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.
Petco Park$$San Diego's premier downtown ballpark, home to the Padres and concerts
Potato Chip RockFreeHike to San Diego's iconic natural rock overhang on Mount Woodson
Presidio ParkFreeHistoric hillside park with scenic San Diego views and trails
Queen Califia's Magical CircleFreeA vibrant mosaic sculpture garden tucked inside Escondido's Kit Carson Park
Rock ChurchFreeA vibrant non-denominational megachurch located in San Diego's Point Loma
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchFreeA welcoming Catholic parish situated in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood.
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$Explore historic aircraft and interactive space exhibits in Balboa Park
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$Discover historic aircraft and space exploration exhibits in Balboa Park.
San Diego Archaeological Center$Explore local history through interactive exhibits and regional archaeological artifacts.
San Diego Automotive Museum$$Explore automotive history and classic vehicles in Balboa Park, San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden$$Discover 37 acres of plant species across world-themed gardens in Encinitas.
San Diego California TempleFreeStriking white double-spired LDS temple featuring beautiful landscaped reflection gardens
San Diego Central LibraryFreeA modern architectural landmark featuring multi-level book collections and skyline views
San Diego Children's Choir$Premier choral organization developing young musical talent across San Diego County.
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum$Interactive hands-on museum designed for toddlers and young children to play
San Diego Electric Railway AssociationFreeDiscover regional transit history and model trains at historic National City Depot
San Diego History Center$Explore San Diego's rich cultural heritage inside historic Balboa Park
San Diego Model Railroad Museum$Discover massive scale model train displays depicting historic California rail lines
San Diego Museum of Art$$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
Scripps PierFreeIconic ocean research pier in La Jolla famous for sunset photography
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