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.
Sunset Cliffs Natural ParkFreeDramatic ocean vistas and coastal trails along San Diego's rugged shores
The New Children's Museum$$An innovative interactive museum inspiring creative thinking through contemporary art.
The Unconditional SurrenderFreeAn iconic waterfront statue capturing the joyful celebration of peace.
The Whaley House Museum$$Step inside San Diego's most famous historic and haunted pioneer museum.
Tide Beach ParkFreeAn intimate Solana Beach cove featuring scenic bluffs and tide pools.
Tidelands ParkFreeSprawling bayfront park with dramatic San Diego skyline and bridge views
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research ReserveFreeExplore scenic coastal wetlands and diverse birdlife at Imperial Beach.
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 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
Veterans Museum at Balboa Park$Honoring American military history and veterans in historic Balboa Park
Waterfront ParkFreeScenic San Diego bayfront park featuring interactive splash fountains and playgrounds
Windansea BeachFreeIconic La Jolla beach famous for surf breaks and historic shack
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