Top Reasons to Go

Talk to the animals: Get almost nose to nose with giraffes, lions, tigers, and rhinos at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido.

Build a dream at LEGOLAND California Resort: Explore model cities built with LEGO bricks, including New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and New York City.

Be a beach bum: Surf Swami’s for towering blue-water breaks, tiptoe through the sand at Moonlight Beach, cruise the coast in a sailboat, or spot a whale spouting.

Tour SoCal-style wineries: Savor the red and white wines while touring in Temecula, home to more than 40 wineries as well as boutique lodging and elegant restaurants.

Step back in time: Sink your teeth into sweet apple pie in the historic mining town of Julian where the Cuyamuca Mountains meet the Colorado Desert.