A family holiday in San Diego during the beautiful spring season is a good decision. Immaculate weather, sandy beaches, shopping and lots of activities are there that make San Diego a better destination than other holiday destinations in the US. You also get to enjoy festivals and special events that go on here in spring.
From kids to old people, San Diego has something for everyone. In fact, spring is the right time to take advantage of affordable San Diego vacation rentals and also specific vacation packages.
Here are some great ideas for a family spring holiday in San Diego:
Major Spring Attractions
Located just north of downtown San Diego, San Diego Zoo is one of the best zoos in America with over 4,000 animals and more than 800 species and subspecies. During spring, San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park presents the Butterfly Jungle where guests can witness thousands of butterflies of every shape, size and color. A trip to the Legoland is again a must where you can enjoy various rides with charming mini recreations of famous places and times. In other words, Legoland encapsulates the famous attractions of the whole world at one place. Another famous attraction of San Diego is the Sea World. Come here to witness dancing dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, and of course the visually stunning Shamu nighttime shows.
Spring Concerts
Watch the hottest Latin entertainment concerts with Viva La Música at SeaWorld. Enjoy live performances of rock, Latin pop, salsa, mariachi music from award-winning artists and of course the delicious Hispanic food. And don’t forget to visit the Humphreys Concerts where a spectrum of entertainment from rock and jazz to comedy, blues and folk can be enjoyed from March through October.
Sporting Events
During April and May, visitors can catch all the actions of six-month season of Major League Baseball held at the state-of-the-art downtown PETCO Ballpark. San Diego also hosts one of the most prestigious equestrian events in the United States, the 2009 Del Mar National Horse Show. This event takes place at the Del Mar Arena.
Floral Celebrations
Guests can stroll past oceans of flowers and through beautiful gardens, including a miniature rose garden and a fragrant sweet pea maze at the Flower Fields of Carlsbad California. The main attraction of this place is the giant ranunculus flowers that transform the whole area into ribbons of beautiful colors. The Balboa Park’s lush botanical offerings are just perfect during spring. A must-see is the beautiful Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden, which is one of the top 16 rose gardens in the world.
Festivals, Fairs and Events
San Diego hosts the CowParade, the world’s largest public art event where cows are displayed in public settings for exclusive photo opportunities and viewing. The Escondido Downtown Street Faire is held on May 17 in downtown Escondido every year. You can enjoy live entertainment here as well as browse a stunning display of over 600 booths showcasing arts and crafts, a farmers market and an array of international foods.
If you wish to be in San Diego during this spring plan in advance to get good accommodation in San Diego. If you plan properly, also get benefited by various San Diego vacation packages to make your spring holiday even more memorable.
David Miller is a travel writer based in San Diego, California whose articles focus on the various attractions in San Diego and also highlight affordable San Diego vacation rentals and San Diego vacation packages especially meant for tourists.
