Hannah & Adam

July 15, 2018 • Escondido, CA

Hannah & Adam

July 15, 2018 • Escondido, CA

Things to Do

Pala Casino Buffett

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Tip if you are visiting or staying at pala. If you sign up for their casino card which is free to sign up, you get to enjoy a $10 Buffett. That Buffett is sooooo good!

Stone Brewing

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1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029, USA

This is a great brewery that has a fantastic garden area.

LEGOLAND® California Resort

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1 LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008

Grab your hard hats and let the littlest builders in your life loose at LEGOLAND®, where more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display immerse toy-lovers of all ages in the creative magic of the LEGO® universe.

Once again, a galaxy far, far away expands inside the resort’s LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland. A brand new 16-foot-long (5-m) Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks sits prominently in the LEGO Star Wars Miniland, which also features 6 new brick-built Miniland scenes from The Force Awakens, including Rey’s rescue of BB-8 and Poe and Finn’s escape from the Finalizer.

Continue your adventure in NINJAGO World, where you can master the art of Spinjitzu with rock climbing and reflex games, add a block or 2 to the monastery at Zane's Temple Build, and control the elements—from fireballs and lightning to shockwaves and ice—on the high-tech NINJAGO THE RIDE. Head into the Imagination Zone to build and test your own race car, and put tiny hands to work in the DUPLO® PLAY area.

Zippy slides and treasure-filled tombs await in the Land of Adventure, splish-splashing ships welcome you aboard at Pirate Shores, and Fun Town lets you hop behind the wheel and earn your very own LEGOLAND driver's license. Make new music-loving friends at Heartlake City, enter a world of knights and princesses on the Dragon Coaster, and head to MINILAND USA to see landmarks from around the globe in LEGO-sized scale.

To really round out your time at LEGOLAND® California Resort, consider spending some time at the LEGOLAND Water Park, featuring the LEGO Legends of CHIMA™ Water Park. The LEGOLAND® Water Park is bigger, wetter and faster! Surfers’ Cove is all-new for Summer 2017. Show your speed as you race against clock on Riptide Racers, our newest timed water slides. For epic splashing, Wipeout Lagoon has fountains that shoot up to the sky! For more adventures, vistit the wonder-filled SEA LIFE® Aquarium just next door.

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SeaWorld San Diego

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500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, California 92109

Uncover aquatic adventures at SeaWorld® San Diego, where thrilling rides and spectacular live animal shows are sure to entertain visitors young and old. Take a high-speed roller coaster ride on Manta®, watch whales leap out of the water at the One Ocean® show, and get up-close to marine creatures at Explorer's Reef and Shark Encounter.

If you're a thrill seeker, head straight to the rides after passing through SeaWorld's gates, making your way to the twists, turns, and loops of Manta or the wet and wild drops of Journey to Atlantis. Afterward, check out the sky-high views from the Skytower or take little visitors on a dizzying trip with Abby's Sea Star Spin.

Let your inner marine biologist draw you to the park's animal exhibits, like the touch pools of Explorer's Reef, where you can have your fingers tickled by cleaner fish and discover what a bamboo shark feels like. Check out playful bottlenose dolphins, barking sea lions, and waddling penguins in expansive exhibits, watch sharks glide through the water at Shark Encounter's underwater viewing tunnel, and don't miss the opportunity to get splashed by orca whales leaping out of the water during the One Ocean® show.

USS Midway Museum

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910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, California 92101

Climb aboard the USS Midway, known for serving in both Operation Frequent Wind in 1975 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Take time to explore all the main areas of this famed aircraft carrier, including access to 29 carefully restored aircraft on the flight deck.

Visit the 60 exhibits, each steeped with the sights, sounds, and smells of the Midway's past. Step into the massive galley, tour the engine room, and walk through the private sleeping quarters of the sailors. Then head to the 4-acre (1.6-ha) flight deck to get an up-close view of the F-14 Tomcat and the TBM Avenger.

A day spent on board this floating city allows you to take a journey back in time with the original crew of the Midway. Listen to their voices on the audio tour as they offer firsthand accounts of daily life at sea. In addition, the volunteer docents—many of whom also served on the Midway—share their personal stories and anecdotes with you during your day of discovering a piece of American history.

San Diego Zoo

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2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, California 92112

Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the 100-acre (40-ha) San Diego Zoo, home to more than 4,000 animals across 800 rare and exotic species. Spend quality time with giant pandas, New Zealand kiwis, endangered sun bears, and Galápagos tortoises—the zoo’s oldest residents.

At the Polar Bear Plunge, get an up-close underwater view of these iconic Arctic bears as they swim and play. Visit Gorilla Tropics, one of the zoo’s bioclimatic zones, where the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest closely mimic the African lowland gorilla’s natural habitat.

The Children’s Zoo includes a nursery with baby animals and a popular petting area where sheep and goats await their next cuddle. And in the Outback, you can see hopping kangaroos, cuddly koalas, and hot pink flamingos hanging with their friends.

If your feet need a rest, board one of the open-air double-decker buses for a 35-minute narrated tour around many of the zoo's best exhibits, take the Express Bus and hop on and off at 5 different stops, or snag a bird’s-eye view of the entire grounds with a high-flying ride on the Skyfari® Aerial Tram.

Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, California

With this hop-on hop-off trolley tour, you can explore parks, the waterfront, and interesting neighborhoods at your leisure. Turn back the pages of history and learn how San Diego became the birthplace of California as you listen to an entertaining conductor share historical facts and amusing anecdotes.

You can disembark at any stop along this tour's 25-mile (40-km) loop to enjoy charming sights, restaurants, and shops. Or stay on board your trolley and enjoy informative narrative that presents an entertaining overview of "America's Finest City."

You might cruise to the Embarcadero to check out Navy ships and waterfront attractions, stop off in the Gaslamp Quarter to explore the city's once-seedy frontier streets, or head over the bay to soak up the charming sights on Coronado Island. Explore the eateries in Little Italy, take a walk through Balboa Park, and look for unique souvenirs in Old Town Market. With unlimited rides for the duration of your pass, a hop-on hop-off trolley tour is the perfect way to uncover San Diego's coolest neighborhoods and can't-miss attractions.

Route stops include:

  • Old Town Market
  • Embarcadero Marina
  • Seaport Village
  • Marriott Marquis and Marina
  • Horton Plaza
  • Gaslamp Quarter
  • Hilton Bayfront
  • Hotel Del Coronado
  • Balboa Park
  • Little Italy

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027

The sun beats down on the grasslands as you look out over the plains, and for a second, you swear you feel the heat of the Kenyan savanna. Explore natural habitats and get up close and personal with more than 400 species of animals—from African elephants to zebras—at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Take off on a global adventure as you take a walk on the wild side at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The park is divided into regions, boasting ecosystems that simulate these real-world habitats of more than 3,200 animals. Get a look at the rhinos bathing in their oasis, lions snoozing in the sun, and meerkats diligently keeping watch over their burrows.

Zoom through the plains on the Africa Tram Safari, see just how fast a cheetah can run, and then make some friends and memories alike to the song of the birds as they perch on your hand at Lorikeet Landing. Be sure to catch the keeper talks and shows that take place throughout the day to learn more about fascinating Sumatran tigers, walk among adorable lemurs sunbathing and climbing around, and interact with the park's inquisitive animal ambassadors.

Temecula Wine Country Excursion

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500 West Broadway, San Diego, California 92101

Sip and swirl glasses of fine wine as you pop between the vines of 3 different Temecula Valley vineyards. Chat with winemakers in tranquil tasting rooms, learn about the microclimates in this renowned AVA, and enjoy a scrumptious lunch in a scenic hilltop setting with views of the surrounding countryside.

Don't worry about driving on this all-encompassing excursion. Meet up with your guide and wine enthusiast in downtown San Diego, hop aboard comfortable transportation, and watch the landscape shift from bustling urban center to rolling, farm-flecked hills. Chat about your favorite styles as you ride and then reach your first vineyard of the day.

While stops vary based on season and availability, you might open bottles of bold reds at Leoness Cellars, sample crisp whites at Falkner Winery, or explore innovative blends at Wilson Creek. Chat with winemakers about Temecula Valley's unique terroir, learn what sets Southern California wines apart from their European counterparts, and get tips on the best methods for serving and sampling a range of varietals.

In the afternoon, pull up a seat at an outdoor lunch spot and tuck into a delicious lunch while you take in sweeping views of the vineyard-carpeted valley below. Consider purchasing a few bottles to take home and then return to San Diego in the evening.