area attractions

LEGOLAND - With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions spread over a lush 128-acre theme park, Legoland is the perfect place for kids 2-12 and their families. Don’t miss the new Knight’s Tournament, the only Robo-coaster in North America where riders choose from 5 unpredictable levels of twisting turning, somersaulting fun. Kids 3-12 and Seniors $37.95; Adults $44.95. Open Daily. See center of magazine for discount coupon. 760-918-5346 or www.legoland.com

San Diego Zoo - Visit the famous giant panda, Bai Yun, and her cub, Mei Sheng (the Zoo is home to four giant pandas, the largest population in the U.S.); Itur Forest; Polar Bear Plunge; Gorilla Tropics; and Tiger River. 619-234-3153

San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
This 1,800-acre wildlife reserve features animals of Africa and Asia roaming in a
natural habitat. Photo caravan tours take guests for up-close photo opportunities of rare wildlife. 760-747-8702

SeaWorld San Diego - Interstate 5, SeaWorld Dr. exit. Enjoy SeaWorld’s sea lion and otter show, Clyde and Seamore in Deep, Deep Trouble. The 189-acre park features more than 20,000 fascinating mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, polar bears, beluga whales, arctic foxes and manatees. Visit R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse, Pets Rule – a zany animal show and Shipwreck Rapids. Journey to Atlantis is a wet and wild water coaster. Ask about specially-priced Fun Card (thru Apr. 30). Open year round including holidays. Park hours vary by season. Adults $53; children 3-9 $43; children 2 and under, free. Parking $8. SeaWorld.com. 800-380-3203