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.
New Americans Museum$4.4Celebrating diverse immigrant stories, art, and heritage in San Diego
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery CenterFreeExplore interactive wetland exhibits and native wildlife in coastal Carlsbad.
Balboa Park$$San Diego's vibrant cultural park with iconic museums and beautiful gardens
Barona Cultural Center & MuseumFreeDiscover the rich history, language, and living traditions of Kumeyaay culture.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps$$Discover interactive ocean exhibits, giant kelp forests, and stunning Pacific views.
Bonita Museum & Cultural CenterFreeDiscover local art, regional history, and culture at Bonita Museum.
Cabrillo National Monument$Discover breathtaking Pacific ocean views and history at Point Loma
California Surf Museum$Explore rich surf culture and historic wave riding in Oceanside
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training CenterFreeWorld-class 155-acre training facility for Olympic and Paralympic athletes in San Diego
Coronado Museum of History & ArtFreeExplore local history, military aviation, and island heritage in Coronado.
Fleet Science Center$$Explore interactive science exhibits and immersive giant dome theater experiences.
Heritage of the Americas Museum$Explore ancient artifacts, prehistoric fossils, and art in El Cajon.
Heritage ParkFreeStep Back in Time at Heritage Park, San Diego
Japanese Friendship Garden$Discover peaceful gardens, koi ponds, and cultural heritage in Balboa Park
Junípero Serra Museum$Explore San Diego history inside an iconic Spanish Revival park landmark
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic ParkFreeExplore historic adobe architecture surrounded by free-roaming peacocks in Carlsbad.
Living Coast Discovery Center$$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$$Explore historic ships and maritime heritage along San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
Mount Soledad National Veterans MemorialFreeHonoring military veterans with thousands of plaques and panoramic coastal views
Museum of Making Music$Explore the rich history, craft, and joy of making music.
Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkFreeStep back in time at California's birthplace in San Diego
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$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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