California
San Diego from Aquarium to Zoo: Wildlife With Your Grandchild
Program No. 16145RJ
Home to over 800 species, learn with your grandkid about wildlife at the San Diego Zoo and Birch Aquarium while also bonding through boogie boarding and riding roller coasters.
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6 days
5 nights
11 meals
5B 3L 3D
4
Kayaking, Boogie Boarding
San Diego
6
Program Concludes
San Diego
At a Glance
If you and your grandkid love animals, you’ll love San Diego! Explore the San Diego Zoo on a double-decker bus with a zoo staff member giving insight into the exhibits. Visit the Birch Aquarium and dive into the ocean world. Wander through the hall of fishes, and discover giant tube worms and more oddities at an animated exhibit. Plus, ride an amphibious vehicle that travels by land and water, and have fun at an oceanfront amusement park and on the beach as you discover San Diego together.
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Walking up to 2-3 miles per day.
What You'll Learn
- See African elephants, jaguars, grizzly bears and more than 800 other species at the San Diego Zoo.
- Let’s boogie! Spend a day boogie boarding and kayaking in Mission Bay.
- Throw your hands up and squeal as you ride the rollercoaster at Belmont Park, a historic amusement park on the beach!
General Notes
Program is for grandchildren ages 9-11.
Suggested Reading List
(11 books)
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San Diego from Aquarium to Zoo: Wildlife With Your Grandchild
Program Number: 16145
Good Night San Diego
Explore some of the main attractions and landmarks that the beatufiul and iconic city of San Diego has to offer: the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Air and Space Museum, Olde Globe Theater, Palomar Observatory, Old Town, and more!
The Romance of Balboa Park
The history of Balboa Park is a story of people, both male and female, who cared about San Diego's aesthetics and development. It is particularly a story of how their leadership and, frequently, their substantial financial contributions helped to create one of the best parks in the country.
West with Giraffes
At 105 years old, Woodrow Wilson Nickel feels his life is passing him by. However, he finds himself thinking back on the life-changing encounter he will never be able to forget when he finds out that giraffes are becoming extinct. The meaning of being transformed by the grace of animals, the generosity of strangers, the passage of time, and a tale told before it's too late is explored in West with Giraffes. It is part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story.
San Diego Then and Now
Charting San Diego’s growth from a small village to a gorgeous beach city, this heavily illustrated regional portrait pairs 100 archival photographs with full-color shots of the same scene today.
San Diego: An Introduction to the Region
This accessible, comprehensive history covers the geology, agriculture and natural features as well as the social and urban development of San Diego and surrounding areas. Includes maps and illustrations.
San Diego's Balboa Park (Postcard History Series)
A collection of postcard images of Balboa Park with informative captions to learn about the past and future of Balboa Park.
San Diego - Another HarborTown History
This 112-page book offers a clear, concise, and comprehensive look into the history of San Diego. From the the site of California's first mission, to the impact of entrepreneurs and beauty of the harbor, to the iconic Hotel del Coronado, and to San Diego's role as a military center, and much more. Enjoy the story of this historically fascinating city.
San Diego Legends: Events, People and Places that Made History
As the title suggests, this is a compendium of the history makers of San Diego and the places and events that have contributed greatly to making San Diego what it is today. This book gives a nice nice background of the city for curious visitors.
Moon San Diego
A practical guide in the Moon series, packed not only with travel necessities (hotels, restaurants, sights), but also with a good overview of history and destinations throughout San Diego.
The Kid's Guide to San Diego
Kid's Guide to San Diego provides kid-tested tips on where to go, eat, and things to see. The book also provides fun facts, travel tips, games, and quizzes.
I Cover the Waterfront: Stories from the San Diego Shore
Special reporter for the San Diego Sun Max Miller set down his impressions of the San Diego waterfront -- from the departure of the Sardine Fleet to the hunt for elephant seals for the zoo to the sailing of the California fruit liners -- capturing the romantic spirit of the harbor and deep-sea life.
Meals
11 Meals
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
- Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 02, 2024
- Jul 07, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024
- Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 02, 2024
5 nights
San Diego
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront is a stylishly upscale all-suite hotel, uniquely designed with a modern flare. Situated on the bay, the majority of its suites boast a spectacular ocean view, including the impressive sight of the historic USS Midway®, now a renowned maritime museum. The hotel is located within walking distance of some of San Diego’s most popular attractions, as well as the Gaslamp Quarter with its bevy of chic and eclectic shops and innovative restaurants. Just down the street you can also hop on a vintage trolley car and connect to the San Diego trolley lines to explore the vast array of San Diego’s iconic highlights. Experience the charm of Old Town, miles of white sandy beaches, or the museums and botanical gardens of Balboa Park, the city’s eminent cultural arts center. After a full day of exploration, you can wind down in your spacious suite and enjoy the cable and movie options offered on the flat-panel TV, or take a dip in the rooftop outdoor heated swimming pool. The hotel also has a gym and fitness center offering an assortment of equipment for cardiovascular and strength building, as well as free weights. And in the morning before starting you next day’s excursions, stop by the free breakfast buffet featuring a variety of everyone’s favorite morning classics.
5 nights
San Diego
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront is a stylishly upscale all-suite hotel, uniquely designed with a modern flare. Situated on the bay, the majority of its suites boast a spectacular ocean view, including the impressive sight of the historic USS Midway®, now a renowned maritime museum. The hotel is located within walking distance of some of San Diego’s most popular attractions, as well as the Gaslamp Quarter with its bevy of chic and eclectic shops and innovative restaurants. Just down the street you can also hop on a vintage trolley car and connect to the San Diego trolley lines to explore the vast array of San Diego’s iconic highlights. Experience the charm of Old Town, miles of white sandy beaches, or the museums and botanical gardens of Balboa Park, the city’s eminent cultural arts center. After a full day of exploration, you can wind down in your spacious suite and enjoy the cable and movie options offered on the flat-panel TV, or take a dip in the rooftop outdoor heated swimming pool. The hotel also has a gym and fitness center offering an assortment of equipment for cardiovascular and strength building, as well as free weights. And in the morning before starting you next day’s excursions, stop by the free breakfast buffet featuring a variety of everyone’s favorite morning classics.
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