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... Belmont Park Built in 1925, Belmont Park in Mission Beach features shops, rides, restaurants, and activities for the whole family. Ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, one of two original oceanfront roller coasters operating on the West Coast; take a dip in the historic Mission Beach Plunge, San Diego’s largest heated indoor pool; or ride the waves on the Flowrider at the Wavehouse. Don’t miss the Family Fun Arcade, the Chaos, or the Park’s newest ride, the Beach Blaster. Single ride tickets $2-$15, unlimited ride wristbands $22.95 and $15.95. Park opens daily at 11am. Check online for closing hours, height restrictions and detailed pricing info. (858) 228-WAVE. www.belmontpark.com Knott’s Soak City With locations in Orange County, Palm Springs, and San Diego, Soak City is easy to squeeze into any vacation. Filled with dozens of giant water slides, raft rides, wave pools, and a floating river for taking it easy, this is one of the best ways you’ll find to escape the heat. Assorted snack facilities, shopping, children’s slides, and a family funhouse add to the experience. The park provides hours of fun for the entire family and the perfect way to cool off when the temperature rises. Children & seniors $16.95, adults $27.95. Open 10am daily thru Labor Day, weekends thru Sept. 23. Call for closing hours and further information. (619) 661-7373. www.knotts.com/soakcity Disneyland From Main Street, U.S.A. to Mickey’s Toontown, Disneyland invites you to let your imagination run wild. Ride Rockin’ Space Mountain which features an all-new soundtrack perfectly choreographed to the twists and turns of an interstellar world. Don’t forget your autograph book; you’ll meet many of your favorite characters between adventures! Journey with aquatic friends on the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, then stick around after-dark for a firework spectacular and Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams. Located 94 miles northwest of San Diego in Anaheim. Adults $63, children (3-9), $53. Multi-day and Park Hopper tickets available. Call for hours and special events. (714) 781-4565. www.disneyland.com 42 Visitor Connection | SUMMER/FALL 2007 Copyright ©2007 Disney Enterpises, Inc./ Scott Brinegar 1_48_VC_SumFall07.indd 42 7/27/07 4:55:49 PM