BELMONT PARK A beachfront landmark with the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, Wave House, Liberty Carousel, a family playland, SoCal’s largest indoor pool, arcades and more. Open daily; call for hours. 3190 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach, 858.488.1549. Map I8
BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS Explore one of the U.S.’s largest oceanographic museums, and enjoy a spectacular view from the tidepool plaza. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; seniors $9; kids 3-17 $8.50; children 2 and under free. Three-hour courtesy parking. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858.534.3474. Map U20
CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT Exhibits, whale watching, tidepools, trails, the restored Old Point Loma Lighthouse and spectacular views. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $3-5. 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, Point Loma, 619.557.5450. Map L8
 CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL 40-acre garden grounds featuring world-renowned architechture and a 16,000 pipe organ. Free tours. 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. 714.971.4000 www.crystalcathedral.org
 L'Auberge Spa Del Mar brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service to create an outstanding venue for a romantic weekend getaway, social occasion or corporate meeting. Prepare to be enchanted by this seaside estate-style retreat you can truly call your own. 540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 800.245.9757. www.laubergedelmar.com
LEGOLAND Find 50+ rides and shows and Sea Life Aquarium’s seven-foot-long Lego submarine. Adults $67, kids 3–12 and seniors 60+ $57 (add $10/ticket for admission to aquarium). Aquarium-only: adults $19 adults, seniors 60+ $16 and kids 3-12 $12). Parking $12–20. Call for hours. 1 LegoLand Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346. Map U22
San diego BOTANIC GARDEN One of the world’s most diverse plant collections. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; seniors 60+ $8; kids 3-12 $6; kids 2 and under free. 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. $37; children 3–11 $27; kids 2 and under free. Cars $9–14. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (till 7 p.m. March 27-April 11 and May 29-30). 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702. Map C3 www.sandiegozoo.org
 SAN DIEGO ZOO World-famous zoo has more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals in state–of–the–art environment. $37; kids 3–11 $27; kids 2 and under free. Free parking. Open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (till 7 p.m. March 27-April 11) 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.231.1515. Map O17 www.sandiegozoo.org
 SEAWORLD The 150-acre adventure park features thousands of mammals including killer whales plus fish, reptiles and birds. $69; kids 3–9 $59; kids 2 and under free. Parking $12-17. Open daily; call for hours and combo rates. 500 SeaWorld Drive, Mission Bay Park, 800.25.SHAMU. Map I8 www.seaworld.com
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