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Along with the beaches La Jolla gives the San Diego
area, it also has some very nice caves. The caves
of La Jolla are great for tours, exploring, or
anyone wanting to see the best of La Jolla.

Carved into the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla, there
are seven caves. Most of the time, you can visit
any seven of these caves by sea kayak. Although
all but one are accessible by foot, you should be
very carefully when minus tides sweep the area.

The Sunny Jim Cave is one of the most popular and
well known caves of La Jolla. You can enter
through the Cave Store by paying a small fee. There
are 145 steep steps to get through the cave,
which is great for exploring and seeing the area.

The cave store can tell you many things about the
caves, including tours. If you plan to visit the
La Jolla area of San Diego, the caves can be a great
place to explore. Those of you who have kids coming
along for the trip, should remember to be very
careful – as the caves provide a lot of beauty –
they can also provide a lot of danger as well.

The Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego contains some of
the most extensive and dramatically designed
historic buildings in the area. Constructed between
1873 and 1930, these Victorian style buildings are
truly a sight to behold.

The Victorian era buildings found in the Gaslamp
Quarter are home to night clubs, restaurants,
theaters, and shops. A simple stroll down 4th
and 5th avenue will put you at the heart of the
Gaslamp Quarter.

Also found in the Gaslamp Quarter is the Horton
Plaza and Horton Plaza Park. The Plaza is the
first place in the United States to feature a water
fountain containing electric lights; a true
tribute to the designer Alonzo Horton.

The Gaslamp Quarter received its name from the
gaslamps that were used in the area around the early
1900’s. During those times, gaslamps were the
main source of light for the area that is now
the vision of Modern Day San Diego.

Now days, there are more than 130 stores and shops
filling the Gaslamp Quarter. With everything from
Macy’s to Mervyns, Gaslamp Quarter has plenty for
you to see and do. In Horton Plaza, you can find
a multi screen movie theater that is sure to please
movie lovers.

For a wonderful experience, the Gaslamp Quarter of
San Diego shouldn’t be overlooked. There is a lot
you can do here, from fine dining to excellent
shops. For a family vacation, San Diego has a
little bit of something for everyone.

Referred to as many as being the only area in the
United States with perfect weather, San Diego remains
the oldest port on the West Coast. Complete with a
well known Naval Base and a high level of tourism, this
breathtaking city continues to dominate the economy.

Aside from offering high mountains, deserts, and over
70 miles of the world’s most renowned beaches, San Diego
also offers other great attractions such as Sea World,
the San Diego Zoo, and Wild Animal Park.

For art lovers, there are many different museums and
even the Shakespearean play at the Old Globe Theater.
Throw in the fact that San Diego has more championship
golf courses than any other area in the world, and you
have a city ready for anyone’s imagination.

As a tourist city or a place to call home, San Diego is
one place you should at least visit. The night life here
rivals that of Las Vegas, giving you something for
everyone in the family. Young or old – San Diego is the
one city that you’ll never find boring.