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San Diego in a day: family fun and top sights

1 day
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Ready for a whirlwind day in San Diego? This family-friendly itinerary brings you the city’s best—from hands-on marine encounters to theme park excitement. With All Inclusive Plus, you’ll enjoy seamless entry, flexible planning, and plenty of savings as you explore together.
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    Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley: explore at your own pace

    Start your adventure with the 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours. Cruise through vibrant neighborhoods and historic districts, hopping off wherever curiosity strikes. From the lively Gaslamp Quarter to the scenic waterfront, it’s a playful, flexible way for families to see the city and snap plenty of photos.
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    2-Day Hop-on Hop-off San Diego Trolley by Old Town Trolley Tours

    Up to 2 hours
    $99.00Included with the All-Inclusive Pass Plus

    Get a whistle-stop tour of the city with this 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Pass from Old Town Trolley Tours. It's the perfect way to get your bearings when you first arrive.Once you start your tour, you can hop off at any of the 12 stops along the route and re-join when you're ready. Friendly and knowledgeable guides provide the 'transportainment' along the way, giving you the history, context, and trivia relating to everything you’ll see.


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    Birch Aquarium at Scripps: dive into ocean discovery

    Head to La Jolla for a visit to Birch Aquarium at Scripps, where interactive exhibits and colorful sea creatures delight all ages. Watch seahorses glide, marvel at jellyfish, and explore outdoor tide pools. The sweeping Pacific views offer a peaceful pause and a perfect family photo backdrop.
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    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    Up to 2 hours
    $34.95Included with the All-Inclusive Pass Plus

    Fifteen minutes north of downtown San Diego, Birch Aquarium nestles among the cliffs of La Jolla. Serving as the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, Birch Aquarium offers hands-on exhibits that spotlight cutting-edge ocean research and introduce guests to an incredible cast of ocean creatures.Discover the wonders of the ocean in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, get hands-on with tide animals at the Tide Pool Plaza, and learn so much more about the magic of the aquatic world at this immersive aquarium in San Diego.You'll see everything from sharks and lobsters to turtles while learning all about ocean science and the marine environment. There are daily feedings and sea life interactions to watch, and if you want to get hands-on, you can head to the touch pool and pet sea stars and crabs.Birch Aquarium interprets the research and discoveries of Scripps Institution of Oceanography – a world leader in marine science – so you'll be learning straight from the source.


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    LEGOLAND® California: build memories together

    End your day at LEGOLAND® California Resort, where imagination takes center stage. With over 60 rides, shows, and attractions, families can race roller coasters, explore Miniland USA, and catch live entertainment. It’s a lively, creative finale to your San Diego adventure.
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    Booking required

    Legoland California + SEA LIFE® (San Diego)

    Up to 6 hours
    $84.00Included with the All-Inclusive Pass Plus

    Awesome awaits at LEGOLAND® California Resort. 1 Day LEGOLAND® Admission + SEA LIFE® included for Free.Surrounded by a full-dome virtual screen, you’ll feel like you’re flying through a world created completely from LEGO® bricks! Then spin, bounce and drop on a rainbow-filled journey on Unikitty’s Disco Drop ride. Stop by Emmet’s Super Suite apartment to meet all of your favorite THE LEGO MOVIE characters.There's the thrilling dino-themed Coastersaurus, the speedy Knight's Tournament, and a Driving School where little ones can get their first license. You'll also find a brand LEGO® NINJAGO®: Master of the 4th Dimension 4D film featuring your favorite ninja heroes, and the cutting-edge LEGO® NINJAGO®: The Ride where you'll become a part of the action.Build memories that will last a lifetime at LEGOLAND® California Resort, home to more than 60 family-friendly rides, imaginative shows, and attractions.

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