Free admission for U.S. veterans

THROUGH to July 4, 2018, SeaWorld is offering U.S. veterans and up to three guests free admission to all three of its parks – SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio and SeaWorld San Diego.

Since SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment started the Waves of Honor program in 2005, more than 9 million active military, veterans and their families have visited the parks for free, which represents an estimated value of $300 million.

U.S. military veterans and retirees may redeem admission for themselves and up to three guests online at www.WavesofHonor.com


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Feel the rush in San Diego

SAN DIEGO offers adventure seekers a vacation experience like no other. With varied terrain and an abundance of outdoor activities, #adrenaline junkies can find a variety of ways to feel the rush in #SanDiego.From indoor skydiving and hang gliding above the blue Pacific to four-wheeling in the desert and rock climbing in majestic mountains, here are the top 10 thrilling adventures for a heart-stopping San Diego vacation.

Paragliding - With nearly 100 years of flying history, Torrey Pines Gliderport, located north of the village of La Jolla, is America’s most popular coastal soaring site.

Ziplining - San Diego is home to the longest zip line in California that is guaranteed to thrill adventure seekers of all ages. Set in the La Jolla Indian Campground within the foothills of Palomar Mountain, the La Jolla Zip Zoom provides riders with 6,273 feet of zip line excitement coupled with spectacular views of mountain peaks, lush green canyons and steep, rustic slopes.

Surfing - Opportunities to "hang ten" abound up and down San Diego’s 33 public beaches. Made famous by the Beach Boys’ hit song “Surfin’ USA,” Swami's Beach in Encinitas is one of San Diego’s prime surf spots where big waves break off a narrow, cobblestone-strewn beach and challenge even experienced surfers. 

Sky Sailing - In operation since 1959, Sky Sailing in San Diego’s Inland North County offers instructional, introductory rides for one or two passengers in a sailplane or glider, soaring silently and effortlessly on the region’s warm air currents like a bird in flight. 

Indoor Skydiving - For those wanting aerial adventures closer to land, iFLY San Diego delivers the dream of flight to thrill-seeking guests with San Diego’s first indoor skydiving wind tunnel, located in the heart of Mission Valley.

Rock Climbing & Bouldering - With millions of boulders in San Diego County, bouldering is a local specialty, and rock climbers can free climb, sport climb, multi-pitch climb and trad climb among hundreds of vertical rocky paths. Santee Boulders in San Diego’s rural East County is a popular field offering a full-day of challenging climbs. 

Cave Spelunking - Cave spelunking combines rock climbing, hiking and exploring into one fascinating adventure. The Arroyo Tapiado mud caves in the Anza-Borrego Desert in San Diego’s rural East County are some of the most extensive mud formations worldwide. With 22 different caves to explore, only the most daring venture deep inside this unknown world of hidden canyons and crevices. 

Shark Diving - An experience of a lifetime, shark diving is most likely on the bucket list for many adventure seekers. San Diego Shark Diving offers certified and non-certified divers alike the opportunity to cage-dive amongst massive great white sharks. Only the brave embark on a 5-day live-aboard excursion to the waters surrounding the volcanic island of Isla Guadalupe, located approximately 170 miles west of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Four-Wheeling - The spacious terrain of the Anza-Borrego Desert is also the perfect location for a different fast-paced activity. Adventure seekers can experience the thrill of off-roading and speed through sand dunes and zip around cacti in large SUVs or individual ATVs in this vast 600,000-acre desert playground. 

Sportfishing - Sportfishing off the San Diego coast and in neighboring Baja California waters allows adventurer seekers to experience the thrill of the catch. Home to the world's largest sportfishing fleet, San Diego has more than 75 state-of-the-art fishing vessels ranging in size from 60-124 feet and outfitted with the latest fish-finding equipment and amenities. 

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Kids Go Free in San Diego

FOR the 6th Year in a Row, Families Can Enjoy Special Deals at #SanDiego Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, Arts and Culture Venues and More

During the entire month of October 2017, more than 100 San Diego hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums and transportation companies will offer families with children money-saving deals, so they can enjoy San Diego without emptying their wallets. “Kids Free San Diego” provides families an opportunity to save during budget-conscious times with a variety of unique “kids free” incentives, ranging from complimentary attraction admission to meals, welcome amenities at area hotels and much more.

Consistently rated one of the top family destinations in North America, San Diego is home to world-class family attractions, a rich arts and culture scene, delicious Cali-Baja cuisine and popular activities like whale watching, golfing, surfing and kayaking. In October, after the summer beach crowds diminish, visitors to San Diego can relish in the region’s sunny weather and warm temperatures and enjoy a number of fun-filled fall activities for the whole family. Below are highlights of the 6th annual “Kids Free San Diego” month.

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High Flying San Diego

SUNNY San Diego is an ideal outdoor playground to take to the skies and take in the sights from a bird’s-eye perspective.  For the adventurous traveler, #SanDiego has many unique, high flying escapades, from hang gliding along the scenic seaside bluffs of La Jolla and hot air ballooning in North County to a zip lining safari and indoor skydiving. The following are some of the ways visitors can spread their wings and have fun in the air, San Diego-style.

Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla is America’s most popular coastal soaring site with nearly 100 years of flying history. Visitors can take a tandem paragliding or hang gliding flights at the largest tandem operation in the world with professional, experienced instructors, enjoying sensational bird’s-eye views of dramatic cliffs, Torrey Pines Golf Course and the stunning mansion homes of La Jolla. 

A world leader in the sport of soaring, in operation since 1959, Sky Sailing in North County’s Warner Springs offers introductory rides for one to two passengers in a sailplane or glider. Passengers can share a thermal with hawks and eagles while enjoying phenomenal views of nearby Palomar Mountain and the famous Palomar Observatory, as well as Lake Henshaw and the historic Warner Springs Ranch.

Capable of floating balloons up to 3,000 feet on a clear day, San Diego’s inland North County is among a few places in the world where a hot air balloon can fly both at sunrise and sunset due to perfect wind conditions. California Dreamin’ offers a couple of deluxe hot air balloon adventures: a Del Mar sunset flight where guests can sip champagne while floating above coastal bluffs and the Pacific Ocean, and a Temecula wine country sunrise flight featuring breakfast, champagne and wine tasting at Vindemia Winery. 

Flying over San Diego for the past 26 years, Corporate Helicopters provides another exceptional way to sightsee over area beaches, bays and landmarks. Notable tours include the 30-minute Diego Delight and the Coronado Bridge; the aptly-named, 42-minute Unforgettable and the one hour Surf & Turf. Exclusive tour packages are also available, like the bucket list-worthy Baja Mexico Premier two-day tour of Ensenada and the renowned Guadalupe Valley wine country.

A vacation destination since the 1930s and popular for inner tubing down the San Luis Rey River, the La Jolla Indian Campground’s newest attraction is La Jolla Zip Zoom, the longest zip line in California. The 6,273-foot zip line course, nestled in the foothills of the Palomar Mountain range and running parallel to the San Luis Rey River, provides riders with spectacular views of mountain peaks, lush green canyons and steep rustic slopes.

Go wild on another exciting zip line adventure in North County, Flightline Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Guests soar 130 feet above the ground on two zip lines, enjoying thrilling views of rhinos, giraffes and other exotic wildlife in the savanna-like fields below. The “flight” covers approximately two-thirds of a mile, landing safely near the park’s campground at Kilima Point.

iFLY San Diego delivers the dream of flight to thrill-seeking visitors with San Diego’s first indoor skydiving wind tunnel in the heart of Mission Valley. The indoor skydiving facility is a marvel of engineering that replicates the experience of skydiving, creating conditions that allow guests to fly on a smooth cushion of air with the help of iFLY certified flight instructors.

Expected to launch in summer 2017, Airborne San Diego brings two new indoor skydiving wind tunnels to downtown San Diego by Petco Park, as well as a Sky Lounge, viewing platforms, a café and bar.

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