A Little Known Must See Place in San Diego California

I like to travel and take note on destination spots that aren't really highlighted by travel books. I usually ask the locals what is a cool place a tourist should check out. I can usually get some good feedback about the little known that is more memorable than some of the tourist traps.

I have lived in California all my life and more and more I am discovering many unique places to visit - all within one day of driving. Its funny when I travel across the globe to gain a similar experience of enjoyment and surprise - I can just turn around in my backyard and experience the same thing.

My sister and brother in law lives in San Diego - when I visit them, they are constantly directing me to places to see. In the past, I visited the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and Sea World. I suspect that a majority of tourists visit these places when visiting San Diego.

This last visit, my sister told me about a unique place I should visit. Its called the San Diego Humane Society. Really? Yes. This place is more special if you have a warm place in your heart toward animals.

When we pulled into the parking lot, it was full. We had to park at the very end. Only a few spaces left. While walking toward the main building, I noticed the nice clean modern architecture and a statue with countless tags hanging from it. These tags were once worn by the dogs and cats that were adopted.

Inside the lobby looked like a lobby you would find in a hotel. It had high ceilings and incredible direct and indirect lighting. There were a lot of people in this place. I noticed to the right - a room with many kids in party hats. They were celebrating a birthday - at an animal shelter.

The highlight of the San Diego Animal Shelter are the "rooms".....To the left are the rooms for dogs. Each room is decorated in a theme. You will notice right off that the rooms are big and clean. Dedicated for one animal. Many rooms have carpeting, chairs, wall hangings and TVs and fireplace. Fun and incredible.

As stated before, each room is themed. There is one room titled "Furrs Class." It is a travel themed room. On the wall was a map of the world with dog footprints stamped as if the dog traveled to these destinations. There were actual airline seats in the middle of the room. On the door was a sign that read "Furrs Class."

The San Diego Animal Shelter doesn't take long to tour. However, if you spend the time to "meet" with the animal, you can spend time bonding in the particular room. This place is definately a place to visit and bring your friends and family from out of town. You might want to have extra room in your car - there is a high probability that you will fall in love with an animal and adopt it while visiting.