
San Diego Botanic Garden
37 acres of gardens in Encinitas, from a bamboo grove to a hands-on children's garden and a seasonal light show.

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37 acres of gardens in Encinitas, from a bamboo grove to a hands-on children's garden and a seasonal light show.

A Lego-themed park in Carlsbad built for younger kids, with rides, an aquarium and a water park.

Under the Coronado Bridge in Barrio Logan, the world's largest collection of outdoor Chicano murals — a National Historic Landmark.

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