This wildlife attraction is in Escondido, a destination that has lots going for it! California Center For The Arts, Maderas Golf Club, and Bernardo Winery are other worthwhile sightseeing choices nearby when you're done at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
per person
Sep 11 - Sep 18
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Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,276 reviews)
We arrived about 3:30 and they stated the room wasn't ready. They did give us a pool key if we wanted to swim but we didn't and waited. Went back at 4 (normal check in time). Room wasn't ready and they would text us. 4:30 and received a text that room was ready. Front desk was kind and provided information about resort grounds. Our two bedroom/two bathroom villa was perfect our family size (4 adults and 2 children). Very spacious, has washed/dryer with complementary laundry soap/fabric softener sheets. Kitchen has all the usual gadgets, coffee maker with coffee, sugar, creamer, full fridge, full stove, dish washer and utensils/pans. Living room was spacy and had a dining table for 6. Beds were comfortable, rooms were spacious. One bathroom is in what I consider a master room with spacious closet, fireplace, huge shower and separate large bathtub. The other one can be accessed by main hall door and other door to bedroom, also nice. Patio space is great with two lawn chairs, patio table and patio chairs. Negatives - called housekeeping for ice and they didn't bring it, called the next day and they did. Our living room tv glitched so wasn't able to watch it. Overall I enjoyed our time and will stay again. Did not try the grill but did eat pizza from their on site Pizza Hut. Their market has a lot of items including liquor, and the tarbucks with almost the full menu. We didn't get a chance to visit the store. They have a variety of pools, the one we enjoy
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025
Reviews of San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.6
Top Destination
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
45 min drive to a tourist trap with 45 min waits to take the tours. I much preferred the zoo. Wish I had skipped it.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Be prepared to do some walking
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Best place on our trip! Just beautiful and tons of fun!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Prepare to walk a lot and always wear sunscreen and watch the clouds for rain. Also bring in snacks to cut costs. Military ID counts as a ticket.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We had a blast at the zoo it was amazing
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Large animals in small cages are sad to watch.
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