South Bay Bonita • Chula Vista • Imperial Beach • National City
Living Coast Discovery Center 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista 619-409-5900 www.thelivingcoast.org Learn about sea turtles, fish, birds, rays, sharks and more! Interactive experiences connect people with coastal animals, plants and habitats. VIP animal encounters, day camps and family overnights available.
Bonita Bonita Museum & Cultural Center 4355 Bonita Rd.; 619-267-5141 www.bonitahistoricalsociety.org Celebrate local art, photography and artifacts of the Sweetwater Valley region through rotating exhibits, student exhibitions and art classes for kids. Open Wed.–Sat.
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spot for family hiking, horseback riding and camping. Amenities include water and electricity at every campsite. Picnic pavilions are useful for families and groups. Parking fee.
Chula Vista www.chulavistaca.gov
Rohr Park 4548 Sweetwater Rd. 619-397-6197 The 3.3-mile trail is a great place to train for a 5K. Kids enjoy the play equipment and sports fields. Time your visit to ride the scale-model steam train from 12 p.m.–3 p.m. the second weekend of each month.
Bowlero 845 Lazo Ct. 619-421-4801 www.bowlero.com An upscale bowling experience for kids and adults, with 40 blacklight lanes, a high-end sports bar, scrumptious eats that can be delivered to your lane, an arcade and more. Also in San Marcos.
Sweetwater Summit Regional Park 3218 Summit Meadow Rd. 619-472-7572 This lovely, 500-acre park is a great
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center 2800 Olympic Pkwy. 619-656-1500
www.trainatchulavista.com Take a guided tour or host a group event at this state-of-the-art facility, used to train U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in track and field, rugby, archery, BMX and tennis. Chula Vista Marina 550 Marina Pkwy. 619-862-2835 www.cvmarina.com This peaceful marina is home to waterfront dining, spectacular sunsets, and an assortment of music and community events. Adjacent Bayside Park has picnic areas, open spaces and walking paths. Heritage Park 1381 E. Palomar St. 619-397-6197 Amenities at this 10-acre park include an amphitheater, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, and ample open space. Kids love the play equipment, duck pond and skate park.
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