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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Sorrento Valley
California, United States · North America
About Sorrento Valley
Sorrento Valley works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mira Mesa, 15km from SeaWorld San Diego.
Sorrento Valley is in California, United States, with about 5,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mira Mesa, about 5 km away.
Sorrento Valley is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It is roughly bounded by Interstate 5 and Interstate 805, Camino Santa Fe to the east, the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve to the north and Miramar Road to the south, as shown on the San Diego Police Department's neighborhood map. It encompasses Sorrento MesaRead more
and is part of San Diego Unified School District.
While originally envisioned and zoned for industrial use, Sorrento Valley is now home to over 5,000 residents spread across three major single family home and condominium developments. Sorrento Valley is known as a center for high tech, biotech and scientific research, aided by its close proximity to the University of California, San Diego. It is part of the city's Mira Mesa, Torrey Pines, and University community planning areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sorrento Valley?
Within an hour or so of Sorrento Valley: SeaWorld San Diego (15 km), San Diego Zoo (19 km), LEGOLAND California (27 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Sorrento Valley?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Sorrento Valley?
Sorrento Valley is in California, United States, about 5 km from Mira Mesa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.8999, -117.1945
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Sorrento Valley
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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