This is a really nice little zoo on the coast. If you are coming down the 101 from northern california, or just want to take a day trip to the zoo and the beach its beautiful.

Fun for kids and adults. This scenic zoo, tucked away in one corner of town, costs less than half the price of admission to the San Diego Zoo.

Consistently ranked as one of America's best small zoos, the Zoological Gardens are wonderful. Among the 500 animals you'll find elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, gibbons, sea lions, exotic birds and farm animals. There is a miniature train ride, children's playground, snack bar and spacious picnic area. The zoo is constantly in the process of making changes so there's always something new each visit. Note: If the animals and the park don't amaze you, think of the amazing piece of land this zoo sits on. You're right next to the ocean and the giraffe's have the equivalent of a multi-million dollar condo!