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Del Mar Horse Races

Location: Del Mar (22 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

When are the Races? Wednesdays to Sundays from July 17, 2014 to September 3, 2014 and from November 7, 2014 to November 30, 2014. Generally runs 2PM – 6PM. Starts 4PM on Fridays.

Cost: Several options starting at $6. Parking is $10.

Features: One of the Top Horse Racetracks in the Country; Several Stakes Races; Place to See and Be Seen; Free Friday Concerts

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Surfside Race Place

Location: Del Mar (22 Miles / 20 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday When Horse Races are Available

Cost: $5 Admission; $9 Parking when there are Special Events at Del Mar Fairgrounds

Features: Largest Thoroughbred Horse Race Betting Facility in California with Coverage for the Best Races Around the World

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Location: Carlsbad (32 Miles / 35 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: 10AM – 9PM (7PM on Sundays)

Features: 90 Upscale Outlet Stores including Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger

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Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Resort (Formerly the Four Seasons)

Location: La Costa (34 Miles / 45 Minutes Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: Year-Round; Dawn – Dusk

Cost: $215 – $235

Features: #1 Golf Resort in Southern California; Arnold Palmer Design with Ocean Views; Great Resort, Spa, and Restaurant.

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La Costa Golf Resort and Spa

Location: La Costa (34 Miles / 45 Minutes Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: Year-Round; Dawn – Dusk

Cost: $195 – $205; Discounts for Twilight Play and Resort Guests

Features: Former Home of the World Golf Championships; Two Courses; Great Family Resort, Spa, and Tennis Facility.

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Ocean’s Eleven Casino

Location: Oceanside (37 Miles / 37 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)

Hours: Casino Open 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week

Features: Card Room with Daily Poker Tournaments; Close to Highway I-5 and the Oceanside Train Station.

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California Tourmaline in Fallbrook & Carlsbad

Location: Fallbrook (53 Miles / 55 Minutes Northeast of Downtown San Diego)

Open Daily: 10AM – 5PM (Closed Sundays)

Features: San Diego Tourmaline and Other Gems for Sale

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Converting Currency in San Diego

There are several locations where foreign visitors can convert currency in San Diego. The main currency exchange company in San Diego is Travelex, the world’s largest retail operator. There are two locations at the San Diego Airport and several more throughout San Diego County. Their details and a currency converter are provided below.

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General Aviation Airports

San Diego offers a number of airports for private plane travel. Below, you will find general location information, Google Maps, and web site links for each of the airports.

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San Diego Greyhound Stations

Greyhound offers five full service stations throughout San Diego County, including access to the beaches, international border, and major tourist attractions. Details on the Greyhound Stations, including Google Maps, other transit services, and nearby attractions are noted below.

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California Welcome Center

Location: Oceanside (39 miles / 40 minutes North of Downtown San Diego); 1st Visitor Center in San Diego County when heading south on highway I-5 from Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Hours: Generally open daily 9AM – 5PM.

Services: Professionally trained staff to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets.

Host: Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

Printable Oceanside Visitor Guide – 102 Things to Do – 2 pages.

Google Map

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