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.
Lux Art Institute$Contemporary art space in Encinitas operating as ICA San Diego North
Maritime Museum of San Diego$$Explore historic ships and maritime heritage along San Diego's vibrant waterfront.
Mingei International Museum$Celebrate global folk art, craft, and design in Balboa Park
Mission Basilica San Diego de AlcalaFreeCalifornia's first Spanish mission offers rich history and peaceful gardens.
Mormon Battalion Historic SiteFreeExplore Old Town San Diego history at this interactive historic site
Mount Soledad National Veterans MemorialFreeHonoring military veterans with thousands of plaques and panoramic coastal views
Museum of Making Music$Explore the rich history, craft, and joy of making music.
Museum of Us$$Explore cultural history and human anthropology inside landmark Balboa Park architecture.
Oceanside Museum of Art$Discover modern regional art and cultural exhibits in downtown Oceanside
Old Point Loma Lighthouse$Historic 1850s landmark offering panoramic views over San Diego Bay
Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkFreeStep back in time at California's birthplace in San Diego
Presidio ParkFreeHistoric hillside park with scenic San Diego views and trails
San Diego Air & Space Museum$$Explore historic aircraft and interactive space exhibits in Balboa Park
San Diego Archaeological Center$Explore local history through interactive exhibits and regional archaeological artifacts.
San Diego Automotive Museum$$Explore automotive history and classic vehicles in Balboa Park, San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden$$Discover 37 acres of plant species across world-themed gardens in Encinitas.
San Diego Central LibraryFreeA modern architectural landmark featuring multi-level book collections and skyline views
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum$Interactive hands-on museum designed for toddlers and young children to play
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum$Explore Chinese American heritage and art in downtown San Diego.
San Diego Electric Railway AssociationFreeDiscover regional transit history and model trains at historic National City Depot
San Diego History Center$Explore San Diego's rich cultural heritage inside historic Balboa Park
San Diego Model Railroad Museum$Discover massive scale model train displays depicting historic California rail lines
San Diego Museum of Art$$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.
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