Best Zoo in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

We've collected top 10 mentioned zoos in Cardiff-by-the-Sea from other articles such as Town & Tourist, Hulafrog.com, La Jolla Mom.

Best Zoo in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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 most popular San Diego tourist attraction is the San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park. It is a truly special place in that every dollar you spend goes toward the care of the animals and various conservation initiatives. Over 4500 species of plants, many of which are prized exotics, help replicate the natural habitats of the 3500 animals who call these 100 acres home."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"The world-renowned San Diego Zoo spans 100 acres and houses more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals. Plan to spend at least a half-day at the zoo to get the full experience, which includes shows and animal presentations. During the summer, Nighttime Zoo event series allows visitors to stay later into the evening."
Mentioned by Sidecar Photo
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"Adjoining Balboa Park is the world famous San Diego Zoo where there are countless photos to be taken of wildlife. If you’ve been to small, depressing zoos, don’t worry. This one is huge with well designed areas for each kind of wildlife and the zoo is known for high standards of animal care and conservation."
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7 (17303 ratings)4.5 (3695 ratings)
Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals.
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAnimal protection organizationWildlife refugeNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Town & Tourist
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"The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.75 million specimens. Over half of the Park’s 1,800 acres have been set aside as protected native species habitat."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jim1138 used under CC BY-SA 3.0. This safari is as close to the Serengeti as one could possibly get, outside of Africa!. The park is divided into various ecosystems to accommodate the wide range of animals."
EcoVivarium
EcoVivarium
4.9 (48 ratings)5 (2 ratings)
Nonprofit museum dedicated to reptiles, amphibians & arthropods with hands-on encounters.
641 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsChildren's museumMuseumNon-profit organization
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"If your children love hands-on experiences and interacting with real live animals, check out this museum/conservation center that’s home to reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. All the animals that call the Ecovivarium home are rescues that have been rehabilitated (and in some cases, trained) by staff."
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
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"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
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"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
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"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

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Sun Hing Buffet
Sun Hing Buffet
3.8 (652 ratings)
All-you-can-eat buffet with a wide choice of Chinese, American & Japanese food for lunch & dinner.
1960 Hacienda Dr, Vista, CA 92081, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantChinese takeawayTakeout Restaurant
Green China Grill
Green China Grill
4.2 (123 ratings)
4688 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Chinese restaurantChinese noodle restaurantDelivery Chinese restaurantHalal restaurantRestaurant
Seaside Buffet
Seaside Buffet
4.1 (1062 ratings)
Casual all-you-can-eat spread offering Chinese & Japanese dishes, including crab, dim sum & sushi.
8998 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126, USA
Chinese restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"After coming to this place after about 2 years this place has gone way down hill. The use of very flimsy and cheap spoons and forks as well a..."

Best French Bakery in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Parakeet Cafe
Parakeet Cafe
4.4 (198 ratings)
1680 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
CafeRestaurant
Mentioned by Travel Pockets
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"This parakeet wall-covered cafe is located in the seaside town of La Jolla. It's a cute little cafe with an all-day breakfast menu and a ton of healthy food options. We really enjoyed their turmeric latte and gluten-free matcha waffles."
Mentioned by Chelsey Explores-Outdoor Adventure Travel Blog
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"There seems to be a trend in San Diego to have cute tropical shops decorated in pink and green!. The Parakeet seems to follow this trend, but they have added parakeets into their decor!. Again, this is a super cute spot!"
Sleeping Tiger Coffees
Sleeping Tiger Coffees
4.6 (106 ratings)
2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Coffee roastersCafeCoffee shop
Mentioned by Your North County
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"Newly situated in Carlsbad’s Witch Creek Urban Winery, Sleeping Tiger features direct trade coffees served as espresso, pour overs and cold brews. Sleeping Tiger also offers public “cuppings,” tastings, and brewing classes. A simple coffee menu, housemade syrups, indoor seating, and proximity to wine make Sleeping Tiger popular with locals who know it’s there."
Mentioned by Knockaround
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"offers indie beer and numerous veggie and vegan options such as sandwiches, hashbrowns, and doughnuts. Stick around for one of their many events, which include game and comedy nights, poetry readings, and live music."
Subway
Subway
4 (278 ratings)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
611 K St Suite A, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Sandwich shopCatererFast food restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by lyft.com
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"Your local San Diego Subway® Restaurant, located at 2015 Garnet Ave brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread..."

Best Pastries in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

skybound coffee + dessert lounge
skybound coffee + dessert lounge
4.3 (410 ratings)
181 W Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Coffee shopBagel shopBreakfast restaurantBubble tea storeDessert restaurantDessert shopJuice shopPastry shopSandwich shopTea store
GelatoLove Carlsbad Village
GelatoLove Carlsbad Village
4.8 (313 ratings)
Bright ice cream shop serving gourmet gelato in eclectic flavors in modern digs with outside tables.
300 Carlsbad Village Dr #104, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Ice cream shopCoffee shopDessert shopFrozen dessert supplierPastry shop
Grants Coffee Room
Grants Coffee Room
4.4 (208 ratings)
Serving a menu of breakfast fare & deli sandwiches, this corner shop carries beer, wine & groceries.
2953 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantDeliMarketPastry shopSandwich shop

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