Travel San Diego http://www.travelsandiego.org Hotels Tours Museum Tickets Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:26:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 San Diego Zoo http://www.travelsandiego.org/san-diego-zoo/ http://www.travelsandiego.org/san-diego-zoo/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:53:23 +0000 admin http://www.travelsandiego.org/?p=26 Surrounded by the green of Balboa Park, the zoological garden is a really city’s celebrity. Or, better to say, a showcase of over 4000 celebrities representing some 800 endangered species.
The exotic celebrities have their own ‘catwalks’ and the zoo is divided into the sections of various environments. The zoo is also the accredited botanical garden, and the animals are presented with the real plants from their habitat.

panda Yun Zi, © Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo.


So there is Gorilla Forest with apes, African Plains showing giraffes mixing with zebras, Elephant Valley and White Rhino.
The birds have their own Flamingo Lagoon, dedicated aviaries and many of these species one can see around a replica of Nairobi Village in Mombasa Lagoon. Condor Ridge features the largest birds of the Americas.
The transparent plastics allow to peek at polar bears, but the real celebrities are three panda’s breed in Giant Panda Research Station, one of four places in US, where these big bears are kept.
Although the animals have plenty of space to move, in many cases you can watch them from the close distance.
Ituri Forest, which simulates Africa rainforest has the large pool with hippos to be seen through underwater glass exposure.
The Monkey trail leads through treetops allowing close look at these animals and exotic birds. In Children’s Zoo you can pet some of cute furry creatures, also see some shows, like the popular one that include sea otters.

There are several ways to move around San Diego Zoo. Besides of walking, you can get aboard on Express Bus that stops in five main points of the park, or join Guided Bus Tour with explanations given in various languages, which may be a good start of a visit. An aerial tram Skyfari goes above most of key attractions of the zoo.

]]> http://www.travelsandiego.org/san-diego-zoo/feed/ 0 The best golf courses in San Diego http://www.travelsandiego.org/the-best-golf-courses-in-san-diego/ http://www.travelsandiego.org/the-best-golf-courses-in-san-diego/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:02:06 +0000 admin http://www.travelsandiego.org/?p=4 In the area of county San Diego a visitor can choose from almost 100 courses. There is a great variety of terrain from panoramic ocean views to the rocky hill surroundings.

Torrey Pines Golf Course

Park Hyatt Avaiara Resort

Formerly known as Four Seasons this challenging course is located in Carlsbad some 20 min from the city centre.
Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer designed a demanding field full of water polls and valleys. He followed the natural shape of terrain overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon.
The clubhouse is a part of a large resort with almost 400 rooms, spa and fitness centre.

Torrey Pines Golf Course

These are two 18-holes courses overlooking the Pacific Ocean waters. While the north course is more picturesque with candid views of the shore, the south one is definitely more demanding,
The course is open for public and constantly is placed among the US top municipal fields both by readers and professionals in various rankings.

Balboa Park Municipal Golf Course

Golf in the centre of the city with the background consisting of eucalyptus leaves of Balboa Park and skyline of San Diego.
A perfect location for tourists, who want golf to be only one of ingredients of good vacations. You don’t even need a club, rent it on spot.
Still is is a regular 18-holes green with a cafe Tobey’s 19th Hole, where one can seat over a meal and enjoy the surrounding area.


Mission Bay Golf Course & Practice Center

The quite old course, that came into existence in 1955 is one of the most popular among the locals. You can practice your skills at the place, where Tiger Woods won a Junior World title.
And only your stamina is the limit here, as this is the only golf course in San Diego with night lighting.

Sycuan Resort & Casino

The course is located on the territory of Indian gaming resort some 30 min drive from San Diego.
Instead of ocean views you are surrounded by various forms of rocks and hills with 54 holes to conquer. Willow Glen and Oak Glen are two challenging 18-hole championship San Diego golf courses, while Pine Glen is 18-hole par 3 course.

Photo courtesy of Tuki Shimazu

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