BELMONT PARK  A beachfront landmark with the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, Wave House, Liberty Carousel, a family playland, SoCal's largest indoor pool, arcades and more. Open daily; call for hours. 3190 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach, 858.488.1549. Map I8

CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL 40-acre garden grounds featuring world-renowned architechture and a 16,000 pipe organ. Free tours. 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. 714.971.4000 www.crystalcathedral.org

KNOTT'S SOAK CITY USA Summer-season waterpark features high-speed slides, wave pools, lazy river and more. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. July 5-Aug. 10). Adults $28.99; kids (and adults after 3 p.m.) $17.99. 2050 Entertainment Circle., Chula Vista, 619.661.7373. Map F4

LEGOLAND  More than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including Pirate Shores, create fun for the whole family. Adults $59, $49 for kids 3–12 and seniors 60+. Parking. $10–$20. Call for hours. 1 LegoLand Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346. ap U22

QUAIL BOTANICAL GARDENS One of the world's most diverse plant collections. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$10; kids under 2 free. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, 760.436.3036. ap V22

SAN DIEGO WILD ANIMAL PARK  Take a safari adventure through the 1,600–acre wildlife preserve. See herds of exotic animals roaming in vast enclosures -resembling African and Asian plains. $28.50; $17.50 -children 3–11; children 2 and under free. Cars $9–$14. Open daily, call for hours/combo rates. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 760.747.8702. Map C3 www.sandiegozoo.org

SAN DIEGO ZOO  World-famous zoo has more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals in state–of– the–art environment. $24.50; $16.50 kids 3–11; kids 2 and under free. Free parking. Open daily, call for hours and ticket/combo rates. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, 619.234.3153. Map O17 www.sandiegozoo.org

SEAWORLD  The 150-acre adventure park features thousands of mammals including killer whales plus fish, reptiles and birds. Shamu Rocks combines the famous orca and a rock concert. Adults $59, $49 kids 3–9; kids under 2 free. Parking $6-$15. Open daily, call for hours and combo rates. 500 SeaWorld Drive, Mission Bay Park, 800.25.SHAMU. Map I8 www.seaworld.com

U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER One of only three OTCs in the nation, and the only one open year-round, this facility features field hockey, archery, soccer and BMX facilities and more. Guided tours Tues.-Sat. at 1:30 p.m. Free. 2800 Olympic Pkwy., Chula Vista, 619.656.1500. ap F4