Best Zoo in Rancho San Diego

We've collected top 10 mentioned zoos in Rancho San Diego from other articles such as Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com, Go San Diego, La Jolla Mom.

Best Zoo in Rancho San Diego

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
4.7 (39227 ratings)4.5 (25555 ratings)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"The San Diego Zoo is San Diego’s most popular attraction and renowned for conservation efforts. Having visited many zoos across the country and globe, ours is no doubt among the best in the world (some might say the best). Highlights include the pandas, koalas, Polar Bear Plunge, Children’s Zoo (temporarily closed for renovation), Skyfari Tram, Africa Rocks and more."
Mentioned by San Diego 1 day itinerary
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"You'll start your day at the San Diego Zoo, rightfully known as the finest zoological collection in the world. Next, it's on to Coronado Island for an afternoon of sun and sightseeing. In the evening, San Diego's vibrant downtown scene beckons."
Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
4.6 (706 ratings)4.5 (182 ratings)
Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAquariumBird watching areaEvent venueNature preserveWedding venueWildlife refuge
Mentioned by Go San Diego
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"This not-for-profit aquarium and zoo connects kids with the animals and plants of the California coast. Located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, the Living Coast Discovery Center offers family-friendly activities and events such as shark, ray, turtle, and eagle feedings; guided trail hikes; Overnight Adventures; and VIP Animal Encounters. Seasonal exhibits promote wildlife conservation and educate young visitors about their impact on the environment."
Mentioned by Crazy Family Adventure
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"This nonprofit discovery center is there to provide environmental education related to coastal resource conservation. You park in a parking lot and bus takes you over to the center. Once there you can see the sharks, visit the sting ray touch tank, and see the bald eagles they have there."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"This is located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista and is a popular choice for school trips. The experience here is pretty unique. You get to feed bat rays and have meet-and-greets with reptiles."
Lost Forest
Lost Forest
5 (1 ratings)
Treetops Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Lost Forest is a fun little area packed with extensive trails that wind through exhibits and aviaries. These trails are home to animals from the rainforests of Asia and Africa, and wind their way up into the canopy as well as along the forest floor, with arboreal animals displayed above and ground dwellers below. You’ll find monkeys, barbirusas, tigers, great apes, okapis, and several various species of exotic birds."
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"Guests will feel like there are in the rain forest when they enter the Lost Forest. The Lost Forest is in the northeast corner of the Zoo. Some animals in this area include hippos, tigers, okapi, otters, birds and primates."
Asian Passage
Asian Passage
4.6 (30 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Asian Passage is south of Panda Canyon and is a simulation of a tropical Asian rain forest. This scenic passage includes grizzly bears, snow leopards, and sun bears. This spectacular area also features the Sun Bear Forest, which resembles a southeast Asian rain forest, and the Hawaiian Native Plant Garden."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Asian Passage area includes the Sun Bear Forest, Grizzly Bear exhibit, and more. It’s a fun area to explore, and isn’t quite as big as Africa Rocks."
Elephant Odyssey
Elephant Odyssey
4.7 (77 ratings)
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"Elephant Odyssey is one of the most well known parts of the park. It’s a huge area that’s dedicated solely to several beautiful African and Asian elephants. The Elephants are free to roam among large areas, and it also includes the Elephant Care Center where you may see a zookeeper caring for one of them."
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Elephant Odyssey is home to the African and Asian elephant habitat. This area includes the majestic elephants along with the Elephant Care Center and Fossil Portal. Guests can also see lions, jaguars, California condor, camels, and the Malayan tapir."
Northern Frontier
Northern Frontier
4.7 (202 ratings)
Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Rancho San Diego

Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet
4.2 (1033 ratings)
Modern spot for all-you-can eat sushi, Japanese entrees, poke bowls, Chinese dishes & Mongolian BBQ.
7040 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Sushi restaurantBuffet restaurantJapanese restaurantSeafood restaurant
Great Plaza Buffet
Great Plaza Buffet
4.2 (1503 ratings)
Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Taste Of India
Taste Of India
3.9 (16 ratings)
Casual strip-mall Indian restaurant serving traditional tandoori fare, curries, rice dishes & more.
6780 Miramar Rd #100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Indian restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantFine dining restaurantSouth Asian restaurant

Best Fine Dining in Rancho San Diego

The WineSellar & Brasserie
The WineSellar & Brasserie
4.6 (171 ratings)
Quaint wine shop offers tastings, plus inspired French fare in an intimate upstairs eatery.
9550 Waples St #115, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
French restaurantBarBar & grillEvent venueFine dining restaurantBrasserieWine barWine storage facilityWine storeWine wholesaler and importer
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Most Romantic Restaurants in San Diego
"Consistently ranked among OpenTable’s Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie is also one of the most famous restaurants in San Diego. Established in 1988, The WineSellar and Brass..."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Most Fun Restaurants in San Diego
"For fine wine and classic bites, The WineSellar & Brasserie is the place to go in San Diego. Peruse The WineSellar's shelves for a gem of a bottle or two and try a few sips from a ..."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Consistently ranked among OpenTable’s Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie is also one of the most famous restaurants in San Diego. Established in 1988, The WineSellar and Brass"
The Godfather
The Godfather
4.7 (854 ratings)
Suited waiters serve traditional Italian dishes in a ritzy setting within a strip mall.
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Italian restaurantBarFine dining restaurantSicilian restaurantWine bar
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"The Godfather, a Balistreri restaurant, is an Italian hotspot in downtown San Diego. The restaurant provides authentic cuisine from the hills of Italy and is definitely one of the"
Cusp Dining & Drinks
Cusp Dining & Drinks
4.5 (147 ratings)
Coastal cuisine & craft cocktails served in a sleek space on the Hotel La Jolla's 11th floor.
7955 La Jolla Shores Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Californian restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurant

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Rancho San Diego

Sushi Diner
Sushi Diner
4.7 (724 ratings)
Snug spot with rasta & surf decor draws a college crowd for Jamaica-themed rolls & reggae music.
7530 Mesa College Dr B, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Sushi restaurant
Bistro D'Asia
Bistro D'Asia
4.3 (313 ratings)
Asian-fusion fare, plus sushi & sashimi options, in a sleek setting close to the beach.
1301 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Asian fusion restaurantSushi restaurant
SOICHI
SOICHI
4.9 (171 ratings)
2121 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
Sushi restaurantJapanese restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Rancho San Diego

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Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
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Quality Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
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