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Attraction Passes Build a tailor-made, custom vacation experience in one simple purchase with the Southern California CityPASS . This program allows visitors to mix and match tickets to any combination of the following theme parks: Disneyland® Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld® San Diego, LEGOLAND® California Resort and San Diego Zoo OR San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
The validity period and pricing/savings of the Southern California CityPASS vary depending on the number of parks, number of days, travel dates and types of tickets chosen. Mobile tickets can be purchased online at www.citypass.com; phone (888) 330-5008. Note: Reservations are required or highly recommended at some attractions. Please check for updated attraction reservation information at CityPASS.com.
San Diego CityPASS saves travelers up to 40 percent on combined admission to SeaWorld® San Diego or LEGOLAND® California Resort, plus your choice of three of the following attractions: The USS Midway Museum, a one-hour harbor cruise at City Cruises, a Silver Pass on Old Town Trolley Tours, and a choice between San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
CityPASS tickets are valid for 9 consecutive days beginning with the first day of use. Mobile tickets can be purchased online from CityPASS.com; phone (888) 330-5008. Note: Reservations are required or highly recommended at some attractions. Please check for updated attraction reservation information at CityPASS.com.
The Go San Diego Pass is an all-access pass offering a savings of up to 50 percent on admissions to over 50 San Diego attractions during your trip. There are different passes to suit, whether you want to choose the number of days or attractions to visit. The pass includes such fun places to go as the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND California Resort, The USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Belmont Park. A length of stay ticket to SeaWorld San Diego is included with 3-, 5- and 7-day passes. The Go San Diego pass is available online or over the phone at (800) 887-9103.
San Diego, CA
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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel800 Bay Marina Dr. National City, CA 91950
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Sheraton La Jolla Hotel3299 Holiday Ct. La Jolla, CA 92037
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1,307,402
Elevation
13 ft.
Sales Tax
State and county sales taxes total 7.75 percent in San Diego. A lodging tax, called a transient occupancy tax, of 10.5 to 12.5 percent also is levied along with a 10.5 percent (11 percent at the airport) rental car tax.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(619) 531-2000
Hospitals
Alvarado Hospital, (619) 287-3270; Scripps Mercy Hospital, (619) 294-8111; Sharp Memorial Hospital, (858) 939-3400; University of California-San Diego Medical Center, (858) 657-7000.
Visitor Information
996 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. Phone:(619)236-1242
Air Travel
San Diego International Airport
Rental Cars
San Diego County is served by major rental car agencies. Hertz, at the airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (619) 767-5700 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
Amtrak, (800) 872-7245, rolls from the historic
Buses
Greyhound Lines Inc., (619) 515-1100 or (800) 231-2222, has a depot at 1313 National Ave. Greyhound buses and Five Star Tours' eight-passenger shuttles, (619) 232-5040, offer service to downtown Tijuana, Mexico; reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
Taxis
Local taxis are metered. Cab companies include Orange, (619) 223-5555; San Diego Dispatch, (800) 368-2947; USA, (619) 231-1144; and Yellow, (619) 444-4444. Base fare is around $2.80, with a rate of approximately $3 for each additional mile. Limousine service is available throughout the area averaging about $75 an hour.
Public Transportation
Transportation by bus and trolley is available in San Diego.
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