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When spring has already come and you wish to have that wonderful and unforgettable vacation, why not to spend it in San Diego? Recently many college students who have had that one week off crossed border to spend a vacation in Tijuana, but US government warns us to be extra cautious there. San Diego is a safe alternative that is even more entertaining than Tijuana. Spring break trip is not intended for heavy drinking only and San Diego is the best proof for that. Certainly, you can find here wonderful bars and night clubs, but this place offers something really amusing and entertaining that will leave only best memories for many years.

If you don’t know where to kill nest couple of hours, move your feet to the Port of San Diego as along it you will see an installation of public art. Different artists decorated large globes according to their view on things. Some just created lovely pictures and many touched serious problems like environmental problems or globalization. Also you may meet a man with two parrots who constantly walks along the port. These parrots are very cute and they know many words; if you wish, you can take a picture with them. Those people who are tired of hanging around should go to harbor-side perk –s there’s nothing better than lying on a green grass and relaxing, sun bathing or just listening how calm waves lap against walls of dock.

The next destination is San Diego Maritime Museum. You may expect a place full of boring history and portraits of people you see for the first time, but in true this place is not so boring. You won’t find any hard to remember information there. Instead of this San Diego Maritime Museum offers to its visitors one of the world’s best collections of historical ships. More than that, you’ll try to stay in this place as long as you can and spend hours exploring old maps and compasses; learn about the development of marine navigation. By the way, in this time of the year Maritime Museum organizes programs devoted to watching whales in their ordinary living environment.

You shouldn’t consider San Diego a boring place that is only for people who want to learn something new during their spring break. Young people who just want to have some fun will by far get here what they seek. In spring break college youth usually gathers in Gaslamp Quarter that turns into home of fun and entertainment. Just imagine, one place contains almost endless number of bars, restaurants, hotels and night clubs. Life never stops here. It doesn’t matter, whether it’s midnight or noon, you will always find here nice places full of youth. Gaslamp Quarter in spring seems returns back to its furious pace from winter sleep and so some of the best festivals including Gaslamp Golf Tournament, Gaslamp Art Showcase and Jazz Festival are held here in this time of the year.

During your stay in San Diego make sure you will save a day of two for excursions. In spring you can meet many rare animals in waters nearby San Diego: whales who return to this place from South Pacific, sea lions from California, dolphins and many other members of marine life. Do not forget to take you camera with you as this is an unforgettable spectacle. You can go to such a boat excursion for day time only or choose the one that lasts until late evening and enjoy a wonderful dining on luxury ship watching amazing sunset. Also you can order a short cruise that lasts a day or two, but note in spring San Diego is a popular destination not only for college students, but to weddings as well, so do not forget to book a cruise or excursion prior to your arrival.

Finally, we cannot miss to describe a family-oriented part of San Diego. As spring is the time for break for children who visit school as well, San Diego is a perfect choice for spending this short vacation with them. Mild California climate and attractions like San Diego Sea World, San Diego Zoo and Spring Break Animal Park will be definitely adored by your kids. Without a doubt, California is one of best places to spend your spring vacation, have an unforgettable rest and learn new things.