| West coast vacationers hoping to hop a slow | | | | |
| boat to a tropical paradise are in luck! | | | | With just a short road trip, you can find |
| Effective June 2007, Carnival "Elation" will | | | | several outstanding theme parks that deliver |
| move her homeport to San Diego, California. | | | | a wide range of excitement. Six Flags |
| Not only does this mean an additional | | | | Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| departure destination for cruisers, it also | | | | are located in Los Angeles. For a wet, wild |
| provides the opportunity for pre- and | | | | escapade, Hurricane Harbor is just the ticket |
| post-cruise getaways in an exciting city. | | | | with every type of water ride imaginable (and |
| | | | many you'd never think of in your wildest |
| The 2,052-passenger "Elation" will offer | | | | dreams!). |
| four- and five-night voyages to Baja Mexico | | | | |
| calling on Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. | | | | Six Flags Magic Mountain may keep you dry, |
| | | | but your pulse rate will race just as fast. |
| Visiting San Diego and the Surrounding Area | | | | With 15 world-class roller coasters, you'll |
| | | | have a scream a minute. Twists and turns, |
| What can you do while in San Diego? | | | | right side up, upside down... you'll turn |
| Everything from wild animal encounters to | | | | every which way but loose. |
| cultural events. And it's all in or near the | | | | |
| port. | | | | Quail Botanical Gardens |
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| The San Diego Zoo | | | | For those who enjoy beauty and tranquility, |
| | | | Quail Botanical Gardens is both educational |
| Absolutely one of the most well-known zoos in | | | | and breathtaking. Thirty-five acres of |
| all the U.S., the San Diego Zoo consists of a | | | | exhibits, including those from several |
| 100-acre zoological park that houses 4,000 | | | | different countries, surround you with |
| rare and endangered animals in their natural | | | | magnificence and instill you with tranquility |
| habitats. In addition, you'll also find the | | | | and peace. |
| Wildlife Animal Park encompassing over 1,800 | | | | |
| acres. Home to 3,500 animals, the Wildlife | | | | Beaches |
| Animal Park is an incredibly interesting | | | | |
| exhibit, where you can get nose to nose with | | | | Of course, San Diego has some of the most |
| a lion or elephant... literally! Separated | | | | exceptional beaches in the world. If water |
| by a glass barrier, safety is ensured... and | | | | sports or soaking up the sun is on your |
| so is the fun! You'll find this an | | | | agenda, visit the world-famous Mission Beach. |
| exhilarating experience for you and your | | | | Upscale homes line the waterfront near the |
| family. | | | | boardwalk that is a favorite people-watching |
| | | | spot for locals. After all, this is the |
| The Zoo offers creative adventures including | | | | place to see and be seen. With both land and |
| a Roar & Snore that allows after-hours tours | | | | water activities, you can spend the day |
| and viewing of exhibits at night and Balloon | | | | surfing, swimming, rollerblading, bicycling |
| Safaris that offer sky-high views of the | | | | or playing volleyball. |
| park. Between the Zoo and Wildlife Park, you | | | | |
| could spend an entire day getting lost in the | | | | Pacific Beach has a more relaxed, eccentric |
| wild! | | | | feel with taco stands, tattoo shops and |
| | | | Frisbees. Described by the City of San Diego |
| Balboa Park | | | | as "ultra-casual, zero attitude," Pacific |
| | | | Beach is a down-to-earth, but more crowded, |
| If your idea of fun is more sophisticated | | | | alternative to high-fashion Mission Beach. |
| than wild, venture over to Balboa Park. The | | | | |
| country's largest urban cultural park offers | | | | When it's time to book your next cruise, |
| 15 museums of varying sorts, performance | | | | consider the advantages of departing from San |
| arts, stunning gardens, talented musicians, | | | | Diego. With so many fun and interesting |
| hands-on classes and more. | | | | activities, combining a shore retreat with a |
| | | | short three- or four-night cruise makes for |
| Theme Parks Galore! | | | | the perfect vacation. |