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.
San Diego Electric Railway AssociationFreeDiscover regional transit history and model trains at historic National City Depot
San Diego History Center$Explore San Diego's rich cultural heritage inside historic Balboa Park
San Diego Model Railroad Museum$Discover massive scale model train displays depicting historic California rail lines
San Diego Museum of Art$$Explore centuries of fine art in the heart of Balboa Park
San Diego Natural History Museum$$Explore regional biodiversity, prehistoric fossils, and interactive exhibits in Balboa Park.
San Diego Zoo$$Explore a world famous wildlife sanctuary featuring rare animals in Balboa Park.
San Dieguito Heritage MuseumFreeDiscover North County history and interactive exhibits at Encinitas' Heritage Ranch.
San Elijo Lagoon Nature CenterFreeExplore interactive wetland exhibits and scenic coastal trails in Cardiff
Santa Fe DepotFreeSan Diego's historic downtown transit hub connecting rail and trolley lines
Seaport VillageFreeA vibrant waterfront shopping and dining destination along San Diego Bay
Spanish Village Art CenterFreeA Colorful Artistic Retreat in Balboa Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural ParkFreeDramatic ocean vistas and coastal trails along San Diego's rugged shores
The Nativity SchoolFreeA private Catholic school delivering faith-based education in Rancho Santa Fe.
The New Children's Museum$$An innovative interactive museum inspiring creative thinking through contemporary art.
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies$Iconic architectural masterpiece and world-class biomedical research center in La Jolla
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research ReserveFreeExplore pristine coastal wetlands and rich wildlife habitats at California's southern border.
Timken Museum of ArtFreeDiscover fine European masterpieces and Russian icons in Balboa Park
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve$Dramatic coastal bluffs, rare pine forests, and breathtaking ocean trails
USS Midway Museum$$Step Aboard History at the USS Midway Museum
- USS Midway Museum$$
Explore real naval aviation history aboard an iconic historic aircraft carrier
USS RecruitFreeStep aboard a historic landlocked Navy training ship at Liberty Station
Veterans Museum at Balboa Park$Honoring American military history and veterans in historic Balboa Park
Warner-Carrillo Ranch House$Historic 1857 adobe ranch house and former Butterfield Stage stop
Women's Museum of California$Discover the inspiring heritage and powerful stories of influential California women
Planning a trip? See San Diego, places to eat, or build a San Diego itinerary.