For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.
Sea World San Diego A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998. DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children aged 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com. |
San Diego Zoo There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26. DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children aged 2 and younger. 1-(619)-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo.org. |
Maritime Museum of San Diego The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship(军舰)featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30. DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids aged 5 and younger. 1-(619)-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org. |
A.Sea World San Diego | B.San Diego Zoo |
C.Maritime Museum of San Diego | D.Old Town Trolley Tours |
A.$35 | B.$49 | C.$56 | D.$70 |
A.San Diego will attract the largest number of children |
B.there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis |
C.tickets during the holidays are more expensive |
D.the film Master and Commander can be seen in Maritime Museum |