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The Island Palms Hotel & Marina is conveniently located on Shelter Island near downtown San Diego. While there are countless activities for our guests to enjoy within our property, we are delighted to help you plan visits to any of the nearby attractions like the San Diego Zoo, historic Old Town and SeaWorld®

Our staff has extensive knowledge of the local area and can assist you with discount tickets, golf, theater and other arrangements.

Just minutes away from Old Town San Diego

Most local attractions are a short, 10-minute drive away and the Mexican border is just 20 minutes away. We look forward to seeing you soon.

 San Diego Zoo - 13 miles
Visit the World-Famous San Diego Zoo and meet some of the most exotic creatures on earth.
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Sea World - 5.7 miles
SeaWorld provides acres of entertainment; thrill rides and animal encounters that include orca killer whales and bottlenose dolphins. Our hotel is conveniently located near San Diego's SeaWorld and we provide a variety of family specials and packages to this favorite local attraction.
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Legoland - 38 miles
The 128-acre family theme park is dedicated to families and children between the ages of 2 and 12.
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San Diego Wild Animal Park - 34 miles
At the San Diego Wild Animal Park experience a unique adventure, animals wander freely in surroundings much like their native homelands.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps - 13.7 miles
Make a visit to Birch Aquarium at Scripps soon and enjoy San Diego's "best ocean views."

Balboa Park - 5.6 miles
America's largest urban cultural park; explore art treasures from around the globe, fossils from near and far and exotic animals.
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Children's Museum/Museo De Los Ninos - 5.5 miles
San Diego's favorite creative destination for kids and families, the Children's Museum, has served more than 3 million visitors since 1981.v
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Cabrillo National Monument - 5 miles
Offers a spectacular view of the bay and city, Spanish exploration exhibits and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse.

Del Mar Race Track / Fairgrounds - 21.2 miles
Where the turf meets the surf. Thoroughbred racing from Southern California; open seasonally July/Aug/September
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Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 34.1 miles
The Carlsbad Flower Fields are undulating waves of multicolored ranunculus bulbs that bloom for about two months each year.

Gaslamp Quarter - 5 miles
Home to over 60 restaurants, 20 nightclubs and 50 retail stores, the Gaslamp offers a variety of cuisine, shops and entertainment to appease any visitor.

Seaport Village - 5 miles
Come dine, shop, or just get away from it all at Seaport Village, San Diego's relaxing bay-front marketplace.

Knott's Soak City U.S.A. - 21.3 miles
Knott's Soak City Water Park is San Diego County's wildest water adventure park!

Coronado - 10.7 miles
Coronado Island, located directly across the bay from downtown San Diego, recognized for its expansive white beaches.

La Jolla - 12 miles
La Jolla, located 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, has wonderful beaches, cultural activities and fine restaurants.

Tijuana - 21 miles
Tijuana is popular for many attractions some of which include: Bull Fighting, Fishing, Greyhound Racing, Rodeos and Shopping.

Golf - Located minutes from over 90 golf courses.

Sail San Diego - Located at the Shelter Island Marina, Sail San Diego offers mid day and Sunset sailing excursions on San Diego's Big Bay   visit website

The Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Reservations: 1-800-922-2336
2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Ph: 619-222-0561

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