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.
Marston House$4.7Explore historic Arts and Crafts architecture at San Diego's Marston House.
Unconditional SurrenderFree4.7An iconic waterfront statue commemorating the end of World War II
Villa Montezuma Museum$4.6Explore San Diego's iconic Victorian mansion showcasing ornate architecture and history.
Balboa Park$$San Diego's vibrant cultural park with iconic museums and beautiful gardens
Barona Cultural Center & MuseumFreeDiscover the rich history, language, and living traditions of Kumeyaay culture.
Bonita Museum & Cultural CenterFreeDiscover local art, regional history, and culture at Bonita Museum.
Cabrillo National Monument$Discover breathtaking Pacific ocean views and history at Point Loma
California Surf Museum$Explore rich surf culture and historic wave riding in Oceanside
Cannon Art GalleryFreeDiscover inspiring contemporary exhibitions at North County's premier public art gallery.
Centro Cultural de la RazaFreeA vibrant Balboa Park space celebrating Chicano and Indigenous art.
Chula Vista Heritage MuseumFreeDiscover local South Bay history inside the Chula Vista Public Library
Firehouse MuseumFreeExplore classic fire engines and historic firefighting gear in Little Italy
Heritage ParkFreeStep Back in Time at Heritage Park, San Diego
Japanese Friendship Garden$Discover peaceful gardens, koi ponds, and cultural heritage in Balboa Park
Junípero Serra Museum$Explore San Diego history inside an iconic Spanish Revival park landmark
Living Coast Discovery Center$$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$$Explore historic ships and maritime heritage along San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
Mingei International Museum$Celebrate global folk art, craft, and design in Balboa Park
Mission Basilica San Diego de AlcalaFreeCalifornia's first Spanish mission offers rich history and peaceful gardens.
Mormon Battalion Historic SiteFreeExplore Old Town San Diego history at this interactive historic site
Museum of Making Music$Explore the rich history, craft, and joy of making music.
Museum of Us$$Explore cultural history and human anthropology inside landmark Balboa Park architecture.
Oceanside Museum of Art$Discover modern regional art and cultural exhibits in downtown Oceanside
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