Family

A trip to SeaWorld is a must-do when you are in San Diego. We laughed, we smiled, we hugged, we gasped all day long as we enjoyed such a wonderful family day today. I will go more in depth with another post next week with a cute video you are going to love which involves a mommy whale and her child.

The girls were ready to start the day…

To start our day, we high tailed it to the Pet’s Stadium to see the much talked about Pet’s Rule show. This show was so funny and left you thinking how do animals do that? All the animals in the show were rescued and turned around to be such great pets that do the coolest tricks.

The highly anticipated show we have been wanting to watch since it was open to the public this spring was The Shamu Show: One Ocean. The show teaches you how we all can make a difference and care for the ONE Ocean we share. So beautiful!

Rides were calling our names, well M and L’s names so we hopped on over to the Sesame Street Bay of Play. Even hubby got in on the fun during the rides. Such a fun place to hang out with your kids and even get wet. Let me say, actually get soaked.

Then we heard a sound, oh it was barking. The Sea Lions were barking for us. They were hungry. The girls were able to feed the Sea Lions fish but had to be extra careful as the birds were perched and ready to dive for the fish themselves.

All the cheering earlier as we walked by the dolphins exhibit left us pondering, so we made our way over to grab a great seat. The show was packed so it paid off getting there 30 minutes early. Dolphins, whales, birds and acrobats… oh my! A little girl’s dreams are made when she finally gets to ride the dolphins. This show will keep you on the edge of your seat and your mouth hanging open. Seriously, it is that good. I was greeted as we came in…

Our time was coming to an end sadly, so we made one last mad dash to see the polar bears. The polar bear was being very sassy today by keeping his bottom pressed up again the window where we were at in the Wild Artic experience.

We went into Polar Bear tunnels and felt the frigid temperatures. I’m ready for winter now 🙂

Overall, it was a phenomenal day. L popped up said, mommy I am so glad we get to do this as a family. Heart breaker, she knows how to melt her mommy’s heart. You could spend a good two days at Sea World, so take your time and really enjoy it all. I have just barely touched based all on there is to do. This is a place the whole family will enjoy 🙂

Do you remember those days where as a child you would exclaim “This is the best day ever!”? My girls exclaim several days as the best day ever and we all are exclaiming today as one of those days.

We loaded up the girls in the rental car and made our way to the big interstate here in San Diego. It was a little intimidating for us at first, but we were all stoked to get to our destination at San Diego Safari Park. After a short 40 minute drive from San Diego, we arrive with the warm California sun hitting our faces. L jumped out of the car and ran up to the ticket counter. She was ready to see the animals now.

Thanks to San Diego Zoo, they signed us up for the Family Caravan Tour. Since we were a couple hours early, we went exploring. The Safari is spread out over 2,000 acres and so many things to do and places to see there. We were greeted with the beautiful birds as we walked into the Safari.

After talking to the birds and the birds just looking at us like we have lost our minds, we head over to our first stop of the day. The carousel. A childhood favorite of mine and you better believe hubby and I hopped right on board with the girls.

Lots of music and shows going on throughout the park and different times. You cannot help to stop and start tapping your foot and clapping your hands. OR, you can even pick up a drum.

One of the amazing shows is acrobats from America’s Got Talent. Pretty cool right? They are just as talented in person as on TV. M was very excited to see them since she remembered them from the TV show.

After putting all our musical talents out on the line, it was time to cool off with an amazing story teller. He really knows how to involve the audience and bring out lots of laughter. The girls enjoyed their rain instruments to see if they could make it rain. At the end of the show, did people get wet from the rain? I’ll never tell!

It was almost time now for our Caravan Tour, but we did have a few minutes to try our talent at hula hooping. M can do her some mean hula hooping now. Mommy dearest here, not so great.

Put the hula hooping down, it was time to take our seats on the tour and travel to Africa. All the wildlife we got up close and personal with was out of this world.

As you can see, we got pretty up close and personal with these animals. Especially, the giraffes. I went to feed one of the giraffe’s and was trying to get it to move back in order to feed it, but it came closer with a kiss. The Same giraffe then went over the my husband to try and steal a kiss.

We were laughing so hard and never imagined in a million years we would get this experience. So cool! One of the ostriches out in the field had just laid an egg too and the girls were able to hold it. The egg was VERY heavy.

As you can see, what a fun experience. With the help of our best ever Tour Guide Jeane, this trip truly was a best day ever kind of day. The girls were so intrigued and excited the entire time. The weather was cooperative as well. It was a fantastic family adventure that left you with lots of smiles, laughs and great deal of information. I would add the Safari Park to your itinerary, you will not be disappointed.

Disclosure: San Diego Zoo provided our tickets so we could accurately review the Safari Park. This post is not compensated. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.

San Diego has us at hello with their beautiful sunrise’s and sunset’s over the gorgeous bay. We enjoyed getting lost on so many streets trying to find the grocery store (HA). We finally found Ralph’s and if you are in town with your family, this is the place to be to stock up on food at a very great deal.

After our little journey through the downtown streets, we headed over to right beside the new Broadway Pier where you can take out day harbor tours. Since the girls had so much fun yesterday on the Seal Tour, we thought it would be great to see the other part of the bay on the south.

We took the South Bay Tour. It was one hour long and just the right length for kids.

We said good bye to the city and began our journey through the South Bay.

As we were leaving, we saw so many boats parked. People actually live on these boats and park at this specific location because it is really cheap. They stay awhile to work a job and then once they have saved up enough money, they set sail again out on the water to their next destination.

Watching the different sail boats set sail across the water was so interesting.

M was taking it all in very closely.

We were going into the Navy and Coast Guard territory on this tour. It is very insightful and interesting to hear how the day to day activities go on each day here on the Bay by the Navy and Coast Guard. Several choppers were swarming over our heads the whole time.

We were able to watch a water rescue. SO COOL!

We traveled under the beautiful blue Coronado Bridge.

One of the Navy ships USS Carl Vinson just came in from duty over-seas. This particular ship is the one that actually took Saddam Hussein out to sea we were told on the tour.

The Navy Hospital that has 12 surgery rooms on-board was along the tour as well.

The whole tour was very fascinating to get a behind the scenes tour with our military and not to mention the beautiful scenery. Let your hair down so to speak and relax with the family. You will walk away relaxed and knowing lots of information about our military. Highly recommend the Harbor tours for the family.

Tune into tomorrow as we are heading on a Caravan Tour with the San Diego Safari Park. M and L are over the moon excited.