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.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic ChurchFreeA welcoming Catholic parish community serving Chula Vista and South Bay.
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox ChurchFreeA vibrant Greek Orthodox sanctuary near San Diego's Balboa Park
St. Therese of Carmel Catholic ChurchFreeA welcoming Catholic parish community located in San Diego's Carmel Valley.
St. Therese ParishFreeA welcoming Catholic parish offering worship and community in San Diego.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchFreeA welcoming Catholic parish in San Diego's historic Mission Hills neighborhood
Sunset Cliffs Natural ParkFreeDramatic ocean vistas and coastal trails along San Diego's rugged shores
The Immaculata ChurchFreeDiscover breathtaking Spanish Renaissance architecture on the scenic USD campus.
The Nativity SchoolFreeA private Catholic school delivering faith-based education in Rancho Santa Fe.
The New Children's Museum$$An innovative interactive museum inspiring creative thinking through contemporary art.
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies$Iconic architectural masterpiece and world-class biomedical research center in La Jolla
The Whaley House Museum$$Step inside San Diego's most famous historic and haunted pioneer museum.
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 GliderportFreeSoar above dramatic La Jolla cliffs at San Diego's iconic gliderport.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve$Dramatic coastal bluffs, rare pine forests, and breathtaking ocean trails
Torrey Pines State Natural ReserveFreeDiscover rare coastal pine trees, dramatic bluffs, and Pacific ocean views.
USS Midway Museum$$Explore real naval aviation history aboard an iconic historic aircraft carrier
- USS Midway Museum$$
Step Aboard History at the USS Midway Museum
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
Waterfront ParkFreeScenic San Diego bayfront park featuring interactive splash fountains and playgrounds
Women's Museum of California$Discover the inspiring heritage and powerful stories of influential California women
WorldBeat Cultural CenterFreeA vibrant Balboa Park hub celebrating African and Indigenous cultures
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