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1. San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo welcomes around 5 million visitors every year, and it’s easy to see why. Spanning a huge site, the zoo houses about 4000 animals from over 650 different species and subspecies. All of these creatures live in realistic habitats, with most exhibits out in the open air.
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2. Mission Bay
Spend summer days enjoying the calm waters and gorgeous scenes of Mission Bay, a saltwater lagoon just north of downtown San Diego. This 4,200-acre (1,700-hectare) bay features pristine beaches, water sports for all ages and park attractions that bring summer to life.
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3. Mission Beach
The first holiday homes were built along the shore at Mission Beach all the way back in the 1920s. The resort boomed in the 1960s with new developments re-invigorating the place. And ever since then the visitors have not stopped returning to lounge beneath the West Coast sun and wander along the boardwalk by the beach where street performers and artists, rollerbladers and skateboarders keep the atmosphere lively.
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4. Petco Park
Experience America’s favorite pastime in San Diego’s Petco Park. Enjoy stunning views of southern California as you watch a baseball game, concert or other sporting event. The park is named after San Diego-based pet supplies retailer Petco.
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5. Balboa Park
Spanning a vast space of 486 hectares, the huge Balboa Park contains an incredible and eclectic wealth of attractions. Home to gardens and trails, museums and galleries, theatres and restaurants—not to mention its own world-famous zoo—the park is a popular spot, frequented by visitors and locals alike.
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What to do in Lakeside
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Barona Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Barona Casino during your travels in Lakeside? Discover the area's casinos, or seek out its golf courses.
Lake Jennings
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Jennings during your travels in Lakeside. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Barona Creek Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Lakeside at Barona Creek Golf Club. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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