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Del Mar Attractions and Entertainment

	Del Mar Village Association There is always something happening in Del Mar, and all within walking distance! Sunset dining or cocktails, romantic beach walk, fabulous shopping, great accomodations, Sunday Farmers Market, Surfing or people watching.
	Virtual tours of some of San Diego's attractions
	San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
Map of Balboa Park	Balboa Park
Click on graphic to go directly to the Surf Cam; or click on the link at right for home page.	Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Wy., La Jolla, CA 920037 (858) 534-FISH (3474) FAX (858) 534-7114 Public education center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD. More than 3,000 fish, interactive, oceanographic museum, specialty book shop, spectacular view. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Del Mar Plaza 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 Fine and casual dining, clothing, jewelry and specialty shops with a spectacular view of the Pacific. Just furlongs from the track.
	Fashion Valley Mall Customer Service Center 7007 Friars Road San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 688-9113 An extensive collection of stores and restaurants in the region. Includes six department stores and over 200 distinctive specialty shops. On-line shopping is also possible.
	Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center 1875 El Prado (Balboa Park), San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 238-1233, Advance Sales (619) 232-6866 FAX (619) 231-8971 Open daily 9:30 a.m. Theater/planetarium featuring IMAX films that surround the audience. Exhibition Galleries contain "hands-on" exhibits demonstrating the laws of physical science.
	Gaslamp Quarter 410 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-5227 San Diego downtown historic district features restaurants, theatres, galleries and shops.
	Go San Diego Card An all-inclusive attraction pass to over 55 of the best attractions, activities and tours in the San Diego area for one low price.
	San Diego Hall of Champions 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, CA 92101 (619) 234-2544 FAX (619) 234-4543 Exhibits celebrating achievements and great moments in San Diego sports history, including horse racing. Open daily 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
	Horton Plaza 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 238-1596 Multi-level shopping, dining, daily entertainment and award-winning architecture covers 7 downtown blocks. More than 140 shops and 20 places to dine.
	La Jolla Playhouse P.O. Box 12039, La Jolla, CA 92039 (619) 550-1010, (619) 550-1070 FAX (619) 550-1075 This Tony Award-winning San Diego theater located just south of Del Mar on the UCSD campus.
	Legoland Californa Lego Drive, Carlabad, CA LEGOLAND California is a 128-acre park geared specifically towards youngsters ages two through 12. With rides, attractions to activate, shows and building projects in all six themed "blocks," LEGOLAND Park will mix education, adventure and fun in this first park of its kind in the United States. LEGOLAND California combines 40 "hands-on," interactive attractions, family rides and shows with restaurants, shopping and landscape features.
o l d   g l o b e   t h e a t r e	Old Globe Theatre P.O. Box 2171, San Diego, CA 92112-2171 (619) 239-2255, (619) 231-1941 FAX (619) 231-5879 A Tony Award-winning theatre producing 12 or more works annually on 3 stages, one outdoors. Special emphasis on Shakespeare during summer.
	Palomar Observatory 22228 Crestline Rd., Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (760) 742-2119 America's largest telescope on Palomar Mountain, east of Del Mar. Open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission free.
	San Diego Chamber Orchestra Festival Pops 2000 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Exit Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle, go west to Jimmy Durante Boulevard go left and enter through the main gateway into Del Mar. (July 15, August 5, August 19, September 2
	San Diego Polo Club 14555 El Camino Real (P.O. Box 3035), Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (619) 481-9217; FAX (619) 481-2247; e-mail info@sandiegopolo.com Polo matches June-September just east of Del Mar. Polo lessons available.
Panda Cam Page at the San Diego Zoo	San Diego Wild Animal Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92027-9614 (760) 747-8702 FAX (760) 685-3258 Some 2,200-acres dedicated to the preservation and protection of endangered species. Newest feature is the 30-acre Heart of Africa safari walk. Other features include 50-minute guided monorail tour, Mombasa Lagoon, Hidden Jungle butterfly exhibit, petting kraal, Bird Show, Rare & Wild America. Opens daily 9 a.m. Special nighttime hours during summer. San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 234-3153 Home to 4,000 rare and endangered birds, mammals and reptiles and 6,500 varieties of exotic plants. Features Hippo Beach habitat, Gorilla Tropics, Tiger River, Sun Bear Forest, Children's Zoo, Giant Panda Research Station and Polar Bear Plunge. Open daily 9 a.m. Special nighttime hours during summer.
	Seaport Village 849 W. Harbor Dr., #D, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-4014 Shopping, dining and entertainment on the Bay. 75 specialty shops, award-winning restaurants and eateries. Looff Carousel, circa 1890. Open daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
	SeaWorld San Diego 500 Sea World Drive (Mission Bay), San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 226-3901, (619) 226-3845 CA (800) 325-3150, U.S. (800) SEA WORLD (73296753) A 150-acre, marine life park featuring Shamu the killer whale, new attractions, shows, marine habitats, aquariums. Visit new Wild Arctic. Open daily at 10 a.m. Call for summer hours.
	Viejas 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901 Phone 800.84.POKER FAX 619.659.1967 The home of Southern California's most exciting casino, the award-winning Viejas Outlet Center, five unforgettable restaurants, full cocktail service and spectacular nightly entertainment.
	Barona Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 1-888-7-BARONA 619-443-2300 619-443-2856 FAX Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino is located in the scenic Barona Valley, just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. Amenities include casino and luxury hotel and award-winning Barona Creek Golf Club and even a wedding chapel.