San Diego’s Playground

Parasail over the sea, pilot a speed boat across San Diego Bay, spend a day kayaking or sailing aboard world-class vessels— all in San Diego! Kids and adults will also love playing arcade games, scrambling up rock walls and bouncing around our trampoline parks. Other family-friendly options range from deep-sea fishing to surfing and guided bike tours, to taking in Broadway-quality theater and spectacular concerts. Our sunny paradise invites you to get out and play! Use the coupons in the back for additional savings.

Belmont Park

3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego • (858) 228-9283 • 29 map on page 56

Take your fun to new heights at Belmont Park—a historic oceanfront amusement park where visitors still ride the Giant Dipper, an original wooden roller coaster dating back to 1925. This seaside attraction for families, carnival lovers and romantics features bumper cars, rock-climbing, mini-golf, a zip line, an arcade and more. It also boasts world-famous waves machines, creating endless surfing for beginners to pros. The park is also perfect for corporate and social events and unforgettable birthday parties. The park’s four unmatched beachfront venues—WaveHouse, Cannonball, South Mission Draft or the new Coaster Terrace rooftop—create the quintessential Southern California experience. belmontpark.com [Coupon on page 65]

Cheap Rentals • 18 29 map on page 56

3689 & 3715 Mission Blvd., San Diego • (858) 488-9070

Bike the boardwalk or ride the waves with equipment from Cheap Rentals in Mission Beach. The shop rents cruisers, SUPs, surfboards, boogie/body boards, kayaks, Rollerblades, beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling equipment and much more. Located at Santa Clara Point, it also offers free surf lessons and guided bike tours, hiking adventures and stand-up paddle-boarding excursions. This is your one-stop shop for getting out and about in sunny San Diego. Also, check out the latest surf clothing, gear and accessories a few doors down at Liquid Foundation (3731 Mission Blvd. 858-488-3260 • lfsurf.com). Cheap Rentals has also opened Mission Beach Rentals at Belmont, with a location at Belmont Park and only steps away, right on the boardwalk in Mission Beach directly next to the Pacific Ocean. Rent everything from beach chairs to bodyboards daily. Find out more at (858) 488-4457 or visit belmont-rentals.com or cheap-rentals.com [Coupon on page 65]

Coronado Golf Cart Rentals • 26 map on page 53

1017 Isabella Ave., Coronado • (619) 504-5537

Pacific Beach Golf Cart Rentals • 37 18 map on page 56 4645

Cass St., Suite 105, San Diego • (619) 504-1732

844 W. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego • (619) 504-1732

Zoom around Coronado Island and see the sights via an easy off-and-on golf cart with Coronado Golf Cart Rentals, or Pacific Beach Golf Cart Rentals in Pacific Beach. Rent golf carts for two hours (walk-in only), for a half day (four hours) or all day! Families, couples, or anyone looking for sunshine and adventure may cruise around in a 2- and 4-passenger cart, 6-passenger vehicle or 8-passenger version. Reserve your cart today and get ready for a memorable excursion. Walk-ins are always welcome! coronadogolfcars.com • pacificgolfcarts.com [Coupon on page 63]

Cygnet Theatre

4040 Twiggs St., San Diego • (619) 337-1525 • 27 map page 56

Enjoy a memorable night out at Cygnet Theatre, staging critically acclaimed musicals and plays in San Diego’s Old Town. Patrons enjoy excellent views from every one of the theatre’s 246 seats, as well as air conditioning, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and free parking. Restaurants and shops are just steps away. Cygnet launches its 14th season in July with a diverse slate of shows. Leading the way will be the classic musical and much-loved “Gypsy” (July 14-Sept. 4), about the ultimate stage mom and her daughter, Gypsy Rose Lee, as she transforms into one of America’s most famous burlesque entertainers. For a change of pace, Cygnet stages two works in rotating repertory by the late playwright August Wilson, who charted the African-American experience. In ”Seven Guitars” (Sept. 28 to Nov. 6), set in Pittsburgh in 1948, friends gather to mourn for a blues guitarist and singer who has died just as his career was taking off. “King Hedley II” (Sept. 29-Nov. 6), also set in Pittsburgh, follows an ex-con in 1985 trying to rebuild his life amid a backdrop of crime and drug struggles in the community. For the holidays, Cygnet welcomes the return of “A Christmas Carol” (Nov.22-Dec. 24), adapted from Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption. cygnettheatre.com [Coupon on page 57]

Dave & Buster’s

2931 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego • (619) 280-7115 • 3 map page 55

Eat, play and win at Dave & Buster’s, a family-friendly restaurant and game arcade in Mission Valley. Stop at the front desk first to ask about new menu items in the dining room and cool cocktails at the bar. The get your Power Card and charge it up to play every game in the amazing Midway. Your Power Card can also earn you exciting rewards, like free game play! At Dave & Buster’s, guests can watch sports and play games at the same time and enjoy twice-a-day happy hours. daveandbusters.com [Coupon on page 63]

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar • 858-755-1141 • 29 map page 53 

Bet on a great time watching Thoroughbred horse racing “where the turf meets the surf” at Del Mar. Hosted by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at the nostalgic Del Mar Racetrack, the annual Summer Meet in 2016 runs from July 15 - Sept. 5 while the fall Bing Crosby Meet runs from Nov. 11 - Dec. 4. Both seasons feature the nation’s top race horses, trainers and jockeys, and lots of fun in the sun. Summer racing at Del Mar happens Wednesday through Sunday, with post time for the first race on most days at 2 p.m. On Fridays, first post is at 4 p.m. (with the exception of Opening Day, which will be 2 p.m.). Highlights of the summer meet include the Opening Day Hats Contest, the signature $1 Million Pacific Classic on Aug. 20., the Del Mar Summer Concert Series, held every Friday (plus select Saturdays) and Kids Free Family Weekends. delmarracing.com

FUNBelievable Play

11655 Riverside Drive, Lakeside • (619) 456-2474 • 19 map on page 53

Enjoy San Diego’s award-winning play and party arena for children. Kids will love the main attraction, a colorful three-level play structure hosting fun amenities such as tube slides, climbing walls, tiki-figure punching bags and a ball pool and shower. The sports arena gives future athletes the chance to kick goals and shoot baskets. Toddlers play in their own space, which scales down big-kid fun into an area filled with soft toys, a mini ball pit and mini slides—perfect for playtime with Mom or Dad. For great food and coffee visit their café and espresso bar! funbelievableplay.com [Coupon on page 65]

Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours

4041 Harney St., San Diego • (619) 225-6170 • 27 map on page 56

Take a two-hour fully narrated tour of some of San Diego’s most haunted places. Guests visit five documented haunted locations (and enter into some of them) while aboard “a coffin on wheels.” The locations include a creepy mansion in Sherman Heights, two places in the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego’s oldest graveyard, El Campo Santo Cemetery. The adventure blends suspenseful storytelling, rich San Diego history and ghoulish fun. Tours are at 7 p.m. daily year-round and 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. May through October. Tickets are $35 per person. hauntedsandiegotours.com [Coupon on page 65]

H&M Landing

2803 Emerson St., San Diego • (619) 222-1144 • 26 map on page 56

Fish for yellowtail, tuna, white sea bass and more at H & M Landing, which is celebrating its 81st year of excellent deep-sea fishing adventure! Visitors wanting an offshore fishing or seagoing adventure on an open party ticket, private charter, or luxury yacht, will find that H & M Landing has the boats, experience and staff to accommodate both individuals and private groups. Trips range from regularly scheduled half-day and 3/4-day trips to local coastal waters and nearby islands to overnight and multi-day trips, which fish the offshore banks. Private charters can be arranged for any size group. Fishing tackle is available for rent or purchase. hmlanding.com [Coupon on page 63]

HBK Adventure Tours • 21 map on page 53

2222 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla • (858) 551-9510 When visiting San Diego’s most famous coastal destinations, your naturalist guide from Hike Bike Kayak Adventures will lead you on an unforgettable tour to the beautiful Seven Sea Caves of La Jolla. Whether you choose to explore the 6,000 acre marine reserve and surrounding area by kayak, snorkel, or bicycle, your ecotour is the premier way to experience all of the rich history, ecology, and biodiversity that La Jolla has to offer. You will be touring among our local populations of sea lion, harbor seal, dolphin, and Garibaldi, just to name a few! If you prefer to discover the area independently, we also offer rentals for kayaks, bicycles, and snorkel gear. Call HBK Adventure Tours today to book your reservation. hikebikekayak.com

Hornblower Cruises & Events

970 Harbor Drive, San Diego • (619) 686-8715 • 7 map on page 56

1800 North Harbor Drive, San Diego • 10 map on page 56

Hop aboard a Hornblower Cruise for a narrated harbor tour or a sunset dining cruise on San Diego Bay. Guests will enjoy gracious hospitality and magnificent views of the downtown San Diego skyline, Coronado Bay Bridge, Cabrillo National Monument and impressive naval vessels. Visit Hornblower’s web site for an almost limitless list of other cruise options including Whale & Dolphin Watching (December-April), Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruises, Sights & Sips Sunset Cruises (May-October), Blue Whale Watching Adventures (summer), Full-Moon Dinner Cruises and those with holiday themes. hornblower.com/home/sd [Coupon on page 63]

La Jolla Kayak

2199 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla (858) 459-1114 • 21 map on page 53

La Jolla Kayak, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is San Diego’s premier ocean outfitter, providing guests with tours of the local sea caves since 1995. Visit La Jolla Kayak for a trip out to the famed La Jolla Sea Caves or a bicycle tour around La Jolla’s gorgeous coastline. The Caves are nestled in the midst of La Jolla’s Underwater Park, 6,000 acres of protected waters that are home to sea lions, dolphins and schools of brightly colored fish. Paddle out with an experienced guide or rent and explore the area on your own. Coastal Bike Tours of La Jolla and Snorkeling Tours that explore the rocky reef habitats of the pristine La Jolla coast are also offered. lajollakayak.com [Coupon on page 65]

Maritime Museum of San Diego

1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego • (619) 234-9153 • 11 map on 56

Tour one of the city’s most endearing attractions, the floating Maritime Museum of San Diego, along downtown San Diego’s waterfront. The magnificent Star of India, an 1863 iron bark, is the main draw. The museum’s collection also includes the steam ferryboat Berkeley; the tops’l schooner Californian; a B-39 Soviet submarine; the Pilot, an assistance craft for commercial ships first launched in 1914; an American research submarine the USS Dolphin; HMS Surprise (star of “Master and Commander” and “Pirates of the Caribbean 4,”); the steam yacht Medea, a Vietnam Era Swift Boat PCF 816; and America, a replica of the first vessel that won the famous America’s Cup. Most recently, the museum has added the San Salvador, a newly constructed replica of the first European ship to reach America’s West Coast in 1542. Guests can also experience firsthand the thrills of sailing on the decks of some of these world-class vessels, including the Californian, the Pilot, the America and the Swift Boat. sdmaritime.org [Coupon on page 59]

Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center

10110 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego • (858) 201-4411 • 29 map on page 55

405 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego • (619) 908-1611 • 30 map on page 55

Take fun to a new level at Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center, with locations in Mira Mesa and Mission Valley. Bright and airy, Mesa Rim’s largest and tallest indoor-climbing gyms in San Diego offer hundreds of indoor top-rope routes and bouldering challenges for experts and beginners. The facility also offers yoga and fitness classes—both free with membership. Youth offerings include the popular Rock Monsters programs for kids ages 7-12. The drop-in course teaches participants climbing techniques and inventive games. Also ask about their Adventure ROCKS! Camps, birthday parties and private events. mesarim.com [Coupon on page 63]

Moonlight Stage Productions

1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista • (760) 724-2110 • 7 map page 55

Enjoy an evening out watching Broadway-quality theater in Vista! And catch top stars in concert! Moonlight Stage Productions kicks off its 2016 summer season with the musical comedy smash “Sister Act” (June 15 - July 2), followed by the high-flying classic “Peter Pan” (July 20 - Aug. 6), the riveting “Titanic The Musical” (Aug. 17 - Sept. 3) and the kooky and spooky “The Addams Family” (Sept. 14 - Oct. 1). Summer performances are held under the stars at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park. Audiences may reserve seats or enjoy casual lawn seating along with their own packed picnics.

The inaugural Moonlight Presents series continues in 2016 with a spectacular lineup including Elton John tribute artist Craig A. Meyer, who brings his show “Remember When Rock Was Young” to the Moonlight on Oct. 28; and “America’s Got Talent” 2012 semifinalist Tim Hockenberry, who performs Nov. 19. For a special holiday treat on Dec. 3, the series hosts a performance by Lightwire Theatre, which will stage “A Very Electric Christmas.” Lightwire Theater combines dance, puppetry and technology into its dazzling shows. Kids are also invited to play in a snow area before the performance!

Also don’t miss Moonlight Cultural Foundation benefit concerts, including New York City-based string quartet “Well Strung,” performing July 9; and vocalists Chris Mann and Shoshana Bean performing beloved Broadway hits on November 12. moonlightstage.com [Coupon on page 57]

Nickel City Fun Center

8990 Miramar Road, San Diego • (858) 675-9700 • 25 map page 55

The price is right at Nickel City, where kids of all ages play tons of games for just nickels. Driving, video and pinball games and even a new two/four player airhockey table are all part of the fun! Now operating at a shiny new Miramar location, the family entertainment center also offers mini-bowling, a cafe and party rooms (one that even glows in the dark!) Nickel City is the perfect place for parties, school groups, day camps, civic associations, church groups, and other organizations because of its clean, friendly atmosphere and its ability to provide fun on a budget for large groups, rain or shine. nickelcitysd.com [Coupon on page 65]

Rockin’ Jump San Diego

8190 Miralani Drive, San Diego • (858) 693-5867 • 28 map on page 55

Bounce around Rockin’ Jump, a thrilling indoor trampoline park in the Miramar area of San Diego! High-flying offerings include Rockin’ Tots, for parents and their small children Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings; Rockin’ Fridays for teens and tweens on Friday nights; and Rockin’ Saturdays, an open jump night. The venue also has trampoline dodge ball courts, Vertical OPS climbing wall, X-Beam Jousting Arena, a slam dunk zone, private party rooms, in-house café, and an outdoor miniature golf course. Open daily. sandiego.rockinjump.com [Coupon on page 63]

San Diego Parasail Adventures

1548 Quivira Way, San Diego • (619) 223-4386 • 16 map on page 56

Soar over San Diego and enjoy high-flying fun for the whole family with San Diego Parasail Adventures in Mission Beach! Experience the combined thrills of an offshore powerboat ride, parachuting, ballooning and gliding all in one action-packed excursion! San Diego Parasail Adventures offers “winch-direct” parasailing, allowing you to take-off and land from on-board the boat. Observers are welcome on a space-available basis for a small fee. Also ask about their new 800-foot SkyRider flight and GoPro Video/Photo Package. Please call or visit their reservation calendar at goparasailing.com for current days, hours and trip times. [Coupon on page 63]

San Diego Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals

1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego (805) 650-7770 or (619) 342-7244 • 32 map on page 56

See the sights on two wheels with San Diego Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals. Take your group on an adventure through the Gaslamp District and the historic waterfront on the popular Downtown Gaslamp Waterfront Tour, or glide through beautiful Balboa Park and Little Italy on a Balboa Park Tour. With so much to see, there’s no better way to experience it all than on a Segway! sandiegosegway.com [Coupon on page 65]

San Diego Symphony

750 B St., San Diego • (619) 235-0804 • 28 33 map on page 56

Orchestrate an evening out enjoying world-class performances by the San Diego Symphony. Hear Brahms, Beethoven and Broadway hits! From October through May, the symphony performs at Jacob Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall, offering a Jacobs Masterworks classical repertoire, a Fox Theatre Film Series, Family Concerts and Jazz @ The Jacobs, showcasing popular guest artists.

Special concerts during the 2016-2017 indoor season include Flamenco singer Diego El Cigala, the renowned Vienna Boys Choir, world-famous Irish-Celtic musicians the Chieftains and many more diverse performances.

From July through September, the symphony presents the outdoor “Bayside Summer Nights” season at Embarcadero Marina Park South, mixing classical favorites and pop music—and new this summer, three Thursday night jazz concerts. This festive atmosphere on San Diego’s picturesque waterfront kicks off July 1-3 with the patriotic “Star-Spangled Pops,” an all-American program along with a military salute and fireworks show, and closes over Labor Day weekend with the rousing “1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular.” sandiegosymphony.org

San Diego Speed Boat Adventures • 34 map on page 56

1450 Harbor Island Dr #205, San Diego • (619) 294-5852

If you have the need for speed and water is your element, then San Diego Speed Boat Adventures will float your boat. The Harbor Island company blends the thrill of piloting a mini-speedboat with the ease of a guided and narrated tour. During the excursion, guests drive the boat as they breeze past harbor seals and dolphins while learning about sites such as the USS Midway, the historic ships of the Maritime Museum of San Diego and Seaport Village, all with the San Diego city skyline as a backdrop. For those age 18 and older, the business requires no experience or boating license to pilot the vessels, which can seat up to three and are equipped with a simple throttle-and-steer system. speedboatadventures.com. [Coupon on page 65]

Torrey Pines Gliderport • 8 map on page 53

800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr., La Jolla • (858) 452-9858

Jump off a perfectly good cliff—harnessed to a paraglider hovering over you—at Torrey Pines Gliderport. The gliderport’s location, perched above the Pacific, makes the leap spectacular and memorable, say most first-timers, who immediately want to go again. The La Jolla venue offers tandem flights for both paragliding and hang gliding, which last around 20-25 minutes or longer, if the breezes blow the right way. The tandem paragliding flight is $175. The tandem hang-gliding flight (typically done in spring, when the winds are stronger) is $225. The ocean view is free. flytorrey.com [Coupon on page 63]

USS Midway Museum

910 N. Harbor Drive., San Diego • (619) 544-9600 • 3 map on page 56

Explore the 4-acre flight deck of the awe-inspiring aircraft carrier USS Midway, a naval aviation museum in downtown San Diego berthed at Navy Pier. The floating “city at sea” houses an extensive collection of restored aircraft. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour, narrated by former Midway sailors to more than 60 locations, including sleeping quarters, engine room, galley, brig, post office, machine shops and pilots’ ready rooms, officers quarters and the bridge— the tallest point of the ship and its command and control center. Family-oriented activities for all ages include family audio tours, flight simulators, climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, interactive exhibits, Battle of Midway Theater, and much more. midway.org [Coupon on page 59]

Wheel Fun Rentals • 32 map on page 53 & 56

Coronado Island: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado • (619) 342-7244

Downtown San Diego: 333 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego • (619) 342-7244

Embarcadero: 1355 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego • (619) 342-7244

Harbor Island: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego • (619) 342-7244

Imperial Beach: 10 Evergreen Ave. • (619) 342-7244

Oceanside: 300 North The Strand • (760) 828-0166

Get rolling at Wheel Fun Rentals, providing the ultimate outdoor fun experience. Featuring everything from traditional cruiser bikes to carriage-like Surreys, Deuce Coupes and tandem cycles, you won’t find a wider variety of recreation rental equipment anywhere! Also enjoy a waterfront adventure on one of Wheel Fun’s self-guided bike tours. With locations at the Oceanside Pier, and several in San Diego, including next to the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park, Wheel Fun Rentals has your ride covered! wheelfunrentals.com [Coupon on page 65]