Things to do in San Diego
Popular picks: Explore Balboa Park and its museums. · Visit the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park. · Spend a day at one of the city's many beaches. · Tour the USS Midway Museum. · Walk through the Gaslamp Quarter and enjoy the nightlife. · Take a whale watching tour (seasonal). · Visit La Jolla Cove to see seals and sea lions. · Hike in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. · Attend a Padres game at Petco Park. · Explore the museums and art galleries in the Liberty Station arts district.
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' MarketFreeDiscover San Diego's premier open air market in Little Italy
Living Coast Discovery Center$$Explore coastal wildlife and native San Diego Bay animals up close
Lux Art Institute$Contemporary art space in Encinitas operating as ICA San Diego North
Maritime Museum of San Diego$$Explore historic ships and maritime heritage along San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic ChurchFreeA historic Catholic church offering peaceful worship in scenic La Jolla.
Mingei International Museum$Celebrate global folk art, craft, and design in Balboa Park
Mission Bay ParkFreeSan Diego's vast aquatic park offering watersports, picnics, and sandy shores
Mission BeachFreeSan Diego's vibrant oceanfront escape for sun, surf, and boardwalk fun
Mount Soledad National Veterans MemorialFreeHonoring military veterans with thousands of plaques and panoramic coastal views
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego$$Explore modern and contemporary art alongside sweeping Pacific Ocean views
Museum of Making Music$Explore the rich history, craft, and joy of making music.
Museum of Us$$Explore cultural history and human anthropology inside landmark Balboa Park architecture.
Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkFreeStep back in time at California's birthplace in San Diego
One Paseo$$A vibrant open-air lifestyle destination for shopping and dining in San Diego.
Otay Ranch Town Center$$A vibrant outdoor shopping and dining destination in Chula Vista
Pacific BeachFreeSan Diego's vibrant coastal hotspot for surfing, boardwalk biking, and nightlife
Pacific Beach Dr at Pacific Beach$A vibrant coastal spot in San Diego for surfing and boardwalk strolling.
Petco Park$$San Diego's premier downtown ballpark, home to the Padres and concerts
Point LomaFreeDiscover scenic ocean views, rich history, and vibrant harbor dining.
Presidio ParkFreeHistoric hillside park with scenic San Diego views and trails
Queen Califia's Magical CircleFreeA vibrant mosaic sculpture garden tucked inside Escondido's Kit Carson Park
Salk Institute for Biological Studies$$Iconic biomedical research institute renowned for stunning Louis Kahn modernist architecture
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$Explore historic aircraft and interactive space exhibits in Balboa Park
San Diego Archaeological Center$Explore local history through interactive exhibits and regional archaeological artifacts.
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