An oasis of calm among the hustle and bustle, Mission Bay Park is a lovely place to take five. Pull up a bench and watch fellow parkgoers wander around the grounds.

This recreation and green space is often on the itineraries of visitors to Beach Cities. But Mission Bay Park isn't the area's only highlight. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and University of San Diego are some other worthwhile sights close by.

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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