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 Thurs.-Mon..; call for hours. 3190 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach, 858.488.1549. Map I8

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

LEGOLAND  More than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including Pirates Shores, create fun for the whole family. Adults $59, $47 for kids 3–12 and seniors 60+. Parking. $10–$20. Call for hours. 1 LegoLand Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346. Map U22

QUAIL BOTANICAL GARDENS One of the world's most diverse plant collections. Daily 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. $5–$10; kids under 2 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. $28.50; $17.50 children 3–11; children 2 and under free. Cars $8–$10. Open daily, call for hours/combo rates. 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. $34; $24 kids 3–11; kids 2 and under free. Free parking. Open daily, call for hours and ticket/combo rates. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.234.3153. Map O17 www.sandiegozoo.org

SEAWORLD  The 200-acre adventure park features thousands of mammals—including killer whales—plus fish, reptiles and birds. Shamu Rocks combines the famous orca and a rock concert. $59; $49 children 3–9; kids under 2 free. Parking $10. Open daily, call for hours and combo rates. 500 Sea World Drive, Mission Bay Park, 800.25.SHAMU. Map I8 www.seaworld.com