under. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, 760.436.3036. Map V22

SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK—Take a safari adventure through the 1,800–acre wildlife preserve. See herds of exotic animals roaming in vast enclosures resembling African and Asian plains. $28.50; $17.50 children 3–11; free for children 2 and under. Cars $8–$10. Open daily, call for hours/combo rates. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702. Map C3

SAN DIEGO ZOO—World-famous zoo has more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals in state–of–the–art environment. $23–32; $19.75 children 3–11; free for children 2 and under. Free parking. Open daily, call for hours, deluxe ticket and combo rates. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.234.3153. Map O17

SEAWORLD—The 189-acre adventure park features thousands of mammals—including killer whales—as well as fish, reptiles and birds. Believe features Shamu and friends in the most ambitious show yet. SeaWorld’s Holiday Celebration (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 26–31) features special events, live reindeer and strolling carolers. $54; $44 children 3–9; free for children under 2. Parking $10. Open daily, call for hours and combo rates. 500 Sea World Drive, Mission Bay Park, 800.25.SHAMU. Map I8

U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER—One of three Olympic athletic training centers in the United States. State-of-the-art venues for nine warm-weather sports. One-hour guided tours, Tues.–Sat. at 1:30 p.m. Free. Call for a reservation. 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, 619.656.1500. Map E3