Rancho Bernardo's public transportation is serviced by routes 20, 860 (Express) and DART (local service and transfer to bus from the front door). From there you can catch the trolley or coaster (train). 1-4 Day tripper, 20 tokens or monthly passes available that work on buses and trolleys.
Special tourist discounts available at:
www.citypass.com/ (Southern California)
www.gosandiegocard.com
www.thebigbay.com (Bonus Card)
In the heart of San Diego is the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and its 16 museums, Sea World home to Shamu, Old Town historic park Victorian Seaport Village and Embarcadero waterfront. For night-life visit the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the many theaters or San Diego's opera or symphony. For art venues, see
www.sandiegoartandsol.com.
Nearby are many tourist attractions, including Legoland, Wild Animal Park, Bernardo winery, Orfilia winery and the many wineries in Temecula. Surf, boogie board, roller blade, parasail or walk along sandy Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach or Pt Loma Shores. Our favorite for nature walks is Torrey Pines State Park. If you prefer shopping, stroll La Jolla shores for the unusual or shop Hotel del Coronado like the rich and famous. Visit the Birch aquarium to unlock the mysteries of the sea. Play at the casinos, watch horse racing, go horseback riding, ride in a hot air balloon or go to a day spa. The choice is yours.
For southern California desert, national parks, camping, biking see
http://totalescape.com/active/campstuff/SP
/SP.html
Day trip north to Los Angeles home to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios, plus tour the movie stars homes and the JP Getty museum. Day trip north to Hollywood for the Hollywood stars Walk of Fame and the Chinese Mann Theater or day trip south to Mexico for great buys. Overnight to Las Vegas for fun, food, and shows. The choice is yours.
Before or after your exchange, take a cruise from B street Pier. Cruises are offered year-round to Mexican Riviera, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, through the Panama Canal and Alaska. Santa Fe Depot is 5 mins by foot. Parking is available near the pier. The Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside offers lodging for two, parking for the duration of cruise and shuttle service, www.holinnbayside.com. Port info can be found at www.portofsandiego.org or www.sandiegocruiseport.com
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