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